The London Buzz - 9th September 2025
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The London Buzz - 9th September 2025
"Boris Johnson contacted Elon Musk on behalf of the Evening Standard owner, Evgeny Lebedev, as part of an attempt to get the US tech billionaire to support the ailing newspaper, leaked files suggest. The Guardian Sutton's town centre witnessed its first major demonstration in decades over the weekend, as anti-fascist campaigners faced off with Union and St George's flag wavers. South London Matters"
"Tube strike breakthrough: TfL opens Northern line as RMT chief Eddie Dempsey blasts Sadiq Khan Standard Banksy mural in central London reported as criminal damage and set to be removed ITV News Contentious plans to build a 19-storey tower block in Bromley town centre have been approved by a narrow margin. News Shopper Police investigating allegations that corrupt local authority housing officers demanded cash from tenants for council-owned properties in east London have made more arrests."
TfL reopened the Northern line following strike developments, while the London Overground will close for four days at Willesden Junction for repairs. A Banksy mural in central London was reported as criminal damage and is scheduled for removal. Boris Johnson contacted Elon Musk on behalf of Evgeny Lebedev to seek support for the Evening Standard, according to leaked files. Sutton saw its first major demonstration in decades with clashes between anti-fascist campaigners and flag wavers. Controversial approval was given to a 19-storey tower in Bromley by a narrow margin. Police made further arrests over alleged corrupt housing officers demanding cash. Multiple cultural events and openings were announced across London.
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