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London’s Oxford Street has been transformed into a pedestrian-only boulevard in what campaigners and officials are calling a “truly momentous” moment for the capital. Shoppers, workers and visitors are now enjoying wider pavements, greener spaces and a sa

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Oxford Street has been transformed into a pedestrian-only boulevard - hailed by officials as a "truly momentous occasion for the capital." The change signals a...
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Waste of money’ or a bold new plan? Oxford Street goes pedestrian-only – London reacts | Sky News

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Plans to pedestrianise London's Oxford Street have ignited a heated debate - celebrated for cutting pollution and boosting footfall, yet condemned as an expensive disruption...
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By 2030 every London minicab could be electric – ushering in cleaner air and quieter streets for the capital – BBC

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By 2030, London could see its entire minicab fleet go electric, after regulators and industry backed measures to cut emissions, clean up the air and...
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Stench siege: south London bike shop plagued by ‘unbearable’ odour from Thames Water sewer – The Guardian

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An 'unbearable' stench from a Thames Water sewer has forced a South London bike shop to shut its doors, flooding the premises and leaving staff...
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Nearly 5,000 evacuated from the City of London after a major gas leak – live updates from the London Evening Standard

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Nearly 5,000 people were evacuated from the City of London after a major gas leak, as emergency crews sealed off streets, carried out safety checks...
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Ambitious West End pedestrianisation plans hit by delay – shoppers and businesses left in limbo – BBC

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Plans to pedestrianise parts of London's West End have been put on hold, officials say, after concerns about traffic disruption, impacts on local businesses and...
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Three years on from London's ULEZ expansion, residents and councils across the South East say frustration is mounting - worries about added costs, enforcement practices...
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Huge blaze engulfs London industrial site as crews battle towering flames – Sky News

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A large fire has erupted at a London industrial site, sending towering plumes of thick smoke across the skyline. Firefighters and emergency crews are on...
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Firefighters battle a blaze at a Bermondsey waste centre as crews work to bring the fire under control. Thick smoke has been seen over parts of south‑east London while emergency services remain on the scene

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Firefighters raced to tackle a major overnight blaze at a Bermondsey waste centre, containing the flames and protecting neighbouring businesses from damage. Officials say there...

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