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The ‘solar punks’ turning their London street into a community power station Two artists are finding ingenious ways to fund a project that puts power in the hands of people. They hope the idea will catch on Economics Energy Society
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Why London’s black cabbies are being hailed for brain research Renowned for their familiarity with London’s streets, black cabbies are helping navigate research into dementia Body & Mind Health Science Society
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Party in the park: campaign urges people to reimagine parking spaces Parking spaces dominate our towns and cities – but should they? A campaign is reclaiming them for tea parties, book clubs and more  Environment Lifestyle Society Wellbeing
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The UK is about to get its first on-demand, e-cargo bike-sharing scheme People will be able to use the bikes to do the shopping and move furniture. Those behind the idea hope it will catch on elsewhere Environment Innovation Society Travel Wellbeing
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A bicycle library has opened in an empty shop in London The library loans out bikes for free and provides advice for novice riders. It's all part of a plan to boost cycling in London Environment Society Travel Wellbeing
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The real reason why beavers could be coming to London Newspaper reports that beavers are to be released in London proved inaccurate this week. But the rodents could be in the city soon Conservation Environment Society UK
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