Old London: Holborn tube station in 1930
Today’s London news round-up:
Havering Council will implement a new residents’ parking scheme in Harold Wood to reduce congestion from commuters. Romford Recorder
Developers will need to find another £6 million towards a new bridge in the Royal Docks after Newham Council cut its funding by almost half. Greenwich Wire
Rotting away: The Hero of Switzerland in Loughborough Junction five years after closure Brixton Buzz
Three Labour councillors in Barking and Dagenham have defected to the Green Party. Romford Recorder
Greenwich University suspends senior staff after restructure of architecture department The Tab
Lime is trying to overcome an “insane” ban on its e-bikes being ridden in a west London borough, Standard
Cycling campaigners in London have called for “immediate and decisive action to address the safety of cyclists” after a woman was killed by a ‘racing’ moped rider while cycling in one of the city’s bike lanes. Road cc
London City Airport expands network with Madrid route and new leisure flights Aero Time
Criterion Capital opens 1,000-pod capsule hotel in London’s Piccadilly The Caterer
Which phone network is actually fastest in central London? London Centric
And from ianVisits:
Tickets Alert: Evening tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea
You can Skate around Shakespeare at Leicester Square this winter
TfL names the next 10 tube stations set for mobile signal rollout in 2025
TfL takes control of Oxford Street ahead of pedestrianisation plans
National Army Museum shines a light on WWII’s ‘Forgotten War’
London’s Pocket Parks: Ufton Gardens, N1
Things to do in London tomorrow
Cyber Squadron: An Official History – Free
Explore the 25-year history of the Land Information Assurance Group, also known as Cyber Squadron, with former member Noel K Hannan.
Monthly release of tickets to visit The Cosmic House – £13
A slightly unassuming house in Holland Park conceals a remarkable interior — a house packed full of early Post-Modernist designs — and tickets to visit next month released today.
St Mary’s church crypt tours – £10
For Wanstead Fringe, there will be several days where you can go on a tour of St Mary’s church crypt.
In Conversation: Hew Locke with Will Gompertz – Free
Join artist Hew Locke and art critic and broadcaster Will Gompertz for a conversation exploring themes of migration, identity, and empire in contemporary artistic practice.
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