Westminster Council said it was ‘left with no choice’ but to bring in a controversial ban due to noise complaintsTommi has been a living statue for 20 years, endeavouring to stay rooted to the spot amid hailstones, loose dogs and teasing teenagers.But even he was moved by the news that Leicester Square would no longer host street performers, calling time on one of London’s most renowned tourist-friendly quirks. Continue reading... Politics
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