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1 day ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says

Thames Water should be put into administration rather than 'sleepwalking' into a deal that is bad for customers, according to an investor which wants to buy the business.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago

Cost of removing illegal waste mountain near River Cherwell to exceed 7m

A major clean-up of illegal waste near the River Cherwell in Oxfordshire is underway, costing £7.3 million and expected to last six months.
fromSustainable Bus
13 hours ago

Aurora grid connections enable Stagecoach depot electrification for over 1,300 electric buses across the UK - Sustainable Bus

Aurora Utilities has announced the energisation of a further set of Stagecoach bus depots as part of the operator's ongoing fleet electrification programme, extending the partnership across multiple regions and adding new capacity for zero-emission operations.
Alternative transportation
Renovation
fromianVisits
2 days ago

Liverpool Street station completes work to replace its dirty glazed roof

Network Rail has completed the replacement of glazing panels at Liverpool Street station, enhancing natural light and safety.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

Troubled waters: Will Hammersmith Bridge ever reopen?

Hammersmith Bridge faces a funding deadlock for repairs, with costs reaching £250 million and no clear resolution in sight after seven years.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

This southwest London neighbourhood is getting a new Sports Direct store

A new Sports Direct store has opened in Kingston-upon-Thames as part of an elevation strategy to enhance brand perception.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

1,500 new homes on Greenwich peninsula set for green light

Galliard Homes reduced the amount of affordable housing in the project's housing stock from 35 per cent to just 10 per cent, citing increased construction costs and changing building regulations as key factors.
LA real estate
Environment
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Britain's electricity is its 'most British' in over 20 YEARS

Britain's electricity generation is the most domestically sourced in over 20 years, with 53% generated in the UK and 46% imported.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

600m 'Fingluas' extension can go ahead after legal actions by local businesses settled

The High Court on Monday, Judge Richard Humphreys made orders on consent striking out the cases brought by various businesses, including the owners of the Manhattan Peanuts factory on McKee Avenue in Finglas.
London food
#albert-bridge
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Albert Bridge reopens to pedestrians and cyclists

Albert Bridge has reopened to pedestrians and cyclists after safety inspections confirmed no additional risk from recent movement changes.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

With Albert Bridge now shut for a year, what is going on with London's crossings?

Albert Bridge, a fragile structure, requires £8.5 million in repairs and is expected to reopen within a year.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross signalling fault disrupts morning rail services

Commuters at London Charing Cross face minor disruptions due to a signalling issue affecting Platform 1.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Hackney mayoral race sees Greens take on Labour

Hackney's mayoral election features Labour's Caroline Woodley and Green's Zoe Garbett, focusing on housing and cost of living concerns.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Plans have been approved for a cool new bridge in southeast London

A new 170-square-metre Albion Bridge will replace a cramped faux drawbridge in Canada Water, enhancing accessibility and space for pedestrians and cyclists.
London food
fromianVisits
5 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
#silvertown-tunnel
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
London politics
fromianVisits
5 days ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Albert Bridge closed to pedestrians and cyclists after 'slight movement' detected

A bridge closure was announced due to detected movement, with repairs expected to cost 8.5 million and take a year.
London food
fromLondon On The Inside
6 days ago

The Sea, The Sea Is Opening a New Bistro and Fish Shop

The Sea, The Sea is expanding with a new bistro and fish shop across Pavilion Road, featuring a larger retail offering and an evening seafood bar.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Get ready to see the Elephant (& Castle) fly: This is how London should be regenerating

Elephant & Castle is undergoing a significant transformation with a new town center and retail developments, marking a shift from its gritty past.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

The 14 best places to live near London in 2026 - top commuter towns according to the Sunday Times

Home Counties offer ideal suburban living with good transport links, amenities, and charm, making them attractive alternatives for Londoners.
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Water crisis looms as company warns it can't meet demand for new homes

South East Water cannot supply water infrastructure for planned housing growth in Tonbridge and Malling, warning that current targets exceed its capacity.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Did you know that you can walk the world's longest coastal path in London?

The King Charles III Coastal Path offers 2,700 miles of accessible walking along the entire English coastline, including a 76-mile section through London.
London food
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Lea Bridge station set for new ticket hall, gates and cycle hub in long-planned rebuild

Reconstruction of Lea Bridge station entrance is set to begin in summer 2026, enhancing accessibility and facilities after six years of planning.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

New dry-dock facility for Thames Clipper boats

A new dry-dock facility for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers will enhance maintenance and safety for its fleet starting in early 2027.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Charing Cross could be transformed by new development plans - with huge changes set for the iconic Villiers St

1 Embankment Place is set for a summer makeover to enhance public spaces and improve pedestrian access in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Inside the 124-year-old London foot tunnel set for a massive restoration

Greenwich foot tunnel is set for a full regeneration to improve safety and accessibility for daily commuters.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Cutty Sark station reopens after improvement works

Cutty Sark station has reopened early after major upgrades, including new escalators and improved facilities.
London food
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Greenwich's Cutty Sark DLR station reopens after escalator overhaul

Cutty Sark DLR station reopened with new escalators and improved lighting after ten months of closure.
Real estate
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

How London's Industrial Land Is Being Repurposed for Modern Logistics and Infrastructure

London must reconcile scarce industrial land and housing demand by adopting stacked mixed-use logistics, careful site engineering, and efficient last-mile planning.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network faces safety concerns, infrastructure upgrades, service disruptions, and ongoing debates about major projects like HS2 and Euston station development.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Universal Studios Bedford plans could depend on Croydon rail upgrade

A proposed Universal Studios theme park in Bedford necessitates significant upgrades to the congested railways in south London due to the Croydon Bottleneck.
#london-underground
Travel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London Cable Car isn't always expensive - here's how to ride for under 2

Buy the London Cable Car 10-ride ticket to reduce the cost to £1.90 per trip, saving money if you make three trips a year.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Troubled waters: How the UK's water companies became a national disgrace

Donations fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering issues from reproductive rights and Big Tech to failing water infrastructure and public-health crises.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Revealed: London's new affordable commuter towns

Commuters returning to offices are discovering affordable alternatives in towns like Iver, Shenfield, and Twyford, which offer shorter commute times and lower housing prices than traditional commuter belts.
#thamesmead
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Royal Docks plans would add floating parkland and residential boat berths

The plans would affect an area known as Royal Victoria Dock West, which is the end closest to London City Hall and the Cable Car. If carried out, the two biggest changes will be a range of floating walkways reaching into the dock, lined with water plants. The other change will be the introduction of walkways on the south side of the dock for long-term residential boat moorings.
Real estate
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Building a smarter London: How embedded systems are driving urban innovation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Embedded systems integrated into London's infrastructure enable real-time monitoring and intelligent decision-making, transforming transport, energy, and logistics to reduce costs and emissions.
#river-thames
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

20,000 new homes are being built in a new riverside east London neighbourhood

Barking Riverside received planning permission to build 20,000 new homes for 50,000 residents, including schools, parks, health facilities, and improved infrastructure.
Real estate
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

First look: London is getting the city's 'first' floating park

Royal Victoria Dock West will create a 12-hectare floating hub with homes, a park, and a wellness centre featuring a lido, sauna, and spa.
Environment
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the plan to use the River Thames to heat iconic London landmarks

A £72.7 million water-source heat pump network will use the River Thames to provide low-carbon heating to central London landmarks and buildings.
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network sees new train tests, HS2 tunnelling and apprenticeship progress, construction logistics changes, service disruptions from engineering works and theft, and franchise operational shifts.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

How the Elizabeth Line has changed Reading

The Elizabeth Line improved Reading's connectivity, attracted major employers to Station Hill, increased housing demand, and boosted trade for local businesses.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
Environment
fromianVisits
2 months ago

New heat network plans to tap the Thames to warm London's South Bank

The Waterloo and South Bank Heat Network will draw low‑carbon heat from the River Thames to heat buildings, backed by Hemiko and government funding.
London politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

A Large Floating Park Could Be Coming to London

Royal Victoria Dock West will become London's largest floating destination with a large floating park, year‑round wellness facilities, floating homes, and increased public open space.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Privatisation not the problem for England's water, says author of review

Privatisation is not solely responsible for England's water failures; systemic regulatory reform and stronger enforcement are required rather than a single fix like nationalisation.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to power London landmarks with Thames heat

A £72.7 million communal heat network will use a River Thames heat pump to provide low-carbon heating for Waterloo and South Bank landmarks.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Landmark' gasholder may host wild swimming pond

a unique health offer, with nothing similar in London, the UK or Europe
London politics
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network advances with barcode ticket trials, Elizabeth line peak service increases, HS2 tunnelling progress, station upgrades, accessibility concerns, apprenticeships, and strike threats.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

River Thames spot among 13 sites shortlisted for swimming status

The Thames at Ham has been shortlisted as a bathing water to monitor river cleanliness and support year-round recreational swimming.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Revealed: the new affordable commuter hotspots in Great Britain

Post-pandemic housing patterns have shifted back toward traditional commuter zones, but affordability challenges and new infrastructure are reshaping which areas attract homebuyers seeking value.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

One in nine new homes in England built in areas of flood risk, study shows

Data published by the insurer Aviva reveals that of the 396,602 new homes recorded by the Ordnance Survey in England between 2022 and 2024, 43,937 are in areas of medium or high risk of flooding, while 26% of new homes have some risk of flooding.
Environment
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A 750 million new neighbourhood could be built in east London

Last month, plans were submitted for Whitechapel Healthcare and Research Campus, a £750m development that would provide homes for key workers and supposedly address needs for more green spaces and community facilities. The proposal for the campus comes from investment firm BGO in collaboration with PLP Architecture and Barts Health NHS Trust. It's part of the newly announced Barts Life Science Cluster.
UK news
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London's rubbish problem: Can the city finally clean up its act?

Veolia's Southwark recycling facility processes 100,000 tonnes annually using automated systems and manual sorting, while contamination from inappropriate items significantly hampers recycling efficiency.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

West London Orbital railway plans take another step forward

West London Orbital railway project secures £6.65 million funding to advance planning toward a 2026 public consultation, with potential to deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and reduce annual car trips by 650,000.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Chance to catch a London Overground train to Battersea Park station

Battersea Park station will have daytime London Overground service on March 15, 2026, and August 2, 2026, during planned line closures, offering rare access to this normally underutilized station.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Studio Egret West to Masterplan the Future Phases of Battersea Power Station Regeneration in London

Battersea Power Station is a former coal-fired power station located on the south bank of the River Thames in London, originally designed by architects J. Theo Halliday and Giles Gilbert Scott. Notable for its appearance on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1977 studio album Animals and in Alfred Hitchcock's 1936 film Sabotage, the station is one of the world's largest brick buildings and is known for its Art Deco interior fittings and décor.
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fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail news covers a proposed Northern line depot, Elizabeth line ticket-office cuts, HS2 spending controversies, infrastructure repairs, and multiple Tube incidents and crimes.
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