Old London – Jack Straw’s Castle, Hampstead
Today’s London news round-up:
A woman in her 20s has died after falling from height in Canary Wharf. Standard
Brockwell Lido users accuse Fusion of running historic pool into the ground as calls grow for community takeover Brixton Buzz
Soho could be a pedestrianised wonderland, but Nimbyism plus a council that has no incentive to generate revenue is punishing all Londoners, writes Joe Hill City AM
The Court of Protection has refused to let a hospital trust in north-west London withdraw life support from a 60-year-old man described as being in a permanent vegetative state after his two partners spoke about his strong belief in the power of spiritual healing. A Lawyer Writes
A British Airways stewardess has won a discrimination claim after she was sacked for being too anxious to fly. Standard
20 of the most dog-friendly restaurants in London Squaremeal
The De Luci Fish sculpture in Erith is set to be removed from its roundabout in September so it can be rebuilt and restored. News Shopper
A Waltham Forest housing association has been downgraded by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for multiple failings, such as not conducting asbestos surveys in its buildings. Waltham Forest Echo
Mr Loophole accuses CyclingMikey of “using his bike as a weapon” after safety campaigner’s bike run over by motorist Road cc
Recently released data from the Greater London Authority (GLA) has revealed that affordable housing starts have ground to a halt in Ealing borough with just 13 in 2023/24. Chiswick W4
And from ianVisits:
London’s Butchers Hall confirms dates for next Carvery Lunches
TfL to improve Tube station safety with £2m platform and canopy repairs
Art, algorithms and awkward questions at Somerset House’s Virtual Beauty show
London Underground moquette covers for your smartphone
Pay a visit to St Mary’s church Rickmansworth
Prison-themed escape rooms to open near former HMP Holloway
Things to do in London tomorrow
Talk and Tea: St John Ambulance and the Railway: Keeping care on track – Free
Explore St John Ambulance’s connection to the railways in this free talk.
Open evenings at the Charterhouse Gardens – £12
The usually private gardens at The Charterhouse will be open for three evenings this summer.
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