Elizabeth Line to be fully connected from 6 November

From Sunday 6 November, the lines from Reading, Heathrow, and Shenfield will connect with the central tunnels of the Elizabeth line between Paddington and Whitechapel – opening up new direct journeys across the capital. This means Londoners will benefit from: New direct links through central London  Increased operating hours and Sunday services providing a seven […]

Petition for EU hospitality staff visa scheme

NOW SURPASSED 10,000 SIGNATURES – Government will respond As a response to the staff shortages seen in the hospitality sector, a petition has been launched, calling for the creation of a visa similar to the seasonal worker visa that horticulture workers receive. The petition will be for a visa for EU hospitality workers to come […]

Soho Poly successfully raises £400,000

Soho Poly theatre has successfully reached phase one of its fundraising goal of £400,000 to renovate and breathe new life into the historically significant arts space, with aims to open in March 2023. Towards this they received a fantastic grant of £50,000 via the Fitzwest Neighbourhood Forum towards this goal too as well as plenty of […]

August bank holiday travel closures

This August Bank holiday weekend will see planned closures and disruption between Saturday 27 to Monday 29, across the Tube, Overground and Elizabeth Line. London Underground closures There will be no service on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow on the Hill and Watford/Amersham/Chesham on Saturday, August 27, Sunday, August 28, and Monday, August 29. There […]

UK inflation rises to 10.1%

UK Inflation has risen to 10.1% due to mostly rising cost of food and drink, the ONS has published. Inflation hasn’t been in the double digits since 1982. Many other factors have played a role in rising inflation such as the war in Ukraine, energy costs and costs of raw materials. The Bank of England […]

Hosepipe ban for London and surrounding areas

Thames Water have announced a hosepipe ban to begin on 24 August, as the UK experiences a drought after unprecedented hot and dry weather. People will not be able to use hosepipes to water gardens, wash cars and windows, or fill paddling pools, water outdoor planters and baskets. Any businesses that have plants and flowers […]

Royal Mail strikes

Royal Mail have announced industrial action on the following days: Friday 26 August Wednesday 31 August Thursday 8 September Friday 9 September Services are likely to be affected during this period and afterwards as Royal Mail try to work through the backlog. Special delivery and tracked 24 parcels will take priority, along with COVID tests […]

August Transport Strikes

AUGUST STRIKE ACTION REMINDER; TRAVEL DISRUPTIONS THIS WEEK Thursday 18 August: National Rail (Friday 19 August also affected) Friday 19 August: London Underground, Overground and Bus* Saturday 20 August: National Rail and Bus*  Check your journey (National Rail) The bus routes affected on 19 and 20 August 9, N9, 13, 18, N18, 23, 28, N28, 33, N33, 49, […]

West End Project – August 2022

New traffic cameras on Tottenham Court RoadWest End Project have identified that many vehicles are not adhering to road signs where they are not permitted to use on Tottenham Court Road. New Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) enforcement cameras have been installed on Tottenham Court Road. WEP believes there has been enough time for drivers […]

New e-bikes joining Santander cycle network

E-bikes have been introduced to Santander Cycles and the pricing is changing. If you have a slightly longer journey, an uphill trip or you just feel like a bit of extra support, Santander Cycles e-bikes make it even easier to get around London on two wheels.  The e-bikes will be available to customers who hire through […]

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