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Get a half-price monthly pass for Santander Cycles

To celebrate World Car Free Day, TfL is offering new subscribers half-price monthly passes for Santander Cycles until 27th September.

My London • Sep 23

Inclusion Charter keeping students in school

London's Inclusion Charter has seen school suspension and exclusion rates fall to half the national average since 2024.

BBC News • Sep 23

More toilets for London's bus drivers

Transport for London will provide more than 50 extra toilet facilities for bus drivers across London.

IanVisits • Sep 23

Step-free access for Northolt station

Construction work on a new lift and walkway has now been completed to give passengers step-free access to the station.

bbc news • Sep 23

157,000 eligible for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

The Imagination Library will expand and double the number of boroughs it covers, providing more children with free books until their fifth birthday.

MyLondon • Sep 23

Gallows Corner Flyover reopened

Gallows Corner flyover has reopened to all road users following 18 months of major refurbishment.

Olympic Refuge Foundation • Sep 22

London selected for Olympics inclusion programme

London will expand its Go!London sports programme, to fund more local sports and physical activity projects for migrant, refugee and asylum-seeking children and young people.

Enfield Dispatch • Sep 15

Publicly-owned buses can soon be on London's streets

Transport for London is moving a step closer to setting up its own publicly-owned bus company and bringing bus services in-house.

Good News • Sep 14

Action Plan launched to support Deaf and Disabled Londoners

The first-ever action plan, created in partnership with advocacy groups, commits to making London more inclusive for disabled Londoners.

Hammersmith Today • Sep 14

Swim London: London's new annual long-distance swimming event

Over 150 swimmers took to the River Thames as part of the inaugural swim london event to reconnect Londoners with the river through sport.

Ian Visits • Sep 12

10 years of London’s bus hopper fare

Since its introduction in 2016, the Hopper bus fare has resulted in more than 1.4 billion free bus and tram changes for passengers.

London Now • Sep 11

Half term family fun for the piccadilly line

To celebrate 120 years of the Piccadilly line, the London Transport Museum is hosting a week's worth of family activities, crafts and workshops.

Ian Visits • Sep 11

Surrey Quays opens new step-free station entrance

London Overground’s Surrey Quays station has opened its new entrance, which now offers step-free access to the station.

MyLondon • Sep 11

Explore London with TfL's walking map

Transport for London's updated walking map shows the on-foot distances between stations.

London Now • Sep 10

TfL'S climate-proof plan for the transport network

TfL has announced more than 70 measures in their Environment Plan to make the city's transport network greener, more resilient and better prepared for extreme weather.

Evening Standard • Sep 9

London bus driver cabs to be fitted with air conditioning

Transport for London will install air conditioning in all bus driver cabs by next summer.

East London Times • Sep 8

3,000 new homes coming to Beckton

Plans have been approved for a major transformation at Beckton Riverside, including 3,000 new homes, community spaces, a park and a new DLR station.

Evening Standard • Sep 7

New DLR trains back in service

Travellers can begin to enjoy the new air-conditioned DLR trains as the first of the 54 new trains return to service.

Ian Visits • Sep 7

Visit Kew Gardens for £10 on Tuesdays

Kew Gardens is offering £10 tickets for visitors who attend on Tuesdays until the end of the year.

London Now • Sep 5

Karaoke onboard the London's cable cars

On Thursday and Friday evenings, passengers can experience the private karaoke booths as they travel between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks.

Brixton Buzz • Sep 5

Free NHS blood type testing now available from Boots pharmacies

In a new trial, two Boots Pharmacies are offering free NHS self-testing kits so people can find out their blood type.

London Now • Sep 5

Open House Festival: Explore London's public buildings and museums

The annual Open House Festival runs from 12 to 20 September, offers the public access to explore hidden gems across London.

London Now • Sep 5

Oxford Street pedestrianisation to begin from October

From October 2026 onwards, sections of Oxford Street will begin to be closed off to vehicles, as the pedestrianisation scheme begins.

Ian Visits • Sep 4

TfL trials a new ‘calm space’ at Ealing Broadway station

Transport for London's new 'calm space' at Ealing Broadway station offers a quieter place for passengers to retreat to if the busy station environment feels overwhelming. Read more ›

BBC London • Sep 4

New £15m fund to improve women and girls safety in public areas

The opinions of women and girls will be sought on improving safety of public spaces across London as part of a new fund from the Mayor of London.

Ian Visits • Sep 4

Explore London's transport history at Acton storage depot

London Transport Museum is opening its Acton storage depot later for the public to explore thousands of objects normally hidden from public view between 25th27th September. Read more ›

MyLondon • Sep 3

Hail a robotaxi in London with Uber

Londoners can now book a ride with a driverless taxi as Uber launches its self-driving vehicles with Wayve.

Londonist • Sep 3

Take part in the London Cycling Festival this september

This year's London Cycling Festival, organised by the London Cycling Campaign, is taking place across London on 20 September.

Transport for London • Sep 1

Applications open for Elizabeth Line Community Fund grants

Community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations located along the Elizabeth line are being invited to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to fund local community projects.

Creative Mile • Sep 1

Free Creative Trail and Festival on Hounslow's Art scene

From 4th-6th September, Hounslow's Creative Enterprise Zone is hosting its Creative Mile art trail and festival. A free event for all to attend and meet Brentford's artists and makers.

Ian Visits • Aug 29

10 new trains for the Elizabeth Line trains

The first of ten additional Elizabeth line trains ordered is now in service, carrying passengers across London.

London Now • Aug 28

£39bn plan to boost council homebuilding

Plans to increase council housebuilding through the Social and Affordable Homes programme were announced at Kidbroke Park Road, an award-winning social housing development part-funded by the Mayor of London.

Brixton Buzz • Aug 26

Celebrating 70 years of TfL's Caribbean recruitment campaign

Transport for London is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Caribbean recruitment campaign and 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival with a plaque at Westbourne Park Underground station.

East London Times • Aug 21

New Superloop bus for faster journeys in East London

The new SL12 Superloop express bus route will launch on September 5th, connecting Gants Hill to Rainham, via Romford and ELm Park.

London Now • Aug 20

Up to £10,000 available for walking and cycling projects

Transport for London and the London Marathon are offering grants of up to £10,000 for community-led projects that offer walking and cycling activities across the capital.

Evening Standard • Aug 18

major improvements in children's lung health following ULEZ

A major study found improvements in children's lung growth was strongly linked to improvements in air quality, following the introduction of ULEZ.

Ian Visits • Aug 18

Celebrating 10 years of London's Night Tube

London’s Night Tube is marking its tenth anniversary, having carried more than 67 million passengers since launching in August 2016.

Ealing News • Aug 13

New HS2 platforms now at Old Oak Common

The first six platforms for HS2 trains have been built at Old Oak Common station in Acton.

London Daily News • Aug 13

London's Cycleway Network is now five times larger than a decade ago

In the past 10 years, London's Cycleways have grown from 90km to 450km, due to new schemes to create high-quality cycling routes.

The Guardian • Aug 11

World-famous jazz club comes to London

Blue Note will open its first UK venue in covent garden, bringing the best of british jazz, world-class international artists and emerging talent.

Housing Today • Aug 11

£400k education fund for renters' rights groups

Renters' organisations can bid for funds to support and teach renters about the Renters' Rights Act.

MyLondon • Aug 9

Japan Matsuri festival returns for its 17th year

The annual, free festival of Japanese culture and food will take place at Trafalgar Square on 4 October.

London Now • Aug 8

Floating Lantern festival returning to London this September

Taking place at Danson Park and Clapham Common, attendees can take part in launching the lanterns onto the water.

Waltham Forest Echo • Aug 7

Barts Health supporting 1,000 young people into NHS careers

Through the Healthcare Horizons programme, over 1,000 young people across East London will be helped to explore careers in healthcare.

Waltham Forest Echo • Aug 7

£120k fund launched for youth projects

Grassroots groups in five of L&Q's London estates can bid for grants to fund projects that will create opportunities for young people.

BBC London • Aug 7

Bid for London to host WorldPride in 2032

London has launched a bid to host the 10-day festival in 2032, which would coincide with the 60th anniversary of London's first Pride march.

BBC News • Aug 5

Camden's basketball court gets nba boost

NBA star OG Anunoby donation will support renovating Argyle Square Court in Camden.

The Standard • Aug 4

New tech to crack down on shoplifting

The Met Police is expanding its trial of new tech to help retailers crack down on shoplifting.

Londonist • Aug 4

Black On The Square returns this September

The free family annual event, celebrating London's Black Communities, returns to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5 September.

IanVisits • Aug 3

'Golden ticket' competition to mark London Cable Car's 20m passengers

London Cable Cars is offering one winner free travel for the next 20 years, to celebrate their 20 millionth passenger since opening in 2012.

London Now • Aug 3

Green light for Edmonton's affordable housing development

306-home project in Edmonton comes a step closer.

School Travel Organiser • Aug 3

Schools trips to the new London Museum from February 2027 onwards

The London museum will host educational visits and free interactive showspace experiences.

MyLondon • Aug 3

New riverside neighbourhood confirmed for Charlton

A new partnership, formed of Greenwich Council, the GLA and TfL, will transform Charlton Riverside with 8,000 homes to be built and 1,000 jobs created.

BBC London • Aug 3

Latino film festival to launch in october

The new film festival, from 2 to 6 October, will celebrate Latin American cinema and cultural events

BBC London • Jul 31

45% fall in Young people sleeping rough in London

Number of young adults sleeping rough in London has fallen by almost half, when compared to the previous year, according to City Hall data.

Property Week • Jul 30

More training opportunities for the next generation of housebuilders

Funding for further education colleges will be given to support new or improved training facilities and equipment to train up future construction workers.

The Standard • Jul 30

London's rivers, waterways and wildlife habitats to be revitalised

10 locations across London will see their rivers, waterways and wildlife habitats revitalised for the local communities.

Hounslow Herald • Jul 30

Major clean up for West London rivers

A new £1.8bn strategy to clean up London's rivers will include restoring wildlife habitats, a new 40km trial along the riverside, and improving public access across West London.

London Now • Jul 30

British Museum among list of world-class free attractions

London's British Museum is the only attraction in England to make the list of world's great free attractions.

Londonist • Jul 28

Notting Hill Carnival is coming - here's how to expect

A complete guide on everything you need to know for this year's carnival.

BBC News • Jul 27

Silvertown tunnel success in its first year

Within its first year of opening, the tunnel has reduced congestion and cut journey times for road users

BBC News • Jul 27

Fall in neighbourhood crimes over the past year

Latest figures show a fall in neighbourhood crimes thanks to greater efforts by the Met Police to address phone snatching and street crime.

BBC London • Jul 24

Crystal Palace Sports Centre gets a major upgrade

A £130m investment is set to transform the "historic and much-loved national sports facility", including upgrading the swimming, diving and indoor sports facilities.

Ham & High • Jul 23

New lease of life for 1963 sculpture

Thanks to the Heritage of London Trust, the Geoffrey Harris sculpture on Camden’s Maitland Park Estate, has been restored.

Good News • Jul 22

More outdoor dining in Lower Marsh this summer

Lambeth residents and visitors can look forward to enjoying even more outdoor dining this summer

Good News • Jul 22

Street food and outdoor seating coming to Hounslow

Hounslow residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer

Good News • Jul 22

Outdoor dining and events for Camden this summer

Camden residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining this summer

Good News • Jul 22

summer of outdoor dining and performances for Newham

Newham residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining this summer

Ian Visits • Jul 22

Free TFL art trail for children to explore

The new Spaghetti Map encourages children to explore TfL's Art on the Underground programme for free this summer.

London Now • Jul 22

'London's most popular small park' right here in Camden

Hill Garden and Pergola on Hampstead Heath and National Trust property Fenton House's garden have been named among London's most popular parks.

Evening Standard • Jul 21

Weekend Hopper bus savings for summer

Starting this weekend, Londoners can make the most of unlimited bus and tram journeys for the price of a single fare

property week • Jul 17

london plan sets goal of 558,000 new homes

the draft plan sets out a blueprint for london's growth, including building more homes, improving high streets and town centres, and unlocking industrial land.

Ian Visits • Jul 12

transformed grosvenor square’s park reopening to the public

central london's largest garden will be open to the public again, with new woodland walks, wetlands, and wildlife-friendly planting. Read more ›

Metro • Jul 9

postal museum voted one of the uk's best family-friendly museums

home to 500 years of history, the postal museum in clerkenwell has made the shortlist for the uk's best museums for children and families.

Hillingdon Today • Jul 9

local colleges launch first-ever qualification for data centre operations

harrow, richmond and uxbridge colleges have launched the uk’s first ever higher national certificate program for data centre operations, addressing the skills gaps in the data centre industry and creating a new careers pathway.

London Now • Jul 8

New Piccadilly line trains coming soon

London's Piccadilly line is getting air-conditioned trains as part of a £3.4 billion upgrade funded by Transport for London.

London Daily News • Jul 7

£1.2m to establish a new Stewarding Academy

A new partnership between the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Premier League will establish a Stewarding Academy that will train football stewards across the capital. The Stewarding Academy will get underway this summer and be delivered by Capital City College, London’s largest further education college.