Man killed after being hit by a train at Edmonton Green December 16, 2015 A man has died after being hit by a train in Edmonton Green this morning. The incident occurred earlier this morning and emergency services including London Ambulance and the British Transport Police were called to the scene. Police confirmed the unnamed man had died from his injuries by mid-morning. A man was treated by @Ldn_Ambulance but has sadly [...]
London’s Garden Bridge across the Thames and why it’s essential for the capital December 15, 2015 London’s success has never come from resting on its laurels. It is a city built on continuous architectural innovation, from The London Eye through to The Gherkin and on to the Shard, London’s prowess is incontestable. This continued commitment and investment in iconic architecture has played a vital role in driving talent, trade and tourism [...]
From The Shard to Heathrow Airport to the price of a pint: How has London changed in the past fifty years? December 15, 2015 The world is a very different place to what it was in 1965 and London, of course, is no exception. Back in the Swinging Sixties a week’s worth of Tube rides would set you back just 77p. Even adjusting for inflation that’s only half of the sums we’re throwing at Transport for London for a [...]
Transport for London’s Uber clampdown slammed by London First December 14, 2015 Transport for London’s (TfL) proposals to crackdown on Uber were dealt another blow today as business group London First labelled them “utterly flawed”, with just over a week to go before a critical consultation closes. The group says it “strongly opposes” suggestions that operators must not show vehicles being available for immediate hire, as well [...]
Meet Peter Whittle, the Brexiteer bidding to win City Hall December 14, 2015 An openly gay arts enthusiast who has been a television producer, film critic and, most recently, director of the New Culture Forum think tank, Peter Whittle is often asked why he decided to become a Ukip politician. When he answers, Whittle usually has just two words: Nigel Farage. Speaking to City A.M. last week, Whittle says [...]
When will the Night Tube be introduced? One in twenty Londoners have given up hope that Transport for London will ever introduce 24-hour underground services December 13, 2015 Poor, embattled Night Tube. It has yet to see the light of day despite being set to launch this autumn, as clashes between Transport for London and trade unions put paid to these plans. After months of delays, some Londoners have even begun to give up hope that we’ll ever see it. A new survey [...]
Cashless Britain: Mobile payments are transforming our society – cash could be obsolete in the UK by 2020 December 13, 2015 A woman waves her watch at the automated barrier to gain entry to the train. When she exits she will do the same and her fee will be automatically calculated. Apart from the one-time set-up of her account, she has nothing else to do. No ticket to order, no card to carry, no ticket to [...]
Focus On London Bridge: Why house prices are on the rise next to The Shard December 11, 2015 Children in nursery may sing about London Bridge falling down, but in property circles, it’s building up and the sky’s the limit. The area first became a part of London’s fabric due to its famously crumbly bridge, which was built by the Romans and was the first to cross the Thames. It was originally made [...]
Heathrow expansion: Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin says Gatwick is still an option, government will “hopefully” decide next summer December 11, 2015 Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has kept the door open for Gatwick to secure approval for London's airport expansion, a day after the government said the deadline for a decision had been kicked into the long grass. While the government has made "important movements" on the issue of airport expansion, Loughlin warned the government will only "hopefully" make a [...]
Heathrow decision delayed: Government confirms deadline has been extended until next summer December 10, 2015 The government has confirmed that it will delay making a decision on whether to expand Heathrow Airport until at least next summer. In an announcement that sparked outrage among business groups, the government said that it "accepted the case for airport expansion in the south-east and the Airports Commission’s shortlist of options for expansion" but "more work [...]