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City of London plans to merge police and courthouses approved
Plans to demolish a block of offices in Fleet Street to be replaced by a new set of law courts and police station have been approved by the City of London.
The Iron Throne is coming to Leicester Square
The famous throne from the famous TV series will be making a publicity appearance in London this summer to mark the 10th anniversary of the TV show.
London’s weekly railway news
A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news…
Sculpture to honour victims of sexual violence
The serene green park in the centre of St James’s Square is currently also hosting a bronze sculpture of a mother and child, representing victims of sexual violence.
Transport Museum depot to open for Half-Term
The Acton Depot, where the London Transport Museum stores most of its trains, buses and ephemera is having a week-long Half-Term opening for families.
London’s Pocket Parks: Artizan Street, E1
This is a deceptively simple-looking pocket park if you aren't aware of what used to be here - it used to be an ugly car park ramp.
Tickets Alert: Doctor Who Dragonfire on the big screen
The episode that introduced Ace as the Doctor's companion is going to have a special big-screen outing in June.
Liverpool Street station platforms upgraded for Crossrail
As part of the Crossrail project, two platforms at Liverpool Street station have been lengthened, and one platform was taken out of action entirely.
The Tudor style building in central London
If you wander around Mayfair, you might come across an old Tudor building that's now flats, except it's not at all old.
Borough Market offering evening dining inside the Victorian market
Southwark's Borough Market has started offering evening dining after the market closes, with a number of market traders and restaurants offering meals.
TfL updates on Northern line extension progress
Works to complete the Northern line extension to Battersea are continuing ahead of the line's expected opening this Autumn.
Tickets Alert: Les Misérables – The Staged Concert
Originally intended to be a stop-gap idea while a theatre was furbished, Les Mis as a concert rather than a musical play will be returning again this summer.
Step-free access to the Northern line at Waterloo moves forward
The Northern line at Waterloo station has moved closer to having step-free access after a deal was signed with the developer of a new office block directly above it.
May Bank Holiday train disruptions
Network Rail is giving advance notice of the planned disruption to train services across London in the early May Bank Holiday weekend, with many services reduced and some station closures.
Tubular rainbow appears in Soho Square
A rainbow artwork has appeared in Soho Square to welcome Londoners out of the latest stage of lockdown restrictions.
Tickets Alert: Take sheep across Southwark Bridge
If you're a Freeman (or freewoman), then you can exercise your ancient right to take sheep across a London bridge this coming September.
Crossness steam pumping museum reopening
The Victorian steam pumping museum at Crossness in southeast London has confirmed its reopening details, and tickets are now on sale.
London’s Alleys: Dansey Place, W1
This is a dingy back alley filled with rubbish bins, but also a fishmonger and oh so many extractor chimneys for the many Chinese restaurants that fill this part of London.
IanVisits, London, UK
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