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Boxer Frank Bruno says City of London award ‘means more to me than my MBE’

He received the Freedom of the City of London at the Guildhall in London on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Rachel Riley receives Freedom of the City of London for antisemitism campaigning

The Countdown star said it was ‘a huge honour’ and a powerful reminder that work to challenge antisemitism ‘being valued’

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Lord Mayor’s Show renamed for first time to recognise Lady Mayor

The show, which dates back to the 13th century, will be renamed to the Lady Mayor’s Show following Dame Susan Langley’s election last month.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

In Pictures: Colourful procession for 696th Lord Mayor’s Show in City of London

The event saw more than 7,000 people and 250 horses take to the streets of the capital.

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

Thousands cheer on 696th Lord Mayor of London at annual show

The show dates to the 13th century and is the first official engagement of a new Lord Mayor of London.

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024

Lord Mayor's Show 2024: Thousands pack London streets for historic parade as capital grinds to a halt

The show dates to the 13th century and is the first official engagement of a new lord mayor of London

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

New Lord Mayor of the City of London pledges to promote growth and risk taking

Lord Mayor elect warns on competitive threat to the City as the world’s top financial hub if it does not rediscover its “national edge in innovation.”

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2024

Katherine women strive for financial independence as new SmartCard launched

Rachael Kendino says working, making decisions, and becoming a role model have had a massive impact on her life as cashless debit card measures change.

ABC News · Apr 16, 2023

Flooding leaves NT community of Lajamanu with dwindling food supplies

Food store operators in a flood-hit area of the Northern Territory say they are running low on supplies, despite some government assistance.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023