by Editor | Jan 22, 2017 | East London, Royal Docks
Even according to the most generous assessment, it was an accident waiting to happen. The heating and purifying of trinitrotoluene – TNT – was more dangerous than the manufacture of the explosive material itself. But a crippling shortage of shells on the frontline in...
by Editor | Apr 10, 2016 | Docklands
Labour mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan has broken his silence over Silvertown Tunnel and appeared to distance himself from plans to build the companion road link to Blackwall. While not exactly stating his opposition he did pour cold water on some aspects of the scheme....
by Editor | Apr 10, 2016 | East London
While other London mayoral candidates have expressed scepticism, the Tory says a tunnel is key to unlocking growth in east London Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith will push ahead with the controversial Silvertown Tunnel if he’s made London mayor on May 5. The...
by Editor | Mar 21, 2016 | Canary Wharf
A new cycle bridge between Canada Water and Canary Wharf could empty 15 Tube trains of passengers and slash journey times across the river, according to a feasibility study. Unlike the Garden Bridge, a link between Rotherhithe and the Isle of Dogs has found favour...
by Editor | Mar 10, 2016 | East London
Controversial plans to build a cruise liner terminal on the Thames at Greenwich face the prospect of a legal challenge in the High Court. The scheme, approved by Greenwich Council in December, would see ships “idling” at the riverside over the summer, burning at least...