The London Buzz – 3 July 2024

Today’s roundup of what’s happening in London:

Charity East London Waterworks Park (ELWP) has expanded its plans for a wild swimming park on a former Lea Bridge water supply site, despite uncertainty over its future. Waltham Forest Echo

A footballer has been jailed after ‘flooding south London with drugs’ including cocaine, ketamine and cannabis. Wimbledon Times

Inconsiderate drivers have parked over clear signs, blocking the entrance for funerals and a minibus serving the disabled. Watford Observatory

An illustrator has described designing the official Wimbledon 2024 poster as the “highlight” of her career. BBC news

Strike action by engineers working on the Croydon tram network has been called off after Transport for London and the Unite union reached a deal. Inside Croydon

The land that was to become the £2.5 billion London Resort theme park is up for sale. Savills

28 of the best Spanish restaurants in London Hearty meal

An open water swimming venue is set to reopen in Canary Wharf’s business district this weekend for a third summer. Standard

Ian McKellen suffered wrist and neck injuries during the stage fall Theater news

How to get to Heathrow Airport with all the canceled trains Independent

Planning activity for new homes in London is now 60% below peak levels Specification

A man is fighting for his life after being hit and trapped under a double-decker bus in Hackney. Standard

Cobham Services on the M25 host their first wedding Automotive research

What happens in the Commons after the general elections? Parliament

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And from ianVisits:

Ticket alert: Late opening at Westminster Abbey

Sign language assistance is coming to London Overground

Dr. Johnson’s office or not? A new exhibition explores the origins of the famous dictionary

London Public Art: Power over others is weakness disguised as strength

The Elizabeth line now has 4G and 5G coverage in the tunnels

Some things to do in London tomorrow:

The Spanish Navy’s naval training ship, Juan Sebastián de Elcano, will be in Canary Wharf for several days and will be open to the public. Details

Get creative with crochet, explore the collections of the Royal College of Physicians and take the last chance to see the ‘Fortitude’ exhibition at the Late Museum this July. Details

On the first Thursday of the month, Holborn’s Novelty Automation has an in-store bar for their late night opening. Details

Join Peter Murray for the inaugural Murray Lecture, followed by a conversation with Beatrice Galilee, exploring London’s position. Details

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