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Andy Serkis and Lorraine Ashworth will be guests at Highgate's Christmas Lights Switch on event

Christmas lights switch-on

Celebrities to launch north London village's Christmas light switch-on

Songwriter Ken Howard has died

Songwriter Ken Howard has died

Hampstead songwriter who penned hit for Elvis dies

Feathers Association and Chiltern Railways have asked DJ and artist Bunny Bread to design a mural for Rossmore Road Bridge in Marylebone

Feathers Association and Chiltern Railways have asked DJ and artist Bunny Bread to design a mural for Rossmore Road Bridge in Marylebone

Railway bridge to be transformed by 22m mural

Hundreds of people have joined a call to ban dogs from Paddington Old Cemetery in Kilburn, where Paddington creator Michael Bond is buried, because they

Hundreds of people have joined a call to ban dogs from Paddington Old Cemetery in Kilburn, where Paddington creator Michael Bond is buried, because they

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Call to ban 'defecating' dogs from cemetery where Paddington creator is buried

Comedian Ricky Gervais poses with Murphy the therapy dog at a World Animal Day event in aid of charity Mayhew.

Comedian Ricky Gervais poses with Murphy the therapy dog at a World Animal Day event in aid of charity Mayhew.

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Ricky Gervais and Downton stars support animal charity fundraiser

Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos outside Palestra House for the gross misconduct hearing of five Metropolitan Police officers last year

Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos outside Palestra House for the gross misconduct hearing of five Metropolitan Police officers last year

Metropolitan Police

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Met officers fired over stop and search of Team GB athlete get jobs back

Prince William and David Beckham during a visit to RAF Northolt to view two new London Air Ambulance Charity helicopters

Prince William and David Beckham during a visit to RAF Northolt to view two new London Air Ambulance Charity helicopters

The London Air Ambulance

Prince William and David Beckham visit new Air Ambulance helicopters

Coal Drops Yard and inset, Sir Anthony Gormley

Coal Drops Yard and inset, Sir Anthony Gormley

'Lazy' plans for Kings Cross shopping centre on ice after famous artist joins outcry

Hans Zimmer's production company has reportedly bought the BBC's Maida Vale studios

Hans Zimmer's production company has reportedly bought the BBC's Maida Vale studios

Have your say on Hans Zimmer's revamp of iconic BBC music studios

Pop star Cilla Black and her personal manager Bobby Willis after their wedding at Marylebone Town Hall 25 January 1969

Pop star Cilla Black and her personal manager Bobby Willis after their wedding at Marylebone Town Hall 25 January 1969

You can get married at the same place as Paul McCartney and Cilla Black for £100

The home overlooks Hampstead Heath, and was previously put on the market for £17 million

The home overlooks Hampstead Heath, and was previously put on the market for £17 million

Boy George's home near Hampstead Heath up for rent for £15K a week

Matt Lucas with Jack, the owl he designed in memory of his friend's son who died from cancer aged 22

Matt Lucas with Jack, the owl he designed in memory of his friend's son who died from cancer aged 22

Alexandra Palace

Comedian's sculpture in memory of friend's son on display at Alexandra Palace

Maureen Lipman proposed to her partner 'as a joke'

Maureen Lipman proposed to her partner 'as a joke'

Dame Maureen Lipman is getting married again - after proposing 'as a joke'

l-r: Dots manager Rob Matthews, owner Lindsay Douglas, assistant Martha Dowland, Luthier Ludevine Brouillet, brass fixer Dragan Vujovic, owner Ian Douglas

l-r: Dots manager Rob Matthews, owner Lindsay Douglas, assistant Martha Dowland, Luthier Ludevine Brouillet, brass fixer Dragan Vujovic, owner Ian Douglas

'Iconic' music shop used by Amy Winehouse and Noel Gallagher saved from closure

Hans Zimmer and three others bought the BBC's Maida Vale Studios last year

Hans Zimmer and three others bought the BBC's Maida Vale Studios last year

Hans Zimmer reveals multi-million pound overhaul of iconic music studios

The artwork appeared outside Koko yesterday (September 13)

The artwork appeared outside Koko yesterday (September 13)

Amy Winehouse artwork appears outside iconic music venue

Coal Drops Yard and inset, Sir Anthony Gormley

Coal Drops Yard and inset, Sir Anthony Gormley

Sir Antony Gormley slams Kings Cross redevelopment plans as 'lazy solution'

GB Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, who has spina bifida, had to 'crawl off train' at Kings Cross as no staff there she said

GB Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, who has spina bifida, had to 'crawl off train' at Kings Cross as no staff there she said

Paralympian forced to 'crawl off a train' at busy mainline station as 'no-one around'

Noel and Liam Gallagher are fans of north London

Noel and Liam Gallagher are fans of north London

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The houses the Gallaghers have lived in - and the pubs Liam's been thrown out of

Highgate resident Liam Gallagher - set to reunite with his brother on stage after 16 years

Highgate resident Liam Gallagher - set to reunite with his brother on stage after 16 years

'It's happening': Oasis reunion confirmed by Liam Gallagher

A new Banksy has appeared at London Zoo

A new Banksy has appeared at London Zoo

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London Zoo takes Banksy gorilla artwork down 'for safekeeping'

Renee Zellwegger plays Bridget Jones with her two children on Hampstead Heath

Renee Zellwegger plays Bridget Jones with her two children on Hampstead Heath

Hampstead Heath

Watch as scenes for latest Bridget Jones film shot on Hampstead Heath

The Highgate Society has objected to Liam Gallagher's plans for a swimming pool and security gate at his Highgate mansion

The Highgate Society has objected to Liam Gallagher's plans for a swimming pool and security gate at his Highgate mansion

Highgate Society

'Liam Gallagher's plans will ruin street - and could damage neighbour's house'

Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan gave out the awards at the Royal Free Hospital Oscars ceremony

Actor and comedian Stephen Mangan gave out the awards at the Royal Free Hospital Oscars ceremony

The Royal Free Hospital

All the winners as actor Stephen Mangan praises NHS staff at hospital 'Oscars'

Screengrabs from a TikTok by @sianatully showing the filming of the fourth Bridget Jones film

Screengrabs from a TikTok by @sianatully showing the filming of the fourth Bridget Jones film

Renee Zellweger

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Bridget Jones filming sparks furore as Hampstead celebs 'held hostage' in homes

Sayeh & Galton Flowers during its Christmas makeover (left) and Renée Zellweger (right)

Sayeh & Galton Flowers during its Christmas makeover (left) and Renée Zellweger (right)

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Florist 'honoured' as new Bridget Jones film shot at her shop

Katherine Jenkins onstage at BST Hyde Park

Katherine Jenkins onstage at BST Hyde Park

'Who needs Manolo Blahniks, I need wellies' - singer shines in Hyde Park rain

Andrea Bocelli performed a spellbinding show at BST Hyde Park

Andrea Bocelli performed a spellbinding show at BST Hyde Park

'Stunning Hyde Park concert was so powerful I couldn't move'

Robbie Williams entertained 65,000 fans at BST Hyde Park

Robbie Williams entertained 65,000 fans at BST Hyde Park

'Robbie Williams at BST Hyde Park was a moving masterclass in entertainment'

Shelley-Ann Salisbury chatted to a popstar at Royal Ascot without knowing who she was (Image: PA)

Shelley-Ann Salisbury chatted to a popstar at Royal Ascot without knowing who she was (Image: PA)

Hampstead Heath

'I met an Oasis star on Hampstead Heath and didn't realise who he was'

Katie Piper was left blind in one eye during the attack in March 2008

Katie Piper was left blind in one eye during the attack in March 2008

Man behind Katie Piper acid attack could be set for jail release

Clare Shaw has revealed three key pieces of advice for soothing your baby to sleep

Clare Shaw has revealed three key pieces of advice for soothing your baby to sleep

Music expert reveals best song to sing your child to sleep

Michael Joplin, brother of the late Janis Joplin

Michael Joplin, brother of the late Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin's brother 'didn't realise how big she was' as musical comes to UK

Ricky Gervais wants to raise awareness of the 'prolific' British trophy hunters

Ricky Gervais wants to raise awareness of the 'prolific' British trophy hunters

Ricky Gervais designs T-shirt to raise awareness of 'sickening' trophy hunting

The Highgate Society have objected to Liam's swimming pool plans

The Highgate Society have objected to Liam's swimming pool plans

Liam Gallagher sparks anger over plans for pool at £4m mansion

A tiny section of the 85ft mural

A tiny section of the 85ft mural

Huge 26m mural to celebrate London's Jewish history

Taylor Swift has requested 45 chicken doner kebabs ready for the first night of her Wembley shows

Taylor Swift has requested 45 chicken doner kebabs ready for the first night of her Wembley shows

Taylor Swift places huge order at her 'favourite' kebab shop for first Wembley show

Imelda Staunton is among those who has been honoured in this year's list

Imelda Staunton is among those who has been honoured in this year's list

King's Birthday Honours

King's Birthday Honours - actor and politician among north London recipients

Annabel Croft says it doesn't feel safe anymore in London after her phone was stolen

Annabel Croft says it doesn't feel safe anymore in London after her phone was stolen

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Annabel Croft 'traumatised' after 'terrifying' e-bike mugging at London station

The couple want to tear down a

The couple want to tear down a

Celebrity couple seek to beef up security at £6m Victorian home

Harry Styles is restoring a former grade II listed mansion to its former glory

Harry Styles is restoring a former grade II listed mansion to its former glory

Hampstead Heath

Harry Styles to restore 18th century mansion on edge of Hampstead Heath

Michael Palin is touring the UK for his latest diary 'There and Back'

Michael Palin is touring the UK for his latest diary 'There and Back'

Michael Palin announces UK book tour with final show set for London

The TV presenter and radio personality revealed she was conceived on Hampstead Heath while promoting her new podcast with Lily Allen

The TV presenter and radio personality revealed she was conceived on Hampstead Heath while promoting her new podcast with Lily Allen

Hampstead Heath

TV presenter Miquita Oliver reveals she was conceived on Hampstead Heath

Screengrabs from a TikTok by @sianatully showing the filming of the fourth Bridget Jones film

Screengrabs from a TikTok by @sianatully showing the filming of the fourth Bridget Jones film

The latest Bridget Jones is being shot in Hampstead Heath and Haverstock Hill

Nigel Planer (right) will join West End stars at the event to celebrate Lionel Bart (right)

Nigel Planer (right) will join West End stars at the event to celebrate Lionel Bart (right)

Young Ones actor to join West End stars at night celebrating Lionel Bart

Grace and Alastair Campbell will spill all from the worlds of politics and comedy

Grace and Alastair Campbell will spill all from the worlds of politics and comedy

Alastair Campbell

New Labour spin doctor and comedian daughter help youth charity

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was a guest speaker at Hampstead High School

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was a guest speaker at Hampstead High School

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe 'has no memory' of prison after her daughter left Iran

Benjamin Zephaniah's last ever recorded poem appears in a new film, commissioned by charity INQUEST, recording its 40 years of campaigning over state-related deaths

Benjamin Zephaniah's last ever recorded poem appears in a new film, commissioned by charity INQUEST, recording its 40 years of campaigning over state-related deaths

Benjamin Zephaniah

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Film about 'murderous' Britain features Benjamin Zephaniah's last recorded poem

Caldesi: L-R: Domenico Fotia, Giancarlo Caldesi, Antonio Cannavacciuolo and Georgio Caldesi

Caldesi: L-R: Domenico Fotia, Giancarlo Caldesi, Antonio Cannavacciuolo and Georgio Caldesi

TV chef opens new Italian restaurant with 'genius' Sunday lunch idea

George Michael and a backdrop to Oak Hill Way, near to his Hampstead home

George Michael and a backdrop to Oak Hill Way, near to his Hampstead home

George Michael's Hampstead home in 'poor state of repair' now set for makeover

Gok Wan with TV chef Ken Hom

Gok Wan with TV chef Ken Hom

London chefs and restaurants win big at Asian food awards hosted by Gok Wan

Ricky Gervais cuddles rescue dog Charley at the Hampstead All Dogs Matter pop-up shop

Ricky Gervais cuddles rescue dog Charley at the Hampstead All Dogs Matter pop-up shop

Ricky Gervais drops in to help charity's Hampstead shop - and gives rescue dog a hug

Clockwise from left: Joe Bor, Jeriah Kibusi, Claire Skinner, Tim Longfoot, Nicholas John, Shaun Dingwall and Samantha Spiro

Clockwise from left: Joe Bor, Jeriah Kibusi, Claire Skinner, Tim Longfoot, Nicholas John, Shaun Dingwall and Samantha Spiro

Stars share their tips for success at event to support school hall transformation

Highgate and Muswell Hill Red Rebels gathering before the 'Funeral for Nature' in Bath

Highgate and Muswell Hill Red Rebels gathering before the 'Funeral for Nature' in Bath

Climate protesters join Chris Packham in funeral procession for Mother Earth