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Landmark fish and meat markets in London to close, ending 1,000 years of tradition

Two of London’s most famous markets — one selling fish, the other meat — are set to close in the coming years, bringing an end to traditions stretching back to medieval times

The Independent UK

OPINION - The Standard View: The ending of 900 years of Smithfield Market is a shameful abdication of duty

The City of London is a world-leading business and financial district. One only has to gaze up to see the extraordinary skyscrapers, full of workers in offices, or dining restaurants, or enjoying luxury living accommodation. Yet one only also has to look a little lower down to understand the City…

Evening Standard

Smithfield meat market to close for good after relocation plans voted down

City of London Corporation rejects plan for new Dagenham site and will offer traders about £300m in compensation

The Guardian - UK

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London’s historic Smithfield meat market to close

The City of London Corporation has shelved plans to relocate Smithfield and Billingsgate fish markets to a £1 billion development in Dagenham.

Evening Standard

London's 900-year-old Smithfield meat market to close as Dagenham move abandoned

City of London Corporation seeks to absolve itself from responsible of running the near-1,000-year-old Smithfield market, as well Billingsgate

Evening Standard

London’s Smithfield Market at risk of closure after more than 800 years

The City of London Corporation has shelved relocation proposals for Smithfield and Billingsgate fish market

Evening Standard

Plan to move historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to Dagenham halted

Scheme reviewed ‘in order to determine its next steps and to ensure the financial sustainability of the project’

Evening Standard

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Rough sleepers living in shadows of London’s Square Mile face abuse ‘just for being homeless’

Rough sleepers have flooded Castle Baynard Street with tents and makeshift kitchens in an image that could ripped straight from a Dickens novel

Evening Standard

London Museum given £50m boost for new Smithfield home bringing total spend to £437m

The London Museum will open its doors in 2026

Evening Standard

City of London Corporation accused of pushing through London Wall West scheme 'without scrutiny'

The City of London Corporation has been accused of making a multi-million-pound deal with the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers

Evening Standard

Crumbling justice: Pedestrian hospitalised after masonry falls from historic Old Bailey court entrance

Incident comes amid 'not insignificant' maintenance backlog for historic buildings in the City

Evening Standard

Square Mile in record year for retrofit planning applications, with more 'green' buildings on the way

A record number of retrofit planning applications have been approved in the Square Mile in 2023, with a host of landlords looking to make building projects more environmentally-friendly.

Evening Standard

Vision for 'pedestrian friendly' Ludgate Circus revealed in £80m Fleet St revamp

The 10 year masterplan plan aims to double the number of safe cycle routes and add 3,000 sq m of pedestrian space

Evening Standard

City of London Corporation’s former head of diversity sues for race discrimination

Saida Bello said racism was deeply entrenched in the organisation after she was dismissed 10 months into the role

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Evening Standard

How the City skyline will be transformed by 2030

The City's sweeping skyline is poised to welcome yet more skyscrapers, new images released today by the City of London Corporation show, amid projections that space for tens of thousands of extra office workers will be needed in the coming years.

The Independent UK

King Charles: Debate too often descends into ‘rancour and acrimony’ on social media

King said in an address at Mansion House that ‘understanding at home and overseas’ has never been more vital

Evening Standard

Smithfield Market gets a new life as the Museum of London sets its plans in stone

The venue will reopen as the London Museum with double the public space

Evening Standard

What a Baa-rmy sight: Why is Hampstead Heath filled with sheep this week?

The farmyard favourites will be on Hampstead Heath as part of a grazing trial to make the area more biodiverse

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Green energy producer Voltalia opens its largest UK solar park in Dorset

Service provider Voltalia has struck a deal with the City of London Corporation, which will see half of its energy delivered from South Farm Solar, powering landmarks such as Tower Bridge

Birmingham Post

Santander provides £25m backing for Dorset solar farm project

Service provider Voltalia has struck a deal with the City of London Corporation, which will see half of its energy delivered from South Farm Solar, powering landmarks such as Tower Bridge

Evening Standard

Workers at London tourist attractions to strike over pay

Workers at tourist attractions across London are to strike in a dispute over pay.

Evening Standard

City of London corporation suspends CBI membership after sexual misconduct scandal

The City of London corporation has formally suspended its membership with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations.

The Independent UK

First printed edition of Shakespeare’s plays to go on display

The First Folio will go on display at London’s Guildhall Library for its 400th anniversary.

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