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On London Latest: Devolution, libraries and Lime bike disorder
These things are related. Plus low pay, regional growth and a crime fiction review
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On London Extra: Nightlife conundrums
We need pubs and clubs to thrive, but there are balances to strike. Plus borough town architects, Tory London-bashing, departures, arrivals and a film…
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London’s formula for regional growth still works on the Olympic Park
Collaboration between different layers of government, a clear regeneration vision, a spirit of innovation and shrewd public investment can revitalise…
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On London Latest: Elephant memories
Remembering a failed shopping centre. Plus Charles Wright on preparations for the Mayor's next London Plan and Julie Hamill on the confusions of Edgware…
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Earl’s Court: Reviving the wonder
Newly-submitted plans for a flattened part of inner west London envisage the revival of an area historically synonymous with cultural energy and many…
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On London Extra: Where is cool?
Leyton, Walthamstow, etcetera, etcetera. Plus HS2 manoeuvres, curbing extremism, Conservatives lose compass, Stirling prize shortlist and much more
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How can we help London’s life sciences sector to keep growing?
The capital is already a global leader in medical research, enterprise and innovation and hopes get even better at it
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On London Latest: Planning and politicking
Be glad Gove has gone. Plus Paddington Bear and flat-hunting with Agatha Christie
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September 2024

Honouring pioneer gardener Fanny Wilkinson in Red Lion Square
She blazed a trail for women and created a remarkable array of green public spaces for London
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On London Extra: Conference convos
Labour chat from Liverpool. Plus Oxford Street (again), life science sector growth, ULEZ criminals, Wimbledon decision and Sadiq succession speculation
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Oxford Street: Let Sadiq control Soho too, says leading local property boss
The managing director of Soho Estates has confirmed that he would welcome the Mayor's planned new powers reaching beyond Oxford Street itself
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There’s lots of London news about, and it’s getting better
The Evening Standard's best days could be ahead of it and there is a range of high quality newcomers too
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