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Wednesday, Jul 31

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UNESCO probes high-rise impact on Tower of London

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UNESCO has confirmed it is seeking more information over concerns about the impacts of high-rise buildings on the Tower of… Continue reading UNESCO probes high-rise impact on Tower of London

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The City of London’s tallest skyscraper could look like a toilet seat in the sky – and that’s not even the worst thing about it| Oliver Wainwright

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As more and more giant towers are squeezed in by developers, open spaces and natural light are becoming things of the past

Monday, Jul 29

OPINION - Tower of London: Ravens, Beefeaters and more — the story of London's iconic castle

www.standard.co.uk

Ask a visitor to name a building or monument that defines London, and you will inevitably end up with a shortlist that includes Nelson’s Column, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge… and its namesake, the Tower of London.

Saturday, Jul 27

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Why iconic London skyscraper is being drastically transformed with holes chopped in it

www.express.co.uk

HSBC tower in London's Canary Wharf set to get a complete makeover when the bank moves out of 8 Canada Square in 2027.

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Paris 2024's novel opening ceremony was well-intentioned but London 2012 it was not... sometimes you cannot beat a stadium, writes IAN HERBERT

www.dailymail.co.uk

IAN HERBERT IN PARIS: For the Tokyo closing ceremony three years ago, plans were laid to beam a live feed of the Tricolor being hoisted up the Eiffel Tower.

Friday, Jul 26

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John Lewis gets go-ahead to build 24-storey block of 353 flats dubbed 'Waitrose Tower' above south London store

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Bromley Council's development committee signed off on allowing the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) - which owns both the department stores and Waitrose supermarkets - to proceed with the plans.

Monday, Jul 22

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Paris Poised to Eclipse London in Olympic Sponsor Hospitality

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As Paris prepares to host this year’s Olympic Games—with the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe looming as backdrops—Coca-Cola Company, a longtime IOC partner, is gearing up to cultivate relationships and entertain clients on a grand scale.…

Sunday, Jul 21

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This is what office towers could look like due to hybrid working

The skyscraper occupied by HSBC in London will get a radical makeover when the bank moves out in three years and become a "mixed-use neighborhood."

Friday, Jul 19

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Girl, 11, died on her birthday after London neighbour used bedbug poison

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Jesmin Akter left aluminium phosphide around Tower Hamlets flat to deal with infestation, killing Fatiha Sabrin

Thursday, Jul 18

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Canary Wharf to carve out terraces in £400m HSBC tower makeover

www.independent.co.uk

The redevelopment will reportedly cost between £400m-£800m and will allow allow the public to enjoy ‘outstanding views’ of London

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'Asbos for dogs' planned by London council in crackdown on rogue pet and owner behaviour

www.standard.co.uk

Any dog owner in breach of new rules in Tower Hamlets could face prosecution and fines ranging from £100 to £1,000

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Girl, 9, ready to cycle from London to the Eiffel Tower for Wolverhampton charity

www.expressandstar.com

A nine-year-old girl is set to embark on a gruelling journey overseas in aid of a Wolverhampton charity.

Saturday, Jul 13

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The 13 ghosts that 'haunt' London attraction - including one who 'frightens visitors to death'

www.mirror.co.uk

Numerous ghosts are said to haunt the grounds of the Tower of London - including some famous faces from history.

Wednesday, Jul 10

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Architects tasked with designing impactful memorial for Grenfell Tower victims

A memorial wall next to the Grenfell Tower in west London. A permanent memorial is planned for the site where 72 people died in a fire in 2017. Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian Architects are being invited to compete to design a…

Monday, Jul 8

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Video: Patrick Mahomes' Adidas 'Mahomes 2' Shoes Hang from Tower Bridge in London

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Patrick Mahomes and Adidas utilized a London landmark to promote his new shoe. The two-time MVP is launching a new football cleat with Adidas, and the…

Wednesday, Jul 3

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London Defers Tallest Tower Decision Amid Neighbors’ Objections, Including Lloyd’s

The City of London Corporation deferred a vote on plans for a new 73-story office tower next to the Gherkin that’s set to become the tallest building in the historic financial district. The City Corporation’s planning committee voted…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Plans to build huge 1,000ft London skyscraper that would rival The Shard and dwarf the Gherkin are thrown into doubt - amid row it could 'block sunlight'

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Plans for a 74-floor skyscraper which would tower over the City of London and rival The Shard have been thrown into doubt.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Friday, Jun 28

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Fire breaks out at London tower block

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Five people have been taken to hospital after a fire ripped through a block of flats in east London.