{"id":338916,"date":"2025-08-12T16:46:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/338916\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:46:13","slug":"the-london-buzz-12th-august-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/338916\/","title":{"rendered":"The London Buzz \u2013 12th August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\"\"<\/a>Old London \u2013 Lancaster House, once home to the London Museum
\nToday\u2019s London news round-up:<\/b><\/p>\n

Parents are occupying a London community centre with a buggy blockade in protest at a lack of affordable childcare and school holiday support. Independent<\/a><\/p>\n

Plans to rip out Wandsworth\u2019s notorious one-way traffic system have been scrapped by TfL, ending more than a decade of pledges, public consultations and political lobbying Putney News<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMy kidney burst in a Lime bike accident\u201d London Centric<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

An empty house in Lewisham could be turned into a children\u2019s care home if the council approves the plans, but the proposal has already attracted multiple objections from residents. News Shopper<\/a><\/p>\n

The Metropolitan Police has effectively been accused of being overly dramatic over \u201cirresponsible\u201d comments about people potentially being crushed to death at an upcoming free music festival. Ham & High<\/a><\/p>\n

A Metropolitan Police officer has been jailed after assaulting two taxi drivers in a row over a fare before threatening to arrest them.\u00a0 Standard<\/a><\/p>\n

Firefighters tackle large grass fire covering eight hectares in Northolt Harrow Online<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a><\/p>\n

And from ianVisits:<\/b><\/p>\n

Wright of Derby\u2019s candlelight masterpieces to illuminate the National Gallery this winter<\/a><\/p>\n

Driest spring in a century forces speed restrictions on c2c trains<\/a><\/p>\n

King Henry VIII-era choirbook takes centre stage at Lambeth Palace Library exhibition<\/a><\/p>\n

London trams to overhaul their wheel bogies and brakes<\/a><\/p>\n

Liverpool Street station to cut clutter with fewer adverts and more departure screens<\/a><\/p>\n

Things to do in London tomorrow<\/b><\/p>\n

Monthly release of tickets to visit Big Ben<\/a> \u2013 \u00a335<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

This free news roundup<\/b> is delivered at 5pm daily via Substack \u2013 sign up for free here<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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