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July issue highlights

The summer holidays are upon us and we're all looking forward to London becoming quieter and emptier, resulting in walk-ins at restaurants, less traffic and a slower pace of life. Unless you have small children, of course, in which case the summer break is a long challenge of activites and childcare. In this issue we have a Mama special, dedicated to pregnancy, babies and beyond. We meet model-turned-influenced Louise Boyce, who approaches parenthood with humour, and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton, who has found a new calling with a range of cleaning products. We look at all the best baby buys and how to sleep when you're pregnant –plus we're launching the Mama awards for all the top brands for tots. We've also got the usual mix of people and places, with lots of ideas and suggestions for how to entertain yourself in the city and further afield, plus our regular spotlight on interiors, food and fashion. Enjoy July.

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