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Plans to turn Boundary House office block into luxury hotel with ‘sky forests’
An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop cocktail bar and “sky forests”. A developer wants to transform a 1950s office block in the City of London into a 300-room hotel. Ploberger Hotel Group plans to revamp Boundary House, Jewry Street (EC3N 2EX) to create space for a hotel, restaurant,...
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Review: Beano: The Art of Breaking the Rules at Somerset House
What do you think when you hear the word Beano? Rebellion, catapults, Dennis the Menace? Well, you’re in the right place.After years in the making and a two-year push...
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Hungry? Check out the new restaurant openings in the City of London
As life begins to feel a lot more like it did BC (Before Covid), restaurants and cafes are starting to open their doors across the City. We can feel the...
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Culture and Commerce Taskforce identifies how to bring back London’s buzz
A unique City taskforce bringing together the creative and business sectors has established a network of over 60 London organisations dedicated to putting culture at the heart of the...
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Mayor urged to reform Pride in London over racism claims
Leading members of the LGBTQ+ community have called on Sadiq Khan to reform Pride in London ahead of its 50th anniversary next year over accusations of racism, bullying and...
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A guide to dining out at the Lord Mayor’s Show
Crowds from all over London descend upon the Square Mile each year for the Lord Mayor’s Show, but so few know the area very well. Where do you grab a...
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Why the Lord Mayor’s Show history is so important to the City
It’s that time of year again; the City’s chiefs are donning their finest garments and the gold carriage is being polished ready to hitch up. Now is the time to...
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Plans to turn Boundary House office block into luxury hotel with ‘sky forests’
An old office block is set to become a luxury hotel with a rooftop cocktail bar and “sky forests”. A developer wants to transform a 1950s office block in the...
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Shocking rise in stalking rates in London, data reveals
Shocking new figures have revealed there were more than 10,000 stalking offences recorded in London in the 12 months leading up to September 2021. It represents a significant rise in...
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City residents and workers encouraged to take up free cycle services
The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee is calling on residents and workers to take advantage of free cycle services as the Square Mile’s buzz returns. Throughout the...
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Planned hotel overlooking Thames faces resident backlash
Plans for a hotel offering “splendid” views of the Thames have sparked outrage among local residents and experts. A former tax office in the City...
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City Corporation boosts the Emanuel Hospital with £450k
Funding from a charity founded by an Elizabethan benefactor over 400 years ago is being used to help...
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The Tulip skyscraper could be back on the cards for City of London
A huge tower could be built in Central London as the new Housing Secretary is expected to overrule the Mayor of London. Michael Gove is allegedly planning to overrule Sadiq...
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