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London’s 7.1mph average bus speed is ‘no faster than average jogging pace’

London buses travel at an average of just 7.1mph — no faster than an average person jogging, new data reveals.Figures published by industry body the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), and shared exclusively with The Standard, suggest bus speeds in the capital are falling behind, running 44% slower than other English metropolitan areas and 24% slower than other urban areas.Congestion, roadworks, 20mph speed limits, and the expansion of cycle lanes and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), h

Stormzy-Backed Padel Social Club Raises £5.5m to Bring Trendiest Sport to London

Padel Social Club (“PSC”) has raised £5.5m to support its next phase of growth, bringing more courts, new clubs and greater access to padel across London and the UK. The new investment includes leading consumer investors Clark Group and Active Partners, alongside a number of family offices and high-profile investors including musician and cultural icon […]