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Why everyone wants a mayor
The Explainer The mayoral model of local government is having a moment as power shifts 'closer to people'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Death Cafes: where people talk mortality over tea and cake
Why everyone's talking about The meet-ups are intended to offer a judgement-free and respectful space to discuss the end of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Private members' clubs: what's the point?
Talking Point All-male establishments are under scrutiny as critics question the wider purpose of members' clubs in 21st century
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Can the Met Police heal its relationship with the Black community?
In depth Police chiefs accused of not doing enough to address reported institutional racism
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The Parkrun records row
Why everyone's talking about Weekly fun run deletes historic comparative data from website amid row over trans participants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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The dangerous search for bodies in the River Thames
The Explainer Retrieving corpses is difficult due to 'massive' tidal range and fast current of deep, dark water
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Man 'armed with crossbow' shot dead by police in London
Speed Read London incident has reignited concern about lack of restrictions on the weapon
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Luke Littler: teenage 'viral sensation' takes darts world by storm
Why everyone's talking about The 16-year-old Brit is youngest-ever World Championship finalist and will battle for Sid Waddell trophy tonight
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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10 museum exhibitions to see this winter
The Week Recommends The Roman Empire, Ukrainian modernism and early Buddhist art are all covered
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Why the Metro Memory game is so addictive
Talking Point Trying to remember London's 416 Tube stops has attracted half a million players so far
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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What 'uncertainty' over Renters Reform Bill means for tenants
The Explainer Ban on 'no-fault' evictions delayed indefinitely amid opposition from landlords and Tory rebels
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'Knives are like rats in London – you're never more than a few feet away'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week Staff Published
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Met Police clean-up: more than 1,000 officers suspended or on restricted duties
'Eye-watering' figures show scale of challenge to restore public trust
By Harriet Marsden Published
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Da Terra review: high-end elaborate dining in London’s East End
The Week Recommends Each dish at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant requires evident toil, but the resulting flavours appear effortless
By Arion McNicoll Published
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