The London Buzz - 1st September 2025
Briefly

A former high street bank in Sutton now functions as an important cultural space with an uncertain future. Wright and Wright completed renovation and extension work at Lambeth Palace, the 800-year-old residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Transport for London closed the down escalator at Walthamstow Central until mid-September for reliability repairs. The London School of Economics, Bouygues UK and Equitix plan to convert Bankside House into nearly 2,000 student rooms across three towers. A Canary Wharf anti-asylum protest involved pepper spray and assaults. A Metropolitan Police officer faces sexual assault charges. A man's body was found in the River Thames. Local listings include heritage holidays, exhibitions, talks, and events.
A former high street bank has become one of Sutton's most important cultural spaces, but its future now hangs in the balance. Local Guardian Architecture studio Wright and Wright has completed the renovation and extension of Lambeth Palace, the 800-year-old home of the Archbishop of Canterbury in London. Dezeen Transport for London has closed the "down" escalator at Walthamstow Central station until "mid-September" to enable repairs to improve its reliability. Standard
The London School of Economics has teamed up with Bouygues UK and investor Equitix to transform its Bankside House halls into nearly 2,000 student rooms across three landmark towers. Construction Enquirer Child 'may have been affected' by pepper spray and officer punched in face as Canary Wharf anti-asylum protest spills over Sky News A local Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault and is due to appear in court this week. Ealing Today
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