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Who Do We THIS JULY, Think we are? Vivienne Westwood Sub-Editor Ocean King Social Media Manager How safe is London at night? Meriem Mahdhi News and Features Editor Moonlit London might not be an oasis of peace, especially when waking up from lockdown. How can we #staysafe without #stayinghome? Page 04. Behind the Red Light The hidden life of a stripper. We spoke to 'Electric Girl', a woman working full time in the Sex Industry about careers, COVID and customers. Page 06. Final Call Night-time tech The ultimate compilation of tech for night owls, from habittracking apps to helping you get your sleep schedule in order. Page 16. Lunar Cycle Anna Wallace Art Director Twitter Talks Discover what goes on behind the scenes of London’s busiest airport. With engines stagnant and travelators turned off, it’s time to get to work. Page 10. Delayed Gratification The era of playing Overwatch until sunrise is long gone. Find out why our top games of the season are taking more of a laid-back approach. Page 12. Explore the Darkness Perusing the bazaars of Medina, lunching under the stars in Finland, or exploring a neverending, open-air party in Vietnam? You decide, it’s your expedition. Page 14. If there’s something magical about London, it certainly feels amplified at night. Grab a Santander bike and follow Thames for an unforgettable adventure. Page 17. Heroes of the Night As London enters recovery mode, we interview a 101 year old air raid warden sharing memories of sleepless nights as a key worker in the 1930s. Page 18. The Rush of Late- Night Love Long-distance couples and night shift workers have more in common than you think. Page 19. Twitter saw it first – we love reading your insights, questions, and experiences after dusk. Here are some of our favourites. Page 20. Coming Up: July Summer 2020 is bound to be unique. Here are some events to keep you entertained, albeit from the comfort of your sofa. Page 21. Community Pages London is bursting at the seams with creative talent. From poetry to digital illustrations, our readers have a lot to offer. Page 22. 03