The London Buzz - 26th June 2025
Today's London news round-up:
Today's London news round-up:
Cyclists riding through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel could face “substantial” fines if an agreement can be reached with Tower Hamlets, Greenwich councillors have been told. Greenwich Wire
Residents and businesses in and around Warren Street will face three days of disruption in early July due to a fashion show in the street. Fitzrovia News
A nightmare neighbour who terrorised the couple living above her through their Ring doorbell has been jailed for more than three years. Mirror
A new plaque commemorating the history of Ealing’s Brent River Park and its visionary founder, Luke FitzHerbert, will be unveiled this Sunday (29 June 2025) to mark the park’s 50th anniversary. Ealing News
London weather: Wimbledon set for blistering 34C start as heatwave sweeps capital Standard
A Christian street preacher who was shut down in central London has warned of a rise in "persecution" against Christians in Britain, declaring they are the "most persecuted religion" in the country. GB News
Without an influx of more rental properties, increasing numbers of households will be unable to afford to live in Inner London in 10 years’ time. Letting Agent Today
ITV News London reporter Helen Keenan joins police and volunteers trying to protect women on a night out in Soho ITV News
Parents have launched a fundraiser in an attempt to save a private school in south-east London that is due to close at the end of the academic year. BBC News
And from ianVisits:
Tickets Alert: Climb the Caledonian Clock Tower
All aboard the Regatta Special: An unusual train service for the Henley-Twyford shuttle
Architecture as Art: Richard Rogers’ visionary legacy explored a new exhibition
Public backs crackdown on pedicabs as TfL prepares new rules to control them
Network Rail working to fix mobile phone “no-spots” in railway tunnels and cuttings
London’s Pocket Parks: St John’s Gardens, SW1
Things to do in London tomorrow
Life-size animal puppets to stampede through London - Free
A herd of life-size puppet animals will be stampeding through London for three days as part of an awareness campaign about the effects of climate change.
The History of the Kempton Park Waterworks - Free
This talk will delve deeper into the operation and history of the waterworks, including an overview of how London gets its water.
Adventures in Fermentation with Dr Johnny Drain - £16.96
Dr Johnny Drain is dedicated to exploring how we can feed the world in a more healthy, equitable and ecologically-friendly way.
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Britain and the American Dream - £11.55
A talk by Peter Moore author of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Britain and the American Dream (1740-1776)
…To Gin Lane: Talk & Tasting - £41.37
Learn about the history of gin with alcoholic drinks expert and author, Jane Peyton.
It Worked: Innovation and Improvisation in the Royal Army Medical Corps - Free
Jessica Meyer examines how new ideas and technologies helped to push military medical care forwards during the First World War.