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Moonwalk 2013 comes to Battersea
Thousands of people will hit the streets of London tonight dressed in an array of colourful bras. Moonwalk 2013 will take place in Battersea Park where entrants can either power walk their way through a half or full marathon.
The event has been organised by Walk the Walk, a charity which raises money for vital breast cancer causes, while encouraging men and women to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
Famous walkers who'll be attending include TV presenters, Penny Smith and Janet Ellis, actress Emma Kennedy and singer Alison Moyet .The theme this year is outer space, so anything extra terrestrial or science fiction based goes.
Thousands of walkers are expected to do the walk in bras covered with things associated with aliens, astronauts and much more.Since its launch 17 years ago, Walk the Walk has raised over £85 million for vital breast causes.
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Homes in the Power Station start at £340,000
The first homes at Battersea Power Station will go on sale tomorrow - with prices ranging from around £340,000 for a small studio to £6 million if you want a penthouse. Rags Martel has more:
Campaigners say replacing chimneys will ruin character
Cracks are visible on some of the chimneys and need to be rebuilt for safety reasons and to ensure they last, say the developers.
But campaigners say taking the chimneys down will ruin the character of the building.
A small group of people dressed as monkeys gathered outside the station today with placards claiming the company behind the development 'don't give two monkeys' for the iconic building.
Famous chimneys to be torn down
Battersea Power Station is the largest brick building in Europe and is finally being redeveloped after numerous false starts. Its four famous chimneys will be torn down and rebuilt brick by brick, as Rags Martel reports:
Work on Battersea Power Station 'to go ahead'
The redevelopment of Battersea Power Station, one of the best-known sights in London, will begin later this year, its new owners have said.
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