Cooling off in one of London’s rivers or waterways may seem inviting during this record spell of hot weather but @london-fire.bsky.social is urging Londoners to be aware of the dangers. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

LFB warns of risks swimming in rivers, reservoirs and lakes

The London Fire Brigade says there can be strong currents, hidden debris and sudden drops in depth.

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New investment from @MayorofLondon, OG Anunoby, the National Basketball Players Association and @CamdenCouncil will improve London’s basketball facilities and create more opportunities for young people to play basketball in the capital🏀 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

London basketball court gets an NBA assist from OG Anunoby

NBA star OG Anunoby is helping to fund the renovation of Argyle Square Court in Camden.

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On a special visit to the capital, @nyknicks star OG Anunoby met @MayorofLondon to announce new investment to Argyle Square basketball court in Camden🏀 The commitment from the @NBA star comes alongside Sadiq’s £2m pledge to grow basketball across the capital👏 www.london.gov.uk/london-born-...

Shoplifting rates have dramatically fallen across London. Backed by record funding from @london.gov.uk, the Met Police's investment in technology has quadrupled the number of shoplifters being brought to justice. www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/l...

The eight London boroughs getting new tech to combat shoplifting in crackdown by Met

Pilot of tech used by retailers like Boots and Greggs has helped officers quadruple the number of shoplifters being brought to justice

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London is the sporting capital of the world and ready to stage the UK's first-ever Premier Padel tournament this week🏓 The London Premier Padel P1 begins at Olympia today and will see the sport’s biggest compete for victory over the next six days🏆 www.olympia.co.uk/events/londo...

The new partnership with the Premier League & 11 football club charities will be used to support young people through sport, mentoring and employability activities aimed at reducing the risk of involvement in violence and exploitation. www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

With the summer holidays underway, @london.gov.uk has announced £1.5m funding to deliver hundreds of activities aimed at keeping young people safe, in a new partnership with the Premier League and London's Violence Reduction Unit www.london.gov.uk/mayor-announ...

Summer Streets is back! ☀️ Thanks to @london.gov.uk funding, Londoners and visitors can enjoy al fresco dining, events, and activities across the capital throughout summer and into autumn. Check out what’s happening here 👇 www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

London is officially in drought & the sustained hot, dry weather means our firefighters are working tirelessly to deal with growing numbers of grass fires around the capital. Help prevent more wildfires by following London Fire Brigade's advice. www.london-fire.gov.uk/incidents/20...

Today @london.gov.uk launched his Clean Rivers and Waterways plan. Over the next ten years we will - • Stop sewage flowing into rivers • Create and restore 550 hectares of waterway habitat • Deliver waterways that are clean and safe enough to swim in. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The West Reservoir is a stunning outdoor space for Londoners to enjoy. Thanks to £700,000 from the Mayor of London, they have been able to create new reedbeds for wildlife, improve the outdoor swimming facilities and open up waterside green space for the public.

An amber heat-health alert is now in place across London until 9am tomorrow as temperatures rise across the capital. The Mayor’s cool spaces map provides information on areas for Londoners to shelter from the sun, cool down, rest and take respite on hot days 🗺️ www.london.gov.uk/programmes-s...

The Mayor has today published a 10 year plan to clean up London’s neglected rivers and waterways, making them safe and accessible for Londoners and ensuring nature and wildlife can thrive. www.london.gov.uk/mayor-launch...

London Fire Brigade responded to over 1,300 incidents across the capital last weekend. @london.gov.uk is working with the Brigade to ensure our city is ready to prevent and deal with all fires - including funding the latest equipment to safely fight wildfires. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

London Fire Brigade called to 1300 emergencies over hot weekend

LFB said firefighters attended 1,345 incidents across London, including a grass fire in Rainham.

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Five million visitors. One safer city. As London welcomes millions this summer, we're continuing to make our city safer. In Westminster alone, neighbourhood crime is down by 36% in the last year.

An amber heat health alert has been issued London from 9am on Wednesday until 9am Thursday as temperatures rise again☀️ Please check in on anyone who may find it difficult to stay cool and hydrated in hot weather🥤 www.nhs.uk/live-well/se...

An unprecedented £88.6m investment for London 🏗️ @mayoroflondon.bsky.social is funding more than 20,000 courses to train the next generation of construction workers, tackle skills shortages, and fast-track housebuilding across the capital. london.gov.uk/mayor-invest...

The Crystal Palace National Sports Centre is a historic and much-loved national sports facility but it needs major investment and refurbishment. Thanks to support and investment from @MayorofLondon, this is now being delivered 🏀🏓🏐⚽️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Crystal Palace National Sports Centre refurbishment approved

The centre will undergo a £130m revamp after plans were approved by Bromley Council.

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Buses and trams are a lifeline for many Londoners - which @london.gov.uk is making even more accessible and affordable, with unlimited journeys for £1.75 on his Weekend Hopper from tomorrow 🐸🚌 londonist.com/london/trans...

Unlimited Bus And Tram Travel On TfL's New 'Weekend Hopper' Fare

But the offer's only fleeting.

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New drones and Sur-Ron bikes, backed by record City Hall funds, are turbocharging the Met’s effort to tackle mobile phone crime across the capital, taking the fight directly to those stealing phones. This has led to 13,000 fewer phone thefts in London over the last year. abcnews.com/Internationa...

London's mayor says falling crime shows the city is safe despite alarming online claims

London’s mayor and police chief have highlighted a drop in street crime to reassure tourists about the city's safety

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Plans for the transformative renovation of the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre have been formally approved 🏟️ Mayor of London looks forward to the next phase of work alongside the local community to create an outstanding sporting venue🏃🏊‍♀️ www.london.gov.uk/plans-redeve...

“The Silvertown Tunnel is already transforming travel across the Thames as we continue building a greener, fairer, better London for everyone” @london.gov.uk told @itvnews.bsky.social www.itv.com/news/london/...

Hop on board and see the city sights from the top deck of a London bus, with new TfL route maps to celebrate the launch of @london.gov.uk's Weekend Hopper fare 🐸🚌 londonblog.tfl.gov.uk/2025/07/22/t...

Bus leisure routes 🚌

Explore our top Bus leisure routes and maps to explore the city on an iconic red London bus with the attractions you can see along the way!

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New data shows the Silvertown Tunnel not only making journeys faster and more reliable, but also supporting @london.gov.uk's work to encourage sustainable transport and keep cleaning up our air tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/new-rep...

The naysayers keep talking London down, but we’ll stick to the facts. Met data shows neighbourhood crime is down 14%, with 35,000 fewer offences and 13,000 fewer phone thefts in the last year alone. The evidence is clear: London is safe for all to enjoy this summer.

‘London is safe’: Crime rates fall again in capital with major dip in West End phone theft | LBC

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said the figures show “London is safe and getting safer each year”

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A year since @london.gov.uk opened the Silvertown Tunnel, a new TfL report shows it’s already cut congestion and boosted bus use, alongside improved air quality

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Silvertown Tunnel reduced Blackwall Tunnel congestion and cut journey times in its first year, alongside fewer over-height vehicle incidents and lower NO2 levels.

Neighbourhood crimes including phone theft, burglary and vehicle crime have fallen significantly across London with 35,000 fewer offences in the last year. This is thanks to the hard work of Met Police officers and @london-vru.bsky.social, supported by record investment from @london.gov.uk

Neighbourhood crime significantly falls in London, after Met boosts local policing

Theft, personal robbery, and vehicle offences have fallen across London, as the Metropolitan Police continues its targeted crackdown on the capital's most...

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With one year to go until the capital hosts The Tour de France Femmes, Londoners will be able to get involved at King’s Cross station on Thursday, with opportunities to find out more and volunteer to be part of the world’s greatest cycle race 🚵‍♀️ www.letourgb.com/find-out-mor...

Find out more about Grands Départs at King's Cross on Thursday! | Grand Départ GB 2027

As the Tour de France builds towards its climax this weekend, Londoners can get a taste of the world’s greatest cycle race at King’s Cross railway station on Thursday (23 July) and find out more about...

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The Mayor of London announces new £58m fund to retrofit up to 5,000 homes across London and make them more energy efficient, reducing energy bills by up to £500 a year and improving living conditions www.london.gov.uk/mayor-helps-...