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London's history, architecture, public transport -- and offbeat events to enjoy.
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Needs a high speed rail network linking the cities.
We could call it... HS2
We could call it... HS2
North of England 2040? Andy Burnham backs plan for multi-city Olympics bid
North of England 2040? Andy Burnham backs plan for multi-city Olympics bid
Northern leaders urge government to support proposal as Manchester mayor says a London bid ‘wouldn’t be right’
The north of England is seeking to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games to boost a region “left out of the national story”.
Northern leaders have written to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, urging the government to back a multi-city games spanning an area with a population of 15 million people. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Needs a high speed rail network linking the cities.
We could call it... HS2
We could call it... HS2
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Warning of four day closure on parts of the Metropolitan and Chiltern Railway next week
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Warning of four day closure on parts of the Metropolitan and Chiltern Railway next week
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
Comes out a meeting.
Checks social media.
So, do we still have a Prime Minister?
Checks social media.
So, do we still have a Prime Minister?
February 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Comes out a meeting.
Checks social media.
So, do we still have a Prime Minister?
Checks social media.
So, do we still have a Prime Minister?
A new supplier needs me to send them a copy of a blank cheque to set up my payment account.
A what?
(Fortunately they accept a bank statement)
A what?
(Fortunately they accept a bank statement)
February 9, 2026 at 12:06 PM
A new supplier needs me to send them a copy of a blank cheque to set up my payment account.
A what?
(Fortunately they accept a bank statement)
A what?
(Fortunately they accept a bank statement)
Warning of four day closure on parts of the Metropolitan and Chiltern Railway next week
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
February 9, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Warning of four day closure on parts of the Metropolitan and Chiltern Railway next week
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/war...
I hope you all managed to get to work this morning despite the heavy snowfall predicted for today by that high-quality purveyor of journalism... checks notes... MyLondon.
www.mylondon.news/news/local-n...
www.mylondon.news/news/local-n...
London snow warning as weather maps show blizzard to arrive next month
London is looking down the barrel of a massive snowstorm currently hurling towards the UK, with weather maps indicating exactly when the big blizzard will hit.
www.mylondon.news
February 9, 2026 at 8:39 AM
I hope you all managed to get to work this morning despite the heavy snowfall predicted for today by that high-quality purveyor of journalism... checks notes... MyLondon.
www.mylondon.news/news/local-n...
www.mylondon.news/news/local-n...
New building rising up opposite King's Cross station - and will include a step-free entrance to the tube station from that side of the road -- replacing the existing stairs only entrance next to it.
February 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM
New building rising up opposite King's Cross station - and will include a step-free entrance to the tube station from that side of the road -- replacing the existing stairs only entrance next to it.
Who are you?
How did you get into my house?
Why are you in my kitchen, and HEY! put that camera away!
How did you get into my house?
Why are you in my kitchen, and HEY! put that camera away!
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Who are you?
How did you get into my house?
Why are you in my kitchen, and HEY! put that camera away!
How did you get into my house?
Why are you in my kitchen, and HEY! put that camera away!
I wouldnt say I accidentally burnt supper this evening, but lets say when I opened the oven, the blackness was enough to summon the dreadful presence of Paul Hollywood emerging from the smoke with a glare of utter dispair.
February 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
I wouldnt say I accidentally burnt supper this evening, but lets say when I opened the oven, the blackness was enough to summon the dreadful presence of Paul Hollywood emerging from the smoke with a glare of utter dispair.
The number of pre-written celeb and VIP obituaries that must have needed an extra paragraph added in the past couple of weeks must be staggering.
February 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The number of pre-written celeb and VIP obituaries that must have needed an extra paragraph added in the past couple of weeks must be staggering.
The Shard says there's "approximately 19 steps from Level 68 to Level 69"
Approximately?
Does the number vary depending on the weather, or if the cleaning staff put them all back correctly or not?
Approximately?
Does the number vary depending on the weather, or if the cleaning staff put them all back correctly or not?
February 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The Shard says there's "approximately 19 steps from Level 68 to Level 69"
Approximately?
Does the number vary depending on the weather, or if the cleaning staff put them all back correctly or not?
Approximately?
Does the number vary depending on the weather, or if the cleaning staff put them all back correctly or not?
