Harmful air pollution from diesel vehicles is 23 per cent higher outside of London’s current ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ), a new study reveals. EDF Europe gathered pollution data from 231 sites in London and tracked levels of toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx). It reveals the five worst locations are all outside the ULEZ, which was introduced in April … Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has left the Greater London area with an estimated £5.7billion black hole in its public finances – after the lockdown and work from home economy sapped £575million a day from the capital’s economy in a £66.9billion hammer blow. Now taxpayers face having to pick up the bill for the lost revenue in … Read more
Grade II-listed French pub in London’s Soho lifts 100-year ban on pints to reduce contact between staff and customers amid coronavirus crisis The French House in Soho, London, has only served half pints of beer Distancing rules mean there’s room for one bartender, where there’s usually five The French House has counted Francis Bacon and … Read more
Hammersmith Bridge was closed to the public with little warning today after safety inspectors found cracks in the 133-year-old structure had worsened amid the recent heatwave. The suspension bridge in west London was closed ‘indefinitely’ to motorists last April after ‘critical faults’ were detected in the ironwork. Hammersmith and Fulham Council made the decision to … Read more
Covid-19 has infected the same number of people in London and Stockholm, despite the Swedish capital controversially choosing not to lock down, scientists say. Antibody testing – which reveal if someone has previously been infected – show around one in six people in both cities caught the virus during the crisis. Public Health England surveillance … Read more
The coronavirus gold rush: Value of London’s biggest precious metals miners soars by £11bn so far this year By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 10 August 2020 | Updated: 22:09 BST, 10 August 2020 More than £11billion has been added to the value of London’s biggest precious metals miners so far … Read more
London’s calling if you want a perfect day out or a mini-break in the UK… with no crowds Blockbuster attractions such as Madame Tussauds are back in business Head to the Tower Bridge Experience to edge across the glass floor walkway Tours of Buckingham Palace have been cancelled but its shop remains open By Neil … Read more
London’s millionaire boy racers: Rich owners parade supercars worth hundreds of thousands of pounds through upmarket street in the capital – but police are called after well-heeled locals complain about noise Those living on Sloane Street in London last night called the police after expensive supercars gathered A Lamborghini, Porsche, and high power BMWs were … Read more
London’s streets fell silent during 2020 as the coronavirus lockdown saw barely a soul in the centre of the usually bustling metropolis. And now the eeriie lack of road noise can be compared to the bustling sounds of the same streets captured almost a century ago, as the Museum of London digitally recreates gramophone recordings … Read more
The release of the long-awaited Russia report this week revealed the grip the country has on the UK, from PR firms, charities, political interests, academia and cultural institutions. The Intelligence and Security Committee of MPs warned that ‘Russian influence in the UK is the new normal’, claiming that oligarchs and their money were welcomed into British … Read more