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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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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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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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Charlton Riverside showdown: data centre bid clashes with plans for new homes

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At Charlton Riverside, opposing plans collide - a massive data centre versus a mixed-use riverside vision of new homes, shops and public spaces - sparking...
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London’s First Month Without Rain: Sunshine, Surprises and What It Means – London Centric | Jim Waterson

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London has just recorded its first full month without a drop of rain - a dry spell that's putting pressure on water supplies, stressing parks...
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As summer’s drought drains water levels, London’s canal community is fighting to keep its houseboats and way of life afloat. Boaters, volunteers and authorities are working together with inventive fixes and careful water-saving measures to protect the cit

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London's canal boat community is fighting to stay afloat as record-low water levels threaten to strand vessels. Volunteers, water managers and emergency teams are mounting...
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London braces for days of rain to close out a record hot, bone-dry summer – but can the showers revive the capital’s parched parks?

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After a record hot, bone-dry summer, London is bracing for several days of rain - but will the downpours revive the capital's thirsty parks and...

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