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Work begins on Pontoon Dock DLR station upgrade to add six new escalators
Construction has started on a two-and-a-half-year project to install six escalators at Pontoon Dock DLR station, easing reliance on lifts t…
Thames Tideway Tunnel reduces sewage discharge into the River Thames by 86%
The newly operational Thames Tideway Tunnel has cut raw sewage overflows into the river by 86% in its first year, while also capturing 84 t…
Mobile phone signal now available at 70 per cent of London Underground stations
Transport for London has reached a new milestone, with mobile connectivity now extended to 70 per cent of underground stations. The rollout…
Met Police seize stolen goods and close 11 shops in retail crime crackdown
Officers have arrested 42 people and issued closure notices to 11 shops following a two-week operation targeting the resale of stolen items…
Oxford Street begins transition to vehicle-free zone
A 0.6-mile stretch of Oxford Street is closing to all motorised traffic and bicycles as part of a £150m government-backed pedestrianisation…
Young people show record interest in Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum
Data from Monzo shows that 55% of early ticket buyers for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition are under 35, with spending significantly outpacin…
Oxford Street becomes traffic-free between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street
A one-kilometre stretch of London's busiest shopping street has been closed to all motorised vehicles, cycles, and scooters. By removing tr…
Surrey Quays and Northolt stations add new step-free access
Surrey Quays and Northolt stations have opened new lifts and footbridges, providing step-free routes for passengers on the London Overgroun…
British Museum receives £30 million donation for Western Range redevelopment
A long-standing supporter has gifted £30 million to the British Museum to help fund the £1 billion overhaul of its Western Range galleries.…
Edinburgh launches £3.8m fund to improve accessibility and energy efficiency in historic buildings
Edinburgh is using revenue from its new visitor levy to launch a £3.8m grant programme for cultural and heritage sites. Owners can apply fo…
Brighton completes £12.8m Valley Gardens project with Old Steine fountain reopening
Brighton and Hove City Council has finished the final phase of the Valley Gardens scheme, connecting St Peter’s Church to the seafront with…
Royal National Mòd concludes in Glasgow with record-breaking attendance
The Royal National Mòd has finished its week-long run in Glasgow, drawing a record 11,500 attendees across 300 events. By highlighting the …