The London Buzz - 11th July 2025
Today's London news round-up:
Today's London news round-up:
The number of affordable homes due to be built on a Cricklewood development is at risk of being cut and the developer says Barnet Council is to blame. Barnet Post
The defaced Windrush Untold Stories exhibition was reprinted, remounted and quietly relaunched in Windrush Square last night Brixton Buzz
The landlord of an African grill restaurant has seen pushback over his bid to strengthen control over the building, with residents raising concerns over two rape allegations at a nightclub he also owns the freehold for. Hackney Citizen
Blackheath’s fireworks could return this November for the first time in six years – but as a ticketed event with an admission charge. Greenwich Wire
Residents of a Woolwich tower block have objected to a Chinese restaurant taking residence in the building because of “the type of food served” and it being “extremely pungent cuisine.” Standard
Wimbledon has told spectators to take time out of the sun after multiple tennis fans required medical assistance on Centre Court amid sweltering conditions. ITV
About 70 firefighters are tackling a fire at a block of flats in south London. BBC News
Newham councillor Sarar Ruiz says work on the lift at the North Woolwich entrance to the Woolwich Foot Tunnel will be completed “sometime within the next year” having been out of order since August 2022 Newham Voices
A couple in London have been awarded £500,000 compensation over light being blocked from their apartment by an office tower – but a court refused their request for the offending building to be partially demolished. Dezeen
And from ianVisits:
Tickets Alert: Visit the Earl’s Court development site
Visit Now: Mayfield Lavender Farm’s season cut short by the heatwaves
A bee’s-eye view and botanical masterpieces on show in Chelsea
Started too soon: HS2 boss blames pressure for early construction start for later problems
Heathrow Airport to demolish Terminal 1 a decade after it closed
Things to do in London all weekend
Vintage tube train on the Piccadilly line
Look out for a vintage tube train on the Piccadilly line for the next three days
Things to do in London on Saturday
Barnes Fair - Free
Around 300 exhibitors offering fashion, jewellery, gifts and homeware for browsing plus food and drink stalls from some of Barnes’ bars and restaurants.
Monthly Saturday opening - London in the Second World War - Free
The exhibition features rarely seen original artworks recording the devastation experienced in the city during WWII.
Motspur Park 100 - Free
A display of old photos, maps and documents, plus scale model of the area as it was in 1925 to mark the centenary of Motspur Park station
Old Coulsdon Village Fair - Free
The family event, held in Grange Park, will see around 60 stalls with a variety of activities.
Annual village fair with the usual mix of food, drink, craft stalls, vintage cars and displays.
From Becquerel to Oppenheimer: The science of the nuclear age - £17.27
From Becquerel to Oppenheimer: The science of the nuclear ageFrank Close takes us on a journey through the potentially devastating science and history of the nuclear age.
Things to do in London on Sunday
Visit a garden: Stud Nursery Community Garden - £5.00
Stud Nursery is a community garden for adults with learning disabilities
ChessFest - Free
The UK’s largest one-day chess event is aimed at anyone who loves or wants to learn chess, and is completely free of charge.
Monthly open day at Cobham Mill - Free
This picturesque early 19th century mill, is situated in delightful surroundings on the banks of the River Mole. It is Grade II listed and is the only surviving fully working watermill in Surrey.
An Evening with Monty Don and Tom Stuart-Smith - £20
Join horticulture and garden design legends Monty Don and Tom Stuart-Smith in conversation with Assistant Curator Naomi Zaragoza.