London Calling – London springtime
Wot no driver? Hot on the heels of news last month of greener cars for London comes the very real prospect of driverless cars taking to the streets of the
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Bringing the Houses down Sixty fire-related incidents in less than 10 years have led to warnings from a senior MP that the historic Houses of Parliament are in danger of
London Calling – Christmas Cracker Capital!
Oh Christmas tree! As Christmas trees abound in London over the festive season, the owner of one smart West End restaurant is counting the cost after the theft of his
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Star attraction There is a very interesting building just off Trafalgar Square with some truly stellar connections. Oceanic House is behind the Canadian High Commission and stares out along Pall
London Calling – Go Ape!
London Zoo is the world’s oldest scientific zoo, having opened on April 27, 1828 and it is home to some 17,500 creatures. Many of the larger animals have moved to
London Calling – Trains, drains and automobiles!
Flushed away By the middle of the 19th century, London was very smelly indeed. Little thought had been given to sanitation as the capital expanded and even the residents of
Forget it brother, you can go it alone?
Only hardened fans of The Clash will recognise this title as another line from the punk band’s 1979 hit “London Calling”. This might all change though, following the Brexit vote
London Calling – Should I stay or should I go now?
What would Paddington Bear think? In the very road where Mr Gruber has his antique shop, a new hotel is about to open dedicated entirely to gin! Not only has
Record-breaking London…in more ways than one
Old man river Many cities are defined by the river that runs through them and nowhere is this more true than with the mighty Thames. The many bridges and meandering
London Calling – Shine a Light
To brighten up those dark winter nights, an organisation called Artichoke, backed by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, brought light to the city streets last month. Still glowing from the