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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
.@LondonMarathon will be a two-day event next year in a unique double with a record 100,000 participants🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ A game of rock, paper, scissors has determined the elite men’s races are on Sat 24 April, with the elite women's races the following day 🗿 📜✂️ www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
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London Marathon 2027: Sabastian Sawe and Catherine Debrunner play rock, paper, scissors to decide race days
A game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The theme for this year’s Black History Month is Honouring Our Communities. Throughout the month, Londoners will pay tribute to the contributions of Black people to the past, present and future www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/black-histor...
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Black History Month 2026
Throughout October, communities, schools, organisations and institutions across the country will honour the contributions of Black people to Britain’s
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
From today a wide range of groups are eligible to book their free flu vaccine, including all those aged 65 and over. For more information visit: ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/08/27/y...
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Your guide to who’s eligible for the autumn 2026 flu vaccine
Flu season is approaching, and some people can already book their free NHS flu vaccine. Here's everything you need to know about who can get vaccinated this year, what's changed since last autumn, and...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A new TfL Navigators programme is bringing road safety education to 16-18-year-olds, helping them to cycle, ride or drive safely – part of @london.gov.uk's Vision Zero goal to eliminate deaths and injuries on London’s roads www.yourthurrock.com/2026/09/30/t...
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Transport for London launches new road safety education programme for teens as record numbers of schools show commitment to safer travel - Your Thurrock
WITH the new academic year underway, Transport for London (TfL) is celebrating a record number of schools that have gained or retained Gold accreditation with its educational programme TfL Travel for ...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
With a new term underway, a record number of schools across London now have Gold accreditation with TfL’s Travel for Life programme - recognising their commitment to cutting car use, improving safety and boosting greener travel tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Mayor of London is delighted to partner with the NFL to deliver a spectacular free two-day fan festival in Trafalgar Square on Oct 9-10🏈 Londoners will experience the best of American Football alongside guest appearances, live music and entertainment🎶🎉 www.nfl.com/news/nfl-exp...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“The Wild West approach to dockless e-bikes cannot continue” says @london.gov.uk, as he urges Government to speed up legislation and enable TfL licensing across the capital www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Sadiq Khan announces London-wide crackdown on e-bikes 'Wild West'
Mayor of London lays out plans for a licensing scheme for e-bike operators in the capital amid anger at badly parked or abandoned bikes
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“By keeping these important venues open to all, we will continue to educate and entertain generations to come” - Mayor @london.gov.uk has welcomed the Government confirming that universal free admission will continue at national museums in England www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Overseas visitors will not be charged entry to England’s national museums
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport on Tuesday confirmed free admission would remain in place for everyone.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today @london.gov.uk set out his vision for dockless e-bikes in London, with new TfL powers expected to pave the way for improved regulation and safety 🚲 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-vision...
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 28/09/2026
The countdown is on for a traffic-free Oxford Street. Monday 26 October marks a new chapter for the nation’s high street as it becomes pedestrianised.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In less than a month, almost a kilometre of the world-famous Oxford Street will be traffic-free as @london.gov.uk TfL and OSDC work to create a vibrant pedestrian plaza that welcomes Londoners and visitors alike metro.co.uk/2026/09/28/d...
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Date Oxford Street will be pedestrianised revealed by Sadiq Khan
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 28/09/2026
From Greenwich Village to Covent Garden - New York’s famous Blue Note jazz club opened in London this week. The opening of this renowned musical institution is a great sign of what’s to come for London’s nightlife.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Oxford Street will go traffic-free for the first time ever four weeks today, marking the start of @london.gov.uk's bold vision to transform the nation’s high street – just in time for Christmas, its busiest shopping period bbc.com/news/articles/c80460xzq5zyo
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Oxford Street to be pedestrianised from 26 October
Buses, taxis, bikes and other vehicles, will be banned from Orchard Street to Great Portland Street.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
London was proud to stage 3 days of incredible tennis action at a sold-out The O2 this weekend, as we became the first city ever to host the prestigious the Laver Cup twice🎾 Congratulations Team Europe, who beat Team World 13-5 to reclaim the trophy🔵🏆 #LaverCup #TennisUnrivaled
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London Daily News @londondailynews.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mayor confirms landmark TfL cleaning pilot, to examine how the services could be delivered in-house, to begin on 28 September 2026 www.londondaily.news?p=912718 #news #london #londonnews
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Mayor confirms landmark TfL cleaning pilot, to examine how the services could be delivered in-house, to begin on 28 September 2026 | London Daily News
TfL launches a 12-month pilot to assess bringing cleaning services in-house across selected London Tube, bus and transport locations.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
London’s iconic red buses are a vital lifeline for many people, which @london.gov.uk and TfL are working to reimagine with a new publicly owned bus company www.standard.co.uk/news/london/sadiq-khan-buses-london-public-ownership-unite-union-b1298354.html
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Sadiq Khan puts London buses back into public ownership for first time in 30 years
Buses for London will first run services on Route 6 between Victoria Station and Willesden and may be rolled out across the capital
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 25/09/2026
A new chapter for London’s buses. I’m launching Buses for London with TfL- the capital’s publicly owned bus company. Starting with Route 6 in 2027, we’ll reinvest profits into better services, safer journeys and a greener network.
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TfL announces capital's publicly owned bus company
Transport for London says one west London route will switch to its own operator from late 2027.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
London is the sporting capital of the world and will today become the first city ever to host the Laver Cup twice 🎾 3 days of incredible tennis action The O2 from 25-27 Sep will see the world’s best players in action as Team Europe face Team World 🌎 🏆 lavercup.com
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mayor of London is committed to ensuring London’s transport network is inclusive, fair and accessible to everyone. It’s great news that TFL have opened a new step free entrance at King's Cross St Pancras Tube Station Read more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/4vzxj9j2
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
London’s e-scooter trial saw nearly 1 million trips this summer alone. With the right regulations & legislation, rental e-scooters can play a key role in our transport network. The trial's new phase will keep safety at its heart with high standards & clear parking rules zagdaily.com/micromobilit...
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London’s e-scooter trial progresses as UK legislation remains pending
London’s rental e-scooter trial has moved into its third phase with Voi and Lime to continue operating the service for the next two years.
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 24/09/2026
Blue Note London marks a major new chapter for the legendary New York institution in the heart of the West End and a sign of what's to come for our capital. With new licensing powers from the government, we will be even better placed to supercharge London's nightlife.
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Blue Note Jazz Club London opens with stellar line-up of Robert Glasper, Nubya Garcia and Richard Bona - Jazzwise
With the iconic club set to open its doors on 23 September, Jazzwise spoke to the venues programmer, Nick Lewis, about bringing this famous name to capital’s...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
“Dolly was an extraordinary talent whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of millions” - Mayor @london.gov.uk welcomes the expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
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Dolly Parton's book scheme expands to 10 London boroughs - is your area one of them?
Around 157,000 children across the capital are now eligible to receive free books from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It's International Day of Sign Languages and @london.gov.uk is proud @bda.org.uk has awarded City Hall its BSL Charter in recognition of the work we have done to improve access to services and tackle inequalities facing Deaf Londoners. bda.org.uk/bda-awards-s...
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British Deaf Association awards Sign Language Charter to Greater London Authority
The British Deaf Association has awarded its Sign Language Charter to the Greater London Authority (GLA), recognising the progress City Hall has made in improving access and inclusion for Deaf Londone...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BIG ESPORTS NEWS🎮 The Rocket League Club Championships are coming to London from December 9-13, with 24 teams competing for a $2.5 million prize pool💰 The event at the Copper Box Arena will help put London's thriving gaming industries firmly in the spotlight. www.rocketleague.com/news/rlcs-re...
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RLCS Returns To London This December For The Club Championship With $2.5M Up For Grabs
LANdon is back. This December, the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) returns to Copper Box Arena in London to kickoff the first-ever RLCS Club Championship.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Want to help shape the future of London transport? 🚋 A new Overground service is proposed from Hendon to Hounslow, and @london.gov.uk encourages Londoners to have their say as TfL’s consultation opens today: tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Its fantastic that Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is expanding to more London boroughs meaning that more than 150,000 children will receive a free book every month. Its a wonderful tribute to Dolly’s incredible commitment to help children learn to read www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Dolly Parton free book scheme to expand in London
The late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Work has begun on the extension of the world-renowned British Library led by Mitsui Fudosan 📕 The £1.1 billion investment is fantastic news for London & will further cement our reputation as a global leader for innovative research and a thriving cultural hub📈 www.japantimes.co.jp/business/202...
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Mitsui Fudosan holds groundbreaking ceremony for British Library redevelopment
The total cost of the project will reach about ¥231 billion, making the investment the largest in Europe for the major Japanese real estate developer.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
@london.gov.uk is leading from the front in tackling the epidemic of VAWG, with a record-breaking £318m investment. Deputy Mayor Kaya Comer-Schwartz joined @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to hear how a new anti-misogyny taskforce will help more women and girls live safely and free from fear and hatred.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
From the biggest brands to the next generation of young, London-based designers, London Fashion Week has been another huge success. Mayor @london.gov.uk has written for LBC about how London’s position as a global fashion capital is getting even stronger www.lbc.co.uk/article/lond...
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London Fashion Week can be the start of a golden era for a sector that keeps the capital prosperous, writes mayor Sadiq Khan | LBC
Yesterday, London Fashion Week drew to a close – and what a week it was.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It’s #WorldCarFreeDay and @london.gov.uk is encouraging Londoners to take up TfL’s offer of a half price Santander Cycles monthly pass to explore the capital by bike 🚴 tfl.gov.uk/info-for/med...
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 21/09/2026
Evidence shows young people are safer when they are in school. Since we implemented my Violence Reduction Unit's London Inclusion Charter, the rate of permanent exclusions, suspensions and persistent absenteeism in our city’s schools have all reduced.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Today, @london.gov.uk and Lib Peck, Director of London's Violence Reduction Unit, were joined by @unicef.org at a visit to a school in Kilburn to see the impact of children’s rights and its progress as a rights respecting school.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
It's vital that every bus driver in London has the facilities they need to carry out their vital work safely and comfortably That's why TfL and the Mayor are funding 53 more new toilet buildings for bus drivers across London over the next 3 years tinyurl.com/5n87b6wk
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Transport for London sets out comprehensive action to further improve welfare for London’s bus drivers
The Mayor of London and TfL are determined to ensure all bus drivers have access to the facilities they need to carry out their vital work safely and comfortably  TfL is providing additional funding t...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
New data from @unistrathclyde.bsky.social shows a reduction in school exclusions, suspensions and absenteeism in London, thanks to investment from @london.gov.uk's VRU into the London Inclusion Charter - a programme that support children’s rights and wellbeing. www.london.gov.uk/new-evidence...
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New evidence shows Mayor of London’s Inclusion Charter helping to boost school safety as exclusions and suspensions fall to half of national average
New evidence shows that London Violence Reduction Unit’s (VRU) investment in a vital programme to support children’s rights is successfully boosting safety and a sense of belonging in the capital’s sc...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
London becomes a living gallery when London Sculpture Week starts tomorrow. It brings some of the most exciting art onto our streets and public spaces with so much to enjoy londonsculptureweek.org
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London Sculpture Week | London Sculpture Week
London Sculpture Week 19 – 27 September 2026 EXPLORE LONDON THROUGH SCULPTURE London Sculpture Week will be back for its fifth edition. A citywide celebration of public art from Frieze Sculpture, East...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Culture Jam in the Park takes place this Saturday at Greenwich Park. Supported by @MayorofLondon's Cultural Impact Award - it is a free, youth-led one day festival that offers a unique creative programme shaped by young producers www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/whats-on/cul...
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Culture Jam in the Park - Summer highlights in Greenwich, Greenwich
Culture Jam in the Park is a free, youth-led one day festival supported through the Mayor of London's Cultural Impact Award.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
London Fashion Week 2026 starts tomorrow. There’s an exciting programme to enjoy including the return of Alexander McQueen plus Christopher Kane for Mulberry, Marks & Spencer, Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, Richard Quinn and Burberry. For more info visit londonfashionweek.co.uk #LFW
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London Fashion Week - London Fashion Week
The home of London Fashion Week Digital, Explore tells the story of London’s individuals and businesses, rich in creativity and culture. The Explore section is made up of content created by BFC, the d...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Every year hundreds of thousands of international students come to London to study at our world-leading universities. They travel to be a part of our global community and experience everything that our incredible city has to offer londonhigher.ac.uk/mayor-joins-...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Mayor @london.gov.uk has published the capital’s first ever Action Plan to drive improvements for Deaf and Disabled Londoners london.gov.uk/mayor-publis...
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Mayor publishes capital’s first ever Action Plan to drive improvements for Deaf and Disabled Londoners
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today published the capital’s first ever action plan for Deaf and Disabled Londoners, setting out his bold plans to make London a more inclusive city.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy tenth birthday to Mayor of London's Hopper Fare! More than 100m ‘hops’ were made in its first year, and since launching, more than 1.43bn ‘hops’ have taken place across London – making it easier and more convenient for people to travel by bus or tram tinyurl.com/mtm259nu
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
London's Fourth Plinth is one of the most exciting public art commissions in the world. Today we welcome ‘Lady in Blue’ by Tschabalala Self - a symbol of confidence and purpose and an excellent addition to Trafalgar Square
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Mayor, TfL and Unite have been working closely to tackle the impact of extreme weather, and have today reached a historic agreement to install air conditioning in all bus driver cabs by the end of May 2027 More ⬇️ www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
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Air con to be installed in all London buses by next summer after strikes
Air con to be installed in every drivers cab after a campaign for better working conditions in heatwaves
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The first of the new DLR trains has returned to customer service! These state-of-the-art trains include spacious walk-through carriages, live travel information, air conditioning and enhanced accessibility features More ⬇️ tinyurl.com/2jec72mr
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
GAME, SET, MATCH 🎾 Mayor of London is teaming up with the Laver Cup to provide free and reduced cost tickets for Londoners to experience world class tennis and see some of the sport’s biggest stars in action later this month 👏 www.london.gov.uk/mayor-partne...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Millions have enjoyed gigs in London this summer as the capital’s stadiums, arenas and parks have hosted some of the world’s biggest stars london.gov.uk/records-brok...
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Black On The Square is back for a fourth year, bigger and better than ever before. It celebrates the festivals and events black Londoners have shaped and the sound and spirit of our capital.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"By giving a voice to women and girls who know their local areas best, we can work with local authorities to make these spaces safer and more welcoming at all times of day" - Mayor @london.gov.uk www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Women and girls to tell London mayor how to make city safer
The views of women and girls will be sought by councils in a £15m new scheme to improve safety.
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Bold new plans, backed with £15.6million funding, have been unveiled today by Mayor @london.gov.uk to make public spaces safer, harnessing the experience of women and girls who know their areas best to shape the design of parks, streets & community areas. www.london.gov.uk/mayor-announ...
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Mayor announces first-ever fund, consisting of £15.6m, to work with women and girls to improve safety in public spaces
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, today branded the global and national epidemic of violence against women and girls (VAWG) ‘a disgrace that shames us all’, as he unveiled bold new plans backed up by r...
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Barnet Post @barnetpost.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Khan makes fresh appeal to government against Heathrow third runway The London mayor says expansion of the UK's biggest airport would have huge impact on noise and air pollution in London and be barnetpost.co.uk/2026/09/03/khan-ma…
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Khan makes fresh appeal to government against Heathrow third runway
The London mayor says expansion of the UK's biggest airport would have huge impact on noise and air pollution in London and be incompatible with net zero objectives
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Mayor of London Press Office @ldn-pressoffice.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Today @london.gov.uk and TfL have warned Heathrow expansion proposals could have unacceptable consequences for our environment, air quality, noise pollution, and transport networks in the capital and beyond www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7v4zj2262vo
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Heathrow expansion 'a risk we cannot afford to take', says mayor
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
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