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Epping Ongar and Bluebell heritage railways to restart trains Two of London's local heritage railways have confirmed that they will be able to reopen, with some limitations, from the middle of May.
Book Review – Royal Greenwich: A History in Kings and Queens A new book takes an unusual look at how the history of the various palaces and buildings in Greenwich Park have been affected over the centuries by the attentions and inattentions of monarchs.
London’s weekly railway news A weekly round-up of London's rail transport news…
Brunel Museum opening a riverside cafe Rotherhithe's Brunel Museum has announced that it's turning a riverside terrace next to the museum into an outdoor cafe.
Oxford Street shop to be covered in light based art display A light display is set to cover a large Oxford Street shop later this month as shoppers are allowed back into town once more.
Crossbones Graveyard future secured The long term future of the Crossbones Graveyard in Southwark has been secured after the housing development next to it signed a renewable 30-year lease with the local group, Friends of Crossbones.
Battersea Power Station’s glass elevator to open next year A glass elevator that will run up the inside of one of Battersea Power Station's chimneys before popping up out of the top for a view will open next year.
Tickets Alert: Van Gough Alive This summer, Kensington Gardens will host Van Gogh Alive, an immersive "experience" based around the life and work of the Dutch artist.
Tickets Alert: London Zoo to reopen its doors on 12th April As with many outdoor venues, London Zoo has confirmed it can reopen from next month - and tickets have gone on sale today.
National Theatre and Shakespeare’s Globe reopening Two grand theatres on the Thames riverside will be reopening, with tickets starting from just £5 per person.
Southwark considers Tram alternative to Bakerloo line extension Southwark council is to investigate the viability of a tram network as an alternative to the Bakerloo line extension.
Thames Clipper wins Hammersmith Bridge ferry contract Thames Clipper, the River Thames river-bus service has won the contract to run a temporary ferry service while the Hammersmith bridge is closed to traffic.
How London Transport’s roundel was nearly a rabbit London's transport is world-famous for its roundel, but just under a century ago, it nearly became a rabbit - Wilfred the Rabbit.
Roof top dining overlooking Hyde Park with the Dorchester The Dorchester Hotel, a posh edifice next to Hyde Park is opening its rooftop terrace as a public restaurant for the first time this summer.
Pedestrianisation plans for Bank junction in the City The City of London has announced plans to part pedestrianise Bank junction following on from previous works which substantially reduced road traffic in the area.
West Ealing station goes step-free as part of Crossrail upgrades West Ealing station, which is one stop beyond Ealing Broadway has an entirely new entrance and has gone step-free for the first time.
London’s Alleys: Garden Walk, EC2 This is a mix of a narrow passage opening into a wide road in Shoreditch which was recently partially paved with the smallest garden to walk past you've probably seen.