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MET launches major crackdown on gang crime

A public launch of a significant operation against London's gang crime, spearheaded by a newly formed Trident Gang Crime Command. London, UK...

by sinister pictures in United Kingdom on 08/02/2012

Politics

Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London

In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were...

by Pete Riches in United Kingdom on 07/02/2012

Environment

Heavy snow in London

Heavy snow fell in some areas of Britain overnight, causing road closures and flight cancellations, and the Met Office warned of icy conditions....

by B Sharma in United Kingdom on 05/02/2012

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Trafalgar Square wardens disrupt MP's press-call - London 09.12.2011
On 9th December 2011, a press-call by Barry Gardiner MP calling for the London Olympics Committee to end Dow Chemicals' co-sponsorship of the 2012 games, was interrupted by 'H...
Mayor of London and Police Chief Commissioner to crackdown on Gangs
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson with the Metropolitan Commissioner of Police, Bernard Hogan-Howe, attended a photo-call in Trafalgar Square to highlight the new Trident initiative to cra...
MET launches major crackdown on gang crime
A public launch of a significant operation against London's gang crime, spearheaded by a newly formed Trident Gang Crime Command. London, UK 8th February 2012
Trafalgar Square wardens flex potential photography by-law - London
In an example of the enforcement of potential by-laws governing Trafalgar Square, a group of friends making a birthday film for themselves were ordered to stop filming and told to leave...
Heavy snow in London
Heavy snow fell in some areas of Britain overnight, causing road closures and flight cancellations, and the Met Office warned of icy conditions. London, UK. 5th February 2012
Snow covers the camp at Occupy London
Snow hasn't deterred the Occupy London protesters who have ave been camping outside the St Paul's Cathedral as part of an anti-capitalist statement. London, UK. 5th January 20...
East London gets its share of snow
Heavy snow began falling across much of the UK. Streets in East London were deserted with minimal traffic, however 1,200 or so flights from Heathrow were cancelled. London, UK. 4th Feb...
Snow hits London
As had been predicted by various weather organisations including the Met office, London experienced a heavy shower of snow. London, UK. 4th February 2012
Met office warns of heavy snow in UK
Heavy snow is forecast for many parts of Britain and the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for numerous areas of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, local media r...
Britain shudders as cold weather hits
Fountains in Trafalgar Square turn to ice during the cold weather snap. London, UK. 4th February 2012
Protest to mark the 30th anniversary of Hama Massacre in Syria
Syrian protesters in Trafalgar Square demand an end of the Assad family regime while they commemorate the 30th anniversary of Hama massacre in 1982, which occurred under the Hafes al A...
Year of the Dragon parade around London's West End
A Chinese New Year's parade held in the West End went through Charing Cross Road and ended in Rupert Street. A replica of the Wishing Tree was present on the two-mile long parade r...
Shaftesbury Avenue stage celebrations for Chinese New Year - London
Thousands of people gather around the second stage on Shaftesbury Avenue, organised for the Chinese New Year celebration. People watch performances by acts such as the Shaolin Warriors ...
Thousands watch Chinese New Year celebrations - London
The Chinese community and thousands of Londoner's and tourists flocked to the streets of Chinatown and Trafalgar Square to see the celebrations. London, United Kingdom. 29th Januar...
Finale of the Chinese New Year Celebrations - London
The Chinese New Year celebration in Trafalgar Square came to a spectacular finale with various performances and fireworks display. Thousands of people took to Chinatown to celebrate the...
Chinese New Year celebrations - London
Thousands of people took to the streets around chinatown in London to celebrate the year of the dragon. There was a main stage hosting performances in Trafalgar Square and various other...
Chinatown London welcomes the new year
Chinatown was host to a parade by Lion dancers and a range of stalls selling traditional produce for the New Years celebrations. London, UK. 29th January 2012
Celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon - London
Visitors arrived in Trafalgar Square to see the arrival of the Dragon dancers and celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year. Many wore traditional costumes, as they enjoyed the music,...
Boris Johnson joins celebration for Chinese Year of the Dragon
Boris Johnson, mayor of London, attended celebrations held in the capital to mark the Chinese New Year of the Dragon in Trafalgar Square. London, UK. 29th January 2012
Chinese New Year Celebrations - London.
Chinese New Year celebrations took place in the capital's Trafalgar Square with a variety of events and illuminations to welcome in the Year of the Dragon. United Kingdom. 29th Jan...