Councils can investigate complaints of statutory nuisance to tackle noise produced at any time of day or night. They may also issue warning notices in response to complaints about noise above permitted levels from 11pm to 7am. These warning notices can be used by councils for noise that’s not a statutory nuisance. What time do […]
Category: London
Why Is It Called Canary Wharf In London?
The origins behind the name ‘Canary Wharf’ come from the quay where vegetables and fruits from the Canary Islands were unloaded. In 1981 Michael Heseltine, Secretary of State for the Environment under Margret Thatcher, had set up the ‘London Docklands Development Corporation’ to regenerate the Docklands area. Why is Canary Wharf famous? Canary Wharf is […]
What Is The South Of London Called?
South London is the southern part of London, England, south of the River Thames. The region consists of the boroughs, in whole or in part, of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton and Wandsworth. South London • Density 11,000/sq mi (4,400/km2) What areas are in the south of London? South […]
Why Is The Sky Not Dark In London?
Since the uk is at a higher latitude than other countries, the night sky appears lighter since the sun is not setting all the way. Why does it not get dark in London? As the sun dips down further, we enter nautical twilight, then astronomical twilight. It is not until the sun reaches 18 degrees […]
When Should I Start Looking For Student Accommodation In London?
Some accommodation providers also start advertising and open up their bookings for the following academic year around October-November time, so if you’re looking to secure your house or flat early, October is the perfect time for you. When should you start looking for student housing? Private student halls tend to open up for sale for […]
How Can I Avoid Jetlag In London?
Ways to reduce jet lag drink plenty of water. keep active by stretching and regularly walking around the cabin. try to sleep if it’s night time at your destination. use an eye mask and earplugs if they help you sleep. How do you beat jet lag in England? Remain active and wait for a normal […]
What Is The New London Accent Called?
What is MLE like? MLE is a dialect of London English which has emerged since the early 1980s in parts of London where there has been a relatively high level of immigration. MLE is based on the traditional East End Cockney dialect, but it has a number of different sounds and grammatical constructions. What type […]
What Type Of Accent Does London Have?
It is Received Pronunciation, or RP, also sometimes called BBC English, or Queen’s English, and it is the Standard British accent. It is the accent you will find if you look up the pronunciation of a word in a dictionary. Is London a cockney accent? Cockney represents the basilectal end of the London accent and […]
What Is The City Centre Of London Called?
The centre of London is often given as the Charles I statue south of Trafalgar Square. It’s a handy convention for measuring distances to and from London. But where is the geometric centre? What is the main Centre of London called? Trafalgar Square is the geographic center of London from which all road distances are […]
How Do Londoners Pronounce Scone?
Promoted Stories I say it like ‘cone’ personally but Her Majesty did always say ‘scon’. I think more people say ‘scone’ but the ones who say ‘scon’ swear they’re the only ones that say it right. Posh people definitely say ‘scon’ – but ultimately both are valid.” How do you say scone in London? Following […]