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Historic Olympia reopens after £1.3bn revamp

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By Wendy Hurrell Verified
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The historic Olympia exhibition centre has reopened following a £1.3bn transformation aimed at turning the west London landmark into a major cultural, entertainment and business destination. The venue on Hammersmith Road, which first opened in 1886, has undergone six years of redevelopment and is expected to attract about 3.5 million visitors a year once fully operational. Developers say the site will host around 800 events annually and support about 9,000 jobs across London and the wider economy.
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Getting women into work, one ball game at a time

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By Wendy Hurrell Verified
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Past and present cohorts of the women-only programme run by Street League say it helps them feel "seen, heard and empowered" On a rooftop pitch in north London, a group of women is having an active hour-long football session. There is camaraderie, encouragement, laughter and some admittedly terrible ball skills - but that matters least of all. What is important is that these young women are in a safe, non-judgemental, supportive space where they can gain confidence and life skills through sport.
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Rides to rare breeds: London's secret zoo turns 75

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The first animals at Battersea Park Children's Zoo lived in a fun fair. If 1950s families were dizzy from the helterskelter and gallopers, they could unwind with the sheep, rabbits, coatimundi (a raccoon-like mammal) and llama. The zoo was part of Battersea Park's transformation into a pleasure gardens for the Festival of Britain, a post-war celebration of arts, science and technology.
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