North London Bus Crash After Police Helicopter Chase
A dramatic police chase involving a helicopter ended with a car smashing into a London bus. Two men were arrested following a knifepoint robbery in Whitechapel. Read the full details.
A dramatic police chase involving a helicopter ended with a car smashing into a London bus. Two men were arrested following a knifepoint robbery in Whitechapel. Read the full details.
Young Ethiopian migrants face kidnapping and extortion in Johannesburg as the 'southern route' becomes more perilous. Read the full investigation into this growing crisis.
A serious collision between two cars has shut part of New Kent Road in South London. Seven bus routes are diverted. Avoid the area and check for updates.
The life of civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin, who died this week, teaches us that resistance is a collective, ongoing struggle. Her story demands we remember all who fight for justice.
Discover a local's favourite London walking route from Angel to Primrose Hill via Regent's Canal, featuring cute cafes, markets, and spectacular city views. Perfect for any season.
Transport for London is consulting on major changes to 10 bus routes to speed up journeys and improve reliability. See the full list of proposed alterations and have your say.
A vital new night bus, the N118, launches this Saturday, linking Ruislip and West London to Trafalgar Square. Boosting the night-time economy with improved access to bars and clubs. Read the full details.
An Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, the Rona, sank in the Caspian Sea off Turkmenistan's coast. All 14 crew, Iranian and Indian nationals, were rescued. The incident follows recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil platforms in the same area.
Claudette Colvin, arrested in 1955 for refusing to give up her bus seat in Alabama, has died at 86. Her act of defiance helped end segregation. Read her story.
Transport for London is consulting on changes to five bus routes in North London to serve the massive Meridian Water development of 10,000 new homes. Have your say by February 23.
A new railway line could connect Manchester and Birmingham, as the government prepares to announce Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrades. Learn about the potential route and the legacy of HS2.
A new night bus, the N118, launches this weekend, connecting Ruislip to central London. Get the full schedule and route details for improved late-night travel.
TfL's new Bakerloop bus service has carried 367,000 passengers and generated £231,000 in just 10 weeks, more than double initial projections. Discover the impact of this interim solution ahead of the Bakerloo line extension.
Transport for London proposes major cuts to six popular bus routes, including the 19 and 38, due to post-pandemic passenger decline. Have your say in the public consultation.
Discover Mickleham, a Surrey Hills village just 45 mins by bus from London. Home to the 2023 UK Pub of the Year, it's perfect for a day out or a pricey move.
A heated debate erupts in MetroTalk over phone use on buses and trains. Readers cite noise, autism accessibility, and public nuisance, while a veteran bus driver reveals the 'implied contract' of travel. Have your say.
Transport for London proposes cutting the famous Route 19 bus, celebrated in a Dire Straits song. Key changes to routes 19, 38, 349, and 424 could disrupt millions of journeys. Read the full details and potential impact.
Plan your journey: Major closures on Tube, Overground, DLR & Elizabeth lines, plus bus strikes, will disrupt London travel from Jan 9-11. Full details here.
Three schoolboys suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a double-decker bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene.
Analysis of the three key US security interests in Greenland and the potential methods, including military action, President Trump might use to secure control. Read the full strategic breakdown.
Nine children were among 19 injured after a school coach and bus collided on an icy slip road near Reading. Two were hospitalised as emergency services dealt with the aftermath.
A double-decker school bus crashed into a ditch in Kent after slipping on black ice. In a separate incident in Reading, nine children were injured in a coach and bus collision. Latest updates and safety warnings.
A double-decker school bus slid off the road into a ditch near Ashford, Kent, due to black ice. Emergency services attended but no injuries were reported. Read the full story for safety advice.
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces two new Superloop express bus services for 2026, connecting North Greenwich to Abbey Wood and Gants Hill to Rainham. Get the full details and maps.
A police incident has forced a partial closure of Borough High Street in London since early Tuesday morning, causing significant disruption to six bus routes. Get the latest traffic updates here.
Aer Lingus launches a new three-times-weekly service from London Heathrow to Cancún via Dublin, offering UK travellers a direct path to Mexican winter sun until April 2026.
Explore Sydney's new 6km GreenWay trail from Leichhardt to Dulwich Hill. An immersive 360° video captures the grand opening of this environmental corridor for walking and cycling.
A woman is in hospital after a morning collision on Wimbledon Broadway, causing partial road closures and bus diversions. Follow live updates.
Over 300 Stagecoach bus drivers in East London will strike on Jan 8 & 9 in a dispute over alleged bullying and union busting. Passengers warned of severe disruption.
Discover the unique London bus route 465, which travels deep into the Surrey Hills AONB, reaching Dorking 21 miles from central London. A fascinating transport anomaly.