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Lovely annual concert to support a fantastic local cause. 14th September at St Martin's Church, Vicar's Road.

'The Government is cutting nature in new developments - in Hampstead we want more' Stephen Taylor, vice chair of the Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum, on biodiversity in the Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan.

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Peckwater pitch reopens with support from Adidas and NW5 Project Arsenal, Adidas, and Camden Council celebrate the opening of a refurbished Peckwater Estate pitch to support local youth.

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'The Government is cutting nature in new developments - in Hampstead we want more' Stephen Taylor, vice chair of the Hampstead Neighbourhood Forum, on biodiversity in the Hampstead Neighbourhood Plan.

www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2534138...

For any Kentish Town-based sewers and would-be sewers. Looks like fun - and in a good cause!

The German government is advising citizens to stock up on sausage and cheese.
Apparently it’s a wurst käse scenario

Growing Trump-Putin detente could spell trouble for the Arctic There are growing concerns that Russia and the US could be aiming to carve up Arctic mineral resources.

"Climate science, environmental protection, sustainable development and the ability of Indigenous people to decide their future would all suffer." Growing Trump-Putin detente could spell trouble for the Arctic theconversation.com/growing-trum...

The UK farmer protests you probably haven’t heard about Farm workers milk cows, drive machinery and pick crops – yet their grievances are seldom heard.

"There are 160,000 UK farm workers (as opposed to owners and managers)...some most gruelling agricultural work is done by around 45,000 seasonal migrant workers in fields in all weather or polytunnels."
The UK farmer protests you probably haven’t heard about theconversation.com/the-uk-farme...

Give us Respect for Pie’n’Mash It’s time we stood up and talked with pride about our traditional food - and there’s nothing more Cockney than Pie’n’Mash. Whether you have a connection with the culture of ‘non-posh Londoners’ (...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/gi...

What public-private-partnership scandals can tell us about wrongdoing in the water industry The actions of failing water companies often follow a familiar pattern.

What public-private-partnership scandals can tell us about wrongdoing in the water industry
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Hear about local policing issues and plans for a new neighbourhood space at 2 Prince of Wales Road at the Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forum AGM this Wednesday 5 February, 6.30-8pm at Acland Burghley School, 93 Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ. Everyone who lives or works in Kentish Town is welcome.

Think your efforts to help the climate don’t matter? African philosophers disagree None of us act in isolation – and our choices have more influence than we think.

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Inspiring film about practical action to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. 3 Feb, 6pm, Castlehaven Community Centre. All welcome

How private equity took over your kid's nursery Are ruthless investors the reason you’re paying half your salary to Little Muffins Ltd?

'What really is going on with London’s nurseries? And how come private equity investors are seeing pound signs when local independent nurseries are running out of money?'
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Starmer goes full-on Trump by trying to see who can burn the planet fastest On Monday, Trump announced that he was abandoning the Green New Deal. He has now cancelled nearly $300bn of planned US green spending, including support for onshore and offshore wind. He would rather ...

Starmer goes full-on Trump by trying to see who can burn the planet fastest www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/01...

The Silicon Valley venture capitalists who want to ‘move fast and break things’ in the defence industry Enormous sums of venture capital money and influence is pouring into a defence industry which is being reshaped in the image of Silicon Valley.

“With this in mind, it’s worth looking more closely at the dynamics in play when venture capital sets its eyes on matters of life and death.” The Silicon Valley venture capitalists who want to ‘move fast and break things’ in the defence industry
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Me too!

Volunteers needed by Home-Start Camden to help families with young children. They are about to start their next highly-regarded training. Contact eleni@homestartcamden.org

Sign the Petition Stop Bacton Towers

Developers want to turn the former Bacton Low Rise council estate into three massive towers of predominantly private housing. The proposal is twice as high and dense as recommended by Camden’s planners and will cause harm to people, the community and the environment. chng.it/kmGHXTGYgw

Sadiq Khan has been London’s best Mayor for many years. In contrast shagger Johnson is best forgotten.

‘90 people have taken their own lives already. How many more do they want?’ The Labour peer taking on the scandal of ‘99-year’ sentences Indeterminate sentences were scrapped in 2012 – but thousands of prisoners are still serving them, often for petty crimes, with no hope of release. Could there now be hope of resentencing?

The Labour peer determined to get the near 3,000 people still serving the horrific outlawed IPP prison sentences resentenced – and the battle he faces to convince his Government

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Cheery local news in the latest Kentish Town Neighbourhood Forum newsletter. Hot off the press… #kentishtown
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Strike day 4: A big day, in which a lot happened, but this was the absolute highlight. If there is a conscience of the Guardian, it may be Gary Younge. He made this speech, off the bat & nailed it. We are the true spirit of the Guardian & Obs. And we are here fighting to save our news org.
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We've come to the end of our second 48-hour strike. Thank you to everyone who joined us today. Another great day with homemade mince pies, Christmas carols and guests such as Emily Thornberry and Gary Younge.

You've all been amazing.

To quote the great Billy Bragg: "Solidarity forever!" ✊

Thank you for your support, @labourlewis.bsky.social - glad you could join us!

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Apologies, there have not been enough #dogsfortheobserver posts today. Making amends, here’s Clouseau 🐶

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Into our second strike day, and Joe Lycett, comedian, had this to say:

“This deal is baffling to me; I fully support the striking journalists against this opaque, rushed and frankly bizarre attempt to sell off the Observer.”

#savetheobserver 🙏🏻 @joelycett.bsky.social

“This cannot happen”

The wonderful Jemma Redgrave speaking at our picketline.

Of course it couldn’t be a protest against injustice without a #redgrave. 🧡

Thank you thank you thank you Jemma 🙏

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Day two of our 48 hr strike over plans to sell the Observer has kicked off! See you on the picket line.

Thank you to wonderful @pperry.bsky.social and Grayson, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, Rosie Boycott, Jeremy Deller and @paulwaughmp.bsky.social for coming down yesterday ⬇️💪🧡

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