Old London: Rushey Green, Catford circa 1919
Today’s London news round-up:
The Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of showing contempt for Westminster City Council by giving the local authority just an hour’s notice of a press release announcing his traffic-free day on Oxford Street before the news was sent to journalists. FItzrovia News
Tower Hamlets Council has been criticised for threatening to remove push bikes ‘obstructing’ Roman Road despite imposing no similar restrictions on rented e-bikes. The Slice
The 1960s Lesnes Estate — made famous by A Clockwork Orange — is set to be demolished and replaced with 1,950 new homes, but dozens of residents are refusing to leave Standard
A defendant accused of shooting a man in a row over a stolen motorbike has claimed he made omissions to police after the victim’s family posted a £50,000 bounty on his head. Local Guardian
Graffiti reading ‘East London stands with Southport’ was sprayed on Release’s Aldgate office over the weekend, with members of staff also threatened. The Slice
A Hackney juice bar has been barred by a local council from placing four tables and chairs outside due to its “encroaching” on a public park entrance several metres away. Hackney Citizen
Fires at a toxic landfill site in Rainham could continue plaguing residents for years, a council report has revealed. Romford Recorder
The huge empty plot of land next to the river in Canary Wharf may finally get built on Bloomberg (£)
The UK offshoot of a US conservative group founded by Charlie Kirk is set to hold a vigil in his memory after he was shot dead. Independent
London has seen its highest number of new restaurant openings since 2017, despite the industry facing a battleground of cost pressures. The Caterer
And from ianVisits:
Local groups launch contest to reimagine Clapham High Street’s railway bridge
How to request your very own Red Arrows flypast
From aircraft to art deco: Exhibition explores Kingston’s golden age
100 tonnes of slimy wet wipes removed from Thames in massive clean-up
Troubadour to bring 3,000-seat theatre complex to North Greenwich
Visit a church: St James’ Islington
Things to do in London tomorrow
The Faery Tale Castle – £22
The expansive palatial interiors of Strawberry Hill House will transform into an enchanted faery-land of folklore and flowers for one weekend only.
Military Partners: Their Role, Involvement and Impact – Free
Professor Alison Baverstock explores the status and perspectives of military wives and partners, from the Army’s early history through to the present day.
Victorian Treasures After-Hours – £14
The evening includes access to the exhibition galleries, the historic house and the garden. There will be a paid bar open through the evening.
Veterans’ Voices: Legacies of Britain’s Nuclear Testing Programme – £10
This evening explores the first-hand testimonies of the men who helped make Britain a nuclear power.
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