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'Wet woke madness!' River Thames pier renamed over links to slavery slammed
The pier's original name was criticised by campaigners for its associations with colonialism and the slave trade.
The smelly history behind London’s ‘stink pipes’ you’ve probably walked past without noticing
They were built not only in London but across the UK following the particularly pungent summer of 1858, popularly known as ...
Welcome to construction season, London. Here's what the city is working on
The City of London is warning residents to pack their patience when they leave home during what's set to be yet another ...
London's 'stink pipes' are the bizarre structures hiding right under your nose
Ever seen one of those super tall structures that almost resembles a giant lamppost, but with no light and a completely open ...
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Boat Race E.coli fears as filthy River Thames' water puts Oxford and Cambridge rowers 'at risk of vomiting and intestinal infections'
The build-up to the annual Boat Race contested by Oxford and Cambridge Universities is shrouded by fears rowers could contract E.coli thanks to the poor water quality of the River Thames.
Queens bus network overhaul on track for summer: MTA
The massive overhaul of the largest borough’s bus network will give Queens 124 routes — 94 local and 30 express — with an ...
Riders on new MBTA South Coast rail service stranded
FALL RIVER, MASS. (WJAR) — Hundreds of passengers utilizing the newly-restored South Coast Rail service Sunday night say ...
Silvertown Tunnel: First road crossing east of Tower Bridge since 1991 opens
The Silvertown tunnel connects Silvertown with Greenwich Peninsula, running under the River Thames. | ITV News London ...
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London’s new Silvertown tunnel is now open: price, location and everything you need to know
Years and years of consultations, controversies and construction (and a whopping £2.2 billion) have finally led to this ...