Old London – Lancaster House, once home to the London Museum
Today’s London news round-up:
Parents are occupying a London community centre with a buggy blockade in protest at a lack of affordable childcare and school holiday support. Independent
Plans to rip out Wandsworth’s notorious one-way traffic system have been scrapped by TfL, ending more than a decade of pledges, public consultations and political lobbying Putney News
The Greater London Authority (GLA) should become the official organiser of Notting Hill Carnival, the leader of the Conservative group at City Hall has said. BBC News
Plans to implement controlled parking zones across Shooters Hill and Plumstead have been scrapped by Greenwich Council, only four weeks after they were first announced. The Greenwich Wire
“My kidney burst in a Lime bike accident” London Centric
The reopening of Hammersmith Bridge to cyclists has sparked a dramatic rise in e-bike usage across Hammersmith & Fulham, according to new data from Lime. Fulham SW6
An empty house in Lewisham could be turned into a children’s care home if the council approves the plans, but the proposal has already attracted multiple objections from residents. News Shopper
The Metropolitan Police has effectively been accused of being overly dramatic over “irresponsible” comments about people potentially being crushed to death at an upcoming free music festival. Ham & High
A Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed after assaulting two taxi drivers in a row over a fare before threatening to arrest them. Standard
Firefighters tackle large grass fire covering eight hectares in Northolt Harrow Online
A Labour councillor said far-right protesters should have their throats slit and drew his finger across his throat at an anti-racism protest [in east London] following the Southport murders, a court has heard. Sky News
And from ianVisits:
Wright of Derby’s candlelight masterpieces to illuminate the National Gallery this winter
Driest spring in a century forces speed restrictions on c2c trains
King Henry VIII-era choirbook takes centre stage at Lambeth Palace Library exhibition
London trams to overhaul their wheel bogies and brakes
Liverpool Street station to cut clutter with fewer adverts and more departure screens
Things to do in London tomorrow
Monthly release of tickets to visit Big Ben – £35
Tickets to climb the 334 steps to the top of the Elizabeth Tower and stand next to Big Ben when it bongs will be released for sale today.
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