Wednesday, November 30, 2005

'More powers' for London's mayor


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The government considers giving more powers to Mayor of London Ken Livingstone to shape the city.

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Thames Gateway 'a sea of roads'


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A pressure group calls for more public transport in the Kent and Essex sections of the development.

Churchill's funeral boat for sale


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The barge which carried the coffin of Sir Winston Churchill on the Thames is being sold by its Kent owners.

Thursday, November 24, 2005

London transport chief steps down


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Bob Kiley is to leave his role as London's transport commissioner in January, it is announced.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Black cabs future 'under threat'


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The future of London's iconic taxis is uncertain without changes to its entrance exam and regulator, a report says.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

In pictures: Medieval London


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A gallery of medieval artefacts is opening in London, charting the city's ancient past.

Monday, November 21, 2005

Call for museums to open at night


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Galleries and museums opening until 10 at night would offer an alternative to binge drinking, the London Assembly will say.

Fireworks to mark London New Year


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A fireworks display will be staged at the South Bank, the focal point of London's New Year celebrations.

Sunday, November 20, 2005

1992: Blaze rages in Windsor Castle


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A fierce blaze is raging through Windsor Castle in Berkshire, threatening one of the world's greatest collections of art.

Saturday, November 19, 2005

Bridge safety inspections start


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Eleven bridges over the M4 between Swindon and Maidenhead are due to be inspected for safety starting on Monday.

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Deptford X: An exhibition of ephemeral cities

   

Metropolis: 'Visions of London 2005'

   

Hockney's watercolour voyage

   

UK gears up for 2012 London Olympics (Independent Online)

   

Camilla turns on festive lights


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The Duchess of Cornwall switches on Christmas lights at a London shopping arcade.

Monday, November 14, 2005

'Homes for locals' plan discussed


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New homes in an exclusive London borough could be sold solely to people with a strong local connection.

Touring Routemasters hit the road


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Retired hop on, hop off Routemasters start operating on a London heritage bus tour.

Palace showing for Queen hologram


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Jersey's hologram portrait of the Queen is to be displayed at the Palace of  Westminster in London.

Sunday, November 13, 2005

Culture vultures flock to Oxford


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Tourists flock to Oxford thanks to its association with films such as Harry Potter and the Chronicles of Narnia, a survey suggests.

Queen to lead war-dead tributes


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The Queen has led tributes to the UK's fallen soldiers at the annual service of remembrance in London.

London: Aging population?


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London's population is getting older and money is getting tighter - the Politics Show investigates.

Queen leads tributes to war dead


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The Queen has led tributes to the UK's fallen soldiers at the annual service of remembrance in London.

In pictures: Remembrance Sunday


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Images from Remembrance Sunday services in London, Liverpool and Edinburgh.

Friday, November 11, 2005

'Apathy' threatens cycling plan


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London's GBP147m plan for a huge network of cycle lanes is in danger of falling years behind schedule, a report finds.

Wednesday, November 9, 2005

Touring London buses back on road


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Retired Routemasters will be back in business from Monday with the launch of a heritage bus tour service.

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