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Press release: Ground breaking ceremony kicks off construction for LandAid House

A ground breaking ceremony for LandAid House took place on Wednesday July 19, marking the beginning of construction for a state-of-the-art building near Old Street to provide 146 bedrooms for young people at risk of becoming homeless. The event was attended by James Murray, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, and Una O'Halloran, Mayor of Islington.

What they don’t tell you about training for the London Marathon

It started with a mischievous suggestion from a friend. Justin Brand and his wife, Jo Allen (of Frogmore), were planning for Jo's 50th birthday with friends when one of them suggested that to mark the occasion, she could aim to take on the London Marathon. 'You git,' Justin remembers thinking, knowing that Jo never backs away from a challenge and he'd be dragged into training as well.