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Summer is here and there are lots of fantastic free and low-cost creative and performing arts, sports and physical activities, youth and play projects, as well as trips, on offer for children and young people in Camden. Check out these activities and programmes: Camden Summer University. Aged 13 to 19? Live in Camden, go to a Camden state...

You can vote in the general election if you’re registered to vote, aged 18 or over on the day of the election, and you’re a British, Irish or a qualifying Commonwealth citizen. Check your eligibility to vote You now need photo ID to vote in person. Accepted forms of photo ID include: Passport Driving licence Proof of Age (PASS) card ...

Camden's annual Youth Safety Multi-Media Competition aims to raise awareness of the issues affecting the safety of young people in Camden and encourage young people to come together and think about their concerns, aspirations and hopes for the future. This year's competition is being run as part of Camden's Youth Celebration Week, which will be held from 2 to 6...

It's half-term from 27 to 31 May - find free and low-cost sports, arts, play and youth activities near you. Active Wednesday is free and for ages 11 to 17. Activities include trampolining, cricket, tennis, table tennis, football, basketball and much more. It's taking place at Talacre Community Sports Centre, Dalby Street, NW5 3AF,...

Zarin Bakhshzaad has been elected as Camden’s new Youth MP in a boroughwide election held in schools and youth centres. Zarin, 17, a former La Sainte Union Catholic School student who is now studying for her A-levels at South Hampstead High School Sixth Form, received 962 votes out of a total 4,818 votes cast – an amazing 20 per cent of the vote. Meanwhile, Niesha...