We caught up with Wandsworth Council Leader Ravi Govindia at the official opening of the Battersea Power Station pier, and hear how this is just one of many significant milestones for the borough.
The New American Embassy at Nine Elms
As part of a longer report looking at developments in the Nine Elms area of Wandsworth, Alastair Greener was given an exclusive interview with Courtney Austrian from the new American Embassy. Here's a short excerpt from that interview...
New Pier Opens at Battersea Power Station
We spoke to the CEO of Thames Clippers Sean Collins about the new privately funded pier opened at Battersea Power Station.
Historic Northern Line Breakthrough at Kennington
Our travel and transport correspondent joined Wandsworth Council Leader Ravi Govindia and The Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP to witness the historic "breakthrough" moment for the new Northern Line extension. Boring machine "Amy" crunched through the last layer of rock at Kennington, connecting the two 3.2 km tunnels from Battersea Power Station, via Nine Elms.
Wines of South Africa at Olympia
The Intrepid South Africa trade show at Olympia is organised by Wimbledon based Wines of South Africa. We teamed up with Alastair Greener and Afrotake Media to get the inside track on the best wines coming out of the country and what to look for...
www.winesofsa.co.uk
@WOSA_UK
Putney Air Pollution
A special report by local film-maker Philip Carr about the surprising issue of pollution in Putney and SW London generally.
Philip Carr: www.bessboroughproductions.co.uk
Highlights of the Peace Symposium 2017
Alastair Greener shares his highlights from the 14th annual Ahmaddiya Peace Symposium at the Baitul Futuh mosque, Morden.
peacesymposium.org.uk
#peacesymposiumUK
West London Business – Transport Seminar
Alastair Greener joins business leaders and speakers from TFL, Hounslow Council, and Heathrow as they discuss the issues and plans affecting South and West London now and in the longer term.
www.westlondon.com
@WestLBusiness
Presentation by Mary Harpley, London Borough of Hounslow
Presentation by Mary Harpley, Chief Executive, London Borough of Hounslow
www.westlondon.com
@WestLBusiness
Presentation by John Holland Kaye, CEO Heathrow
Presentation by John Holland-Kaye, Chief Executive, Heathrow
www.westlondon.com
@WestLBusiness
Exclusive Interview with Alex Williams, Transport for London
Alastair Greener talks to Alex Williams, Director of Borough Planning, Transport for London.
www.westlondon.com
@WestLBusiness
SW London Election Candidates
Alastair Greener brings you the latest roundup of Parliamentiary candidates from the SW London region. These 30 second pitches plus many more can be found on www.simplepolitics.co.uk or follow them on Twitter with hashtag #30SecondPitch.
Introducing local MP for Putney: Justine Greening
Alastair Greener caught up with Justine Greening MP for Putneyshortly before Parliament went into recess, and talks politics, transport and local priorities.
Introducing Local MP for Wimbledon: Stephen Hammond MP
Following our short introduction to local MP Stephen Hammond at Portcullis House, Alastair Greener talks finds out more about the person and politics, right in the heart of Wimbledon.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
The definitive 2 minute guide to Boris Bikes
Alastair Greener tells you everything you need to know for your first outing on a "Boris Bike" aka the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme now that it's reached SW London.
The District Line from Earl’s Court to Wimbledon
Alastair Greener uncovers some local history and little known facts about the District Line from Earl's Court to Wimbledon.
Cycling improvements in Kingston
Alastair Greener talks to Councillor Simon James about Kingston's current and planned improvements to encourage and support cycling in the borough.
http://www.kingston.gov.uk/browse/transport_and_streets/cycling.htm
simon.james@councillors.kingston.gov.uk
@simon4europe
Thames Clipper Service – Putney to Blackfriars
Alastair Greener reports on the new Thames Clipper service launched just this week, taking commuters on a stress free journey along the Putney - Blackfriars route.
www.thamesclippers.com