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Brighton

Brighton is a seaside resort in the unitary authority area and city of Brighton and Hove, in East Sussex, England, 47 miles (76 km) south of London. Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze Age, Roman and Anglo-Saxon periods. The ancient settlement of "Brighthelmstone" was documented in the Domesday Book (1086). The town's importance grew in the Middle Ages as the Old Town developed, but it languished in the early modern period, affected by foreign attacks, storms, a suffering economy and a declining population. Brighton began to attract more visitors following improved road transport to London and becoming a boarding point for boats travelling to France. The town also developed in popularity as a health resort for sea bathing as a purported cure for illnesses.

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Monday 5 October

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Havering Council unveils ‘Havering Plan 2040’ with super-suburb vision

The borough’s leader presented a 24-year strategy that aims to make Havering the best place in London to live, learn, earn and for businesses to invest, grow and thrive.

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Harrow’s Heroes awards honour volunteers at Headstone Manor

Council officials recognised more than twenty individuals and groups for their dedication to the borough, with performances and a posthumous Lifetime Achievement award adding to the celebration.

Harrow36 minutes ago

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City of London Corporation urges Budget to protect financial and professional services

In a submission dated 14 September, the City of London Corporation asked the Chancellor to keep sector-specific taxes at bay, retain the VAT exemption and adopt pro-growth planning to safeguard a sector that underpins £323 bn of output and 2.5 m jobs.

London45 minutes ago

Havering
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Havering Council welcomes £6.75m extra funding but says it will not close financial gap

The borough’s leader says the new money will help trial service innovations but stresses borrowing remains unsustainable and calls for repayment terms to be removed.

Havering1 hour ago

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Sir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London

The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.

London1 hour ago

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Hounslow health services achieve top-level UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation

Health visiting, family hubs and children’s centres in Hounslow have earned the highest UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative award, reflecting rising breastfeeding rates and strengthened support for families.

Hounslow2 hours ago

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