Victoria Line severe delays after points failure
A points failure at Finsbury Park has caused severe delays on the Victoria Line this morning. Check your route and replan your journey using the TfL tool to avoid disruption.
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Foreseen water failure left 24,000 homes without supply
A water treatment failure that left 24,000 Kent homes without drinking water for two weeks was foreseen and preventable, the regulator has revealed. Discover the full story of the South East Water crisis.
Swiss Bar Fire Killed 40, Had Not Been Inspected Since 2019
A Swiss bar where 40 died in a New Year's fire had not undergone a safety inspection for five years, officials confirm. Mayor issues profound apology. Read the full report.
Eurostar passengers stranded overnight with no toilets
Eurostar passengers endured a nightmare before New Year, stranded for hours on trains without flushing toilets due to power failures and blocked tracks. Discover your rights to compensation.
18-year fight with Hackney Council over burglary claim
Anthony Burton has spent 18 years seeking compensation from Hackney Council after a burglary where CCTV he paid for was broken. He vows not to give up. Read the full story.
Tube line suspended due to points failure at Lambeth North
An entire London Underground line is suspended this morning due to a points failure at Lambeth North, with multiple other closures across the network. Get live updates.
Eurostar passengers face more disruption after tunnel fault
Thousands of Eurostar and LeShuttle passengers face further delays as power supply issues in the Channel Tunnel continue to cause major disruption, ruining New Year travel plans. Read the latest updates.
Eurostar Cancelled: Channel Tunnel Closed After Power Failure
All Eurostar services suspended after a major power failure in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers told not to travel as LNER offers free travel for affected customers. Latest updates.
Channel Tunnel Power Failure Causes Major Eurostar Disruption
All Eurostar services face severe delays and cancellations after a power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers are strongly advised to postpone journeys. Follow for live updates.
Chevy Chase's near-fatal Covid coma revealed in new documentary
Chevy Chase spent eight days in an induced coma after heart failure during the pandemic, his family reveals in a new film. Doctors warned he might not recover fully. Read the shocking details.
Museum of Failure bringing flops to UK in 2025
The Museum of Failure, a touring exhibition celebrating design disasters and corporate flops, is coming to Britain next spring. Discover the stories behind the Titanic, Sinclair C5, and more.
Prisoner died after Covid monitoring failures at Wormwood Scrubs
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
NHS trials 'liver dialysis' device for deadly ACLF
The NHS is launching a major trial of a pioneering 'liver dialysis' device called Dialive, aiming to treat acute-on-chronic liver failure and save lives. Read about this potential medical breakthrough.
Carer's Allowance scandal: DWP faces pressure over debts
Senior DWP officials face mounting criticism for a 'misleading' response to systemic failings that plunged hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers into debt. Read the full report.
Couple die trapped in Tokyo sauna fire
A husband and wife died in a Tokyo sauna after a fire broke out and a faulty door handle trapped them inside. The emergency alarm was switched off. Read the full investigation.
Son's Prison Death: Mother Demands Justice and Reform
Sandy Ray's son Steven died after a beating in an Alabama prison. The guard was cleared and promoted. She shares her story in a new HBO documentary exposing systemic brutality.
Brazil's Statue of Liberty Replica Collapses in Wind
Dramatic footage captures the moment a replica of New York's Statue of Liberty toppled over in strong winds in Brazil. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Tube chaos as multiple lines suspended and delayed
London's Tube network descends into rush hour chaos with multiple lines suspended or severely delayed due to multiple incidents. Commuters face major disruption. Get the latest travel updates.
Four-week lift failure traps elderly in West London
Elderly and disabled residents in a Notting Hill estate have been stranded for four weeks due to a broken lift, with some forced to crawl downstairs. Kensington and Chelsea Council cites a cyber attack for delayed repairs.
Estonia ferry disaster caused by bow failure, report confirms
A new report definitively concludes the 1994 Estonia ferry disaster, which killed 852, was caused by bow door failure, not collision or explosion. Read the full investigation findings.
London residents use gyms after water failure
Hundreds of Barbican Estate residents face a weekend without water after a mains leak. Thames Water apologises as locals are directed to nearby gyms for showers. Read the latest.
US Prisoners Escape Through Weak Concrete Wall
Two inmates escaped from a US detention centre after exploiting crumbling concrete. The incident raises serious questions about infrastructure and security failures. Read the full investigation.
Man's last-minute date change leaves woman horrified
A woman shares her shock after a date suggested meeting at his house while his son slept. She highlights the safety gap in modern dating and urges men to reconsider their plans.
Disabled bay painted around parked car, driver fined
A London musician was issued two parking fines after council workers painted a disabled bay around his legally parked Audi in Croydon. He calls it 'madness' and 'bullying'.
Barbican water failure leaves 400 homes without supply
Hundreds of Barbican residents face a weekend without water after a major leak. Thames Water engineers scramble for a fix as locals are offered gym showers and bottled water. Full details on the ongoing disruption.
Cloudflare outage takes down X, PayPal, and ChatGPT
A major Cloudflare network failure caused widespread internet disruption, highlighting our critical reliance on a handful of tech providers. Experts warn of systemic fragility.
IT failure grounds all flights at Edinburgh Airport
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended this morning due to a major IT failure with its air traffic control provider, disrupting thousands of passengers. Service has now resumed.
Edinburgh Airport suspends all flights due to IT failure
All flights from Edinburgh Airport were suspended on Friday morning due to a critical IT failure in air traffic control systems. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates as teams work to resolve the issue.
Ofcom fines porn firm £1m over child safety failures
Ofcom issues a £1m fine to a pornography company for weak age checks. As threats like deepfakes and AI chatbots grow, experts demand faster action to protect children online. Read the full analysis.
Paul Brown's Final Climate Warning from Hospital Bed
Guardian's former environment correspondent Paul Brown issues a powerful final warning on political failure over climate crisis. Experts echo his call for urgent action.
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