Flybe records spike in last-minute flights after Storm Angus travel chaos November 24, 2016 Storm Angus has caused havoc for the UK over the past few days, after the nation braced itself for 80mph winds and flooding. But Flybe's found a silver lining – well, for itself anyway. The Exeter-based airline reported a 77 per cent increase in last-minute sales this week for routes from Cardiff and Exeter to London City [...]
Sadiq Khan ditches initial Westway cycle superhighway plans November 15, 2016 Plans to create a cycle superhighway by removing a lane from the A40 Westway flyover have been ditched. Sadiq Khan axed the idea and is recommending changes to the scheme. More details will be announced in the coming weeks. While the idea of removing one of three lanes drew 71 per cent support from a Transport for [...]
Terence Conran and Richard Rogers are demanding a post-Brexit boost for design industry September 18, 2016 Leading lights in the British design industry have demanded the government extend more support for the sector in the aftermath of Brexit. Retailer Sir Terence Conran and architect Richard Rogers are among the figures to have leant their support to the campaign, which is backed by almost 150 of the market's biggest figures, as well [...]
Fear not commuters: Apparently nearly 70 per cent of Tube stations are open January 9, 2017 Commuters might have battled their way into work this morning due to a 24-hour Tube strike, but Transport for London (TfL) has said nearly 70 per cent of Tube stations are open. Yes, really. TfL has been trying to lessen the chaos, and says it's running a limited service on nine out of 11 Tube [...]
Kingsfisher is looking for a new London headquarters September 19, 2016 Kingfisher is looking for a new London headquarters, it has emerged, which is set to boost the commercial property market after the difficulties facing the sector following the Brexit vote. According to the Telegraph, the retailer behind B&Q and Screwfix is looking for a HQ of 300,000 square feet, and has appointed Cushman & Wakefield to find the [...]
Focus On Bayswater: Why Notting Hill’s overlooked neighbour is the next big central London investment opportunity January 6, 2017 Around any piece of prime central London, you’ll find a forlorn district on the outskirts whose fortune has improved immeasurably in recent years. Priced out of premium areas, buyers are increasingly moving to these formerly unpopular areas in search of space and affordability – and changing these areas in the process. Bayswater is a prime [...]
10m journeys have been made with Sadiq Khan’s new bus Hopper fare October 20, 2016 Over 10m journeys have been made in the first six weeks of the Mayor's new bus "Hopper" fare, according to Transport for London (TfL). The milestone journey was made at 4pm on Wednesday afternoon on bus route 322, running from Tesco in Brent Park to Paddington Station. Read more: TfL signs £79m deal with Serco [...]
National Audit Office blasts DfT and Network Rail over Great Western railway project as costs have surged £2.1bn since 2013 November 9, 2016 The National Audit Office (NAO) has lambasted Great Western railway as "a case study in how not to manage a major programme" in a report into the project. The cost of modernising the railway is currently estimated at £5.58bn – an increase of £2.1bn since 2013, and there are delays to the electrification of the route [...]
Open House 2016: Book up or start queuing early – here’s our pick of the landmarks to see at this year’s festival September 16, 2016 It’s that time of year again when ordinary folks like you and me are given free rein to snoop around other people’s houses. That’s right, Open House is back, a whole weekend dedicated to exploring London’s architectural gems, including famous landmarks and buildings usually closed off to the public. Explore national icons – like The [...]
Here’s where London’s next cycle superhighway will be September 1, 2016 Cyclists, rejoice (and drivers, commiserate): there's going to be a new extension to London's cycle superhighway network, running from South to North London. Transport for London (TfL) said today it is going ahead with plans to construct Cycle Superhighway 6, running between Elephant & Castle and King's Cross. The plans involve widening pavements and creating more crossing points, it [...]