Cleaner air. I think we can agree that we need more of it. It is therefore good news is that phase 3 and, indeed, phase 4 of the capital's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) programme came into effect yesterday, obliging owners of a larger group of polluting vehicl

I'm used to sitting on the back row as a critic seeing show after show of the latest productions when they come to the region. So when I was given the chance to star in this year's Cinderella pantomime I was a little star-struck to say the least. To disc

The Mayor of London has been urged to roll out pay-as-you go driving across the capital, in a new report which warns failure to do so could prevent the UK meeting strict air pollution and carbon emission reduction targets. The report published late last

This report by Professor John Whitelegg scrutinizes the possibilities for developing the existing London congestion charge as a response to concerns about future levels of congestion, air pollution and health and economic efficiency. These concerns are i

A London-wide road-pricing scheme would earn around £1.4bn a year for the capital, according to a report commissioned by the Green party. To replace the inner London congestion charge scheme, the proposed scheme would cost motorists an average 32p a mile

The metals for the London 2012 Paralympic medals will be provided by mining giant Rio Tinto (Photo credit: LOCOG) In just seven months London opens its doors to the world for the ‘greatest show on earth' and while the 2012 Olympics have been billed as th