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London Underground polluted with particles small enough to enter the human bloodstream — new research

London Underground polluted with particles small enough to enter the human bloodstream — new research: Roughly 2 million people use the London Underground each day. Tom Eversley/Shutterstock The London Underground is key to the functioning of England’s capital city. Roughly 2 million people use it each day. But it is polluted with small particulate matter …

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Research into 1930s commuting in London shows how public transport boosts the labour market

Research into 1930s commuting in London shows how public transport boosts the labour market: Following losses of £1.5bn in annual fare revenues incurred during the pandemic, Transport for London recently signed a deal with the UK government for emergency funding. The agreement ensures that new train orders, bridge repairs and tube upgrades will continue as …

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London 2012 Paralympics was not a gamechanger for disabled people’s sports participation – here’s why

London 2012 Paralympics was not a gamechanger for disabled people’s sports participation – here’s why: This summer marks ten years since London hosted the 2012 Paralympics. It was hoped the Paralympics would have a lasting legacy on improving access to and participation in sports for disabled people. But the data shows the Games made no …

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Polio vaccine boosters offered to London children – an expert explains what’s going on

Polio vaccine boosters offered to London children – an expert explains what’s going on: Studio Romantic/Shutterstock In June, the UK Health Security Agency reported that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May 2022. Following this, people were advised to ensure their children were up to date with …

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London 2012: what the Olympic Games’ legacy of sustainability means for events today

London 2012: what the Olympic Games’ legacy of sustainability means for events today: shutterstock This summer has marked 10 years since the London 2012 Olympics, and a chance to reflect on the event’s legacy. From the outset, the aim was to make it a ground-breakingly sustainable event. According to the United Nations, sustainability is “development …

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London 2012’s legacy boosted Paralympic sport, but disabled people’s lives have worsened

London 2012’s legacy boosted Paralympic sport, but disabled people’s lives have worsened: Ten years ago, London hosted the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. For London 2012 planners, a central aim was that this mega-event would change the way non-disabled people – and society at large – see disabled people in the long-term. Prominent political figures …

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Why the London 2012 Olympics had limited impact on volunteering across the UK

Why the London 2012 Olympics had limited impact on volunteering across the UK: When London was preparing to host the 2012 Olympic Games, 250,000 people signed up to volunteer as official “Games Makers”. Of these, 70,000 people were ultimately selected to wear the distinctive purple-and-red volunteer uniforms. For 40% of them, it was the first …

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London 2012 Olympics: how it boosted medal winning but failed to inspire a generation

London 2012 Olympics: how it boosted medal winning but failed to inspire a generation: Ten years ago, London bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Games was sold to the British public on the slogan that it would “inspire a generation”. The idea of inspiring a generation chimed with the basic aim …

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Tower 42, City of London

Check out this South African City image: Tower 42, City of London Image by Gene Hunt Tower 42 was originally named the National Westminster Tower. Constructed in 1971 and completed by 1980. Standing 600ft hight, it was the tallest skyscraper in the whole of the UK and in London alone until 1990 with the completion …

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