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Oxford Street Switches on Christmas Lights for 2024

While we were in London a few weeks ago, we saw...

London’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Fireworks Tickets Go On Sale Friday!

Get ready for a dazzling start to 2025! Tickets for London’s...

Port of London Authority Relaunches Thames Mudlarking Permit Scheme

The Port of London Authority (PLA) has officially reopened applications for...

Traffic to be Banned from Oxford Street as Pedestrianization Plan Gains Momentum

London’s Oxford Street, one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations,...

Crystal Palace Park Set for £17.75 Million Restoration, Revitalizing Iconic Victorian Features

Crystal Palace Park, one of London's most cherished green spaces, is...

London to Revitalize Public Spaces with £12M Investment from Mayor

London is set to undergo a significant transformation as five public...

Victoria Line: The Hottest Route on the London Underground

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New Garden in Regent’s Park to Honor Queen Elizabeth II

Plans have been approved for a new garden in Regent's Park...

Elizabeth Line Among Top Contenders for Prestigious Architecture Award

The Elizabeth Line, London’s impressive rail network that began operations in...

London’s Iconic BT Tower Being Turned Into a Hotel

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Passengers can now travel directly from Essex to Heathrow on Elizabeth line

Passengers can now travel directly from Essex to Heathrow airport as...

In Pictures: London Marathon runners hit streets of capital

About 48,000 people are taking part in this year’s London Marathon. The...

Two-year project to make London Waterloo station ‘lighter and brighter’

The century-old roof of the UK’s busiest railway station is being...

National Portrait Gallery to reopen with exhibition on pioneering color photographer

The National Portrait Gallery is set to reopen with more than...

London Eye gets spring clean to mark start of the season

One of London’s most distinctive landmarks has had a thorough clean...

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