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The Labour vs Labour battle for Oxford Street

The collaboration between London's Labour mayor and Labour government could create tensions with Westminster's Labour council, complicating local governance.

2.8M project to transform Westbourne Green canalside path approved

Westminster Council has approved funding for a canal walkway makeover in Paddington, creating a wider shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.

Eight central London public toilets are getting swanky makeovers

Westminster Council is set to refurbish eight public toilets in central London, emphasizing inclusive design and civic pride.

The Labour vs Labour battle for Oxford Street

The collaboration between London's Labour mayor and Labour government could create tensions with Westminster's Labour council, complicating local governance.

2.8M project to transform Westbourne Green canalside path approved

Westminster Council has approved funding for a canal walkway makeover in Paddington, creating a wider shared path for pedestrians and cyclists.

Eight central London public toilets are getting swanky makeovers

Westminster Council is set to refurbish eight public toilets in central London, emphasizing inclusive design and civic pride.
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Groucho Club's licence suspended while Met investigates serious offence

The Groucho Club is temporarily closed due to a police investigation into a serious crime at the venue, with its licence suspended for 28 days.
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Legendary London nightclub Heaven has had its licence suspended and will shut for at least 28 days

Heaven nightclub temporarily closed following a security staff's rape charge, raising safety and procedural concerns at the venue.

Club is biggest crime generator in borough - Met

Heaven nightclub faces a 28-day license suspension, cited as the highest crime generator in Westminster due to multiple reported incidents.

Legendary London nightclub Heaven has had its licence suspended and will shut for at least 28 days

Heaven nightclub temporarily closed following a security staff's rape charge, raising safety and procedural concerns at the venue.

Club is biggest crime generator in borough - Met

Heaven nightclub faces a 28-day license suspension, cited as the highest crime generator in Westminster due to multiple reported incidents.
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An artistic makeover for the West End's public toilets

Westminster Council is investing over £12 million on an extensive refurbishment of public toilets across the West End, enhancing both functionality and design.

High-end restaurant Le Caprice given green light to open in former US Embassy site in Mayfair

Le Caprice will open in Mayfair, offering high-end dining options and a late-night atmosphere within a luxury hotel.

The London pub where prices jump 2 after 10pm

Pub prices increase by £2 per pint after 10pm due to inflation and local requests for enhanced security.
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Another plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street announced

The Mayor of London proposes to pedestrianise part of Oxford Street, but details and local concerns remain unaddressed.

West End wars: Who will win the new battle for the soul of Soho?

Business leaders claim Westminster council's planning rejections threaten Soho's vibrancy, while residents argue for necessary restrictions due to crime and anti-social behavior.

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.

Another plan to pedestrianise Oxford Street announced

The Mayor of London proposes to pedestrianise part of Oxford Street, but details and local concerns remain unaddressed.

West End wars: Who will win the new battle for the soul of Soho?

Business leaders claim Westminster council's planning rejections threaten Soho's vibrancy, while residents argue for necessary restrictions due to crime and anti-social behavior.

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.
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Chinatown restaurant slapped with 42,000 fine after dead mice and cockroaches found in kitchen

Gosing Limited and its director were fined for multiple food hygiene violations including pest issues and cross-contamination, stressing the importance of food safety compliance.

Well-known Chinatown restaurant fined after mice and cockroaches found in kitchen

Wong Kei restaurant fined over £42,000 due to severe food hygiene violations, including dead mice and cockroaches.

Chinatown restaurant slapped with 42,000 fine after dead mice and cockroaches found in kitchen

Gosing Limited and its director were fined for multiple food hygiene violations including pest issues and cross-contamination, stressing the importance of food safety compliance.

Well-known Chinatown restaurant fined after mice and cockroaches found in kitchen

Wong Kei restaurant fined over £42,000 due to severe food hygiene violations, including dead mice and cockroaches.
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'Leicester Square buskers are a nuisance to our office work' - Global Radio

Global Radio is suing Westminster council over noise issues from buskers, marking a significant move under the Environmental Protection Act.

Wannabe boy racers' perform doughnuts near Buckingham Palace

Late-night car meets near Buckingham Palace led to dangerous driving and significant noise disturbances, prompting official penalties.

'Leicester Square buskers are a nuisance to our office work' - Global Radio

Global Radio is suing Westminster council over noise issues from buskers, marking a significant move under the Environmental Protection Act.

Wannabe boy racers' perform doughnuts near Buckingham Palace

Late-night car meets near Buckingham Palace led to dangerous driving and significant noise disturbances, prompting official penalties.
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Oxford Street just got a step closer to going completely car-free

Sadiq Khan aims to ban traffic on Oxford Street to reduce crowding and revive retail.
Plans face opposition from Westminster Council over traffic rerouting and access concerns.

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

Oxford Street just got a step closer to going completely car-free

Sadiq Khan aims to ban traffic on Oxford Street to reduce crowding and revive retail.
Plans face opposition from Westminster Council over traffic rerouting and access concerns.

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
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250,000 supercar seized by police after excessive revving in Parliament Square

A 250,000 supercar was seized for anti-social driving in Westminster, reflecting a crackdown on such behavior by the Metropolitan Police and Westminster council.

'It's too much' say residents at London mansion block hosting more tourists than Ritz

Short-term letting in Park West impacting residents negatively with noise and disruption.

Illegal rave venue in Marylebone shut down after reports of 'thumping music' and 'public urination'

Unauthorised music events lasted over 14 hours with disruptive impact on neighbors
Council and police took action to shut down illegal raves and secure the premises

This central London leisure centre is getting a huge 42 million revamp

Seymour Centre in Marylebone is set for a significant transformation, including a new sports hall, library, and café.
The renovation aims to address urgent improvements and repurpose underused spaces into a multi-purpose community facility.

Westminster councillors to vote on another pay rise for themselves less than a year after 45% wage hike

Westminster councillors are considering a pay rise of 3.88%, less than a year after cabinet members received a 45% raise.
The increase in allowances would cost the council an additional £26,571.
The council has previously been criticized for giving cabinet members a large pay increase while raising social rents for residents.

Covent Garden: Westminster Council to let public help decide on new rules for buskers

Westminster council is considering regulations to manage street performers in Covent Garden
Proposals include banning amps in certain areas, reducing the number of buskers, and designating pitch locations

London council offers free lunch for children from nursery to secondary school

Westminster Council will continue funding free school meals for nursery and secondary school pupils indefinitely to improve children's health and wellbeing.
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