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Mallet London launches footwear capsule with Transport for London

Premium British brand Mallet London has unveiled a limited-edition footwear collection in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The capsule collection celebrates the iconic Tube map designed by Harry Beck that first appeared on the network in 1933 and pays homage to Mallet co-founder and creative director Tommy Mallet’s hometown. In a...

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Plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street receives “widespread support”

Two in three people support the plans to create a new traffic-free pedestrianise Oxford Street in Central London, according to the results of the proposals public consultation. More than 22,000 people responded to the online consultation, which ran from November 6, 2017 to January 3, 2018, with 64 percent expressing support in “some form” with...

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Oxford Street pedestrianisation consultation extended

Westminster City Council has announced it has extended the consultation period on plans to transform Oxford Street and the surrounding area into traffic-free zone after people requested more time to consider the proposals and submit their views. The consultation, which began on November 6, was originally set to close on December 17, but...

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London’s Oxford Street could be pedestrianised

Transport for London (TFL) has unveiled new plans to revolutionise one of London’s busiest shopping destinations, Oxford Street, which could see taxis and buses banned. The plans have been unveiled for consultation in a bid to reduce congestion, enhance hit quality and improve road safety for shoppers. “We want to create a better environment,...

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Fashion

London Mayor says 'No' to unhealthy body images

London - Sadiq Khan, the newly elected Mayor of London, has announced a new partnership with the city's public transport network, Transport for London (TfL) which will put an end to adverts that may cause body confidence issues. Taking action on his pledge the ban all unhealthy body image ads across the TfL network, the new initiative will see...

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French Connection opens first pop-up store

Fashion retailer French Connection has opened its first “convenience store” in Old Street Station, which will allow shoppers to collect online orders. The 1,000 square foot pop-up, situated inside the station, will be known as the F Store and marks the retailer’s first click-and-collect unit. It will beopen for four months in the run up to...