Best Of Londonist: 3-9 March 2025

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Last Updated 11 March 2025

Best Of Londonist: 3-9 March 2025

Your weekly roundup of Londonist news and features.

We're Breathing Cleaner Air Thanks To The ULEZ Expansion

Controversial scheme reaps rewards.

ULEZ zone

The Return Of The London Alleyway

Lost alleys are returning to the City.

A map of new alleys in the city of london

A Huge Celebration Of Sicilian Food, Drink And Culture Is Returning To London

SicilyFest takes place 1-4 May. (sponsor)

Sicilian food

Work Begins On Tallest Office Demolition In London's History

Preparation for 1 Undershaft.

The st helen's tower, soon to be demolished

Another Superloop Bus Will Link Up Thamesmead With Greenwich And Woolwich

Service would run along the river between North Greenwich and Abbey Wood.

Superloop through to thamesmead

Trump Baby Balloon: Where Is It Now? Is It Coming Out To Play Again?

Grotesque, over-inflated orange baby, and the blimp made in his honour.

Trump baby balloon
Image: Michael Reeve via creative commons

55+ Of The Best Things To Do In London This Spring

Your March-May diary, sorted.

The Stunning Sicilian Avenue Is Finally Reopening This Summer

But what exactly will be there?

A shop to-let sign in Sicilian avenue

The Tube Roundel: An Evolution

How the logo has changed over the decades.

A tshirt full of roundels of different shape and colour

Marvellous New Afternoon Teas To Try In London This Month: March 2025

ABBA, rail travel and the White Lotus are among this month's themes.

Afternoon tea cakes and stuff

Hilda Hewlett: Britain's First Female Pilot

She was the first to qualify, then opened a factory.

Hilda Hewlett plaque

Chelsea In Bloom 2025: Free Flower Festival Returns With A Fashion Theme

Trail of floral art around west London.

Chelsea in bloom festival

Another Postwar Tower To Be Demolished On Fenchurch Street

Fountain House was one of the first post-war towers.

Fountain house in fenchurch street

The Best Music Festivals In London 2025

Party in a field without leaving the capital.

A disco with bright lights and dj
Image: Brixton Disco Festival

Hillfield Park: The Stock Photo Street That Launched A Thousand Property Articles

Recognise this place? Thought so.

Hillfield Park in Muswell Hill

Tens Of Thousands Of Ceramic Poppies Will Flood The Tower Of London

Installation marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War.

A yeoman warder holds a red rose
Image: Historic Royal Palaces

Londonist Asks Someone Random Questions: Angela Barnes

"I worry my Apple pay won't work at the ticket barrier."

Angela Barnes

London's St Patrick's Day Parade And Festival 2025: When, Where And How To Get Involved

Dust off your shamrock sunglasses and head for Trafalgar Square this March.

A st patrick's day celebrator in shamrock-shaped sunglasses
Image: aurélien, creative commons licence

Looking Ahead: Things To Do This Week In London: 10-16 March 2025

45+ events spanning comedy, live music, sport, royal clothing and more.

Screen printing