Police: ‘Serious concerns’ of violence at pro-Donald Trump and Tommy Robinson demonstrations July 14, 2018 Scotland Yard has warned of its “serious concerns” that there could disorder at planned pro-Donald Trump and Tommy Robinson demonstrations in London today. The police have imposed conditions on the marches under the Public Order Act to “prevent serious disorder and disruption to Londoners”. Chief Superintendent Elaine Van-Orden said: “We have such serious concerns about [...]
What you need to know about the anti-Donald Trump demonstrations in London today July 13, 2018 US President Donald Trump is in the UK this week and where Trump goes protesters go too. Although he has largely avoided London, large protests are still expected in the capital today. Protests There are set to be two major protests in London today – leading to road closures and diversions on London’s bus network. [...]
Lift-off for Trump baby blimp as Sadiq Khan defends decision to let it fly July 13, 2018 The 6-metre tall balloon in the shape of Donald Trump as a baby is taking flight over London this morning, despite the President saying it made him feel "unwelcome". It will fly between 9.30am and 11.30am today. However strict rules mean that the balloon will be tethered to the ground throughout, and restricted from floating [...]
RAF centenary flypast over London today: Five things to look out for July 10, 2018 A huge flypast featuring up to 100 aircraft will go ahead today over central London to mark 100 years of the Royal Air Force. With so many aircraft taking part in such a big occasion on 10 July, there will be plenty to keep an eye on. So here are five things to look out [...]
Connecting London: Wifi holds the key to urban sustainability July 10, 2018 What comes to mind when you think about sustainability? Curbing pollution? Prohibiting industrial waste? Filtering plastic from the ocean? A 5p tax on plastic bags? It might be all or none of the above – but it’s unlikely to be wireless internet networks. Yet, if implemented properly, network technology will play a significant role in [...]
RAF centenary flypast: The best spots to watch the planes go by in London and Essex July 10, 2018 Today the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be celebrating its 100th birthday with a 100-strong flypast from Ipswich, over Essex and culminating in a direct fly over of Buckingham Palace. We've compiled a list of the best places you can go to guarantee the best view of this once-in-a-lifetime show. Unless you've been living under [...]
An exhibition at Horse Guards Parade has aircraft old and new on show to commemorate RAF centenary July 7, 2018 Londoners will be looking up to the sky on 10 July, when as many as 100 aircraft will be soaring over the capital to commemorate the official centenary birthday of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The celebrations, however, have already begun. An event at Horse Guards Parade this weekend is letting the public get a [...]
The travel disruptions and closures you need to know ahead of a busy weekend in the capital July 7, 2018 Pride celebrations and a World Cup quarter-final against Sweden today will make this weekend one of London’s busiest in the year, but there are several closures and disruptions worth checking ahead of the big day. Trains: Jubilee line – On Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July, there will be no service between Stratford and [...]
London bucks house listings trend in three-year high despite nationwide fall July 4, 2018 The number of properties listed on London's housing market rose to a three-year high in June, despite the UK suffering an overall decline in houses put up for sale, according to new figures from a property supply index. Nearly 33,000 homes were put on the market in the capital last month, the highest level since [...]
Oyster card hits the 15 year mark: Five things you didn’t know about the London smartcard June 30, 2018 As the Oyster card celebrates its fifteenth birthday, we've built a list of five things you might not know about Transport for London's smartcard. By 2041, Transport for London predicts that there will be a staggering 32 million trips will be made on the Tube each day. You may already know some more common facts [...]