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587 tall buildings ‘in the pipeline’ across the capital
Love them or loathe them it looks like despite a significant slowdown in building skyscrapers during the spring and summer in 2020, there was not the downturn expected because of the pandemic. According to New London Architecture’s annual review of skyscrapers over 20 storeys or more, there are 587 tall buildings in the pipeline in London...
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Free NHS support for those wanting to quit smoking in the City and Hackney
Smokefree City & Hackney is the free stop smoking service for anyone who either lives, works, studies or has a GP in the City of London or Hackney.
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Heathrow Airport expansion in doubt after widespread opposition
Plans for the expansion of Heathrow Airport are in doubt following widespread opposition from the Prime Minister and London Mayoral candidates. Speaking at a Downing Street briefing, Boris Johnson...
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Young ‘artists in training’ get creative in Camden
Hundreds of disabled youngsters in Camden will explore their creative side thanks to new funding for an art project running in the borough. The Artist in Training programme...
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Tower Bridge to welcome back both people & pooches this May
After the longest period of closure since Tower Bridge opened its doors over 125 years ago, London’s defining landmark announces plans to reopen on Monday 17 May.
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Next mayor must help small firms get on right footing, FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on election candidates from all major parties to help get small businesses and the self-employed on the right footing for...
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London Mayor Election manifestos compared ahead of vote
The leading candidates in the race to be the next Mayor of London have now all published their manifestos outlining their plans for the next three years. With just over...
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City of London’s must-see landmarks and attractions
We have made this extensive guide to all the top attractions in the City of London, which any local resident, worker or tourist must check out when visiting the...
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Leading Mayoral Election candidates oppose Heathrow third runway
The four leading candidates running to be Mayor of London have unanimously opposed the expansion of Heathrow Airport. Sadiq Khan, Shaun Bailey, Sian Berry and Luisa Porritt have all spoken...
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Conservative frontrunner will ‘cut crime in 100 days’ if elected
Shaun Bailey launched his election manifesto with a pledge to cut crime in London “in 100 days”. Speaking at his launch event, the Conservative candidate said that the first hundred...
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Audiences to return to Barbican Hall this May
The City of London's Barbican Centre recently announced that in-person performances will begin on 17 May 2021, with tickets going on sale from 21 April.
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City of London Corporation gets its first ever female finance chief
Members of the Court of Common Council have elected the first female Chamberlain and Chief Financial Officer of the City of London Corporation, Caroline Al-Beyerty.
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587 tall buildings ‘in the pipeline’ across the capital
Love them or loathe them it looks like despite a significant slowdown in building skyscrapers during the spring and summer in 2020, there was not the downturn expected because...
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