Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger added to his recent complaint about cup replays with some further stern words aimed in the direction of London rivals Chelsea and their just announced £80m operating loss for the most recent accounting year: They have a super sponsor. With normal …
The congestion zone, bloated and gorged on the wallets of London motorists, finally loosened its belt this morning. A doubling of girth was observed in the ensuing westerly bloat, which takes in some of London’s richest inhabitants. Fans of JG Ballard will be intrigued to …
Another blow for drivers as a test case regarding speeding over Tower Bridge has ruled against the motorists involved: Thousands of drivers are facing fines of up to £150 for speeding on London’s Tower Bridge. Ruling on a test case, the High Court dismissed the …
Everyone’s talking about the C-charge today. Five days before the extended western zone comes into play, there are a few pre-launch jitters. Although the number of vehicles entering the original zone has fallen by 20%, congestion and travel tmes are almost back to pre-charge levels. …
You were thinking that the 2012 Olympic Games were going to be an employment bonanza, right? You are a security guard or a retired policeman and were hoping to lend a hand for the extra police presence that will be required. In your mind you’re …
BBC: A woman has been taken to hospital after police were called to deal with a suspect package at premises in central London. Bomb disposal experts are at the scene in Victoria Street in Victoria after police received a call at 0940 GMT. London Ambulance …
Blakey and the rest of the RMT aren’t going to like the sound of this: Like something plucked right out of a 1960’s sci-fi flick, the model of a Driverless bus wowed visitors at the Science Museum in London – where it is currently on …
David Cameron is trying to get an election as soon as possible. 7000 bags are still missing after problems at Heathrow on Sunday night. Bookings at Halal restaurants have gone up by 300%. Get driving. The congestion charge will be lifted between Dec 23 and …
We’re getting a 10-minute firework display to see in 2007: A sound and light show, including giant building projections, will precede the pyrotechnics at the London Eye, the mayor’s office said. There will be free travel on selected services and no congestion charge between Christmas …
Two men have been arrested for murder of a police officer in Wembley back in May. After announcing new congestion charges for 4×4 drivers, Ken is probably rejoicing today after it was revealed sales of the vehicles are down 15% compared to this time last …
Westminster Council has unveiled what are thought to be the first two recharging points for cars in the UK. The borough suffers from the UK’s highest levels of air pollution caused by the amount of traffic flowing in and out of central London. Electric cars …
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