<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Good News London</title><description>Celebrating positive stories, community achievements, and key metrics for London boroughs.</description><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/</link><item><title>Publicly-owned buses can soon be on London&apos;s streets </title><link>https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/publicly-owned-buses-could-soon-be-arriving-in-london/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/publicly-owned-buses-could-soon-be-arriving-in-london/</guid><description>Transport for London is moving a step closer to setting up its own publicly-owned bus company and bringing bus services in-house.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:05:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swim London: London&apos;s new annual long-distance swimming event</title><link>https://www.hammersmithtoday.co.uk/#pages/shared:common:conthames091</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hammersmithtoday.co.uk/#pages/shared:common:conthames091</guid><description>Over 150 swimmers took to the River Thames as part of the inaugural swim london event to reconnect Londoners with the river through sport.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:34:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 years of London’s bus hopper fare</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/a-decade-of-londons-bus-hopper-fare-92505/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/a-decade-of-londons-bus-hopper-fare-92505/</guid><description>Since its introduction in 2016, the Hopper bus fare has resulted in more than 1.4 billion free bus and tram changes for passengers. </description><pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:45:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Half term family fun for the piccadilly line</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26543221.london-transport-museum-announces-piccadilly-line-family-events/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26543221.london-transport-museum-announces-piccadilly-line-family-events/?ref=rss</guid><description>To celebrate 120 years of the Piccadilly line, the London Transport Museum is hosting a week&apos;s worth of family activities, crafts and workshops. </description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Surrey Quays opens new step-free station entrance</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/first-look-inside-surrey-quays-stations-new-step-free-entrance-92447/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/first-look-inside-surrey-quays-stations-new-step-free-entrance-92447/</guid><description>London Overground’s Surrey Quays station has opened its new entrance, which now offers step-free access to the station.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Explore London with TfL&apos;s walking map</title><link>https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/useful-tfl-map-shows-how-34590699</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/useful-tfl-map-shows-how-34590699</guid><description>Transport for London&apos;s updated walking map shows the on-foot distances between stations.</description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TfL&apos;S climate-proof plan for the transport network</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26540298.tfl-unveils-70-measures-protect-london-climate-risks/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26540298.tfl-unveils-70-measures-protect-london-climate-risks/?ref=rss</guid><description>TfL has announced more than 70 measures in their Environment Plan to make the city&apos;s transport network greener, more resilient and better prepared for extreme weather.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London bus driver cabs to be fitted with air conditioning </title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-air-con-buses-drivers-strikes-b1296297.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/london-mayor-sadiq-khan-air-con-buses-drivers-strikes-b1296297.html</guid><description>Transport for London will install air conditioning in all bus driver cabs by next summer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:43:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>3,000 new homes coming to Beckton</title><link>https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/newham/newham-council/city-hall-approves-berkeleys-3000-home-scheme-in-beckton-newham-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/newham/newham-council/city-hall-approves-berkeleys-3000-home-scheme-in-beckton-newham-2026/</guid><description>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. </description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:45:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New DLR trains back in service</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/new-trains-dlr-aircon-london-heatwaves-tfl-sadiq-khan-b1296083.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/new-trains-dlr-aircon-london-heatwaves-tfl-sadiq-khan-b1296083.html</guid><description>Travellers can begin to enjoy the new air-conditioned DLR trains as the first of the 54 new trains return to service.</description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:06:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Visit Kew Gardens for £10 on Tuesdays</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/kew-gardens-offering-10-tickets-for-visits-on-tuesdays-92269/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/kew-gardens-offering-10-tickets-for-visits-on-tuesdays-92269/</guid><description>Kew Gardens is offering £10 tickets for visitors who attend on Tuesdays until the end of the year. </description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:00:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Karaoke onboard the London&apos;s cable cars</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26525087.ifs-cloud-cable-cars-transform-karaoke-booths/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26525087.ifs-cloud-cable-cars-transform-karaoke-booths/?ref=rss</guid><description>On Thursday and Friday evenings, passengers can experience the private karaoke booths as they travel between the Greenwich Peninsula and the Royal Docks.  </description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free NHS blood type testing now available from Boots pharmacies </title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/09/free-nhs-blood-type-testing-now-available-from-south-london-boots-pharmacies-to-find-vital-new-blood-donors/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/09/free-nhs-blood-type-testing-now-available-from-south-london-boots-pharmacies-to-find-vital-new-blood-donors/</guid><description>In a new trial, two Boots Pharmacies are offering free NHS self-testing kits so people can find out their blood type.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open House Festival: Explore London&apos;s public buildings and museums</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26505235.open-house-festival-london-2026-events-north-london/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26505235.open-house-festival-london-2026-events-north-london/?ref=rss</guid><description>The annual Open House Festival runs from 12 to 20 September, offers the public access to explore hidden gems across London.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oxford Street pedestrianisation to begin from October </title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26521826.oxford-street-pedestrianised-ahead-christmas/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26521826.oxford-street-pedestrianised-ahead-christmas/?ref=rss</guid><description>From October 2026 onwards, sections of Oxford Street will begin to be closed off to vehicles, as the pedestrianisation scheme begins.</description><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TfL trials a new ‘calm space’ at Ealing Broadway station</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tfl-trials-new-calm-space-at-ealing-broadway-station-92290/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tfl-trials-new-calm-space-at-ealing-broadway-station-92290/</guid><description>Transport for London&apos;s new &apos;calm space&apos; at Ealing Broadway station offers a quieter place for passengers to retreat to if the busy station environment feels overwhelming.
Read more ›</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:28:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New £15m fund to improve women and girls safety in public areas</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj06zz8j1nqo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj06zz8j1nqo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:44:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Explore London&apos;s transport history at Acton storage depot</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-open-weekend-at-the-lt-musuems-acton-depot-92264/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tickets-alert-open-weekend-at-the-lt-musuems-acton-depot-92264/</guid><description>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 ›</description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hail a robotaxi in London with Uber</title><link>https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/uber-self-driving-robotaxis-launch-34561090</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mylondon.news/news/transport/uber-self-driving-robotaxis-launch-34561090</guid><description>Londoners can now book a ride with a driverless taxi as Uber launches its self-driving vehicles with Wayve.
</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:34:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Take part in the London Cycling Festival this september </title><link>https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/london-cycling-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/london-cycling-festival</guid><description>This year&apos;s London Cycling Festival, organised by the London Cycling Campaign, is taking place across London on 20 September. </description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:37:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Applications open for Elizabeth Line Community Fund grants </title><link>https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/improving-the-elizabeth-line#on-this-page-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://tfl.gov.uk/travel-information/improvements-and-projects/improving-the-elizabeth-line#on-this-page-3</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Creative Trail and Festival on Hounslow&apos;s Art scene</title><link>https://www.creativemile.org/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.creativemile.org/</guid><description>From 4th-6th September, Hounslow&apos;s Creative Enterprise Zone is hosting its Creative Mile art trail and festival. A free event for all to attend and meet Brentford&apos;s artists and makers. </description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 new trains for the Elizabeth Line trains</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/first-of-ten-new-elizabeth-line-trains-enters-passenger-service-92177/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/first-of-ten-new-elizabeth-line-trains-enters-passenger-service-92177/</guid><description>The first of ten additional Elizabeth line trains ordered is now in service,  carrying passengers across London.
</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 09:37:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£39bn plan to boost council homebuilding</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26500191.kidbrooke-new-homes-centre-government-funding-drive/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26500191.kidbrooke-new-homes-centre-government-funding-drive/?ref=rss</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating 70 years of TfL&apos;s Caribbean recruitment campaign </title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/08/tfl-celebrates-70-years-of-london-transports-caribbean-recruitment-campaign-and-60-years-of-notting-hill-carnival/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/08/tfl-celebrates-70-years-of-london-transports-caribbean-recruitment-campaign-and-60-years-of-notting-hill-carnival/</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:45:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Superloop bus for faster journeys in East London </title><link>https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/havering/tfl-confirms-sl12-superloop-express-bus-launch-date-in-havering-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/havering/tfl-confirms-sl12-superloop-express-bus-launch-date-in-havering-2026/</guid><description>The new SL12 Superloop express bus route will launch on September 5th, connecting Gants Hill to Rainham, via Romford and ELm Park.
</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:18:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Up to £10,000 available for walking and cycling projects</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26478238.tfl-marathon-grants-walking-cycling-projects/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26478238.tfl-marathon-grants-walking-cycling-projects/?ref=rss</guid><description>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.</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New 24/7 community mental health hubs opening in 2028</title><link>https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/19/24-7-community-mental-health-hub-to-open-in-waltham-forest-in-2028/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/19/24-7-community-mental-health-hub-to-open-in-waltham-forest-in-2028/</guid><description>The three new ‘community mental health hubs’ in Waltham Forest, Barking &amp; Dagenham, and Redbridge will help residents access mental health support.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>major improvements in children&apos;s lung health following ULEZ</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ulez-linked-to-improved-lung-growth-in-children-major-study-finds-b1293871.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ulez-linked-to-improved-lung-growth-in-children-major-study-finds-b1293871.html</guid><description>A major study found improvements in children&apos;s lung growth was strongly linked to improvements in air quality, following the introduction of ULEZ.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:30:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating 10 years of London&apos;s Night Tube </title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-night-tube-marks-10-years-and-67-million-overnight-journeys-91923/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/londons-night-tube-marks-10-years-and-67-million-overnight-journeys-91923/</guid><description>London’s Night Tube is marking its tenth anniversary, having carried more than 67 million passengers since launching in August 2016.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New HS2 platforms now at Old Oak Common</title><link>https://www.ealing.news/news/first-six-hs2-platforms-now-in-place-at-old-oak-common/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ealing.news/news/first-six-hs2-platforms-now-in-place-at-old-oak-common/</guid><description>The first six platforms for HS2 trains have been built at Old Oak Common station in Acton. </description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:48:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London&apos;s Cycleway Network is now five times larger than a decade ago</title><link>https://www.londondaily.news/londons-cycleway-network-now-an-unprecedented-five-times-larger-than-it-was-a-decade-ago/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.londondaily.news/londons-cycleway-network-now-an-unprecedented-five-times-larger-than-it-was-a-decade-ago/</guid><description>In the past 10 years, London&apos;s Cycleways have grown from 90km to 450km,  due to new schemes to create high-quality cycling routes. </description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:04:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>World-famous jazz club comes to London</title><link>https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/06/blue-note-jazz-club-london</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/aug/06/blue-note-jazz-club-london</guid><description>Blue Note will open its first UK venue in covent garden, bringing the best of british jazz, world-class international artists and emerging talent.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£400k education fund for renters&apos; rights groups </title><link>https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/bids-open-for-renters-rights-groups-to-access-khans-400000-education-fund/5143550.article</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.housingtoday.co.uk/news/bids-open-for-renters-rights-groups-to-access-khans-400000-education-fund/5143550.article</guid><description>Renters&apos; organisations can bid for funds to support and teach renters about the Renters&apos; Rights Act.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:37:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Double Gold for Acton boxing club</title><link>https://www.ealing.news/sport/acton-boxing-club-celebrates-double-commonwealth-games-gold/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ealing.news/sport/acton-boxing-club-celebrates-double-commonwealth-games-gold/</guid><description>Two young boxers from an Acton boxing club have won gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.</description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:55:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan Matsuri festival returns for its 17th year </title><link>https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/free-japanese-festival-heart-london-34408652</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/free-japanese-festival-heart-london-34408652</guid><description>The annual, free festival of Japanese culture and food will take place at Trafalgar Square on 4 October. </description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Floating Lantern festival returning to London this September</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26433121.london-water-lantern-festival-danson-park-clapham-common/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26433121.london-water-lantern-festival-danson-park-clapham-common/?ref=rss</guid><description>Taking place at Danson Park and Clapham Common, attendees can take part in launching the lanterns onto the water.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Barts Health supporting 1,000 young people into NHS careers</title><link>https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/07/barts-health-to-support-1000-young-people-across-east-london-into-nhs-careers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/07/barts-health-to-support-1000-young-people-across-east-london-into-nhs-careers/</guid><description>Through the Healthcare Horizons programme, over 1,000 young people across East London will be helped to explore careers in healthcare. </description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:38:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£120k fund launched for youth projects</title><link>https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/07/housing-association-lq-launches-120k-funding-pot-for-local-youth-services/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/08/07/housing-association-lq-launches-120k-funding-pot-for-local-youth-services/</guid><description>Grassroots groups in five of L&amp;Q&apos;s London estates can bid for grants to fund projects that will create opportunities for young people. </description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:25:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bid for London to host WorldPride in 2032</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d1ke0ed75o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d1ke0ed75o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</guid><description>London has launched a bid to host the 10-day festival in 2032, which would coincide with the 60th anniversary of London&apos;s first Pride march.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:48:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Camden&apos;s basketball court gets nba boost</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6295gp0035o</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6295gp0035o</guid><description>NBA star OG Anunoby donation will support renovating Argyle Square Court in Camden.</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:31:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New tech to crack down on shoplifting</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-shoplifting-tech-met-police-b1292264.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/london-shoplifting-tech-met-police-b1292264.html</guid><description>The Met Police is expanding its trial of new tech to help retailers crack down on shoplifting. </description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:13:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Black On The Square returns this September</title><link>https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/black-on-the-square-trafalgar-square</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/black-on-the-square-trafalgar-square</guid><description>The free family annual event, celebrating London&apos;s Black Communities, returns to Trafalgar Square on Saturday 5 September.   </description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;Golden ticket&apos; competition to mark London Cable Car&apos;s 20m passengers</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/london-cable-car-marks-20-millionth-passenger-with-prize-draw-91594/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/london-cable-car-marks-20-millionth-passenger-with-prize-draw-91594/</guid><description>London Cable Cars is offering one winner free travel for the next 20 years, to celebrate their 20 millionth passenger since opening in 2012.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:21:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Green light for Edmonton&apos;s affordable housing development </title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26433106.green-light-306-new-edmonton-homes-form-vistry/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26433106.green-light-306-new-edmonton-homes-form-vistry/?ref=rss</guid><description>306-home project in Edmonton comes a step closer.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:20:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Schools trips to the new London Museum from February 2027 onwards</title><link>https://www.schooltravelorganiser.com/news-and-ideas/schools-can-visit-new-london-museum-from-february/86256.article</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.schooltravelorganiser.com/news-and-ideas/schools-can-visit-new-london-museum-from-february/86256.article</guid><description>The London museum will host educational visits and free interactive showspace experiences.</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:20:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free summer activities for families to enjoy</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26432857.london-designer-outlet-unveils-packed-summer-family-fun/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26432857.london-designer-outlet-unveils-packed-summer-family-fun/?ref=rss</guid><description>Families can enjoy London Designer Outlet&apos;s free summer programme of outdoor activities, including the Giant Summer Trail.  </description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:44:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get ready for the Superloop SL12 Express Bus </title><link>https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/havering/tfl-confirms-superloop-sl12-express-bus-launch-on-track-havering-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/havering/tfl-confirms-superloop-sl12-express-bus-launch-on-track-havering-2026/</guid><description>TfL confirms that the new route connecting Gants Hill, Rainham and Romford will launch this year.
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</description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:00:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Creative Hub planned for Clapton</title><link>https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/historic-clapton-tram-depot-to-become-creative-hub-in-major-east-london-redevelopment/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/historic-clapton-tram-depot-to-become-creative-hub-in-major-east-london-redevelopment/</guid><description> The historic Clapton Tram depot will be refurbished to provide affordable workspace for artists, makers and creative businesses in the area.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:06:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>45% fall in Young people sleeping rough in London</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2gvnlr9exo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2gvnlr9exo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</guid><description>Number of young adults sleeping rough in London has fallen by almost half, when compared to the previous year, according to City Hall data.</description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:03:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>River Ravensbourne clean up project </title><link>https://www.salamandernews.org/2606-07-london-mayor-clean-rivers-waterways-plan/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.salamandernews.org/2606-07-london-mayor-clean-rivers-waterways-plan/</guid><description>The River Ravensbourne has been selected as part of the London Clean Rivers and Waterways plan, to transform London&apos;s rivers and waterways. </description><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:12:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hackney&apos;s West Reservoir set for major transformation</title><link>https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2026/07/30/london-mayor-launches-river-clean-up-west-reservoir/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hackneycitizen.co.uk/2026/07/30/london-mayor-launches-river-clean-up-west-reservoir/</guid><description>Improving the Reservoir will be part of a new £1.8bn strategy to clean up London&apos;s rivers, create swimmable areas and restore wildlife habitats</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Walthamstow kids create New TfL art map</title><link>https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/07/30/walthamstow-kids-help-create-tfl-art-map/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://walthamforestecho.co.uk/2026/07/30/walthamstow-kids-help-create-tfl-art-map/</guid><description>Children at a Walthamstow Primary Academy collaborated with the artist Michael Crowe to create TfL&apos;s Spaghetti Map on the London Underground</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:26:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New grant will support musicians and producers at the Dugdale</title><link>https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/arts-council-grant-to-support-new-grassroots-music-programme-at-the-dugdale/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://enfielddispatch.co.uk/arts-council-grant-to-support-new-grassroots-music-programme-at-the-dugdale/</guid><description>The Art Council grant funding will provide performance opportunities for young and early-career musicians in the borough. </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:43:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More training opportunities for the next generation of housebuilders</title><link>https://www.propertyweek.com/news/khan-commits-88-6m-to-train-londons-new-wave-housebuilders</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.propertyweek.com/news/khan-commits-88-6m-to-train-londons-new-wave-housebuilders</guid><description>Funding for further education colleges will be given to support new or improved training facilities and equipment to train up future construction workers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:44:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London&apos;s rivers, waterways and wildlife habitats to be revitalised</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/wild-swimming-london-green-spaces-sadiq-khan-funding-b1291684.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/wild-swimming-london-green-spaces-sadiq-khan-funding-b1291684.html</guid><description>10 locations across London will see their rivers, waterways and wildlife habitats revitalised for the local communities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:33:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Major clean up for West London rivers</title><link>https://hounslowherald.com/hounslow-rivers-set-for-major-cleanup-under-mayors-plan-p33403-249.htm</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://hounslowherald.com/hounslow-rivers-set-for-major-cleanup-under-mayors-plan-p33403-249.htm</guid><description>A new £1.8bn strategy to clean up London&apos;s rivers will include restoring wildlife habitats, a new 40km trial along the riverside, and improving public access across West London.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:22:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>British Museum among list of world-class free attractions</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26412891.british-museum-among-worlds-last-great-free-attractions/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26412891.british-museum-among-worlds-last-great-free-attractions/?ref=rss</guid><description>London&apos;s British Museum is the only attraction in England to make the list of world&apos;s great free attractions.</description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Notting Hill Carnival is coming - here&apos;s how to expect</title><link>https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/notting-hill-carnival-dates-time-route-map-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://londonist.com/london/things-to-do/notting-hill-carnival-dates-time-route-map-guide</guid><description>A complete guide on everything you need to know for this year&apos;s carnival.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:01:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Silvertown tunnel success in its first year</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8rggryjpo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg8rggryjpo</guid><description>Within its first year of opening, the tunnel has reduced congestion and cut journey times for road users</description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:13:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fall in neighbourhood crimes over the past year</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e2r32ygjo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e2r32ygjo</guid><description>Latest figures show a fall in neighbourhood crimes thanks to greater efforts by the Met Police to address phone snatching and street crime. </description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:56:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Crystal Palace Sports Centre gets a major upgrade</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp30ywwzzdqo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp30ywwzzdqo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</guid><description>A £130m investment is set to transform the &quot;historic and much-loved national sports facility&quot;, including upgrading the swimming, diving and indoor sports facilities.
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visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More outdoor dining in Lower Marsh this summer </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/more-outdoor-dining-in-lower-marsh-this-summer-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/more-outdoor-dining-in-lower-marsh-this-summer-good-news/</guid><description>Lambeth residents and visitors can look forward to enjoying even more outdoor dining this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Street food and outdoor seating coming to Hounslow </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/street-food-and-outdoor-seating-coming-to-hounslow-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/street-food-and-outdoor-seating-coming-to-hounslow-good-news/</guid><description>Hounslow residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Haringey&apos;s summer of music, markets and celebrations </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/haringey-s-summer-of-music-markets-and-celebrations-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/haringey-s-summer-of-music-markets-and-celebrations-good-news/</guid><description>Haringey residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Art, events and al fresco spaces in Wembley </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/art-events-and-al-fresco-spaces-coming-to-wembley-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/art-events-and-al-fresco-spaces-coming-to-wembley-good-news/</guid><description>This summer, residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining in Brent</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Lates brings outdoor entertainment to Woolwich </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-lates-brings-outdoor-entertainment-to-woolwich-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-lates-brings-outdoor-entertainment-to-woolwich-good-news/</guid><description>Greenwich residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>   Outdoor dining and events for Camden this summer</title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/outdoor-dining-and-events-for-camden-this-summer-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/outdoor-dining-and-events-for-camden-this-summer-good-news/</guid><description>Camden residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Highams Park summer of outdoor entertainment </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/highams-park-summer-of-outdoor-entertainment-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/highams-park-summer-of-outdoor-entertainment-good-news/</guid><description>Waltham Forest residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New trail to showcase Walthamstow&apos;s hospitality hotspots </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/new-trail-to-showcase-walthamstow-s-hospitality-hotspots-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/new-trail-to-showcase-walthamstow-s-hospitality-hotspots-good-news/</guid><description>Walthamstow residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer events and entertainment coming in Barking </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-events-and-entertainment-coming-to-barking/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-events-and-entertainment-coming-to-barking/</guid><description>Barking residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al-fresco dining this summer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Streets brings markets and outdoor seating to Sutton  </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-streets-brings-markets-and-outdoor-seating-to-sutton-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-streets-brings-markets-and-outdoor-seating-to-sutton-good-news/</guid><description>Sutton residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer Streets activities for Wilsden Green</title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-streets-activities-for-wilsden-green-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-streets-activities-for-wilsden-green-good-news/</guid><description>Brent residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and enhanced public spaces this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer evenings come alive with new Sydenham night market </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-evenings-come-alive-with-new-sydenham-night-market-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-evenings-come-alive-with-new-sydenham-night-market-good-news/</guid><description>Lewisham residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Summer food, music and markets for North Acton </title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-food-music-and-markets-for-north-acton-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-food-music-and-markets-for-north-acton-good-news/</guid><description>Ealing residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and entertainment this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>summer of outdoor dining and performances for Newham</title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-of-outdoor-dining-and-performances-for-newham-good-news/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/summer-of-outdoor-dining-and-performances-for-newham-good-news/</guid><description>Newham residents and visitors can look forward to a packed schedule of free outdoor events, activities and al fresco dining this summer</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brent praised for best kept parks and children play areas  </title><link>https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/family-kids-news/london-boroughs-best-kept-secret-34331099</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/family-kids-news/london-boroughs-best-kept-secret-34331099</guid><description>Preston Park and Mapesbury Dell park received Green Flag Awards for being well-maintained, clean and open green spaces for familes to enjoy</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:12:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free TFL art trail for children to explore</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/free-art-trail-encourages-children-to-explore-londons-underground-artworks-91293/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/free-art-trail-encourages-children-to-explore-londons-underground-artworks-91293/</guid><description> The new Spaghetti Map encourages children to explore TfL&apos;s Art on the Underground programme for free this summer. </description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;London&apos;s most popular small park&apos; right here in Camden</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26296154.hampstead-heath-hidden-gem-named-londons-popular-small-park/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26296154.hampstead-heath-hidden-gem-named-londons-popular-small-park/?ref=rss</guid><description>Hill Garden and Pergola on Hampstead Heath and National Trust property Fenton House&apos;s garden have been named among London&apos;s most popular parks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Weekend Hopper bus savings for summer</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/tfls-london-bus-tram-weekend-hopper-scheme-weekend-b1290813.html</link><guid 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The Stewarding Academy will get underway this summer and be delivered by Capital City College, London’s largest further education college.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:41:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gold medals for Haringey at London Youth Games 2026</title><link>https://haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/07/06/haringeys-young-athletes-celebrate-gold-medals-at-london-youth-games/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://haringeycommunitypress.co.uk/2026/07/06/haringeys-young-athletes-celebrate-gold-medals-at-london-youth-games/</guid><description>Team Haringey have brought home multiple gold medals at the London Youth Games, including tennis, para football and para athletics. </description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:04:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Faster Met Line journeys from 2027</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26251242.metropolitan-line-journeys-cut-minute-tfl/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26251242.metropolitan-line-journeys-cut-minute-tfl/?ref=rss</guid><description>London&apos;s Metropolitan Tube line is on track to get even faster, thanks to an upgrade in the signalling system and a new timetable due in January 2027.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Jr. NBA 3v3 Finals Return to Trafalgar Square</title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/07/lambeth-represented-as-the-jr-nba-3v3-finals-return-to-londons-trafalgar-square-on-thurs-9th-july-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/07/lambeth-represented-as-the-jr-nba-3v3-finals-return-to-londons-trafalgar-square-on-thurs-9th-july-2026/</guid><description>Trafalgar Square once again played host to the Jr. NBA 3v3 Finals, as young basketball players from across the capital came together on Thursday 9 July. Jr. NBA 3v3 is a free, London-wide programme inspiring more young people to play the game. </description><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£1.75 bus fares frozen until November </title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26251354.london-bus-tram-fares-remain-frozen-november/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26251354.london-bus-tram-fares-remain-frozen-november/?ref=rss</guid><description>Londoners will continue paying £1.75 for bus and tram journeys after the Mayor of London extended the TfL fare freeze until November.</description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Santander Cycles Are Free To Use Every Sunday This July</title><link>https://londonist.com/london/transport/free-santander-cycles-sundays-july-tfl?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://londonist.com/london/transport/free-santander-cycles-sundays-july-tfl?utm_source=substack&amp;utm_medium=email</guid><description>TfL is offering free rides on Santander Cycles every Sunday this month.</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:37:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New sanctuary garden for Islington primary school</title><link>https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/26245372.islington-primary-school-creates-sanctuary-garden-kids/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/26245372.islington-primary-school-creates-sanctuary-garden-kids/?ref=rss</guid><description>New sanctuary garden inspired by refugee children aims to provide a calming environment for pupils, many of whom have experienced trauma.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bronze Medals for Lambeth Youth at London Youth Games 2026 </title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/07/lambeth-win-bronzes-in-london-youth-games-2026-netball-and-indoor-rowing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/07/lambeth-win-bronzes-in-london-youth-games-2026-netball-and-indoor-rowing/</guid><description>Across two London Youth Games events, team Lambeth have brought pride to the borough by achieving bronze in netball and indoor rowing.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£500k fund for London summer street events</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly0zy9831jo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly0zy9831jo</guid><description>Almost £500,000 is being shared across 15 streets in London to support al fresco dining and events in the capital this summer.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London Transport Museum Reveals Transformation Plans</title><link>https://londonist.com/london/transport/london-transport-museum-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://londonist.com/london/transport/london-transport-museum-transformation</guid><description>Ahead of celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2030, the Covent Garden museum has revealed plans for a &quot;once in a generation&quot; glow-up.</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Black Culture Market returns to Brixton this July</title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/06/black-culture-market-moves-to-lambeth-town-hall-for-their-spring-market-11th-12th-july-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/06/black-culture-market-moves-to-lambeth-town-hall-for-their-spring-market-11th-12th-july-2026/</guid><description>Black Culture Market is heading back to Brixton for another weekend pop-up event celebrating the vibrancy of African Caribbean Culture &amp; Commerce.</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sadiq Khan hails impact of ULEZ expansion as toxic air-related deaths &apos;fall by 40%</title><link>http://standard.co.uk/news/london/ulez-london-sadiq-khan-air-quality-b1287288.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://standard.co.uk/news/london/ulez-london-sadiq-khan-air-quality-b1287288.html</guid><description>Sir Sadiq Khan says expanding London’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) was “crucial” after a new study estimated deaths linked to toxic air in the capital fell by about 40 per cent in five years.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:54:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dagenham artwork commemorates equal pay campaigners</title><link>https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/26226710.dagenham-agates-artwork-commemorates-equal-pay-campaigners/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/news/26226710.dagenham-agates-artwork-commemorates-equal-pay-campaigners/</guid><description>A landmark public artwork has been unveiled in east London to commemorate the women who helped change UK history.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:02:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free Wimbledon screenings and events at private garden</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26207700.private-marylebone-garden-opens-wimbledon-screenings/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26207700.private-marylebone-garden-opens-wimbledon-screenings/?ref=rss</guid><description>Portman Square Garden will open to the public for free Wimbledon screenings, food and cultural events.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TfL opens first ultra-fast EV charging hub at London Tube station</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tfl-ev-charging-hub-london-b1286818.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tfl-ev-charging-hub-london-b1286818.html</guid><description>The facility, located at Hatton Cross Underground Station, is the first of of 25 planned across the capital</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free gaming in London youth clubs</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26209745.sadiq-khan-plans-free-gaming-london-youth-clubs/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26209745.sadiq-khan-plans-free-gaming-london-youth-clubs/</guid><description>The scheme is part of the Mayor of London’s £30m Youth Lates investment, which aims to deliver late-night youth provision in every borough.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£6million boost to improve air quality</title><link>https://airqualitynews.com/local-government/mayor-announces-6m-fund-to-help-boroughs-improve-air-quality/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://airqualitynews.com/local-government/mayor-announces-6m-fund-to-help-boroughs-improve-air-quality/</guid><description>The Mayor of London has announced an additional £6 million in funding for local projects aimed at reducing air pollution across the capital. </description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London Museum Smithfield site to open in November</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx14rpne1wo</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx14rpne1wo</guid><description>The London Museum&apos;s new Smithfield Market home will open on 28 November.</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:47:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London transport audio tour created for Pride</title><link>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze9gze96z1o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze9gze96z1o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</guid><description>The tour explores art at stations including Bethnal Green, Notting Hill Gate and St James&apos;s Park.</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:07:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>City Hall Invests £100m in 7,000-Home Silvertown Scheme, Newham 2026</title><link>https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/newham/city-hall-invests-100m-in-7000-home-silvertown-scheme-newham-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/newham/city-hall-invests-100m-in-7000-home-silvertown-scheme-newham-2026/</guid><description>Sadiq Khan launches a &apos;Singapore-style&apos; housing arm with a £100m equity stake in the 7,000-home Silvertown scheme to accelerate building in East London.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:44:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London&apos;s first &apos;floating lido&apos; in Canary Wharf</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-floating-outdoor-swimming-pool-canary-wharf-sea-waters-b1286255.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/london-floating-outdoor-swimming-pool-canary-wharf-sea-waters-b1286255.html</guid><description>Sea Lanes Canary Wharf features a 50-metre unheated pool for swimmers to enjoy 364 days a year</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:17:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>&apos;World class&apos; £1bn Camden Film Quarter approved</title><link>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vy97w0ep5o</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vy97w0ep5o</guid><description> Camden Film Quarter will incorporate 11 sound stages, education spaces and hundreds of new residences.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 3,000th fully electric double decker bus that&apos;s coming to London</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26194394.romford-welcomes-3-000th-zero-emission-london-bus-rollout/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26194394.romford-welcomes-3-000th-zero-emission-london-bus-rollout/?ref=rss</guid><description>The capital&apos;s growing electric bus fleet now includes 3,000 zero-emission vehicles operating across London.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Vauxhall gets hooked up to the 5G network as the Victoria Line gains more underground coverage</title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/06/vauxhall-gets-hooked-up-to-the-5g-network-as-the-victoria-line-gains-more-underground-coverage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/06/vauxhall-gets-hooked-up-to-the-5g-network-as-the-victoria-line-gains-more-underground-coverage/</guid><description>Underground mobile coverage continues to improve on the tube network as Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks announce that around 60 per cent of stations that are ‘underground’ can …</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TfL Launches DLR Extension to Thamesmead Consultation</title><link>https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/tfl-launches-dlr-extension-to-thamesmead-30000-homes-east-london-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://eastlondontimes.co.uk/local/tfl-launches-dlr-extension-to-thamesmead-30000-homes-east-london-2026/</guid><description>Transport for London has opened a consultation on DLR extension to Thamesmead with two new stations, unlocking 30,000 homes and 10,000 jobs in East London 2026.</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:46:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Major Camden arts festival celebrates 20 years</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26167271.camden-fringe-festival-stage-400-acts-20th-year/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/26167271.camden-fringe-festival-stage-400-acts-20th-year/?ref=rss</guid><description>The Camden Fringe Festival, running from August 3 to 30, is a four-week celebration of theatre, comedy, music, magic, and dance.</description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New electric buses on London&apos;s streets</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/go-ahead-introduces-electric-buses-on-london-bus-route-322-89713/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/go-ahead-introduces-electric-buses-on-london-bus-route-322-89713/</guid><description>More electric buses are arriving on London’s streets, with 13 new zero-emission buses now operating between Crystal Palace and Clapham Common.
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The new museum is just a short walk from the celebrated V&amp;A East Storehouse, which opened last year.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1,500 new homes on Greenwich peninsula set for green light</title><link>https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/new-homes-greenwich-peninsula-b1278036.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/new-homes-greenwich-peninsula-b1278036.html</guid><description>Plans for 1,500 new homes at Morden Wharf on Greenwich Peninsula near approval, enabled by new GLA guidance and grant funding.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:53:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£30m pledged for youth club in each London borough</title><link>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9v7z3j40eo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9v7z3j40eo?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</guid><description>At least one late-night youth club will be funded by the Mayor of London in every London borough.</description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:13:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Funding Boost for Camden Community Hub</title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/funding-boost-for-camden-community-hub/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/funding-boost-for-camden-community-hub/</guid><description>Camden&apos;s Fitzrovia Youth in Action has joined a city-wide network of community spaces, helping London&apos;s communities to thrive.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free tunnel buses and DLR rides to continue months longer than expected</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/25999911.silvertown-tunnel-links-free-dlr-tfl-buses-extended/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/25999911.silvertown-tunnel-links-free-dlr-tfl-buses-extended/?ref=rss</guid><description>TfL has extended free DLR and bus travel linked to the Silvertown Tunnel until May 26, 2026, benefiting routes across east London.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:18:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mental Health Support Boost in Camden Schools</title><link>https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/mental-health-support-boost-in-camden-schools/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://goodnews.london.gov.uk/article/mental-health-support-boost-in-camden-schools/</guid><description>Young people in Camden are set to benefit from a major new investment from the Mayor of London to improve mental health support in schools.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>170 new EV charge points installed across Camden</title><link>https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/25954008.totalenergies-installs-170-ev-charging-points-camden/?ref=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.london-now.co.uk/news/25954008.totalenergies-installs-170-ev-charging-points-camden/?ref=rss</guid><description>170 new EV charge points have been installed in Camden, including 18 rapid chargers. </description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Traffic down 50% outside Lambeth schools as School Streets go permanent</title><link>https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/03/traffic-down-50-outside-lambeth-schools-as-school-streets-go-permanent-but-fines-bring-in-significant-income/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2026/03/traffic-down-50-outside-lambeth-schools-as-school-streets-go-permanent-but-fines-bring-in-significant-income/</guid><description>Traffic outside two Lambeth primary schools has been cut by more than half under School Streets schemes now set to become permanent.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>£95m for safer roads and new cycle routes in London</title><link>https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/london-councils-to-share-95m-for-safer-roads-and-new-cycle-routes-88135/</link><guid 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