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Avanti's 7am Manchester-London train saved from axe

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London has been saved after a public outcry. Passengers and staff react to the U-turn on plans to scrap the busy but often delayed intercity train.

UK neighbourhoods in flag wars as tensions simmer

From Birmingham to Sheffield, residents face harassment in a covert battle over flags. Discover the local identity disputes dividing communities and the authorities' struggle to respond.

U-turn on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator's U-turn. Read the full story on the victory for commuters and local politicians.

Avanti's 7am Manchester-London 'ghost train' saved

The 7am Avanti West Coast service from Manchester to London will carry passengers after a regulator U-turn. The sub-two-hour train, vital for business and hospital trips, had faced being axed.

London's Secret Mail Rail: The Tiny Tube Line

Discover the forgotten 'Mail Rail', a tiny underground railway that transported post beneath London's streets for decades. Explore its unique history and why it closed.

Manchester to London train to run empty for months

A popular 7am Avanti West Coast train from Manchester to London will run without passengers for six months. Passengers call the move 'totally ridiculous'. Find out why the rail regulator ordered the change.

Casualty on track causes Piccadilly Line chaos

Major disruption on London's Piccadilly Line after emergency services respond to a casualty on the track at Hammersmith station. District Line services also affected. Get the latest travel updates.

Complete Guide to Every Elizabeth Line Station

Your definitive guide to every station on London's Elizabeth Line. Discover the full route from Reading to Shenfield and Heathrow, plus how this TfL project has transformed cross-capital travel.

Animal on tracks blocks two Tube lines

Jubilee and Metropolitan lines partially suspended after an animal trespassed on the tracks. Major delays reported across the network. Sign up for travel updates.

US Banks Announce Major UK Expansion Projects

JP Morgan unveils a new £3bn Canary Wharf headquarters as Goldman Sachs expands in Birmingham, signalling a major vote of confidence in the UK economy. Discover the details.

Goldman Sachs to create 500 jobs in Birmingham

Goldman Sachs announces major expansion of its Birmingham office, creating 500 new roles in the UK's second city. Discover how this investment boosts regional employment.

Lost London Underground station 50 miles out

Discover Verney Junction, the lost London Underground station that was a perfect day trip destination. Explore its history and why it closed. Uncover more forgotten transport links!

Corrections: Iran Airstrikes and Birmingham Bin Strike

The Guardian addresses key corrections: Israeli airstrikes caused Iranian casualties, not US, and clarifies agency staff roles in Birmingham bin strike. Read the full details and how to submit complaints.

Photographer Bob Kauders dies aged 74

Celebrating the life and work of Bob Kauders, the acclaimed photographer who documented marginalised communities across Britain and beyond through powerful imagery.

Central Line Most Complained-About Tube in 2025

Transport for London reveals Central Line received 1,651 complaints in 2025, though reports dropped 14% from 2024. Discover which lines saw improvements and TfL's safety pledge.

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