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Labour 'ally' of Sadiq Khan drops bombshell at Oxford Street quango launch: 'I wish this didn't exist'

‘We would rather this body didn’t exist and we weren’t here’ says Westminster council leader

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Chef, theatre designer and football chief to advise Sadiq Khan on pedestrianising Oxford Street

New board members told to walk, cycle or catch the bus - and not to put taxis or flights on their expenses

Evening Standard

Moment brazen shoplifter arrested on Oxford Street after trying to evade facial recognition cameras

Officers detain woman, in her 50s, minutes after she gave store security staff the slip during Christmas theft spree

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West End defies retail slump as Christmas shoppers flock to Oxford Street

The capital's West End recorded a 9 per cent rise in shoppers during the week leading up to Black Friday compared with last year

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Moment Algerian migrant on bail caught brazenly stealing designer clothes from Selfridges

Dade Mustafa told police ‘no problem, no problem’ when confronted on London’s Oxford Street

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F1 hits Oxford Street as Aston Martin and PUMA invite fans to celebrate the team behind the team

The Christmas rush in Central London will be made extra hectic for one very special day this year when Aston Martin’s racing green F1 machine rolls into PUMA’s brand-new Oxford Street store to celebrate the race team’s iconic partnership with the sportswear brand

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Westminster gives ok to major redevelopment of tallest tower on west Oxford Street

The building was home to The London College of Fashion until it moved to the Olympic Park in 2023.

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How slow is your London bus? Declining bus speeds mapped as citywide average falls below 9mph

Bus operators blame roadworks, cycle lanes, 20mph speed limits and LTNs as passenger numbers continue to plummet

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Ex-college campus next to London's Oxford Street set for major refurbishment

Berkeley Estate Asset Management has proposed a ‘deep retrofit’ and extension of 33 Cavendish Square

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YouTuber Kurt Caz Accused of Using AI to Depict Oxford Street as 'Dangerous' to Appeal to Far-Right

British YouTuber Kurt Caz has been accused of manipulating footage and using AI-altered images to portray Oxford Street as a dangerous environment. Critics say the creator is deliberately exaggerating the threat of crime to appeal to a far-right audience and monetise polarising content.

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15 bus routes diverted or shortened as more details of Oxford Street pedestrianisation revealed

TfL sparks concern from residents as it aims to solve conundrum of how to remove hundreds of buses to part-pedestrianise Oxford Street

Evening Standard

Regent Street to close to traffic for first time in five years

Regent Street will be pedestrianised and transformed as part of a special day of Christmas shopping

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Oxford Street could be transformed into 'nightlife destination,' Westminster says

New zones could be created in and around the West End in a boost to London’s nightlife

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'Oxford Street has suffered – it needs a polish to get back on the map' - Sadiq's pedestrianisation chief

Former Westfield executive Scott Parsons says pedestrianising Oxford Street is a ‘no brainer’

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Pedestrianisation can liberate Oxford Street and make it truly world class

This is a powerful opportunity for Oxford Street to move beyond its reputation as a tourist trap

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Drivers ‘left £1 million out of pocket’ after vehicles stuck in London car park for 28 months

Multiple parties deny responsibility for the mechanical failure that caused auto stacker system to break down near Oxford Street

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John Lewis to open VIP lounge at Oxford Street store with free drinks and massages

Waitrose chocolates will also be used to lure loyalty card holders in to the central London store

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Man suffers serious eye injury after attack in McDonald’s on London’s Oxford Street

Police want anyone who recognises man in CCTV image to come forward after assault in central London

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Oxford Street 'pedestrianised by next summer' as Sadiq Khan fast-tracks £150m traffic-free scheme

Second consultation to start next month - but Tories threaten legal action if they reclaim control of Westminster council

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Sydney nightclub named after lesbian artist’s song changes name after ‘preferred clientele’ revealed to be men

Pink Pony Club, a song by Chappell Roan inspired by The Abbey gay bar in West Hollywood, was the inspiration for new Oxford Street club

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Row breaks out over £1.5million cycle lane that would be alternative to blocked-off Oxford Street

Tory councillors want Westminster council to pause cycleway through Marylebone until impact of mayor’s traffic ban becomes clear

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Sydney Bar Pink Pony Responds To Backlash Over ‘Unashamedly’ Preferring Gay Male Patrons

After the Sydney venue — set to open on Oxford Street and named after the Chappell Roan song — drew criticism for wanting “90%” gay male customers, CEO Michael Lewis told P.TV that “we have unintentionally hit a raw nerve”.

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Oxford Street one-day traffic-free trial was a roaring success, says Sadiq Khan - after 12 survey replies

Mayor hails impact of Sunday pedestrianisation showcase as TfL prepares to reveal details of how buses will be re-routed

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‘It should be gay Disneyland’: the struggle to revitalise Sydney’s Oxford Street without selling its soul

Much-loved inner-city strip is getting a makeover, but as luxury shops move in, some worry smaller, longstanding businesses will be pushed out

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Oxford Street one-day traffic ban is start of ‘fight to rescue street’, mayor says

Sir Sadiq Khan said pedestrianising streets increases footfall and spend.

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