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3 weeks ago
London

Why visit London Bridge? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London Bridge offers a blend of historical significance, architectural marvel, stunning views, proximity to major attractions, and diverse cultural experiences. [ more ]
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4 months ago
London

Two men threatened victims with knife in robbery on New Cross train

CCTV images have been released after a knife point robbery on a Thameslink train.
The victims were approached by two men on the platform at London Bridge and then on board the train. [ more ]
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5 months ago
London

Two men had huge zombie knives in New Year's Eve altercation' on London Bridge

Two men were found carrying 18-inch zombie knives after an altercation on London Bridge.
Both men were charged with possessing a knife in public and pleaded guilty to the charge. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Londoners seeking view of New Year's Eve fireworks urged to 'stay away' from Tower Bridge and London Bridge

Revellers are warned that Tower Bridge and London Bridge do not offer a view of London's main fireworks display
The City Bridge Foundation is asking people to stay away from the bridges this New Year's Eve to ease overcrowding and ensure public safety [ more ]
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6 months ago
London

Did London Bridge really fall down? The true story of the nursery rhyme

London Bridge has a long history, with multiple versions built over the years.
The current London Bridge was built between 1968 and 1972.
The popular nursery rhyme London Bridge falling down has some truth to it, as the bridge has faced destruction and fires in the past. [ more ]
Time Out London
7 months ago
London

London Bridge could become London's next Overground station

TfL is considering adding additional services to help reduce overcrowding at London Bridge station during peak periods.
No final decisions have been made on the possibility of a London Bridge Overground station. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Did London Bridge really fall down? The true story of the nursery rhyme

London Bridge has a long history, with multiple versions built over the years.
The current London Bridge was built between 1968 and 1972.
The popular nursery rhyme London Bridge falling down has some truth to it, as the bridge has faced destruction and fires in the past. [ more ]
Time Out London
7 months ago
London

London Bridge could become London's next Overground station

TfL is considering adding additional services to help reduce overcrowding at London Bridge station during peak periods.
No final decisions have been made on the possibility of a London Bridge Overground station. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Greenwich Market is losing its identity' amid decline in handcrafted wares, traders say

A South London town centre known for its nearly 300-year-old market may be losing its identity of selling handcrafted wares, with cost of living pressures making it harder for traders to see past the very grim economy.Greenwich town centre has long prided itself in being an attraction for Londoners and tourists alike.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

London Bridge terror attack victims remembered on sixth anniversary

The victims of the London Bridge terror attack have been remembered with songs and prayers on its sixth anniversary.Eight people were killed and 48 injured on 3 June 2017 when terrorists ploughed into pedestrians in a hired van before launching a deadly knife attack.The three attackers were shot dead by police who arrived at the scene of the attack within eight minutes.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Sadiq Khan marks six-year anniversary of London Bridge terror attack

T he mayor of London has remembered the victims of the London Bridge terror attack on its six-year anniversary.Sadiq Khan said he is proud of how Londoners continue to stand united against hate and vowed to ensure no stone is left unturned in building a safer London for everyone.Eight people were killed and 48 injured on June 3 2017 when terrorists ploughed into pedestrians in a hired van then ran amok with 12-inch knives.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Protesters claim London air is not toxic at all' in fight against Ulez plans

H undreds of protesters descended on London Bridge as they fought against expansion plans of Ultra Low Emissions Zones (Ulez).Labour mayor Sadiq Khan intends to expand the capital's ultra low emission zone to cover the entirety of outer London but last month, a High Court judge decided five Conservative-led councils could challenge the plan - Hillingdon, Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Surrey county council.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Transport bosses urged to keep Day Travelcard as proposal to axe it could cost passengers more

L ondon transport chiefs were today urged to scrap plans to axe the Day Travelcard the all in one ticket that allows unlimited journeys across the capital.Transport for London was accused of a money-raising exercise that would result in many passengers paying more to travel.Day Travelcards, which are only available as paper tickets, are of particular benefit to people living outside London who buy a train ticket to the capital topped up with a Travelcard, meaning they do not pay separately to use the Tube and bus network.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Hundreds join ULEZ expansion protest in Orpington

Today (May 13) at 12pm hundreds of people gathered outside of Orpington High Street in a protest organised by the group Action Against ULEZ Expansion.The protest follows on from an earlier ULEZ expansion protest that took place on March 25, 2023.TFL's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion is set to be extended on August 29, 2023 and is set to cover all London boroughs from this date.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Greenwich Market is losing its identity' amid decline in handcrafted wares, traders say

A South London town centre known for its nearly 300-year-old market may be losing its identity of selling handcrafted wares, with cost of living pressures making it harder for traders to see past the very grim economy.Greenwich town centre has long prided itself in being an attraction for Londoners and tourists alike.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

London Bridge terror attack victims remembered on sixth anniversary

The victims of the London Bridge terror attack have been remembered with songs and prayers on its sixth anniversary.Eight people were killed and 48 injured on 3 June 2017 when terrorists ploughed into pedestrians in a hired van before launching a deadly knife attack.The three attackers were shot dead by police who arrived at the scene of the attack within eight minutes.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Sadiq Khan marks six-year anniversary of London Bridge terror attack

T he mayor of London has remembered the victims of the London Bridge terror attack on its six-year anniversary.Sadiq Khan said he is proud of how Londoners continue to stand united against hate and vowed to ensure no stone is left unturned in building a safer London for everyone.Eight people were killed and 48 injured on June 3 2017 when terrorists ploughed into pedestrians in a hired van then ran amok with 12-inch knives.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Protesters claim London air is not toxic at all' in fight against Ulez plans

H undreds of protesters descended on London Bridge as they fought against expansion plans of Ultra Low Emissions Zones (Ulez).Labour mayor Sadiq Khan intends to expand the capital's ultra low emission zone to cover the entirety of outer London but last month, a High Court judge decided five Conservative-led councils could challenge the plan - Hillingdon, Bexley, Bromley, Harrow and Surrey county council.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Transport bosses urged to keep Day Travelcard as proposal to axe it could cost passengers more

L ondon transport chiefs were today urged to scrap plans to axe the Day Travelcard the all in one ticket that allows unlimited journeys across the capital.Transport for London was accused of a money-raising exercise that would result in many passengers paying more to travel.Day Travelcards, which are only available as paper tickets, are of particular benefit to people living outside London who buy a train ticket to the capital topped up with a Travelcard, meaning they do not pay separately to use the Tube and bus network.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Hundreds join ULEZ expansion protest in Orpington

Today (May 13) at 12pm hundreds of people gathered outside of Orpington High Street in a protest organised by the group Action Against ULEZ Expansion.The protest follows on from an earlier ULEZ expansion protest that took place on March 25, 2023.TFL's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion is set to be extended on August 29, 2023 and is set to cover all London boroughs from this date.
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#climate-crisis
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Just Stop Oil supporters cause disruption at four bridges in London

Just Stop Oil demonstrators have caused disruption at four bridges in London in their latest round of protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge on Tuesday.The force said it was not aware of any arrests.Section 12 conditions were issued to protesters at Tower Bridge, the Met said.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Just Stop Oil cause disruption on four major London bridges

J ust Stop Oil demonstrators caused disruption at four major bridges in the capital on Tuesday afternoon in their latest protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge at around 5pm.The force said it was not aware of any arrests and that it had quickly cleared London Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Just Stop Oil cause disruption on four major London bridges

J ust Stop Oil demonstrators caused disruption at four major bridges in the capital on Tuesday afternoon in their latest protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge at around 5pm.The force said it was not aware of any arrests and that it had quickly cleared London Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Just Stop Oil supporters cause disruption at four bridges in London

Just Stop Oil demonstrators have caused disruption at four bridges in London in their latest round of protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge on Tuesday.The force said it was not aware of any arrests.Section 12 conditions were issued to protesters at Tower Bridge, the Met said.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Just Stop Oil cause disruption on four major London bridges

J ust Stop Oil demonstrators caused disruption at four major bridges in the capital on Tuesday afternoon in their latest protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge at around 5pm.The force said it was not aware of any arrests and that it had quickly cleared London Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Just Stop Oil cause disruption on four major London bridges

J ust Stop Oil demonstrators caused disruption at four major bridges in the capital on Tuesday afternoon in their latest protest action.Metropolitan Police officers moved the protesters off Waterloo Bridge, Tower Bridge, London Bridge and Blackfriars Bridge at around 5pm.The force said it was not aware of any arrests and that it had quickly cleared London Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge and Waterloo Bridge.
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1 year ago
London

The planned Southeastern closures that could affect your trains this weekend

Southeastern Railway diversions: Planned closures this weekend (Image: Southeastern Railway) Planned engineering work will take place on certain Southeastern Railway lines this weekend.The work will be taking place on both Saturday and Sunday on particular routes and may impact your journey.We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this week.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

The planned Southeastern closures that could affect your trains this week

The work will be taking place between Tuesday and Friday on particular routes and may impact your journey.We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this week.Tuesday only (May 2) Regular late night engineering work between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not take place, and trains will run instead of the scheduled buses between these stations.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

The planned Southeastern closures that will affect trains this bank holiday weekend

The work will be taking place between Monday and Thursday on particular routes and may impact your journey.We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this week.Saturday, April 29 Routes affected: Southeastern between London Victoria and Ramsgate (via Chatham) / Ashford International (via Maidstone East) / Bromley South / Dover Priory (via Denmark Hill) Engineering work is taking place between Hither Green and Petts Wood, closing all lines.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Catford station: Police hunt attempted rapist after sex attack'

Trains were stopped from alighting at the south London platform after reports of the sex attack at 1am on Monday.A BTP spokeswoman said: The station was closed while specialist officers attended to investigate the scene.It has since reopened, and enquiries remain ongoing.Thameslink rail tweeted ahead of Monday's rush hour: We have just been told that trains cannot call at Catford due to a police investigation.
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Police search for man after woman sexually assaulted on Stratford train

Police release image of man who may have information about a sexual assault on the train from Stratford to Tottenham Hale (Image: British Transport Police) Police investigating the sexual assault of a woman on a train between Stratford and Tottenham Hale have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Changes to the Southeastern Railway timetable: All you need to know

The changes to the Southeastern Railway timetable come into effect today (December 11) with some of the adjustments described as less convenient.Southeastern Railway will be reducing the number of trains going to Waterloo and Charing Cross on the Bexleyheath and Woolwich lines during off-peak times.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

The planned Southeastern closures that could affect your trains this weekend

Southeastern Railway diversions: Planned closures this weekend (Image: Southeastern Railway) Planned engineering work will take place on certain Southeastern Railway lines this weekend.The work will be taking place on both Saturday and Sunday on particular routes and may impact your journey.We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this week.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

The planned Southeastern closures that could affect your trains this week

The work will be taking place between Tuesday and Friday on particular routes and may impact your journey.We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this week.Tuesday only (May 2) Regular late night engineering work between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not take place, and trains will run instead of the scheduled buses between these stations.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

The planned Southeastern closures that will affect trains this bank holiday weekend

The work will be taking place between Monday and Thursday on particular routes and may impact your journey.We have compiled all of the information about this work so that you can properly plan your travel this week.Saturday, April 29 Routes affected: Southeastern between London Victoria and Ramsgate (via Chatham) / Ashford International (via Maidstone East) / Bromley South / Dover Priory (via Denmark Hill) Engineering work is taking place between Hither Green and Petts Wood, closing all lines.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Catford station: Police hunt attempted rapist after sex attack'

Trains were stopped from alighting at the south London platform after reports of the sex attack at 1am on Monday.A BTP spokeswoman said: The station was closed while specialist officers attended to investigate the scene.It has since reopened, and enquiries remain ongoing.Thameslink rail tweeted ahead of Monday's rush hour: We have just been told that trains cannot call at Catford due to a police investigation.
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Police search for man after woman sexually assaulted on Stratford train

Police release image of man who may have information about a sexual assault on the train from Stratford to Tottenham Hale (Image: British Transport Police) Police investigating the sexual assault of a woman on a train between Stratford and Tottenham Hale have released a picture of a man they would like to speak to.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Changes to the Southeastern Railway timetable: All you need to know

The changes to the Southeastern Railway timetable come into effect today (December 11) with some of the adjustments described as less convenient.Southeastern Railway will be reducing the number of trains going to Waterloo and Charing Cross on the Bexleyheath and Woolwich lines during off-peak times.
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www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London

South east London's best rooftop bars, terraces and beer gardens

Lead image: The Bussey Building Rooftop Bar Nine Lives, London Bridge Tucked beside London Bridge's arches you'll find Nine Lives, an inviting neighbourhood bar that has transformed its outside seating area into something that is more sunny Cali vibes than grey London town vibes.Dubbed Nine Lives Alley, the bar's outside bit is cobbled and pedestrianised, so head down for cocktails and tacos from the bar's resident street food kitchen Tigre Tacos.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Five National Trust places to visit an hour's drive from south east London

With May set to have three long Bank Holiday weekends, some of you may be in search of things to do during your time off.The National Trust has a number of properties from stately homes, old woodlands, landscaped gardens, castles and more, with many of them being within driving distance of south east London.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Southeastern services disrupted near Lewisham due to trespasser incident

Southeastern services throughout Lewisham have been disrupted.Southeastern services throughout Lewisham have been disrupted due to a trespasser incident.A trespasser was seen on the lines between Lewisham and London Bridge at 7.25am this morning (March 17).All power on the lines was switched off while emergency services carried out checks.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

London Bridge: Derelict railway arches restored to past glory

A derelict set of railway arches that was once home to one of London's finest wine and spirits merchants has been restored as part of a £3m investment.Situated next to London Bridge station, the arches hosted Findlater, Mackie and Todd, a shop first opened in 1863 where it remained for more than a century.
Secret London
1 year ago
London

These Enchanting Candlelight Concerts Are Illuminating Unique Venues Across London

The Candlelight series is returning to stunning venues across the city of London this year.London audiences are invited to sit back and relax in an atmospheric setting while listening to talented musicians.From classical renditions of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake to Taylor Swift's greatest hits, there is something to suit everyone.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Passengers at risk of being injured or killed' due to overcrowding at London Bridge station, warns MP

P assengers are at risk of getting injured or killed because of the overcrowding chaos at London Bridge station, a prominent MP warned the Government on Thursday.Sir Bob Neill, Tory MP for Bromley and Chislehurst, said delays on Southeastern services - in the light of controversial timetable changes in December - and failures on Network Rail infrastructure were causing chaos.
www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London

South east London's best rooftop bars, terraces and beer gardens

Lead image: The Bussey Building Rooftop Bar Nine Lives, London Bridge Tucked beside London Bridge's arches you'll find Nine Lives, an inviting neighbourhood bar that has transformed its outside seating area into something that is more sunny Cali vibes than grey London town vibes.Dubbed Nine Lives Alley, the bar's outside bit is cobbled and pedestrianised, so head down for cocktails and tacos from the bar's resident street food kitchen Tigre Tacos.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Five National Trust places to visit an hour's drive from south east London

With May set to have three long Bank Holiday weekends, some of you may be in search of things to do during your time off.The National Trust has a number of properties from stately homes, old woodlands, landscaped gardens, castles and more, with many of them being within driving distance of south east London.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Southeastern services disrupted near Lewisham due to trespasser incident

Southeastern services throughout Lewisham have been disrupted.Southeastern services throughout Lewisham have been disrupted due to a trespasser incident.A trespasser was seen on the lines between Lewisham and London Bridge at 7.25am this morning (March 17).All power on the lines was switched off while emergency services carried out checks.
BBC News
1 year ago
London

London Bridge: Derelict railway arches restored to past glory

A derelict set of railway arches that was once home to one of London's finest wine and spirits merchants has been restored as part of a £3m investment.Situated next to London Bridge station, the arches hosted Findlater, Mackie and Todd, a shop first opened in 1863 where it remained for more than a century.
Secret London
1 year ago
London

These Enchanting Candlelight Concerts Are Illuminating Unique Venues Across London

The Candlelight series is returning to stunning venues across the city of London this year.London audiences are invited to sit back and relax in an atmospheric setting while listening to talented musicians.From classical renditions of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake to Taylor Swift's greatest hits, there is something to suit everyone.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Passengers at risk of being injured or killed' due to overcrowding at London Bridge station, warns MP

P assengers are at risk of getting injured or killed because of the overcrowding chaos at London Bridge station, a prominent MP warned the Government on Thursday.Sir Bob Neill, Tory MP for Bromley and Chislehurst, said delays on Southeastern services - in the light of controversial timetable changes in December - and failures on Network Rail infrastructure were causing chaos.
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#years
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

London's weekly railway news

A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news...
London Underground
E-scooter riders pay for flouting Tube ban Standard
Gloucester Road tube station has gained a series of huge plaster medallions that tell the stories of the local area's cultural redevelopment following the Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Tickets Alert: Take sheep across Southwark Bridge

If you're a Freeman (or freewoman) of the City of London, then you can exercise your ancient right to take sheep across one of London's bridges this coming September.It's both an ancient right of doubtful origins and a modern tradition of very clear heritage.Whatever the origins of the story that only Freeman could take sheep across London Bridge, the rule, such as it was is no longer applicable, and the police will take a very dim view of anyone attempting it without permission.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

These are the London bus routes that will no longer run as TfL make huge cuts

The cuts will see nine bus routes disappear by the start of next year, however, some won't be gone forever as there are plans to partially replace them.The bus routes which are set to be cut have been consulted with the public, as its TfL's legal requirement to do so.However, TfL still has the power to go ahead with plans and make the changes even if the public disagrees.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

London's weekly railway news

A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news...
London Underground
The London Underground's Bank tube station has gained a large new entrance with lifts and escalators direct to the Northern line and DLR platforms.ianVisits
The RMT union has announced that its members working for London Underground will walk out in a couple of weeks time, in a strike that's timed to coincide with an ASLEF union strike.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

A 200-year-old London pub has closed without explanation

The Ship on Borough Road is no more



One of London's most venerable pubs has suddenly closed, and nobody seems to know why.The Ship near London Bridge has been open for more than 200 years, but has now shut due to 'circumstances beyond [its] control'.The pub on Borough Road was first registered as a public house in 1805.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Waterloo and Charing Cross trains disrupted as track failures hit Monday morning rush-hour

C ommuters are facing further rail disruption on Monday morning with technical failures affecting two major London stations, on the first working weekday without major strike action this year.A points failure at Waterloo Station has led to train cancellations, and an electricity supply issue at Charing Cross has caused some services to be delayed or diverted.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

London's weekly railway news

A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news...
London Underground
E-scooter riders pay for flouting Tube ban Standard
Gloucester Road tube station has gained a series of huge plaster medallions that tell the stories of the local area's cultural redevelopment following the Great Exhibition of 1851 in Hyde Park.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Tickets Alert: Take sheep across Southwark Bridge

If you're a Freeman (or freewoman) of the City of London, then you can exercise your ancient right to take sheep across one of London's bridges this coming September.It's both an ancient right of doubtful origins and a modern tradition of very clear heritage.Whatever the origins of the story that only Freeman could take sheep across London Bridge, the rule, such as it was is no longer applicable, and the police will take a very dim view of anyone attempting it without permission.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

These are the London bus routes that will no longer run as TfL make huge cuts

The cuts will see nine bus routes disappear by the start of next year, however, some won't be gone forever as there are plans to partially replace them.The bus routes which are set to be cut have been consulted with the public, as its TfL's legal requirement to do so.However, TfL still has the power to go ahead with plans and make the changes even if the public disagrees.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

London's weekly railway news

A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news...
London Underground
The London Underground's Bank tube station has gained a large new entrance with lifts and escalators direct to the Northern line and DLR platforms.ianVisits
The RMT union has announced that its members working for London Underground will walk out in a couple of weeks time, in a strike that's timed to coincide with an ASLEF union strike.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

A 200-year-old London pub has closed without explanation

The Ship on Borough Road is no more



One of London's most venerable pubs has suddenly closed, and nobody seems to know why.The Ship near London Bridge has been open for more than 200 years, but has now shut due to 'circumstances beyond [its] control'.The pub on Borough Road was first registered as a public house in 1805.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Waterloo and Charing Cross trains disrupted as track failures hit Monday morning rush-hour

C ommuters are facing further rail disruption on Monday morning with technical failures affecting two major London stations, on the first working weekday without major strike action this year.A points failure at Waterloo Station has led to train cancellations, and an electricity supply issue at Charing Cross has caused some services to be delayed or diverted.
moreyears
#negotiations
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 year ago
London

North London travel disruption expected during two-day train strike

Members of Aslef union and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at various train operators are walking out in long-running disputes today (May 12) and tomorrow respectively.Rail minister Huw Merriman has urged the two unions to put the UK Government's fair and reasonable pay offer to its members in a bid to avert further strikes.
CityAM
1 year ago
London

January blues: Rail strikes hit the return to work - with even London transport affected

The ongoing RMT strikes as well as Avanti West Coast's future feature as two of the five tops things to look out for in rail next year.(Photoby Hollie Adams/Getty Images)     Rail strikes are severely reducing services across the UK train network - with commuters forced to work from home on the first working day of the new year.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
1 year ago
London

North London travel disruption expected during two-day train strike

Members of Aslef union and the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at various train operators are walking out in long-running disputes today (May 12) and tomorrow respectively.Rail minister Huw Merriman has urged the two unions to put the UK Government's fair and reasonable pay offer to its members in a bid to avert further strikes.
CityAM
1 year ago
London

January blues: Rail strikes hit the return to work - with even London transport affected

The ongoing RMT strikes as well as Avanti West Coast's future feature as two of the five tops things to look out for in rail next year.(Photoby Hollie Adams/Getty Images)     Rail strikes are severely reducing services across the UK train network - with commuters forced to work from home on the first working day of the new year.
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www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

10m Wolseley Mk II gears up for London Bridge opening

T he first images have been revealed of a 10 million sister restaurant to The Wolseley following the takeover of the celebrity haunt by new owners.The firm that took over the West End institution after forcing out its founders is due to open the new venue near London Bridge by the end of this year.A first look at the plans for Wolseley City show the new all-day venue will have many of the features of the original a 1920s former car showroom on Piccadilly that is arguably London's most recognisable restaurant interior although it will be much bigger.
#central-london
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London's cheapest boroughs where renting a home is less than 1,500 revealed

London's cheapest boroughs where renting a home is less than 1,500 revealed (Image: Canva/PA) Rent in London is known to be costly with many choosing to save some money and move to commuter towns outside the capital.But now new research has revealed the cheapest places to rent a home in London with some costing 1,000 less than the most expensive in the region.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Londoners defy Tube strike to get into work but walkout will cost capital 170m

But economists warned the walkout on Wednesday combined with the first of two days of teachers' strikes left many workers stuck and home and will deliver a 170m blow to the capital's economy.There were extraordinary scenes at Tottenham Court Road station, where thousands of rush-hour passengers were forced to queue in tunnels for Elizabeth line trains.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London Christmas Lights 2022, Pragathi Lakshmi Murthy, Newstead Wood

7 London lights 2022 I'm sure that for the festive season everyone has been putting up colourful lights to really bring that splash of joy into our early dark nights and I'm sure that we can all agree that London always manages to do such a great job.This year there was some pretty outstanding light art around the streets of London that really need to be appreciated.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London's cheapest boroughs where renting a home is less than 1,500 revealed

London's cheapest boroughs where renting a home is less than 1,500 revealed (Image: Canva/PA) Rent in London is known to be costly with many choosing to save some money and move to commuter towns outside the capital.But now new research has revealed the cheapest places to rent a home in London with some costing 1,000 less than the most expensive in the region.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Londoners defy Tube strike to get into work but walkout will cost capital 170m

But economists warned the walkout on Wednesday combined with the first of two days of teachers' strikes left many workers stuck and home and will deliver a 170m blow to the capital's economy.There were extraordinary scenes at Tottenham Court Road station, where thousands of rush-hour passengers were forced to queue in tunnels for Elizabeth line trains.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
1 year ago
London

London Christmas Lights 2022, Pragathi Lakshmi Murthy, Newstead Wood

7 London lights 2022 I'm sure that for the festive season everyone has been putting up colourful lights to really bring that splash of joy into our early dark nights and I'm sure that we can all agree that London always manages to do such a great job.This year there was some pretty outstanding light art around the streets of London that really need to be appreciated.
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#peterborough
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

National rail users warned of strike action next week

Passengers are being warned to check before they travel on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th March, due to strike action called by the RMT union.Although the RMT called off a strike with Network Rail, they are still in dispute with the train operating companies, and those strikes are still going ahead.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

Britain's railway services are being decimated by strike action on Tuesday and Wednesday.Half of all lines are closed and trains are only operating between 7.30am and 6.30pm.Here is a breakdown of each operator's plan for strike days:  Avanti West Coast There is one train per hour in both directions between London Euston and each of Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Preston.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Train companies warn people to avoid travel during rail strikes - ianVisits

The rail industry is warning that barely a fifth of services will run during two 48-hour strikes that will affect services for most of next week.The train strikes will run on Tuesday and Wednesday (13th & 14th), and between Friday and Saturday (16th & 17th) - but services on Thursday 15th December are also going to be affected, especially in the morning.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

National rail users warned of strike action next week

Passengers are being warned to check before they travel on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th March, due to strike action called by the RMT union.Although the RMT called off a strike with Network Rail, they are still in dispute with the train operating companies, and those strikes are still going ahead.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

Britain's railway services are being decimated by strike action on Tuesday and Wednesday.Half of all lines are closed and trains are only operating between 7.30am and 6.30pm.Here is a breakdown of each operator's plan for strike days:  Avanti West Coast There is one train per hour in both directions between London Euston and each of Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Preston.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Train companies warn people to avoid travel during rail strikes - ianVisits

The rail industry is warning that barely a fifth of services will run during two 48-hour strikes that will affect services for most of next week.The train strikes will run on Tuesday and Wednesday (13th & 14th), and between Friday and Saturday (16th & 17th) - but services on Thursday 15th December are also going to be affected, especially in the morning.
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#restaurants
www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Bethan Green Haunt Voted UK's Best Cocktail Bar in Top 50 List

Satan's Whiskers wins best cocktail bar in the UK (Image: Satan's Whiskers) One of Bethnal Green's finest establishments has taken out top place at the recent Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards.Satan's Whiskers, the graffiti covered haunt on Cambridge Heath Road, was crowned the best in the UK at last night's (Tuesday, February 7) award ceremony held at Omeara in London Bridge.
www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London food

Mama Shelter: 'A laidback restaurant with soul food'

East London has evolved into one of London's best culinary pockets, with a wealth of creative eateries and restaurants calling the area home.In particular, the area spanning Hackney Road to Columbia Road has a handful of gems, including Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant Morito by The River Cafe team, and other spots like Sager and Wild and Laxerio.
www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Bethan Green Haunt Voted UK's Best Cocktail Bar in Top 50 List

Satan's Whiskers wins best cocktail bar in the UK (Image: Satan's Whiskers) One of Bethnal Green's finest establishments has taken out top place at the recent Top 50 Cocktail Bars awards.Satan's Whiskers, the graffiti covered haunt on Cambridge Heath Road, was crowned the best in the UK at last night's (Tuesday, February 7) award ceremony held at Omeara in London Bridge.
www.theresident.co.uk
1 year ago
London food

Mama Shelter: 'A laidback restaurant with soul food'

East London has evolved into one of London's best culinary pockets, with a wealth of creative eateries and restaurants calling the area home.In particular, the area spanning Hackney Road to Columbia Road has a handful of gems, including Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant Morito by The River Cafe team, and other spots like Sager and Wild and Laxerio.
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#consultation
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Reopening Arthur Street to pedestrians and cyclists

When the Bank tube station upgrade started, one of the main changes at the street was the closure of a road to allow a shaft to be dug down, but now that the main Bank station works are completed, the road can be reopened.So a consultation has been launched by Transport for London ( TfL) to decide how Arthur Street, next to London Bridge will reopen.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

New images released of 16-storey office and hotel block on top of Liverpool Street station

The 1.5bn scheme, from Shard developer Sellar, Elizabeth Line operator MTR and Network Rail, is due to be submitted to the City of London Corporation by the end of March, in a bid to secure planning permission.The aim is to start construction work by mid-2025.But early designs have been criticised by conservation groups and actor Griff Rhys Jones amid fears they will trample on Liverpool Street mainline station and its Victorian heritage and harm views of St Paul's Cathedral.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

All the axed London bus routes saved by Sadiq Khan

Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will get rid of only three bus routes following a consultation that attracted more than 20,000 replies.Key central London routes, including the 4, 12, 14, 24 and 74, were under threat.But some routes will be altered to ensure a continued reliable bus network in central and inner London.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Reopening Arthur Street to pedestrians and cyclists

When the Bank tube station upgrade started, one of the main changes at the street was the closure of a road to allow a shaft to be dug down, but now that the main Bank station works are completed, the road can be reopened.So a consultation has been launched by Transport for London ( TfL) to decide how Arthur Street, next to London Bridge will reopen.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

New images released of 16-storey office and hotel block on top of Liverpool Street station

The 1.5bn scheme, from Shard developer Sellar, Elizabeth Line operator MTR and Network Rail, is due to be submitted to the City of London Corporation by the end of March, in a bid to secure planning permission.The aim is to start construction work by mid-2025.But early designs have been criticised by conservation groups and actor Griff Rhys Jones amid fears they will trample on Liverpool Street mainline station and its Victorian heritage and harm views of St Paul's Cathedral.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

All the axed London bus routes saved by Sadiq Khan

Transport for London (TfL) has announced it will get rid of only three bus routes following a consultation that attracted more than 20,000 replies.Key central London routes, including the 4, 12, 14, 24 and 74, were under threat.But some routes will be altered to ensure a continued reliable bus network in central and inner London.
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#scotland-yard
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Discover the story behind the smallest police station in central London

London's Trafalgar Square is a popular tourist destination, but there's one secret landmark in the Square that many don't know about.(Image: Canva/PA) London has endless amounts of historic landmarks, from Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, The Tower of London and many more.But along with its many landmarks, there are some hidden secrets that lie within some of the most iconic features of the capital.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Man, 21, dies after falling into freezing' River Thames near London Bridge

The 21-year-old's body was later recovered from the bank following a huge search by officers from the Metropolitan Police's Marine Policing Unit, City of London and RNLI.Concerns were raised after a man was seen entering the river around 5.30pm on Monday.Emergency services scrambled to the scene but despite extensive searches he could not be found.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Discover the story behind the smallest police station in central London

London's Trafalgar Square is a popular tourist destination, but there's one secret landmark in the Square that many don't know about.(Image: Canva/PA) London has endless amounts of historic landmarks, from Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, The Tower of London and many more.But along with its many landmarks, there are some hidden secrets that lie within some of the most iconic features of the capital.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Man, 21, dies after falling into freezing' River Thames near London Bridge

The 21-year-old's body was later recovered from the bank following a huge search by officers from the Metropolitan Police's Marine Policing Unit, City of London and RNLI.Concerns were raised after a man was seen entering the river around 5.30pm on Monday.Emergency services scrambled to the scene but despite extensive searches he could not be found.
morescotland-yard
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole: Mayor hails Thames hero as best of us' as he unveils plaque

L ondon mayor Sadiq Khan has hailed Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole as the best of London as he helped unveil a plaque at the spot where he jumped into the River Thames to save a drowning woman.Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, known as Jimi, shouted I've got to save her, she is not dying before counting to three and plunging into the water in April 2021.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Plaque unveiled for hero south London student who died saving woman from Thames

A plaque has been unveiled in memory of Folajimi "Jimi" Olubumni-Adewole.(Image: @SadiqKhan/Twitter) A plaque has been unveiled in memory of an ex-Peckham student who died trying to rescue a drowning woman from the River Thames.Folajimi "Jimi" Olubumni-Adewole, a former pupil at Harris Academy Peckham, died in April 2021.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

Two out of five trains in London were disrupted last year

Train usage is up, post-pandemic, but punctuality is getting worse and worse



Just when you thought the trains in London couldn't get any worse, an astonishing 40 percent of scheduled rail and Underground services in the capital were cancelled or delayed in 2022, the BBC reported.According to data compiled from OnTimeTrains, at London's 15 busiest stations last year, just under a third of all services were delayed or cancelled.
time.com
1 year ago
London

Tragic Thursday' for U.K. Rail Bosses as Train Strikes Threaten to Bring Nation to a Halt

Some of London's biggest railway stations are shut on Thursday while airports such as Gatwick are also deprived of any train services, as strikes on the network reach a critical peak.Commuter services into the capital run by Thameslink, Southern and Southeastern have come to a complete halt.Train drivers represented by the Aslef union are walking out following a long dispute over pay.
#christmas-day
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Southeastern rail strikes disrupt Christmas and New Year timetable- full details

Network Rail strike action and planned engineering works are set to cause disruption to the Southeastern timetable throughout Christmas and the New Year.Christmas Eve, December 24  Due to strike action by Network Rail RMT members there will be no services running from around midday.The entire network will be closed by 3pm.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

All the Christmas rail, tube and Overground disruption in London

Engineering works are going to affect a lot of busy stations over the festive period

 

If you're one of the folk who won't be escaping out of the city during the festive period, on top of various rail strikes , engineering work means getting public transport might not be smooth sailing.Londoners could face widespread rail disruption over Christmas as Network Rail will carry out 300 engineering projects in busy London stations.
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Southeastern rail strikes disrupt Christmas and New Year timetable- full details

Network Rail strike action and planned engineering works are set to cause disruption to the Southeastern timetable throughout Christmas and the New Year.Christmas Eve, December 24  Due to strike action by Network Rail RMT members there will be no services running from around midday.The entire network will be closed by 3pm.
Time Out London
1 year ago
London

All the Christmas rail, tube and Overground disruption in London

Engineering works are going to affect a lot of busy stations over the festive period

 

If you're one of the folk who won't be escaping out of the city during the festive period, on top of various rail strikes , engineering work means getting public transport might not be smooth sailing.Londoners could face widespread rail disruption over Christmas as Network Rail will carry out 300 engineering projects in busy London stations.
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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 year ago
London

Body of man found in River Thames near London Bridge

A man has died after he was seen entering the River Thames near London Bridge last night (December 12).(Image: Newsquest) A man has died after he was seen entering the River Thames near London Bridge last night (December 12).The Met's Marine Policing Unit, City of London Police and the RNLI all joined the search to find the man at 5.30pm.
ianVisits
1 year ago
London

Ambulance staff to read safety messages on the London Underground - ianVisits

The voices of staff from London Ambulance Service (LAS) will be ringing out across the Transport for London (TfL) network this Christmas, in a series of specially-recorded messages reminding millions of customers to take care as they travel across the capital.To help prevent accidents across the travel network and reduce pressure on the ambulance service during this busy time, staff from LAS have teamed up with TfL to urge partygoers to take extra care after drinking alcohol.
Secret London
1 year ago
London

Euston Station Is Getting A Fresh 2.6 Billion Makeover With A 'Butterfly Roof'

2022 in London is, clearly, the year of the train.In May, we got the long-awaited first rendition of the Elizabeth line - which entered its second phase last month, whisking passengers from Reading all the way into Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, and beyond.Sandwiched in between that, Bank Station opened a couple of interchanges to shorten the long ol' walk to freedom the different platforms.
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