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Photo story: R.I.P. BRITISH FISH UNDERWATER FUNERAL HIGHLIGHTS PERIL OF BRITISH MARINE LIFE

Aquarists at The SEA LIFE London Aquarium issued a stark warning today about the potential fate of British marine life by holding an underwater funeral. The sombre procession, lead by Aquarist Pete Williams, took place in the impressive shark reef display. Aquarists dressed as pallbearers and carried the coffin of ‘British Fish’ to it’s watery grave. SEA LIFE centres nationwide are…
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Photo story: FANS GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH GEORGE CLOONEY ON AN ALFRESCO PRE-VALENTINE’S DAY DATE IN CARNABY STREET

Madame Tussauds London caused a pre-Valentine’s Day stir this morning when they took A-list actor, George Clooney, to London’s Carnaby Street to give fans a sneak preview of his brand new wax figure. The Silver fox topped a recent poll at the attraction, declaring him the most desirable Valentine’s Day date. Clooney polled double the votes of desirable date number two, Prince Harry, with…
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South East London: Wow factor! The Boat Show and a lot more fun around the Excel London area

Last year in July when we went to some Olympic events at Excel London (close to Canary Wharf in South East London), I was really impressed to see how improved the area is now. Wow! I loved all the new activities around for kids so what a better excuse to go back there than visiting the Boat Show. With the the new cable car spanning the river from Greenwich to the Royal Docks, you can take in…
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FREE LONDON: 500 free tickets on the EDF Energy London Eye on Saturday 19th January 2013 at 9.30am

Madness in London! The EDF Energy London Eye has teamed up with renowned London photographer Matt Stuart to inspire Britons on a FREE rotation on the London Eye. Following the arguably greatest year in the history of London in 2012, many people will be asking what can 2013 offer Londoners? The EDF Energy London Eye has teamed up with acclaimed street photographer Matt Stuart to bring to life…
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Days out in London with children for 2013

Spring seems a long time coming at the moment, and with all these grey days, children’s activities for January and February need to be easy, relatively cheap and rain-free. Here are my top picks of things to do in London with kids in the last few days of winter. First up is the Discover Story Centre in Stratford. If you can drag yourself away from Westfield, this is an absolutely magical place…
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The Beatles tour in London

I have never been able to answer the question ‘what’s your favorite Beatles’ song?’, not for lack of knowledge of the Fab Four but rather because I love all their songs and one way or another they all remind me to different people or aspects of my life. Who doesn’t like the Beatles anyway? I don’t think there is a single person in this world who dislikes them.
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YOUNG BRITONS VOTE BIG BEN AS THEIR TOP BRITISH LANDMARK

Kids are flocking to museums during the school holidays in favour of thrill seeking attractions. Parents usually spend £50 everyday to keep their little darlings entertained during half term. Young Britons are traditionalists at heart who are keen to explore their country’s heritage according to findings from a new children’s tourism report recently issued. Hotel chain, Travelodge polled…
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Disney Fantasia

A lot of mums asked me to report back from this spectacular event at the Royal Albert Hall. Well, it totally exceeded my expectations! It was highly educational as well as entertaining. Getting kids at an early age interested in music is very important. Learning and appreciating classical music is a useful skill in life. High quality music education enables lifelong participation in, and…
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Britain’s Olympic hockey players set for showdown at Maxifuel Super Sixes Finals, 27th January 2013

Feeling inspired by Team GB’s stellar performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games? Get ready to see your hockey heroes in action all over again! Whether you missed out on tickets for the Games or simply want another chance to witness supercharged hockey, Maxifuel Super Sixes is bringing British Olympians back to London on 27th January 2013. Breathtaking speed and dazzling hockey skills will…
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THE SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM PIONEERS THE UK’S FIRST “AUDIO” AQUARIUM FOR BLIND CHILDREN

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium has kick started an innovative new project to extend the aquarium experience to a totally new audience – blind and partially sighted children. Working with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and the pupils of Joseph Clarke School the aim is to bring the ocean world to life for them through music. The…
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