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Heathrow records biggest increase in passengers of any European airport

Heathrow said it recorded the largest increase in passengers of any...

National Portrait Gallery announces reopening date in June 2023

The National Portrait Gallery in London has set the date it...

Heathrow Airport employs Dave the robot dog

Heathrow Airport has employed a robotic dog called Dave in a...

We Will Rock You will return to London’s West End for a 12-week residency

Queen guitarist Brian May said he is “thrilled” to have We...

Travel Alert: Eurostar security staff announce pre-Christmas strikes

Security staff on Eurostar are to strike for four days next...

London’s ULEZ charge Expanded to Cover All of London by Mayor

Hundreds of thousands more drivers face a daily fee of £12.50...

Waterloo reclaims title of Britain’s busiest railway station

London Waterloo has regained its status as Britain’s most frequently used...

National Portrait Gallery will get new wing as part of refurbishment

The National Portrait Gallery in London will get a new wing...

Last chance to buy tickets for London’s NYE fireworks opens soon

The last chance to buy tickets for London’s New Year’s Eve...

Wall uncovered during Westminster restoration may mark original course of Thames

The remains of a medieval stone wall likely to be at...

David Hockney to launch immersive experience at new London arts venue

David Hockney is set to launch an immersive experience which will...

In Pictures: Pomp and pageantry of Lord Mayor’s Show

Thousands of people have gathered in the City of London to...

London Mayor hails Elizabeth line as direct routes and Sunday services begin

Sadiq Khan has hailed the “huge success” of the Elizabeth Line...

Elizabeth line fully opens and offers more direct journeys

The £19 billion Elizabeth line railway will open seven days a...

Organiszation which records thoughts of British public receives blue plaque

The original headquarters of an organization which has recorded the thoughts...

London Alert: Oxford Street Christmas lights switched on – but for shorter time amid Britain’s energy crisis

London’s annual Christmas lights display has been switched on – but...

UK’s largest jellyfish to go on display at Sea Life London Aquarium

Visitors to the Sea Life London Aquarium can view a special...

Big Ben to be put back to GMT for first time after huge restoration

All four faces of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament’s clock...

Tube poet encourages writers to ‘bring who they are to the field’

A writer who was wowed when he saw his poem featured...

In Pictures: London’s Borough Market Harvest Festival a feast for the eyes

Borough Market’s annual Autumn Harvest festival has returned to the streets...

First new-build West-End theatre in 50 years enjoys ‘glorious’ opening night

The owner of the first new-build West-End theatre in 50 years...

Heathrow regains status as Europe’s busiest airport

Heathrow has regained its status as Europe’s busiest airport. The west London...

Transport for London adds electric bikes to hire scheme

Electric bikes have been added to Transport for London’s (TfL) cycle...

London’s Natural History Museum creates gardens to study how wildlife reacts to climate

The Natural History Museum (NHM) is creating hi-tech gardens full of...

Gorillas, fruit and Buzz Lightyear: London Marathon’s fancy dress raises smiles

A Buzz Lightyear and a bright red postbox featuring the King’s...

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