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The London Buzz – 22nd November 2024

22-11-2024 18:00 via ianvisits.co.uk

Today’s London news round-up:
Bridge of lies: Is this the most lawless place in London? London Centric
Revealed: Row threatening to derail bids to launch new train services between London and Continent Standard
When any area starts getting renamed as a ‘quarter’ that’s usually a sure-fire sign that things will start getting expensive, but even we’re surprised with the price that Lambeth has come up with to plant just five trees. Brixton Buzz
Mayor Lutfur Rahm

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Bid on railway prizes for cab rides and behind the scenes tours

22-11-2024 13:30 via ianvisits.co.uk

As part of a charity fundraiser for the Railway Ball, a prize draw and raffle will offer a huge selection of special railway-themed prizes.
Elizabeth line Old Oak Common depot tour (c) ianVisits
Prizes on offer range from cab rides, special trips on trains, behind-the-scenes tours and railway gifts. There’s also a load of non-railway prizes such as tours of the BT Tower and many holidays, concerts and sports memorabilia.
It’s all in aid of the Railway Children charity, which supports

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Council report clears path for Northern line extension to Clapham Junction – in theory

22-11-2024 12:00 via ianvisits.co.uk

There are no physical reasons why the Northern line couldn’t be extended to Clapham Junction according to a council commissioned report, but there are a lot of other reasons why it might never happen.Early last year, Wandsworth Council commissioned the report to investigate if the Northern line extension to Battersea could be extended further to reach Clapham Junction as well. In a council meeting earlier this week it was confirmed that the initial feasibility study had been completed and

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Buy your Christmas puddings and hampers from Brixton prison

22-11-2024 10:00 via ianvisits.co.uk

If you fancy some mince pies with a conscience or a whole hamper’s worth, then the Clink Bakery inside HMP Brixton is selling them in time for Christmas.
(c) Clink Bakery
The Clink Bakery offers training to inmates to prepare them for a career after they leave prison. In 2023, the Clink Charity trained 830 students in prisons around the UK, delivered around 550 NVQ qualifications and placed 52% of their students into employment.
The Clink Bakery, which operates from the same location as Th

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