The London Buzz – 10th October 2024
Today’s London news round-up:
Transport for London is still suffering the impact of a cyber attack with passengers waiting for refunds and some age groups missing out on free travel. ITVX
Police have claimed that the use of live-facial recognition (LFR) systems in catching criminals is highly accurate — as councillors in Camden pressed officers about the technology’s flaws. Fitzrovia News
Car parks in Blackheath, Charlton and Plumstead as well as Eltham’s historic tram shelters could be sold off by Greenwich Council as it seeks to balance the books. The Greenwich Wire
Plans for a new teaching pool at the London Fields lido have been put “on hold” due to “financial challenges”. Hackney Gazette
The company behind Uber Boat by Thames Clippers in London, returned to profitfor the first time since 2019. City AM
Camden Council has pledged to improve its services for leaseholders in a bid to turn around dire satisfaction rates across the borough. Camden Citizen
More than 300 people have signed a petition calling for a bridge over the New River to be named in honour of a cat described as “the most famous in the whole of Enfield”. Enfield Dispatch
Headstones of the Bethnal Green Tube Disaster victims reinstalled following a community campaign Bethnal Green London
Cars keep getting stuck on steps as drivers take short cut through council estate Camden New Journal
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And from ianVisits:
British Museum to ditch depressing bag check “sheds” with an architect competition
Christmas jumpers from London’s venues
Watford Museum granted £2.5 million Lottery funding for new home
Enfield Chase station’s new mural celebrates local history and heritage
Tickets Alert: Tours of UCL’s north London telescope observatory
London’s Pocket Parks: Wilmington Square Garden, WC1
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