London’s West End is hoping for a bright Christmas (David Parry/PA)

London launches Christmas celebrations with world’s biggest light switch-on

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Celebrities ‘starstruck’ by Pride of Britain winners

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Brave heroes to be celebrated at Pride of Britain Awards

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Tree-planting campaign to unveil first project marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

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Family’s amazement after one of first US coins found hidden in old sweet tin

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