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Who Was Sergei Krajev? Bus Driver Died Following Assault on London Bridge – Murder Probe Underway

A murder investigation is underway after London bus driver Sergei Krajev died following a violent attack, prompting calls for better protection for transport workers.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Murder inquiry launched after fatal assault on London bus driver

Police say 64-year-old was attacked after confrontation near Battersea Bridge

The Guardian - UK · May 20

Police launch murder investigation after bus driver assaulted on Battersea Bridge

Sergei Krajev was assaulted following a confrontation on the pavement on Battersea Bridge while his bus was parked at a stop shortly before 12.30am on Monday

The Independent UK · May 20

Mick Jagger blasts Battersea Bridge tower plan as ‘wrong on every level'

The Rolling Stones frontman is strongly opposed to the 28-storey scheme

Evening Standard · Mar 15

The battle for Battersea: decision looms for controversial riverfront high-rise

Residents fear the excessive height and scale of the proposed 29-storey block will set a precedent for other riverfront towers

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Reading Whistler’s Nocturne in Blue and Gold – Old Battersea Bridge as a piece of music

In 1877 the American artist James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903) achieved notoriety when he exhibited his recent views of the river Thames at the Grosvenor Gallery in London. He gave his paintings musical titles: Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket (1875) and Nocturne in Blue and Gold –…

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Letters of support for huge tower at Battersea Bridge removed after 'feedback concerns'

Letters of support backing controversial plans to build a huge tower at the bottom of Battersea Bridge have been removed, after residents named as having signed them complained.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

London bridges chaos: Motorists face delays as FOUR Thames crossings hit with closures or road works

Albert, Battersea, Putney and Hammersmith bridges all affected - but major safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024

Mick Jagger backs growing campaign against 'horrendous' 34-storey tower block at Battersea Bridge

The Rolling Stones frontman signs campaign fighting to block building proposals

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

Drivers warned to avoid West London bridge as it closes for repair works

A diversion will be in place for drivers via Chelsea Bridge or Battersea Bridge

Evening Standard · May 22, 2024