More than 2,000 of Westminster's older residents are set to descend upon the historic London Coliseum later this month when it plays host to the first Music Hall performance it has seen since the Second World War.

Bill Halson and a host of other variety and music hall stars from the Players' Theatre company will provide fun-filled performances at the world famous theatre in St Martin's Lane.

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Vehicles will no longer be clamped or removed in Westminster as part of a radical shake-up of parking controls in central London, Westminster Council has announced.

From today any vehicle that is causing a serious obstruction on Westminster's streets, such as those parked in a disabled or suspended bay, or on the request of the police, will be relocated to the nearest available safe space instead.

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More than 150,000 people are expected at this year's West End LIVE - the biggest free theatre festival in the world.

The showcase will feature world-class acts from musicals such as Avenue Q, Buddy, Chicago, Dirty Dancing, Grease The Musical, The Sound of Music, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Mamma Mia! Stomp and The Lord of the Rings on a giant outdoor stage in Leicester Square.

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Housing bosses at Westminster City Council have been presented with a prestigious national award for the support the authority offers vulnerable residents.

The Audit Commission awarded the council with three stars - the highest possible number - during a two-day Housing conference at Harrogate, Yorkshire, on Tuesday June 17.

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A unique two-pronged approach to improve food hygiene practices in Chinatown has won Westminster city council's Food Team the highest award in the industry.

The team of environmental health officers was awarded The National Food Champion Award by the Food Safety Agency through their renowned Chinese Masterchef competition and unique partnership work with Chinatown restaurants.

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