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Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents…

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New play area, Community Garden, AR trail, and more opening at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in May 2026

Several new outdoor activities will open at the Horniman Museum and Gardens on 21 May 2026, as the Horniman marks its 125th anniversary.·

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