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London's Bike Superhighways Are Huge Success

Transport for London, says the bright blue bike superhighways created in July have caused a huge surge in cycling along the two azure routes: 70% more people are biking to and from London compared to a year ago.

Peregrine Falcons Return to London After Century of Decline

After decades of declining numbers, the world's fastest creature is populating Britain's cities once again. The peregrine falcon, which can travel at speeds of 200mph, is returning to Britain's cities in droves, with the highest number recorded in the capital for hundreds of years.

London Murder Rate Drops 47% in Last Ten Years

London's homicide rate has fallen steadily over the last decade, dropping 47 percent since 2003. Figures from the Metropolitan Police showed 117 murders recorded in the capital last year, down from 222 in the year 2011.

Magician 'Levitates' Alongside Double-decker Bus As it Tours London

The streets of London were abuzz recently when the magician Dynamo, appeared to levitate alongside an iconic red bus as it circled the sights of London. The stunt, captured on film by Pepsi, shows the 30 year-old appearing to defy gravity, floating 15 feet in the air with feet dangling and moving around.