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The Silvertown Tunnel, London’s newest Thames crossing and the city’s first new sub-river road tunnel in three decades, has been in the works since way back in 2012. After well over a decade, it’s been revealed that it’ll open on April 7, connecting Newham and Greenwich Peninsula.more

A man has been arrested after five people were injured in a suspected stabbing attack near an Asda supermarket in Croydon, south London. Police were called to Marlowe Way in Beddington to reports of a stabbing at a warehouse.more

Thousands of London homeowners will face their council tax bills doubling from April under new rules. Struggling boroughs are set to increase payments for some residents and property owners by 100% in a bid to bring in more cash and help ease the housing crisis. more

A fleet of electric buggies has launched on the streets of west London, with the company behind them hoping to expand across the capital. There are currently ten Yo-Go buggies which are being operated as part of a “world-first” trial in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. more

Located at the south-east corner of Trafalgar Square, just steps from a bustling exit of Charing Cross station, stands Britain's smallest police station. This world record breaker is often missed by those passing by. Built in 1926, this tiny box could accommodate two prisoners at a time, but it was designed to house a single police officer to look over the area during commotion.more

Crime statistics released by the Metropolitan police have been used to determine which London boroughs have the highest crime rates. The data covers all types of crime recorded from January 2021 to December 2024.more

There is a Tube station in London built from a very special stone - Portland Stone, a Jurassic-era limestone from Dorset. more

Nestled right next to Monument station lies a forgotten piece of London's commuting history - the site of an ancient Underground station named King William Street. Despite only being in operation for a decade, this historic Tube station holds a fascinating story.more

Sir Sadiq Khan has been urged to hold a review into whether the capital’s water supply should be fluoridated to reduce tooth decay among Londoners. Following a cross-party investigation, the London Assembly’s health committee has, among other recommendations, told the mayor the move could play a valuable part in improving oral health across the capital. more

The 50 best cities in the world for 2025 have been named and London was named the fifth best. Created by Time Out, the list highlights cities offering, strong cultures, tasty food, buzzing nightlife, neighbourhoods and things to do.more

Living in the South East is no cheap affair, and it's not just London that's pricey. Surrey, Kent, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Essex - the list goes on - all command higher living costs than most parts of the country. The truly wealthy often bypass exclusive London postcodes for a more secluded lifestyle, close enough to the capital for convenience but far enough for tranquillity.more

Transport for London (TfL) is "prioritising work" on new artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at keeping passengers safe on station platforms. The technology is already being trialled on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) platforms at Custom House station, and comes after similar systems were recently tested at Willesden Green Underground station.more

People are realising they can get Tube themed furniture amongst other London Underground memorabilia to style out their home - but the cost of some items have left them shocked. London Transport Museum's shop offers a range of homeware from Tube line hats for £15 to sofas costing more than £2,000.more

If you’re thinking about retiring this year, a south London borough with riverside walks and a “strong” sense of belonging was ranked as one of England’s best. Richmond was named by Telegraph Money as one of England’s best places to live, based on data created in collaboration with Savills Research.more

A south London borough, known for hosting one of the world’s biggest tennis tournaments, has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK. The Times has named Merton as number four on a list of the UK’s best places to live, with Richmond and Sutton as number one and number eight respectively.more

London is the only major UK city getting older, a new analysis has revealed, due to post-Brexit migration and falling birthrates. The capital is bucking a trend which shows other big cities are getting younger and that rural and coastal regions are driving the overall ageing population.more

A large number of people are anticipated to take part in the yearly No Trousers Tube Ride when it returns to the London Underground this weekend. The event, which began in 2009, will fall on Sunday, January 12 this year. more

A £24m trial to make all Friday fares off-peak did not increase the number of passengers using the network last year, Transport for London (TfL) has said. The Off-Peak Friday fares trial ran between 8 March and 31 May and saw fares on London Underground and Overground, Elizabeth line and DLR, as well as some National Rail services, set at off-peak levels throughout the day.more

A new Superloop route across the River Thames is set to be launched within months. Superloop 4, an express Transport for London (TfL) bus service between Canary Wharf and Grove Park in Lewisham, will start running on April 7.more

Savile Row and nearby streets have been evacuated amid reports of an incident that required a “controlled explosion.” The iconic Mayfair street, known for its array of bespoke and high-end men’s tailoring stores, was cleared of pedestrians and shop staff on Wednesday as police explored a potential threat.more

A new map shows every killing MyLondon reported on in 2024. With official data on the number of people murdered in London in 2024 yet to be released, the map is by no means exhaustive, but it does give a sense of the geographic spread of violence around the capital over the last 12 months.more

Entertainment, leisure and shopping venue The O2 in Greenwich has recorded its busiest ever year with a 12% rise in visitors to over 10 million. Latest figures from the landmark, best known for its music arena, also show sales from retail, leisure and eating and drinking saw a 6% increase.more

The direct Eurostar line from Amsterdam to London is set to recommence after seven months of construction works. Since June last year, the route between the two capital cities has suffered delays as renovations took place at Amsterdam Centraal station to allow stronger border control and security checks required as a result of Brexit.more

London, with its job opportunities, culture, sport and more, has always been a top choice for people looking to relocate within the UK. However, over time, certain parts of the city have become more desirable for settling down.more

2025 is set to be a big year for the London transport system with plenty of new changes set to take place across the next 12 months. Last year, the Overground network was given individual line names, and new Superloop bus routes came into operation. Over the next 12 months, further major changes are expected on Transport for London (TfL) trains and buses.more