Flood experts discuss the future of the Thames Barrier as water levels rise
After 40 years of the Thames Barrier protecting Londoners from flooding, experts highlight the need for reinforcement in the face
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Londoners should be ‘incredibly proud’ of the Silvertown Tunnel, says Khan
The London Mayor has described Silvertown as ‘self-financing’ but his claims of an under-budget build are confusing. Sir Sadiq Khan
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Silvertown Tunnel to open in April in bid to improve Thames crossing
East London’s new Thames crossing is nearly here but concerns over charges and cycle crossings linger. The new Silvertown Tunnel
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London deputy mayor challenges Council’s rejected plans for 46-storey accommodation in Canary Wharf
Plans for the student accommodation block were rejected by councillors in November over concerns about noise and anti-social behaviour. Tower
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Rotherhithe Tunnel repairs delayed due to lack of funding
Much-needed repairs to Rotherhithe tunnel’s electrical, mechanical and communications system faults will be delayed until 2026 due to lack of
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Flammable Grenfell-style ACM cladding rediscovered in Tower Hamlets Council tower block despite assurances
A 2024 fire inspection showed the cladding on a Poplar tower block was still there after allegedly being removed in
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London Assembly calls on Mayor Sadiq Khan to halt Billingsgate closure
After news of Billingsgate’s closure made waves in late November, Khan is being pressured to step in as traders at
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Petition to scrap Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel tolls grows to over 37,000
As opposition to Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnel tolls grows, Sadiq Khan hopes concessions for locals will be enough to ease
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‘Where do we go from here? I haven’t got an answer’ Billingsgate Market Traders feel lost at sea after closure announcement
Poplar’s famous fish market traders expressed their concerns following the announcement of the market closure. Tony Lyons has been selling
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Plans for a new 46-storey student accommodation in Canary Wharf refused over noise and anti-social behaviour concerns
The proposed plans for a new student accommodation on an undeveloped plot of land on Brannan Street in Wood Wharf,
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Billingsgate market shutting for good after City of London deems ballooning costs too high
Poplar’s famous fish market was set to move to Dagenham but a last-minute change in plans means it will be
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Everything we know about the Call the Midwife Christmas two-part special
This year’s festive trip to Poplar with our favourite midwives from Nonnatus House will be a double-bill special. The BBC
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Plans for Canary Wharf’s new 46-storey, 912-room student accommodation tower block recommended for approval
The plans for the accommodation on Brannan Street will contribute 364 homes towards housing targets in the borough. Tower Hamlets
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