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Local News · Golders GreenHampstead Heath cafe tenants can challenge lease decision
Tenants of cafes on Hampstead Heath have been granted permission by the High Court to challenge a decision that awarded their leases to Daisy Green. Hoxton Beach, the current tenants, argue the retendering process was unfair. The City of London Corporation maintains its process was lawful.
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Local News · Golders GreenRare sheep return to Hampstead Heath for conservation
Rare-breed sheep have returned to Hampstead Heath as part of a conservation project. The animals help manage vegetation on anthill meadows, supporting biodiversity and providing an eco-friendly alternative to machinery. The City of London Corporation invests millions annually to maintain the Heath, which faced challenges from dry weather and antisocial behaviour this summer.
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Local News · FinchleyFinchley charity dog show to aid rescue pets
The Great Hampstead Bark Off dog show will take place on Sunday, September 27, at the Parliament Hill cricket pitch. Organised by North London charity All Dogs Matter, the event aims to raise funds to rehome unwanted and abandoned pets.
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Local News · Golders GreenSheep return to Golders Green meadow for conservation grazing
Five sheep have been introduced to Anthill Meadow, near Golders Green, as part of a conservation grazing project. The flock, loaned from Mudchute City Farm, will be monitored by ecologists and are intended to boost local biodiversity without the use of machinery.
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WorldHampstead Heath Land Linked to Slave Trade Funds
Research commissioned by the City of London Corporation has revealed that part of Hampstead Heath, specifically Parliament Hill Fields, was purchased in the 19th century with funds indirectly linked to the slave trade. The findings are part of a wider report on the Corporation's historical ties to the trade, due for publication in September.
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