The London Buzz - 25th April 2025
Today's London news round-up:
Tattoo artists from across the globe will be reunited next week as they gather to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first meeting on the London Tattoo Society, held in Clerkenwell. Islington Tribune
Woolwich Foot Tunnel, where one lift has now been out of service for nearly three years, has been closed until further notice because of a drainage problem. Greenwich Wire
“Unknown flaming objects” are partly responsible for a fire that swept through a block of flats in Dagenham, leaving over 80 homeless. Standard
Speaker and Chelsea Pensioners turn on Big Ben's symbolic light to mark WW2's end Forces News
TfL has been urged to deliver a "concrete plan" to prevent intoxicated passengers being killed on its network following the accidental death of an artist in a Tube tunnel after a night out in London. BBC News
Thousands of women running in the TCS London Marathon will contribute to a greener future, as their urine is diverted from sewage and transformed into fertiliser. Independent
The head of the Metropolitan Police Federation has been sacked by his union for suggesting in a TV interview officers were worried about being labelled racist while patrolling areas of London. Standard
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) college students are taking work experience into their own hands after opening a coffee shop on campus. South London Press
Runners have been warned to rethink wearing fancy dress and run at a slower pace for the London Marathon on Sunday as temperatures are set to soar. Independent
And from ianVisits:
From the Pompidou to the Millennium Dome: Richard Rogers retrospective at Sir John Soane’s Museum
Rare crystallised gold dragon on loan to the Natural History Museum
Large military flypast over London for VE Day 80
Tickets Alert: Visit Railway 200’s exhibition train
SWR apologises for Arterio train delays, promises accelerated rollout ahead of Summer
Some things to do in London tomorrow:
A display of vintage cars mixed in amongst a clothes market and craft fair.
Tweed Run 2025 - Free to watch
Expect to see several hundred cyclists gently parading around central London in decorative clothing today.
Histfest - £30
The dynamic history festival that celebrates the brightest and the best in the world of history returns this Spring.
Koningsdagviering - King's Day celebrations - Free
To mark the official birthday of King Willem Alexander, there will be a street party outside the Dutch Church in London.
Old Ford, Bow Festival - Free
Learn about the history of the area, the Geezers pub games, Carrom, art workshops, live performances, East End WI tea stall, stalls and more for all ages.
Art / Magic / Lore: Wild Talents - £15
From pagan counterculture to queer folk tales, rebel villains, and roadside magic, discover the thread of activism and resistance that runs through occult history.
Some things to do in London on Sunday:
Monthly guided tours of the Van Gogh house museum - £12
The Van Gogh house guided tours offer visitors an opportunity to learn about their most famous tenant, as well as the architecture, history, and future of the house.
A display of vintage cars mixed in amongst a clothes market and craft fair.
Histfest - £30
The dynamic history festival that celebrates the brightest and the best in the world of history returns this Spring.
St Bride Foundation Wayzgoose 2025 - Free
Celebrate all things letterpress and get your hands inky at the annual St Bride Foundation Wayzgoose.
Visit a garden: Horatio's Garden - £5
The garden was created by celebrated garden designer Tom Stuart-Smith for patients, their loved ones and NHS staff to enjoy.
World Hat Walk - Free
Put on a hat and join them for a very special Sunday afternoon promenade through the streets of London. Just remember to wear a hat!
Secrets of the Thames tours - £20
Join one of the museum hosts for an after-hours tour of their exhibition Secrets of the Thames: Mudlarking London