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A truce that is sure to bring a long overdue smile to the collective face of the capital, winter is finally shaking hands with summer; spring, at last, is here. So it's time to ditch the winter clobber and get your diaries out as we bring you a cavalcade of reasons to be cheerful in London in the next three months
Spring cultural preview
Our critics' top picks of capital culture over the next three months, including art, music, theatre and sport.
Spring exhibitions at London's major museums
The low-down on what's hot in the capital's burgeoning museum scene.
Spring film preview
There's a certified season of smiles for London's cinéastes if these forthcoming films are anything to go by.
Music festivals
Book now or miss out; your guide to who's headlining this summer's music festivals and how to get your mitts on tickets.
'Spring Loaded' season: preview
A must-see six-week dance season of up-and-coming choreographers at The Place.
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