March 2009 Archives

Motorcyclists are threatening to paralyse sections of London's road network today in a protest over Westminster Council's trial of parking charges.

Around 1,000 bikers are expected to descend on the heart of the capital during this evening's rush hour creating major delays for motorists and commuters on their journeys home from work.

Chelsea football club's Brazilian midfielder Juliano Belletti unveiled a new football pitch in Pimlico.

The new facilities, on the Ebury Bridge Estate, in Ebury Bridge Road, can be used by residents and community groups in south Westminster.

Projects which united young and old people are being celebrated with an exhibition in Victoria.

A collection of photographs taken during two projects with Westminster residents unveiled at the SW1 Gallery in Cardinal Place, will remain open until Saturday.

A leading director's latest film will explore the emotive subject of people dying alone.

Uberto Pasolini, behind blockbusters including The Emperor's New Clothes and The Full Monty, plans to work with Westminster Council's funeral officer to piece together the life of someone who has died alone and to attend a funeral where no loved ones can be traced.

Three 'hidden gems' in Westminster have been named among the top 10 in London, according to a recent survey.

Walking along the canal at Little Venice, in Maida Vale, tops the list of the best free places to discover in London, with Regent's Park in fifth place and St James's Park in eighth.

The Bishop of London visited children at a Pimlico school.

Dr Richard Chartres met young people at St Gabriel's CofE Primary School, on the Churchill Gardens Estate, in Churchill Gardens Road, on Wednesday.