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How could mayor achieve plans for Oxford Street?

Sadiq Khan is prioritizing the pedestrianization of Oxford Street to shape his legacy as mayor.

Where will the Oxford Street buses go? | Letters

The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street raises complex issues surrounding bus access that must be addressed for a successful implementation.

The Guardian view on Oxford Street: a pedestrianisation project with legs | Editorial

Ambitious plans for Oxford Street focus on pedestrianisation to boost economic activity and adapt to evolving retail challenges.

Can a traffic-free Oxford Street match its global rivals?

Khan's ambitious plan aims to pedestrianize Oxford Street to boost shopping and tourism.
Concerns arise from local authorities about the feasibility and implications of the proposed changes.

'Pedestrianised Oxford Street would be terror target', council warns Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan's plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street may heighten crime risks and security challenges, prompting concerns from Westminster council's leadership.

Cyclists will be banned from Oxford Street under Sadiq Khan's pedestrianisation plans

The pedestrianization of Oxford Street aims to prioritize walkers while still providing facilities for cyclists and promoting a vibrant public space.

How could mayor achieve plans for Oxford Street?

Sadiq Khan is prioritizing the pedestrianization of Oxford Street to shape his legacy as mayor.

Where will the Oxford Street buses go? | Letters

The pedestrianisation of Oxford Street raises complex issues surrounding bus access that must be addressed for a successful implementation.

The Guardian view on Oxford Street: a pedestrianisation project with legs | Editorial

Ambitious plans for Oxford Street focus on pedestrianisation to boost economic activity and adapt to evolving retail challenges.

Can a traffic-free Oxford Street match its global rivals?

Khan's ambitious plan aims to pedestrianize Oxford Street to boost shopping and tourism.
Concerns arise from local authorities about the feasibility and implications of the proposed changes.

'Pedestrianised Oxford Street would be terror target', council warns Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan's plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street may heighten crime risks and security challenges, prompting concerns from Westminster council's leadership.

Cyclists will be banned from Oxford Street under Sadiq Khan's pedestrianisation plans

The pedestrianization of Oxford Street aims to prioritize walkers while still providing facilities for cyclists and promoting a vibrant public space.
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Here's the exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be turned on for 2024

Oxford Street will turn on its famous Christmas lights on November 5, featuring 300,000 lights in support of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

The exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be switched on

Oxford Street's Christmas lights showcase sustainability through LED use and shorter operating hours, enhancing London's festive atmosphere.
The switching on of Oxford Street's lights is a major event, marking the start of the Christmas season in London.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN LONDON | WHEN DO THEY GET SWITCHED ON?

London's Christmas lights begin illuminating the city from November 2nd, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the winter season.

London Named Most Popular City In The World For Christmas Light Displays

Christmas lights in London?Never heard of them!But apparently we have the most popular set of them in the whole world, which is as jolly and festive as we all need it to be at this time of year.I jest, of course; Secret London has been guilty of shouting about the Christmas lights -where are they!when do they turn on!

Here's the exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be turned on for 2024

Oxford Street will turn on its famous Christmas lights on November 5, featuring 300,000 lights in support of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

The exact date Oxford Street's Christmas lights will be switched on

Oxford Street's Christmas lights showcase sustainability through LED use and shorter operating hours, enhancing London's festive atmosphere.
The switching on of Oxford Street's lights is a major event, marking the start of the Christmas season in London.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IN LONDON | WHEN DO THEY GET SWITCHED ON?

London's Christmas lights begin illuminating the city from November 2nd, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the winter season.

London Named Most Popular City In The World For Christmas Light Displays

Christmas lights in London?Never heard of them!But apparently we have the most popular set of them in the whole world, which is as jolly and festive as we all need it to be at this time of year.I jest, of course; Secret London has been guilty of shouting about the Christmas lights -where are they!when do they turn on!
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3 weeks ago
London

Survey finds support for pedestrianising Oxford Street, but resistance grows in outer areas

Londoners largely support pedestrianising Oxford Street, but preferences shift based on proximity and personal inconvenience.

Oxford Street Have Announced The Dazzling Return Of Their Spectacular Christmas Lights

Oxford Street's Christmas lights return on November 5, featuring a partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital and a Big Day of JOY event on December 7.

Traffic Will Soon Be Banned From Oxford Street As Sadiq Khan Announces Plans For Its Pedestrianisation

Plans are in place to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to revitalize it as a key retail and leisure destination.

Waterstones Will Open On Oxford Street For The First Time In Eight Years

Waterstones will return to Oxford Street on October 8, marking its first presence there in eight years.

Survey finds support for pedestrianising Oxford Street, but resistance grows in outer areas

Londoners largely support pedestrianising Oxford Street, but preferences shift based on proximity and personal inconvenience.

Oxford Street Have Announced The Dazzling Return Of Their Spectacular Christmas Lights

Oxford Street's Christmas lights return on November 5, featuring a partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital and a Big Day of JOY event on December 7.

Traffic Will Soon Be Banned From Oxford Street As Sadiq Khan Announces Plans For Its Pedestrianisation

Plans are in place to pedestrianise Oxford Street, aiming to revitalize it as a key retail and leisure destination.

Waterstones Will Open On Oxford Street For The First Time In Eight Years

Waterstones will return to Oxford Street on October 8, marking its first presence there in eight years.
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Luxury retailers continue to flock to Bond Street and Oxford Street - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxury brands are increasingly favoring Bond Street and Oxford Street as premier locations for physical retail despite the rise of online shopping.
The recent investments and prestige associated with these areas are solidifying their status as essential hubs for high-end retail in London.

Westminster Council pushes ahead with plans to pedestrianise roads near Oxford Street

Westminster City Council will pedestrianise streets branching off Oxford Street as part of a wider revamp project.
The project aims to create more space for increased visitors at Bond Street since the opening of the Elizabeth line.

Luxury retailers continue to flock to Bond Street and Oxford Street - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Luxury brands are increasingly favoring Bond Street and Oxford Street as premier locations for physical retail despite the rise of online shopping.
The recent investments and prestige associated with these areas are solidifying their status as essential hubs for high-end retail in London.

Westminster Council pushes ahead with plans to pedestrianise roads near Oxford Street

Westminster City Council will pedestrianise streets branching off Oxford Street as part of a wider revamp project.
The project aims to create more space for increased visitors at Bond Street since the opening of the Elizabeth line.
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Oxford St traffic ban will be challenging - council

Pedestrianisation of Oxford Street faces significant challenges needing careful consideration of all stakeholders involved.

Plans to pedestrianise London's Oxford Street have been announced

Oxford Street pedestrianization plans are moving forward to revitalize the area and boost London's economy post-COVID.
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Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan set to receive new powers from Government to force through pedestrianisation plans

Oxford Street is set to be made traffic-free as part of a revitalization plan aimed at restoring it as a premier retail destination.

Waterstones coming back to Oxford Street after eight years away

Waterstones is reopening in Oxford Street with a focus on customer experience and a variety of titles.

Oxford Street sweeter with fewer shops empty or selling candy

Oxford Street vacancy rates down by 40%
Revival attributed to factors like transportation, tourism, council action

Government wrongly blocked M&S demolition plan for London store, High Court told

Marks & Spencer is challenging the government's decision to block plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store in Oxford Street.
The government and Save Britain's Heritage are defending their decision, claiming that Michael Gove was entitled to make the ruling.
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The big picture: layers of nostalgia on London's Oxford Street

Photographs can trigger a niche form of nostalgia called anemoia, where one longs for a historical time and place they have never actually experienced.
The photograph taken on Oxford Street in London in February 2018 captures anemoia by combining elements from different eras, such as a vintage HMV sign and a bowler-hatted man.
The photograph captures the sentimentality of His Master's Voice, a famous branding that symbolizes communing with the ghosts of the past.

Christ & Gantenbein add "techno-futuristic" lobby to Oxford Street office

Swiss studio Christ & Gantenbein has completed its upgrade of UK House on Oxford Street, adding a baroque-influenced lobby informed by the building's history.The renovation of the Grade II-listed building aims to respond to the need for communicative corporate architecture.Designed to be a welcoming "place of arrival", the new lobby combines the baroque themes from the existing building with modern elements.

The big picture: layers of nostalgia on London's Oxford Street

Photographs can trigger a niche form of nostalgia called anemoia, where one longs for a historical time and place they have never actually experienced.
The photograph taken on Oxford Street in London in February 2018 captures anemoia by combining elements from different eras, such as a vintage HMV sign and a bowler-hatted man.
The photograph captures the sentimentality of His Master's Voice, a famous branding that symbolizes communing with the ghosts of the past.

Christ & Gantenbein add "techno-futuristic" lobby to Oxford Street office

Swiss studio Christ & Gantenbein has completed its upgrade of UK House on Oxford Street, adding a baroque-influenced lobby informed by the building's history.The renovation of the Grade II-listed building aims to respond to the need for communicative corporate architecture.Designed to be a welcoming "place of arrival", the new lobby combines the baroque themes from the existing building with modern elements.
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Westminster Council to urge National Crime Agency to crack down on rogue Oxford Street US candy shops

W estminster Council will urge the National Crime Agency to investigate firms behind some US-style candy shops on Oxford Street.The council has previously called on the Government to introduce changes to tackle the shops, with senior officials saying there are more checks to get a library card in the UK than to set up a business.

HMV to return to flagship Oxford Street store after four-year absence

HMV is to return to its former flagship store on London's Oxford Street after a four-year absence.It is expected to reopen towards the end of this year, in time for Christmas.The store was empty for an extended period after the music and entertainment company vacated the site in 2019, before most recently becoming home to one of the many American candy stores that popped up on Oxford Street during the pandemic.

Westminster Council to urge National Crime Agency to crack down on rogue Oxford Street US candy shops

W estminster Council will urge the National Crime Agency to investigate firms behind some US-style candy shops on Oxford Street.The council has previously called on the Government to introduce changes to tackle the shops, with senior officials saying there are more checks to get a library card in the UK than to set up a business.

HMV to return to flagship Oxford Street store after four-year absence

HMV is to return to its former flagship store on London's Oxford Street after a four-year absence.It is expected to reopen towards the end of this year, in time for Christmas.The store was empty for an extended period after the music and entertainment company vacated the site in 2019, before most recently becoming home to one of the many American candy stores that popped up on Oxford Street during the pandemic.
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London buses undergo design makeover ahead of Coronation

Transport for London unveils a brand new design for London buses ahead of King Charles III Coronation.(Image: PA) London buses are set to look different this week as Transport for London (TfL) shares a brand new design for the service.The rounded TfL design will mark the coronation, with crown-dels featuring a likeness of St Edward's Crown, which will be used to crown the King at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Transport for London creates crowndels' to celebrate coronation

Transport for London's (TfL) roundel logo has been designed to celebrate the coronation.The so-called crowndels feature a likeness of St Edward's Crown, which will be used to crown the King at Westminster Abbey on May 6.They have gone on display at several central London Tube stations, as well as some Elizabeth line and London Overground stations.

Michelin-starred restaurants 2023: the winners and losers in London

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London is lighting up for Ramadan for the first time

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Vapes: How easy is it to buy an illegal one?

Illegal vapes are being seized at an unprecedented level, and shops selling them have been described by trading standards officers as the biggest threat on the UK's high streets.But how easy are they to get hold of and what is being done to prevent them from reaching the shelves?I'm walking down Oxford Street in the heart of London's West End.

THE CHOPSTIX FAMILY IS EXPANDING WITH A NEW SPOT COMING TO BRENT CROSS

Following a brand new London store in Brixton at the end of last year, pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is on the expansion train once again with another new location (to go with spots in Hammersmith, South Kensington, Oxford Street, Westfield Stratford, and Wood Green) opening inside Brent Cross Shopping Centre.

London buses undergo design makeover ahead of Coronation

Transport for London unveils a brand new design for London buses ahead of King Charles III Coronation.(Image: PA) London buses are set to look different this week as Transport for London (TfL) shares a brand new design for the service.The rounded TfL design will mark the coronation, with crown-dels featuring a likeness of St Edward's Crown, which will be used to crown the King at Westminster Abbey on May 6.

Transport for London creates crowndels' to celebrate coronation

Transport for London's (TfL) roundel logo has been designed to celebrate the coronation.The so-called crowndels feature a likeness of St Edward's Crown, which will be used to crown the King at Westminster Abbey on May 6.They have gone on display at several central London Tube stations, as well as some Elizabeth line and London Overground stations.

Michelin-starred restaurants 2023: the winners and losers in London

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Vapes: How easy is it to buy an illegal one?

Illegal vapes are being seized at an unprecedented level, and shops selling them have been described by trading standards officers as the biggest threat on the UK's high streets.But how easy are they to get hold of and what is being done to prevent them from reaching the shelves?I'm walking down Oxford Street in the heart of London's West End.

THE CHOPSTIX FAMILY IS EXPANDING WITH A NEW SPOT COMING TO BRENT CROSS

Following a brand new London store in Brixton at the end of last year, pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is on the expansion train once again with another new location (to go with spots in Hammersmith, South Kensington, Oxford Street, Westfield Stratford, and Wood Green) opening inside Brent Cross Shopping Centre.
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King's coronation route is far shorter than his mother's in 1953

The King's Coronation Procession stretches to just 1.3 miles around a quarter of the length of the late Queen's five-mile celebratory journey.A newly crowned Charles and Queen Consort will make their way back from Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach via the tried and tested route of Parliament Square, along Whitehall, around Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch and down The Mall back to Buckingham Palace.

London in its crowning glory is set to deliver 50m boost for West End

Tube stations will also be decorated with souvenir posters while West End businesses predict a 50million spending bonanza over the Coronation bank holiday weekend as tourists join the historic celebration of King Charles's succession.The New West End Company predicts footfall of 1.75 million over the three days, up a quarter on last year.

Tube roundels get crowns for the coronation

The famous tube roundel has been crowned, just over a week ahead of the actual King and Queen also being crowned.The tube roundel is now appearing in tube stations with a likeness of St Edward's Crown, which is the same one that will be used to crown King Charles III.The celebratory "Crowndels" can be found at Tube stations around the event area, as well as some Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, and at key interchange stations in central London.

Iconic Tube roundel becomes crowndel' for coronation celebrations

A number of buses and Boris bikes will be given a royal wrap and Tube stations will be decorated with souvenir posters.It comes as West End businesses expect a 50m spending bonanza over the Coronation bank holiday weekend as hordes of tourists flood into the capital for the historic celebration of King Charles's succession.

London pedicabs: Four fines handed out to rip-off operators in fresh crackdown

During an operation by the council and Met Police across the West End, Soho, Mayfair and Oxford Street at the weekend, officers found four rip-off operators who were blasting out music in central London.All four will now be prosecuted as the council continues its crackdown on nuisance operators in central London.

Elizabeth Line strike: Commuters brace for more travel misery as first walkout on new line to go ahead

M ajor disruption is expected as a first strike on the Elizabeth line takes place on Thursday.The central section of the new 20bn line will be closed, with reduced services on other sections of the line as union members walk out in a dispute over pay and proposed changes to pensions.TfL said there would be no trains all day between Paddington and Abbey Wood and only a limited service on the line's western and eastern branches.

King's coronation route is far shorter than his mother's in 1953

The King's Coronation Procession stretches to just 1.3 miles around a quarter of the length of the late Queen's five-mile celebratory journey.A newly crowned Charles and Queen Consort will make their way back from Westminster Abbey in the Gold State Coach via the tried and tested route of Parliament Square, along Whitehall, around Trafalgar Square, through Admiralty Arch and down The Mall back to Buckingham Palace.

London in its crowning glory is set to deliver 50m boost for West End

Tube stations will also be decorated with souvenir posters while West End businesses predict a 50million spending bonanza over the Coronation bank holiday weekend as tourists join the historic celebration of King Charles's succession.The New West End Company predicts footfall of 1.75 million over the three days, up a quarter on last year.

Tube roundels get crowns for the coronation

The famous tube roundel has been crowned, just over a week ahead of the actual King and Queen also being crowned.The tube roundel is now appearing in tube stations with a likeness of St Edward's Crown, which is the same one that will be used to crown King Charles III.The celebratory "Crowndels" can be found at Tube stations around the event area, as well as some Elizabeth line and London Overground stations, and at key interchange stations in central London.

Iconic Tube roundel becomes crowndel' for coronation celebrations

A number of buses and Boris bikes will be given a royal wrap and Tube stations will be decorated with souvenir posters.It comes as West End businesses expect a 50m spending bonanza over the Coronation bank holiday weekend as hordes of tourists flood into the capital for the historic celebration of King Charles's succession.

London pedicabs: Four fines handed out to rip-off operators in fresh crackdown

During an operation by the council and Met Police across the West End, Soho, Mayfair and Oxford Street at the weekend, officers found four rip-off operators who were blasting out music in central London.All four will now be prosecuted as the council continues its crackdown on nuisance operators in central London.

Elizabeth Line strike: Commuters brace for more travel misery as first walkout on new line to go ahead

M ajor disruption is expected as a first strike on the Elizabeth line takes place on Thursday.The central section of the new 20bn line will be closed, with reduced services on other sections of the line as union members walk out in a dispute over pay and proposed changes to pensions.TfL said there would be no trains all day between Paddington and Abbey Wood and only a limited service on the line's western and eastern branches.
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Monopoly Madness by Lauren Lisk, Dame Alice Owen's School

The Chink Prison Museum, a.k.a. the 'Jail' (Image: Lauren Lisk) The Monopoly Run Live' is an annual event run for Scouts and Guides in London.In 2023, it took place on the 4th of March, and involved travelling all around London.This led to the discovery of locations such as the Chink Prison Museum, which represented the Jail' location on the Monopoly board.

Can't Stop The Feeling! Pippa Gabella, The Langley Academy.

Can't Stop The Feeling! Pippa Gabella, The Langley Academy.(Image: Pippa Gabella) & Juliet' was a beloved show that was on at the Shaftsbury Theatre in London's WestEnd.After 4 years, 3 Olivier awards and 6 Whotsonstage awards, & Juliet officially closed in London on the 25th of march.I was lucky enough to get to see this spectacular show twice and it's fun of the most feel good shows, with a hilarious story and (of course) incredible songs that you can't help but sing along to the entire way home!

7 Breathtaking Experiences In London That Are Simply Unforgettable

London, the city where ancient and modern seamlessly blend to create an urban wonderland that captivates the senses.From the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street to the serene tranquillity of the Thames, London is a city that beckons the curious and the adventurous.Today, we'll take you through a journey of breathtaking experiences in London that are simply unforgettable.

Mohammed Bux Baloch obituary

My father, Mohammed Bux Baloch, was the founder and owner of Balochi of London, a small chain of souvenir shops in the West End.Although the stores were commercially successful, they were perhaps more important as a meeting place for countless numbers of newly arrived Pakistani immigrants; somewhere they could get their bearings, seek help and find friendship.

London's Alleys: Sedley Place, W1 - ianVisits

This is a modern looking alley next to Oxford Street, that thanks to ancient debts, is owned by the City of London, but is also the site of possibly the most expensive clerical error in human history.The alley crops up early in the development of Oxford Street and may have originally been called Silver Court, as John Roque's map of 1746 shows a similarly shaped alley in roughly the same location as the current alley.

Monopoly Madness by Lauren Lisk, Dame Alice Owen's School

The Chink Prison Museum, a.k.a. the 'Jail' (Image: Lauren Lisk) The Monopoly Run Live' is an annual event run for Scouts and Guides in London.In 2023, it took place on the 4th of March, and involved travelling all around London.This led to the discovery of locations such as the Chink Prison Museum, which represented the Jail' location on the Monopoly board.

Can't Stop The Feeling! Pippa Gabella, The Langley Academy.

Can't Stop The Feeling! Pippa Gabella, The Langley Academy.(Image: Pippa Gabella) & Juliet' was a beloved show that was on at the Shaftsbury Theatre in London's WestEnd.After 4 years, 3 Olivier awards and 6 Whotsonstage awards, & Juliet officially closed in London on the 25th of march.I was lucky enough to get to see this spectacular show twice and it's fun of the most feel good shows, with a hilarious story and (of course) incredible songs that you can't help but sing along to the entire way home!

7 Breathtaking Experiences In London That Are Simply Unforgettable

London, the city where ancient and modern seamlessly blend to create an urban wonderland that captivates the senses.From the hustle and bustle of Oxford Street to the serene tranquillity of the Thames, London is a city that beckons the curious and the adventurous.Today, we'll take you through a journey of breathtaking experiences in London that are simply unforgettable.

Mohammed Bux Baloch obituary

My father, Mohammed Bux Baloch, was the founder and owner of Balochi of London, a small chain of souvenir shops in the West End.Although the stores were commercially successful, they were perhaps more important as a meeting place for countless numbers of newly arrived Pakistani immigrants; somewhere they could get their bearings, seek help and find friendship.

London's Alleys: Sedley Place, W1 - ianVisits

This is a modern looking alley next to Oxford Street, that thanks to ancient debts, is owned by the City of London, but is also the site of possibly the most expensive clerical error in human history.The alley crops up early in the development of Oxford Street and may have originally been called Silver Court, as John Roque's map of 1746 shows a similarly shaped alley in roughly the same location as the current alley.
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London's black cab fares are going up

The 7.6 percent price hike is apparently designed to improve late-night transport options for women



If you're lucky (or, more accurately, wealthy) enough to be a regular user of London's famous black cabs, we've got some unfortunate news.From next month, cab fares are set to go up by a whopping 7.6 percent.

Three West End pedicab drivers fined after complaints of Disney hit blasting at high volume

T hree West End pedicab drivers have been fined for playing music too loudly at night after enforcement officers report hearing Disney hit Let It Go blasting from speakers.The crackdown from Westminster Council comes after enforcement officers reported hearing popular tracks blasting after 9pm, including Whitney Houston's classic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Bob Marley's Jamming.

London's black cab fares are going up

The 7.6 percent price hike is apparently designed to improve late-night transport options for women



If you're lucky (or, more accurately, wealthy) enough to be a regular user of London's famous black cabs, we've got some unfortunate news.From next month, cab fares are set to go up by a whopping 7.6 percent.

Three West End pedicab drivers fined after complaints of Disney hit blasting at high volume

T hree West End pedicab drivers have been fined for playing music too loudly at night after enforcement officers report hearing Disney hit Let It Go blasting from speakers.The crackdown from Westminster Council comes after enforcement officers reported hearing popular tracks blasting after 9pm, including Whitney Houston's classic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and Bob Marley's Jamming.
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No more ghost town: West End revival as sales beat pre-pandemic levels

T he West End has staged a remarkable revival from the ghost town depths of the pandemic with sales now regularly beating pre-Covid levels as tourists flood back, new figures show.Almost exactly a year on from the lifting of the last Covid restrictions, data from the New West End Company (NWEC) which represents hundreds of businesses on Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street as well as in Mayfair reveal how strongly London's shopping and entertainment district has bounced back.

Westminster City Council considering 60m facelift for Oxford Street

Previous plans to spend 120 million on the shopping and tourist area, under the Oxford Street District programme, have been scrapped by the new Labour-led council.It's drafting plans for the area but exact details of how much it will cost will be revealed in April, a budget meeting heard on Tuesday.

No more ghost town: West End revival as sales beat pre-pandemic levels

T he West End has staged a remarkable revival from the ghost town depths of the pandemic with sales now regularly beating pre-Covid levels as tourists flood back, new figures show.Almost exactly a year on from the lifting of the last Covid restrictions, data from the New West End Company (NWEC) which represents hundreds of businesses on Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street as well as in Mayfair reveal how strongly London's shopping and entertainment district has bounced back.

Westminster City Council considering 60m facelift for Oxford Street

Previous plans to spend 120 million on the shopping and tourist area, under the Oxford Street District programme, have been scrapped by the new Labour-led council.It's drafting plans for the area but exact details of how much it will cost will be revealed in April, a budget meeting heard on Tuesday.
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Man, 25, fighting for life after stabbing on bus in central London

Pictures from scene of stabbing in Oxford Street (Image: Contributor) A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Oxford Street.The incident happened onboard a bus at around 10.20pm yesterday (February 28).Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man critically injured.

Attempted murder charge for Camberwell man after London bus assault

Attempted murder charge for Camberwell man after London bus assault (Image: Newsquest) A man has been charged with attempted murder after a serious assault aboard a bus in Oxford Street.On Friday (March 3) police arrested Oscar Castano-Colque, 20, in Lambeth in connection with an assault on board the route 94 bus in Oxford Street.

Man, 25, fighting for life after stabbing on bus in central London

Pictures from scene of stabbing in Oxford Street (Image: Contributor) A 25-year-old man is fighting for his life after a stabbing in Oxford Street.The incident happened onboard a bus at around 10.20pm yesterday (February 28).Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man critically injured.

Attempted murder charge for Camberwell man after London bus assault

Attempted murder charge for Camberwell man after London bus assault (Image: Newsquest) A man has been charged with attempted murder after a serious assault aboard a bus in Oxford Street.On Friday (March 3) police arrested Oscar Castano-Colque, 20, in Lambeth in connection with an assault on board the route 94 bus in Oxford Street.
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Oxford Street bus attack: Man charged with attempted murder

A man will appear in court charged with attempted murder after an attack on a bus left another man fighting for his life in hospital.The victim, 25, suffered a serious head injury as the 94 bus travelled down Oxford Street at 10.15pm on Tuesday.He was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

ADEJOKE BAKARE IS TAKING CHISHURU TO CENTRAL LONDON

Adejoké Bakare was a talented home cook who opened her own place after she won the amateur category of 2019's Brixton Kitchen competition and landed a spot on Market Row.She turned that spot into the critically-acclaimed West African restaurant Chishuru, which despite launching in the first year of the pandemic, quickly won plaudits from diners and critics alike.
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Haul of illegal vapes seized from Oxford Street in police raid

P olice and council officers raided a vape store in the heart of Oxford Street seizing hundreds of the devices.The raid came amid concerns that vape retailers were specifically targetting youngsters by making them as appealing as possible with packaging mirroring popular sweets.MPS Oxford Street tweeted their haul, saying: Ward Officers once again joined Westminster Trading Standards in a joint' operation targeting a Vape store on #OXFORDSTREET.

Light Show To Illuminate Tower of London With 13 Billion Years of History

About Us is on at Tower of London (Image: Dom Caernarfon) An epic light show will light up Tower of London with an epic specticale spanning 13.8 billion years of history.About Us is a show that combines live choirs from across Britain, poets, school children and a multimedia installation to narrate our existence, from the Big Bang to now - no small feat.

Haul of illegal vapes seized from Oxford Street in police raid

P olice and council officers raided a vape store in the heart of Oxford Street seizing hundreds of the devices.The raid came amid concerns that vape retailers were specifically targetting youngsters by making them as appealing as possible with packaging mirroring popular sweets.MPS Oxford Street tweeted their haul, saying: Ward Officers once again joined Westminster Trading Standards in a joint' operation targeting a Vape store on #OXFORDSTREET.

Light Show To Illuminate Tower of London With 13 Billion Years of History

About Us is on at Tower of London (Image: Dom Caernarfon) An epic light show will light up Tower of London with an epic specticale spanning 13.8 billion years of history.About Us is a show that combines live choirs from across Britain, poets, school children and a multimedia installation to narrate our existence, from the Big Bang to now - no small feat.
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London's Magical Christmas Lights by Xinyi Li - Notre Dame Cobham

4 Magnificent Christmas lights illuminate the busy streets of London during the festive season of 2022.If you walk through the streets of London during the Christmas season, you can see the festive light displays draped from building to building, known as the London Christmas lights.Each year from mid November to early January, the busy streets of London are illuminated by twinkling lights stretching far and wide above the heads of eager shoppers enjoying its magnificent splendours during the most wonderful time of the year.

Sales jump at Ikea as customers return to shops despite price increases

Ikea has revealed that sales jumped over the past year due to customers returning to its shops and price increases in the face of cost inflation.The Swedish furniture retailer revealed that total sales grew by 13% to 2.2 billion over the year to August 31, compared with the same period last year.Peter Jelkeby, country retail manager and chief sustainability officer for Ikea UK, said the figures highlighted the company's financial stability and resilience.

Urgent talks to stop rail strikes and avert train misery ahead of Christmas

R ail minister Huw Merriman is due to meet RMT boss Mick Lynch on Friday for talks on strikes threatening to cause misery for travellers and businesses during the festive season.The union, rail chiefs and Government are coming under increasing pressure to resolve the dispute to stop it disrupting people's plans to go home or visit friends for Christmas by train.

Mouth & Foot Painting Artist Leads Christmas Workshops For Children at KidZania

Christmas at KidZania London (Image: KidZania) An inspiring mouth and foot painter will teach kids how to draw a Christmas picture using just their mouths and feet.Thomas Yendell, who was born without arms due to the effects of Thalidomide, will lead a series of workshops at KidZania, where children can make their own Christmas cards using their mouths and feet.

US candy shops on Oxford Street drop by third' after raids and legal action

The local authority has accused some of the businesses of fleecing the taxpayer with 8m of tax evasion and of lowering the tone of the capital's most famous shopping street.Three sweet shops have been wound up for non-payment of rates in recent weeks, officials said, while two companies have coughed up 250,000 in business rates arrears to avoid court action.

Chopstix to Open in Brixton | Eat & Drink | London On The Inside

Pan-Asian noodle chain Chopstix is expanding its London empire by opening store number 14 (it already boasts locations in Hammersmith, South Kensington, Oxford Street, Westfield Stratford, and Wood Green) in Brixton.The brand's famous 'living wall' and neon signs will be present and correct at the new spot, where you'll also be able to see the wok masters at work, cooking up fresh, fast food.

BBC made significant editorial failings' in report into antisemitic bus attack

Media watchdog Ofcom has concluded the BBC committed significant editorial failings in its reporting of an antisemitic attack on Jewish students travelling on a bus in London.The body said its investigation found the broadcaster failed to observe its editorial guidelines to report news with due accuracy and due impartiality.
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