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Projects · LondonLondon's Christmas Ice Rinks 2026: What's Open and What's Not
Londoners can look forward to several ice skating opportunities this Christmas season. While popular rinks at Somerset House, Battersea Power Station, and Hyde Park are confirmed to return, Ice Rink Canary Wharf has announced it will not operate in 2026.
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Hyde Park Airport Proposal Revived in 1970s Critique
A proposal to build an airport in Hyde Park, first made in 1926, aimed to reduce travel time for business travellers and boost the aviation industry. The idea reappeared in 1970 as a critique of government cost-benefit analyses.
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Projects · WestminsterLord Byron statue returns to Hyde Park after 60 years
A statue of the poet Lord Byron has been returned to Hyde Park, London, after being moved from its original location in the 1960s. The restoration and relocation project cost £380,000 and was supported by the current Lord Byron.
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Projects · Central LondonHyde Park visitors encounter dry Diana Fountain throughout summer
The Diana Memorial Fountain in Hyde Park has remained dry since a pump breakdown on 1 July, compounded by a software fault, according to Royal Parks. The charity apologised to visitors and expects water to flow again within a few weeks, after specialist teams worked on the issue.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonMet Police seize £3.7m Ferrari in central London crackdown
Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles, including a rare £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2, during a weekend operation targeting antisocial driving. The driver held only a provisional licence and no insurance. Fifteen cars were taken immediately under antisocial behaviour powers.
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