London to build cycling paths in tube tunnels
An ambitious project will transform London’s disused tunnels into cycling and pedestrian paths with shops, cultural spaces and floors that generate their own energy.
A floating solar farm will provide clean drinking water to citizens in London
L’energia elettrica rinnovabile prodotta dalle celle servirà per alimentare l’impianto di depurazione dell’acqua che serve milioni di cittadini di Londra.
The Cat Ripper of Croydon. A serial killer of felines terrorises South London
Up to 50 cats have fallen prey to brutal animal cruelty in the London neighbourhood of Croydon, while locals and the police try to find the culprit.
Why London’s new Design Museum is the cathedral of design and architecture
After ten years London’s Design Museum reopens in a new location. A spotlight not only on objects, but also on creative processes and global issues.
UK woman finally rides a bike thanks to her new bionic hand
Nicky Ashwell was born without a right hand and now, thanks to the world’s most lifelike bionic hand, can go to the gym, fasten her shoes and ride a bike for the first time.
Men who hate women (on a bicycle, in London)
In London, in the neighbourhood that became famous for Jack the Ripper’s murders, a man causes a female cyclist to fall down: he gives himself up to the police, who made the video, recorded thanks to a video camera on the cyclist’s helmet, public.
Underwater sculptures emerge from the Thames to warn about climate change
The sculptures, by the British artist Jason deCaires Taylor, denounce the current alarming climate situation and the impact fossil fuel have on our planet.
Zapping through London on 100% electric double deckers is to become reality
At a summit bringing together 75 cities, London’s Mayor announced the world’s first route of electric double decker buses.
Swimming pool purified by plants is now open in London
È stato inaugurato nel quartiere di King’s Cross il primo laghetto balneabile artificiale con acqua naturalmente purificata del Regno Unito.
Cycling the ‘Kittymobile’ from Amsterdam to London
Thomas cycled from the Netherlands to London with his cats Mushy and Cheesy on board a modified Dutch tricycle, the Kittymobile. A long ride that drew the attention of many.