Here’s where London’s next cycle superhighway will be September 1, 2016 Cyclists, rejoice (and drivers, commiserate): there's going to be a new extension to London's cycle superhighway network, running from South to North London. Transport for London (TfL) said today it is going ahead with plans to construct Cycle Superhighway 6, running between Elephant & Castle and King's Cross. The plans involve widening pavements and creating more crossing points, it [...]
Sadiq Khan made big promises on becoming London mayor, he now needs to deliver tangible results for Londoners September 1, 2016 London mayor Sadiq Khan is undoubtedly a strong campaigning politician. It scooped him the top slot in City Hall after all. However, Khan runs the risk of seeming detached from the needs of Londoners. Some companies that deal with him say he appears disengaged and point to his love of photo opportunities and a schedule [...]
Toast at 300ft? The Emirates Line Thames cable car has applied to serve booze August 31, 2016 If you're the sort who is comfortable quaffing champagne 300ft above the swirling waters of the Thames, we have good news: the Emirates Air Line cable car may be about to serve alcohol. Bottoms up. Yep: transport bosses have applied for a licence to sell booze to passengers in an effort to make the struggling cable car more popular. [...]
Uber’s going electric in London August 31, 2016 Uber is launching a fleet of fully electric cars across London in a bid to reduce levels of pollution in the capital ahead of another potential clash with the city's transport regulators. Already well-known for its hybrid Toyota Priuses, 50 electric powered cars will hit the city's roads over the next month with potential plans for hundreds more [...]
Great Fire of London 350th anniversary celebrations: What you need to know about the burning of a huge sculpture of London’s skyline August 31, 2016 This week marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, and to commemorate it, a 120 metre-long sculpture of London’s 17th-century skyline will be set alight on the Thames. To make sure you don’t miss out on the spectacle, entitled London 1666, here’s our guide to watching. Where The sculpture will be ceremonially [...]
London transport disruption: Tower Bridge is closing to traffic for three months August 31, 2016 Travelling from the City to the south side of the river is about to get a whole lot more fun – Tower Bridge is set to close to all traffic for three months. No vehicles will be allowed access to the London landmark from Saturday 1 October to Friday 30 December, while Canada [...]
10 London startups named the hottest in Europe August 31, 2016 Dinner delivery startup Deliveroo and and an artificial intelligence company acquired by Twitter have both been named among the hottest startups in Europe to emerge from London. Top entrepreneurs and investors from across Europe have chosen the startups, along with a further eight, to compile a top 10 list of the capital's newest tech companies making a name for themselves, [...]
These are the Night Tube stations with the highest rental yields August 30, 2016 The Night Tube – which finally arrived earlier this month – will drive up property prices in London's outer areas, according to estate agent Portico. Zones 3, 4, and 5, are expected to do well from the all night underground service, with the highest rental yields on the network are concentrated in the outer zones. Rental yield is calculated as [...]
The Great Fire of London Commemorations: Everything you need to know August 30, 2016 The Great Fire of London which devastated the city and lasted for four days in 1666 marks its 350th anniversary this year, and today is the beginning of its commemoration. To help uncover the stories of this tragedy, a variety of events will take place under the name Great Fire 350. These events, which will [...]
Southern rail forced to fork out more hefty payouts as passengers suffer disruption, automatic refunds set to begin from next year August 30, 2016 Southern Rail has been forced to overhaul the way it compensates passengers affected by poor services, following meagre payouts in the past and as claims for delayed journeys soar on the back of this summer’s industrial action. The busy commuter service has been beset by delays, cancellations and strikes in a long-running dispute over the role of guards. [...]