New Intercity Express Train named after Paddington Bear author Michael Bond
Great Western Railway (GWR) has named one of the first of its new Intercity Express Trains after Paddington Bear author Michael Bond. The train, 800010, was unveiled by his…
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Paddington in Paddington Competition
Paddington in Paddington Competition To celebrate the release of Paddington 2 in cinemas The Paddington Partnership has launched a competition ‘Paddington in Paddington’. Follow the Pawprint Trail of Paddington-related…
Superb Sushi at Wasabi in Paddington
The hotly anticipated opening of Paddington Station’s very own Japanese fastfood chain ‘Wasabi’ has finally arrived and the people lucky enough to pass through the beautiful station can now…
Quirky Christmas Gift Ideas, all found in Paddington
Avoid the usual high street stampede and come to Paddington to buy your Christmas gifts this year. We don’t just mean the usual socks and perfumes either, check out…
Christmas Charity
This year PaddingtonNow are proud to be supporters of two fantastic charities that will make a direct impact on the happiness and well being of Children in Paddington. The…
Black Friday Advice for Businesses
Black Friday has become one of the biggest shopping days of the year, when retailers reduce prices across their stock to kick-start the Christmas gift-buying season. The Metropolitan Police…
Changes to Tobacco Advertising
Changes to tobacco advertising rules were set out in the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations which came into force on 20 May 2016. These Regulations take full effect on…
92% Of Businesses Vote Yes in BID Renewal Ballot!
PaddingtonNow BID are very pleased to confirm that Businesses have voted resoundingly to renew PaddingtonNow BID for a fourth term, with a 92% majority by number and a 96%…
New Explore Paddington Magazine Out Now
The Autumn/Winter 2017/18 Explore Paddington Magazine is out now. Packed with the latest ways to embrace the seasons with Ice Karting, virtual skiing to opera and silent movies, quirky…
Paddington Wins Gold!
We are over the moon to announce that PaddingtonNOW BID has won the Business Improvement District Award and a Gold Award at London in Bloom 2017. PaddingtonNOW worked with…
PaddingtonNow Renewal Proposal Launch and AGM
Thank you to all of you that attended the PaddingtonNow Renewal Proposal Launch Event at the Hilton Hotel, Paddington on Wednesday 20 September. Kay Buxton, PaddingtonNow BID CEO welcomed…
Join Us for More Paddington Covers Rock and Pop Legends & Great Summer Events
Paddington Covers Rock & Pop Legends festival’s in May and July were a huge success, with just shy of 5500 people joining the party in Norfolk Square Gardens. We…
Clean Air Action in Paddington
The BID took part in National Clean Air Day in June. Team members took to the streets to ask taxi drivers not to idle and educated them on the…
Romeo & Juliet in Norfolk Square Gardens
‘Shakespeare always seems to have something to say to us’ Nelson Mandela Shakespeare in the Squares is a new, not-for-profit touring theatre company that stages a Shakespeare play…
PaddingtonNow BID Member Consultation 2017
As part of our ongoing evaluation of activities PaddingtonNow BID is undertaking a survey of BID members. This survey is an opportunity for our businesses to share their views…
Paddington Covers Rock & Pop Legends 2017 – Tickets now available
Register now to attend this years FREE Music Festival Friday in Norfolk Square Gardens, Paddington Covers Rock & Pop Music Legends. Click on the date below to attend on…
Explore Paddington Magazine Spring Summer 2017 Issue Out Now
The new issue of Explore Paddington is out now, be sure to pick up your copy and keep up to date with all the latest news, and ideas of…
Paddington Covers Rock & Pop Legends – Enjoy Free Music Festival Fridays
“Paddington Covers Rock & Pop Legends” – the free music festival Fridays return for the third year in a row combining live music, children’s entertainers, street food and summer…
Consultation commences on Hyde Park and Paddington Neighbourhood Forum
Shape your neighbourhood by getting involved in the Hyde Park and Paddington Neighbourhood Forum Consultation which closes on Thursday 20 April 2017. An application to designate the Hyde Park…
Enstar House, Praed Street Public Exhibition March 2017
Enstar Capital are developing proposals to remodel Enstar House to provide additional, high-quality office space, improved internal layouts and attractive new facades. They will be holding a public Exhibition on…
Paddington Coat Exchange February 2017
Paddington Coat Exchange. The concept is simple: some people have a coat they don’t need, and some people need a coat they don’t have. You can join in any…
Improve Air Quality and Save Money
Click & Collect No one likes missing a delivery at home, but having online shopping sent to your work address adds to traffic congestion and air pollution. By using…
Proposed Changes to Buses in Central London
TfL consultation on proposed bus changes Transport for London (TfL) have proposed changes to buses in Central London, which may impact some Paddington users, and are currently consulting on…
Lancaster Gate Station set to close for six months from 4 January 2017
London Underground is advising passengers that Lancaster Gate station is set to close for six months from 4 January to mid July 2017, while essential work takes place to…
Explore Paddington Winter Edition 2016
The latest edition of our new look Explore Paddington Magazine will be arriving in your offices and business premises in early November packed with things to see , do,…
Facebook for Business Training Oct 2016
Social media has grown incredibly over the past few years and small businesses now understand that digital and social media marketing and a presence on at least one of…
Leading The Way On Waste And Recycling
Our look back at the 12 months from September 2015 to August 2016 shows how Paddington is leading the way on waste and recycling. A fabulous 143 businesses are recycling…