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Fire Brigade Museum could move to Clerkenwell ... or Union Street
The London Fire Brigade Museum in Southwark Bridge Road could move to Clerkenwell Fire Station, according to a fire authority paper published this week.
Council to sell Duke Street Hill pavement for new office block
Southwark Council is to sell a strip of pavement on Duke Street Hill to enable the development of a new office block on the site of Colechurch House at London Bridge.
Upper Deck riverside bar opens at HMS Belfast
A new open-air riverside bar has opened on top of HMS Belfast's land-side building.
Scout and Guide unit launched at Evelina Children's Hospital
Patients at the Evelina London Children's Hospital can now enjoy a weekly dose of adventure at a new combined Scout and Guide unit which received its official launch this week.

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Local Business News

'Eco dry cleaning' shop opens in Tower Bridge Road
The Specialist Eco Cleaners has opened in Tower Bridge Road claiming to be the only 'eco dry cleaners' in the area and 'the best in the country'.

Features

Thames cutter crews compete in Admiral of the Port's Challenge
14 crews competed in the Admiral of the Port's Challenge on the River Thames on Monday night.
'Tax haven' island set up on South Bank
Anti-poverty campaigners set up a tropical island on the South Bank on Friday to encourage Londoners to lobby the prime minister before the G8 summit.

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Arts Reviews

The Alchemist at the Rose Theatre
Try as it might, this production is unable to turn a dud play into something more fantastic.
A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe
This outstanding production doesn't require sun in order to shine.

What's on

Sound Healing and Gong Bath with London College of Spirituality
Wed
Waterloo Community Development Group General Meeting
Wed Discuss developments in Waterloo
Katy Deepwell
Wed Talk by art critic
Free lunchtime recital
Thu Cello and piano recital
Meditation & Mindfulness with Wake Up London
Thu
After Butler's Wharf book launch
Thu Readings and films
Midsummer Madness
Fri London cyclists green the midsummer dawn
The Breakfast Club
Fri Coffee, croissants and culture
Drumming & Tribal Singing with the London College of Spirituality
Fri

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