Today’s London news round-up:

Today’s London news round-up:

A “one-time-only” double London Marathon will go ahead next year, organisers have confirmed – bringing 100,000 runners to the streets of Greenwich over the weekend of April 24 and 25. The Greenwich Wire

A long-closed theatre in Barking town centre could fully reopen within three years after a decision by council leaders this week. Barking Star

Inside the new club taking over London’s iconic former G-A-Y building  Metro

Controversial plans to develop flats above a Highbury pub have been refused by Islington Council, after hundreds of people objected to the proposals. Islington Tribune

The Filigree, a new residential building in Lewisham, has been voted the UK’s “worst” new building. Standard

Local campaigners in Hadley Wood have welcomed the news that a planning inspector has recommended an area of Green Belt be kept as open fields. Enfield Dispatch

This is the moment an alleged fare dodger was stopped in his tracks by a TfL revenue inspector at a north London train station. Standard

Zack Polanski has been cleared over claims that he broke the code of conduct for London assembly members by failing to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in east London. Novara Media

A community takeover of Soho’s last primary school is being launched tonight, Friday, after a merger deal broke down. Westminster Extra

And from ianVisits:

Outlander costumes to go on display in free London exhibition

Tickets Alert: Behind the Scenes tours of the London Archive

The summer sale theatre ticket offers from London Theatre Direct

TfL urged to crack down on passengers blasting music on trains and buses

Historic first as pelican chicks hatch in St James’s Park

London’s weekly railway news

Things to do in London tomorrow

St.Helena to Kensal Green Exploring Napoleon’s Final Chapter
North Kensington
A talk about the Battle of Waterloo, followed by lunch and a tour of the cemetery, visiting some of the witnesses to these tumultuous events.

British Academy Ideas Festival
St James
A day of talks ranging from the histories that shape our identities to the forces influencing politics, culture and technology.

West End Live
Trafalgar Square
Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival and showcases outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.

Cody Dock’s Summer Festival
Victoria Dock
Celebrating the unique landscape of the Lea River, featuring the unveiling of The Boat House gallery space.

E8 Art and Craft Trail
Hackney
Once again, the artists and makers of E8 are opening up their homes and studios over the weekend for an art trail.

Okinawa Day
Rotherhithe
London Okinawa Day is a yearly festival celebrating the unique music, food, and culture of Japan’s southernmost prefecture.

Kew Fete at Kew Green
Richmond
Enjoy a free family day out at a traditional village fete in the setting of Kew Green.

Waterloo Day at Apsley House
Picadilly
Step into history with a full day of talks and Q and As with leading historians and reenactors, bringing the drama of the Battle of Waterloo vividly to life.

Tideway Dinghy Derby

Upto 80 sailing dinghies will race from Putney to the Houses of Parliament – something to look out for if in the area.

Hanwell Carnival
Hanwell
The carnival – believed to be the oldest in London – has been held since 1898, and now attracts upwards of 25,000 people.

Garthorne Road nature reserve open days
Forest Hill
Come and visit this green oasis in a urban setting it is a one of the many local green lungs in Forest Hill where you can find some interesting wildlife.

Brentford Canal Festival
Brentford
A day celebrating the historic canals, waterways and creative communities of this West London neighbourhood.

Monthly opening of the Barnet “Physic Well”
Arkley
Volunteers from Barnet Museum open the Barnet Physic Well, giving everyone free access to this little known part of Barnet’s heritage.

Your Universe UCL200 Panel Event – Missions of Discovery!
Euston
Dive into epic discoveries and mind-blowing missions with scientific experts at this special Your Universe UCL200 edition panel event.

A Midsummer Night’s Fairy Tale, with Mermaid Chunky
Camden
Journey to the magical realm as the British Library becomes the setting for a solstice evening of lush sounds, sights and stories.

Quarks, collisions, and the ultimate face of the universe
Mayfair
Particle physicist Kate Shaw sets out to discover what a fundamental particle can tell us about the nature of the universe.

Things to do on Sunday

Kenley Airfield tour
Caterham
A tour of Kenley Airfield and learn about its amazing history, stories, and accounts from RAF servicemen and servicewomen

E8 Art and Craft Trail
Hackney
Once again, the artists and makers of E8 are opening up their homes and studios over the weekend for an art trail.

West End Live
Trafalgar Square
Hailed as ‘Glastonbury for theatre lovers’, West End LIVE is Europe’s largest free musical theatre festival and showcases outstanding performances from top West End musicals, live and free in Trafalgar Square.

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