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The former Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green has reopened its doors as the newly styled “Young V&A” after a “£13m programme of reimagining”. The new offering marks an effort to embed creativity into the visitor experience, with child-centred design at the heart of its new strategy.

The Princess of Wales visited the V&A's new museum - Young V&A - in London's Bethnal Green on Wednesday as she spent time chatting with children asking about their ambitions

Satan's Whiskers in Bethnal Green, London, Lab 22 in Cardiff, Wales, and Tayer + Elementary, Shoreditch, London were among a list of the Top 50 Cocktail Bars in the UK

On a list dominated by the capital, six of the country’s top 10 bars were named in London

The princess’ long-term campaign shines a spotlight on the importance of a child’s formative years

The museum is currently based in Bethnal Green

Shamima Begum was 15 when she travelled from Bethnal Green, east London, through Turkey and into territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State

Shamima Begum was 15 when she travelled from Bethnal Green, east London, through Turkey and into territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State.

Danville Neil was convicted after nearly 30 years