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The pandemic has helped drive a steep fall in London’s population for the first time in 30 years. Analysts from the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence suggested that 700,000 people left the capital last year, equal to 8pc of the population – which has led to a dip in demand for homes.
But not everyone is abandoning city life: other British cities are experiencing their highest house price growth for a decade.
Ketton artist set for Stamford show as lockdown inspires new creative spark Published: 06:00, 11 March 2021
While lockdown has put many lives on hold, it has helped inspire Rutland artist Lucy Cade to find a new lease of creative life.
Lucy, from Ketton, has returned to the art world after a break to bring up her three children, and is putting the finishing touches to her next solo show.
The Supposition of her Existence will feature about 18 of her paintings, and runs at Stamford Contemporary Arts from Monday, May 10 to Saturday, June 12.
Before then, Lucyâs work will feature in an online exhibition hosted by the London Paint Club which begins on Monday and runs until April 11.