A new series of free talks starts at the National Gallery this week, giving visitors a chance to learn more about some of art’s greatest names. Every Wednesday two 15 minutes talks will take place during lunchtime with a further Friday evenings event being held one a month.

Boris Johnson has unveiled “significant discounts” off the cost of new vans and minibuses ahead of the delayed expansion of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) which comes into effect next January.

The capital’s new promotion agency, London & Partners, was officially launched today, replacing three separate agencies to streamline promotion of the capital both overseas and within the UK.

Plans for an Olympic media centre for journalists not accredited by Games authorities took a major step forward today when the Mayor announced the appointment of broadcast and telecommunications firms who will provide the facility’s infrastructure.

Tube passengers are being reminded that Tottenham Court Road station will be closed for Northern line services from tomorrow (April 2nd) until “late November” as part of ongoing upgrade wore which includes connecting the station to a new Crossrail ticket hall at Dean Street.