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Capital's train stations to become Oyster friendly

11:12am Tuesday 13th May 2008

All London overground train stations will accept pre-pay Oyster cards by next May, under plans from Boris Johnson.

Boris meets NY counterpart

6:50pm Saturday 10th May 2008

Boris Johnson met New York mayor Michael Bloomberg to exchange ideas and talk through issues that affect both cities such as transport, crime and the environment.

Transport booze ban to start in June

8:37am Thursday 8th May 2008

Boris Johnson's public transport alcohol ban will take effect from next month.

Boris unveils alcohol ban plan

8:37am Wednesday 7th May 2008

Boris Johnson is expected to reveal his plans to ban alcohol on London's transport network.

Boris in charge

8:59am Monday 5th May 2008

Boris Johnson has officially taken over as London mayor.

Twickenham ballot fears

12:58pm Friday 2nd May 2008

Ballot spoiling concerns have spread to Twickenham with a voter reporting their paper was marked by an official.

Claim vote official spoilt Croydon ballot

8:52am Friday 2nd May 2008

London Elects has promised to investigate allegations ballot papers were spoilt by election officials in Croydon yesterday.

Update: Boris ahead in mayoral race

7:53am Friday 2nd May 2008

Reports suggest Conservative Boris Johnson is ahead on votes in the race to become London Mayor - but delays in the count mean a result is unlikely until after midnight.

Ballot probe ordered

3:13pm Thursday 1st May 2008

Election bosses are investigating allegations that polling station staff in Lambeth have spoilt ballot papers by writing on them.

Polling stations open today

6:20am Thursday 1st May 2008

Polling stations open at 7am today for the London mayoral and assembly elections.