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Need To Know London

Stories, updates and information about London.

Radio London,22 episodes

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Why is London's mobile phone reception getting worse?
London 'continues to lag frustratingly behind other international hubs'.
17 Sep 2026,7 mins
Vauxhall to get UK's second-tallest residential building
What do we know about the newly approved £2bn development at Vauxhall Square?
14 Sep 2026,3 mins
Gallows Corner flyover set to reopen after months of delays
The flyover was originally meant to be temporary but has lasted more than 60 years.
03 Sep 2026,4 mins
Major north London bus strikes - key info
More than 40 routes will be impacted by strikes from August to mid-October.
25 Aug 2026,5 mins
Toxic algae found in new Kingston bathing spot
Potentially toxic blue-green algae has been found in the Ham and Kingston bathing area.
20 Aug 2026,3 mins
Barbican Conservatory closure - how to take plants home
More than 2,000 plant cuttings are available for people to take home.
20 Aug 2026,5 mins
Charing Cross and Waterloo East closed for three weeks
No trains will call at these stations until 17th August
27 Jul 2026,3 mins
Thames water hosepipe ban - what does it mean for you?
Thames Water has announced a hosepipe ban, so what do you need to know?
21 Jul 2026,1 min
Why bus and tram fare freeze has been extended
Single bus and tram fares are to be frozen at £1.75 for a further four months.
06 Jul 2026,2 mins
High levels of E. coli recorded after Thames spill
Levels recorded were more than 60 times the threshold for suitable bathing water.
30 Jun 2026,7 mins
London's 'Cool Spaces' map
The Cool Spaces map pinpoints places offering respite from the heat.
25 Jun 2026,6 mins
Why Thames Water is now closer to nationalisation
It comes after the government objected to a huge financial rescue deal.
16 Jun 2026,6 mins
Dockless e-bike to face more regulation - here's how
New powers could see TfL create a city-wide framework for dockless e-bike operators.
09 Jun 2026,5 mins
Biggest rail operator nationalised: What it means
Govia Thameslink is now publicly owned.
31 May 2026,4 mins
Warning after increase in items dropped onto train tracks
TfL are urging people not to attempt to retrieve items if dropped.
28 May 2026,4 mins
Actual busiest London stations revealed
The data was revealed in a FOI request, and counts actual entry and exit taps.
22 May 2026,2 mins
Major protests on Saturday - essential info
Two protests are taking place on Saturday in central London.
15 May 2026,5 mins
Weight limit introduced on Vauxhall Bridge - here's why
The new restriction has been described as "safety critical" by Transport for London.
13 May 2026,3 mins
Royal Parks issue deer warning to dog walkers this Spring
Owners have been urged to keep their dogs on leads when close to deer.
12 May 2026,4 mins
How to apply for the London Marathon 2027
If you feel inspired to take part next year, here's all you need to know.
28 Apr 2026,4 mins
10 essential London Marathon facts
The things you need to know about the world's biggest (and best) marathon.
22 Apr 2026,4 mins
Spring Tube strikes - the key info
The RMT union is taking industrial action over proposals for a four-day working week.
21 Apr 2026,4 mins