Self-cleaning homes and air taxis: What London will look like in 2069 August 29, 2019 Londoners might have to abandon veganism in the next 50 years as insect burgers become the capital’s next street food craze, according to a report that predicts underground skyscrapers and aquatic roads will reshape our capital. Researchers have also predicted that we will be playing “Quidditch-style” aerial sports matches. Though what the Health and Safety [...]
Climate change activists threaten drone chaos in Heathrow airport protest August 29, 2019 Climate change activists will protest at Heathrow Airport next month by flying drones at the airport in a move that could ground all flights. Heathrow Pause, a splinter group of the Extinction Rebellion movement, says it will fly toy drones in the airport’s restricted zone from 13 September. Read more: Extinction Rebellion threatens to gatecrash [...]
Jubilee Line suspended after man suffers head injury at Baker Street August 27, 2019 The Jubilee Line was part-suspended this afternoon after a man suffered a serious head injury at Baker Street station. Service were suspended between Finchley Road and Waterloo while emergency services dealt with a casualty on the track, the Jubilee Line Twitter account said. In an update, it said: “The train involved in the incident has [...]
UK weather warning: ‘Torrential’ thunderstorms to shatter London heatwave August 27, 2019 Londoners could be in for a shock after the scorching bank holiday heatwave, with the Met Office warning thunderstorms will hit the capital this afternoon. Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning amid predictions of heavy showers and thunderstorms for the capital and further afield. Read more: What to do about staff skipping work for [...]
Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Police arrest 353 people at annual celebration August 27, 2019 The Metropolitan Police made 353 arrests at Notting Hill Carnival 2019 over the weekend as they warned that a small number of people “attempted to ruin the event” for other revellers. Notting Hill Carnival came to a conclusion yesterday after two days of celebrations in the capital. Read more: Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Everything you [...]
Bank Holiday Monday set to be hottest on record August 25, 2019 London is set to bask in another heatwave this bank holiday weekend as temperatures are expected to reach 33 Degrees Celsius. The news is good for revelers planning to hit Notting Hill Carnival, which starts today and will continue into Monday. Read more: Notting Hill Carnival: Everything you need to know about London’s best party [...]
Workspace firm IWG in talks to list standalone US business in New York August 24, 2019 Founder of International Workplace Group (IWG), Mark Dixon, is in talks with investment banks to create a spin off its US business to be listed as a separate company in New York, according to Sky News. Dixon’s standalone business would become a publicly traded rival to WeWork, which is targeting a valuation of $50bn from [...]
Notting Hill Carnival 2019: Everything you need to know about London’s best summer parade August 24, 2019 Notting Hill Carnival is back this weekend and hoping to be better than ever. Here, City A.M. provides you with everything you need to know about Europe’s biggest street festival. Last year around 2m people attended the annual event over the course of the weekend, which showcases London’s multicultural past and present. What is it? [...]
UK’s first contactless car vending machine unveiled in London August 21, 2019 Londoners in desperate need of a brand-new car can now snap up a set of wheels instantly, thanks to the UK’s first contactless vending machine. The bespoke vending machine, installed today in Spitalfields Market, allows motorists to purchase a new car on the spot via a contactless payment on their phone. The stunt, carried out [...]
Bureaucratic boroughs risk holding London back in the 5G race August 20, 2019 Despite the hype around the latest handsets and a commitment from the new cabinet to prioritise connectivity, London risks losing out on the 5G opportunity. Much has been made of the country’s struggles to keep up with international competitors in the race to deliver world-class connectivity, while our imminent departure from the EU places greater [...]