Pie in the sky? Ongoing coverage of the Thames Estuary airport debate

In recent weeks Boris Johnson has come under increasing pressure to abandon support for a new airport in the Thames Estuary as an alternative to further expansion of Heathrow. The scheme is opposed by local councillors, environmental groups and, according to research published by Medway Council, major airlines using Heathrow Airport, including British Airways and Virgin Airlines.

Diplomatic immunity? Congestion Charge evading embassies

Foreign embassies now owe in excess of £40m in unpaid congestion charge fees and penalty notices with the US the worst offender. Check out our ongoing coverage of the story.

From the archives: The day snow brought London to a halt

In February 2009 heavy snow saw London’s entire bus fleet confined to its garages as Mayor of London Boris Johnson and London’s borough councils came under fire for failing to properly prepare and ensure roads were gritted.

From the archives: The collapse of Metronet

In 2008 Metronet, one of the companies brought in to manage the upgrade and maintenance of the London Underground under the government’s controversial PPP scheme, collapsed after shareholders wrote off their investments and declined to provide further funding. This collection of articles from the MayorWatch archives covers the events leading up to the firm’s collapse.

10 years on the London Eye unveils a new ‘wow’

As it celebrates 10 years on the London skyline, The Merlin Entertainments London Eye unveils a new 4D Film Experience which is guaranteed to get your flight on this iconic attraction off to an exhilarating start.

Jones: Future of the economy and environment are linked


London Assembly Member Jenny Jones warns that the future of the economy and environment are now interlinked and that there can be no return to “business as usual” when the recession ends.

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