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Transport & TfL · City of LondonCity of London keeps Sunday parking free after church petition
The City of London Corporation will retain free Sunday parking following a petition that gathered over 2,000 signatures. Officers will present a report next week recommending no Sunday changes and limited weekday tariff tweaks, with a further consultation planned if approved.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonCheapside bike thief jailed after public help
A man who used an angle grinder to steal a bicycle on Cheapside has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison. Christopher Forrester was apprehended by City of London Police following a chase, with assistance from a member of the public.
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Council & Politics · City of LondonCity of London school childcare subsidy recommended
City of London Corporation officers have recommended approving an annual £60,000 subsidy for The Aldgate School's childcare service, which serves children aged three months to three years. A one-off staff cost of £66,070.02 is also proposed. The decision is due before the Community and Children’s Services Committee in September.
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Crime & Safety · City of LondonInfluencer denies City of London watch robbery, claims threats
Influencer Abdel El Habchi, 30, denies robbing entrepreneur Catalin Botezatu of a designer watch worth over £137,000. He claims a co-defendant threatened to harm his children if he reported the incident to police. A third man has pleaded guilty to the robbery.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonBritish Museum releases more Bayeux Tapestry tickets
The British Museum is releasing a new batch of tickets for its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, which has seen unprecedented demand. TV presenter Claudia Winkleman features in a new trailer promoting the display.
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Local News · City of LondonNotting Hill Carnival: Over 100 roads to close, Notting Hill Gate shut to cars
More than 100 roads in West London will be closed for the Notting Hill Carnival bank holiday weekend. Notting Hill Gate will be shut to all traffic except buses for the first time, with extensive Tube and bus diversions expected.
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Local News · City of LondonBarbican Conservatory to close for £231m restoration
The Barbican Conservatory is offering more than 2,000 free plant cuttings to the public. This comes ahead of a three-year closure starting in January for a £231 million restoration project aimed at improving plant health and visitor experience.
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Local News · HackneyEast London NHS Trust downgraded over Hackney mental health safety risks
The Care Quality Commission has downgraded East London NHS Foundation Trust’s emergency mental health support in Hackney and the City of London after finding breaches in safety, staff supervision and patient detention times. The trust must now submit an action plan to address the failures.
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Culture & Arts · City of LondonTower of London opens morning ceremony to public for first time
The Tower of London will sell 50 tickets daily for its private morning opening ceremony, allowing attendees early access to the Crown Jewels. Tickets cost £62 for adults, £33.50 for children, and are limited to six per booking.
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Transport & TfL · City of LondonFarringdon station evacuated after fire alarm, TfL warns of disruption
Farringdon station was evacuated on 10 October 2024 after a fire alarm triggered a full closure. Transport for London has suspended all services at the station, urging passengers to check before travelling and seek alternative routes.
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Culture & Arts · LondonLondon Latino Film Festival to open at Barbican with Cuban poster exhibition
The London Latino Film Festival launches in October 2026 at the Barbican, featuring screenings, Q&As with Latino stars, and a three-week exhibition of hand-printed Cuban film posters at Eclectic Gallery in Fitzrovia. The event is backed by National Lottery funding and the City of London.
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Property & Planning · City of LondonTower of London moat to become wetland after £70m upgrade approved
Historic Royal Palaces has secured permission to transform the Tower of London’s dry moat into a wildlife-friendly wetland. The £70 million project will use a Victorian culvert as a water storage tank, following successful trials of a small wetland patch.
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