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Monday, May 6

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Neighbours on estate immortalised by Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange now feel like 'second-class citizens' as homes are knocked down to make way for new tower blocks

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The Lesnes Estate in Thamesmead, southeast London, was featured in the film adaptation of Anthony Burgess dystopian novel A Clockwork Orange 50 years ago.

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Iconic Only Fools and Horses tower block to be demolished and replaced with £850,000,000 flats

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The famous building in London is set for demolition in 2027 (Picture: Alamy/SWNS)

Thursday, May 2

15

‘Fawlty Towers’ Stage Play Won’t Have Racial Slurs, John Cleese Says: ‘The Literal-Minded Don’t Understand Irony’

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The London West End stage adaptation of “Fawlty Towers” will be free of racial slurs, creator John Cleese has said. “Fawlty Towers – The Play” is based on the classic 1975 sitcom and is written by Cleese and Connie Booth and adapted for…

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Neighbours in historic London street that featured in Mr Selfridge and Doctor Who fear huge £1bn skyscraper scheme will block out light and leave their homes cast in shadow

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Permission has been given to build three tower blocks near Blackfriars Bridge despite some residents of nearby Roupell Street voicing opposition.

Wednesday, May 1

10

Huge £1bn scheme for three tower blocks including more than 400 homes near London's Blackfriars Bridge gets green light despite neighbours' concerns

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A huge £1billion scheme for three tower blocks, including more than 400 homes, near Blackfriars Bridge has been approved despite neighbours' concerns.

Friday, Apr 26

22

Pro-Palestine murals in London face council review and removal

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Tower Hamlets criticised by its own mayor for taking down murals, while Redbridge reviews artwork after complaints

10

Basil meets Basil! John Cleese meets his iconic Fawlty Towers character in a hilarious promo video for brand new stage show adaptation

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The comedy veteran, 84, is seen arriving at London's Apollo Theatre to pick up two complimentary tickets for Fawlty Towers: The Play and is greeted by Basil.

Thursday, Apr 25

08

Plans for one of tallest residential towers in London redesigned

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Fresh plans would see 669 homes created in two 58 and 44-storey towers

Wednesday, Apr 24

15

Runaway Army horses injure four people on London streets

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"It was the street from Tower Bridge towards Limehouse Tunnel... just running past cars and an unmarked Range Rover following them."

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Controversial Wonderland Road tower approved by London, Ont. city council

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A fiery debate did not dissuade council from approving the controversial 25-storey, 219-unit development at 735 Wonderland Rd N with a vote of 12-2.

Tuesday, Apr 23

13

Plans for skyscraper metres from Britain’s oldest synagogue in City of London sparks hundreds of complaints

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The UK's oldest synagogue could have to shut if plans to build a new tower block are approved, a rabbi previously warned

Thursday, Apr 18

14

Hedge fund Citadel to expand its London office space with tower move

www.ft.com

Ken Griffin’s firm will move into British Land’s flagship development at Broadgate

Wednesday, Apr 17

08

Visit Tower of London: The Complete Guide

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The Tower of London is an iconic symbol of England’s rich and storied past. Its imposing walls have witnessed centuries of intrigue, drama, and royal splendor, making it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring London. Additionaly,…

Tuesday, Apr 16

17

London Marathon 2024: Date, route map, road closures and how to watch

inews.co.uk

Runners will wend their way from Greenwich Park to The Mall passing some of the city's most famous landmarks from Tower Bridge and the Cutty Sark to the Big Ben and Buckingham Palace

Tuesday, Apr 9

16

Holiday hotspot Dubai to build world’s tallest skyscraper CLOCK dubbed London Gate that is 5 times taller than Big Ben

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DUBAI is getting ready to build the world’s tallest residential clock tower in a nod to London’s Big Ben.

Holiday hotspot Dubai to build world’s tallest skyscraper CLOCK dubbed London Gate that is 5 times taller than Big Ben

DUBAI is getting ready to build the world’s tallest residential clock tower in a nod to London’s Big Ben.

Holiday hotspot Dubai to build world’s tallest skyscraper CLOCK dubbed London Gate that is 5 times taller than Big Ben

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DUBAI is getting ready to build the world’s tallest residential clock tower in a nod to London’s Big Ben.

Friday, Apr 5

14

Dream Xi’an, London EC3: ‘I challenge you to find a nicer way to spend a couple of hours near the Tower of London’ – restaurant review

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I have yet to leave any of Guirong Wei’s places not delightedly flecked with umami, sweet, hot and vinegary sauces

Wednesday, Apr 3

16

The Timeless Elegance of Big Ben: A Symbol of London’s Rich History

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A major attraction in London is the Clock Tower. The largest bell, the Great Bell, was formerly known by the nickname “Big Ben,” which now refers to the tower. Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 led to a renaming of the tower, which…

Monday, Apr 1

17

Tory Susan Hall's London tower block crusade 'could stop 12,000 homes being built'

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Conservative London Mayoral candidate Susan Hall has vowed to stop more tower blocks being built, but Labour warns this could mean over 12,000 less homes are delivered by 2030