Eye On London

17/06/2026

People working towards the Knowledge of London will soon be able to access Santander Cycles for free under a new TfL initiative. More than 1,300 candidates are currently studying for the qualification required to become a licensed London taxi driver.

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16/06/2026

A new £7 million campaign will promote London across Europe, Asia and the United States while responding to concerns about misinformation affecting the city's reputation abroad.

Sadiq Khan has announced a £7 million campaign to promote London challenge online disinformation about London.

16/06/2026

A new University of East London study will track microplastic pollution across the River Thames, collecting samples from seven locations between Teddington and Southend. Researchers hope the findings will help improve understanding of water quality and support future environmental policy.

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15/06/2026

Hammersmith’s summer market returns to King Street with more than 100 stalls, live music and Pride celebrations running through the day. A snapshot of London’s local summer culture in motion.

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15/06/2026

A new nationwide programme will help bring the story of the Bayeux Tapestry to communities across the UK before the exhibition opens at the British Museum. Schools, museums and heritage organisations will all play a role in the project.

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15/06/2026

New figures suggest abuse towards frontline workers remains a growing concern across London. Sadiq Khan is using the Loved and Wanted campaign to highlight the contribution made by transport, healthcare and retail staff while calling for greater respect across the city.

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14/06/2026

Did you know London had a driverless underground railway delivering mail as far back as 1927? Mike Pickup visits the Mail Rail and Postal Museum near Farringdon and finds one of the capital's most inventive and enjoyable days out.

https://eye-on-london.com/mail-rail-london-postal-museum-visit/

14/06/2026

He was American, he had a mother, and he went bankrupt after winning a libel suit against a critic. Simon Tait on the brilliant, impossible James McNeill Whistler, whose biggest retrospective for 30 years is now open at Tate Britain.

https://eye-on-london.com/whistler-exhibition-tate-britain-review/

14/06/2026

Two outstanding performances from Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison. A beautifully staged production. And yet, for a play about theatre, Grace Pervades is surprisingly dry. John Martin reviews David Hare's latest for EyeOnLondon.

eye-on-london.com/grace-pervades-theatre-royal-haymarket-review

12/06/2026

Grosvenor Square is being transformed into a new urban wildlife destination, with London Wildlife Trust set to run a dedicated nature education centre from summer 2026. The project will introduce wetlands, thousands of new plants and environmental learning opportunities for young people in the heart of central London.

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