Tower Bridge is to be fitted with a new ‘state-of-the-art’ lighting system which could reduce energy consumption by 40 per cent and reduce carbon emissions.
London’s lost rivers explored in new book
A new book exploring the history of London’s lost rivers and featuring over 100 colour photographs of the capital’s hidden waterways is published next month.
Tour of Britain returns to London
After a year away, the Tour of Britain cycling race will return to the capital’s streets this September when 96 professional cyclists will race over two stages with which reach a climax on Whitehall. 2011 will be the eighth time the race has visited London, the last being in 2009 when over 150,000 spectators saw […]
Assembly: Mayor “on target” to meet street tree targets
The Mayor’s scheme to plant street trees has helped maintain numbers but spending cuts could lead to fewer trees being planted according to a new report from the London Assembly. Supporting the planting of more trees on the capital’s streets was a manifesto commitment by Boris Johnson and this week’s report finds he’s “on course” to deliver the promised 100,000 trees.
Movie giants join forces for major O2 show
Film studios 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures UK have joined forces with film magazine Empire to host a weekend of screenings, master classes and Q&A’s at London’s iconic O2. Stuart Williams, Deputy Managing Director and Marketing Director of Sony Pictures UK said the weekend “promises to be a hugely engaging, exciting and entertaining experience for all film fans.”
