UK's Loneliest Train Station Serves Just 68 People a Year
Elton & Orston station in Nottinghamshire recorded only 68 passengers last year. Discover the story behind Britain's quietest rail halt and how it contrasts with London's chaos.
Elton & Orston station in Nottinghamshire recorded only 68 passengers last year. Discover the story behind Britain's quietest rail halt and how it contrasts with London's chaos.
Poundland reveals a further 14 UK stores will close by early February as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out if your local branch is affected and see the full list of closures.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Interrail slashes prices by 25% on global passes for 2025 travel. Sale ends December 17. Includes Eurostar discounts from London and deals for under-28s.
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.
Plan your weekend travel in London with our guide to major Tube and train closures affecting the Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines from December 5-7, 2025.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.
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.
British Transport Police hunt man after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted on a train to Wrexham. He made inappropriate comments and blocked her exit. Call 0800 40 50 40.
Plan your London travel this December with our complete guide to TfL closures affecting the Tube, Overground, and Elizabeth line. Check dates and alternative routes now.
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.
Anthony Williams, 32, faces 21 charges including attempted murder over alleged mass stabbing on LNER train and separate attacks. Provisional trial set for June. Read the latest.
A controversial decision forces the 7am Avanti train from Manchester to London to run with only staff on board from December 15. Discover the impact on commuters.
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.
Discover the full list of London parkruns confirmed for Christmas Day and New Year's Day 2025. Find your local event and start 2026 actively!
Discover London's premier rooftop venues offering spectacular views of the 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks. Book your VIP spot for an unforgettable celebration overlooking the Thames.
Essential guide to London transport during Christmas 2025 and New Year. Plan your travel with TfL service changes, closures and night tube information.
CrossCountry rail workers will strike on four Saturdays in December over pay and staffing disputes. Find out how your Christmas travel plans will be affected and what compensation you can claim.
Discover the best free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve 2025 fireworks display. Plan your celebration and welcome the new year in style.
Discover how a savvy traveller used split ticketing and class hopping to enjoy first-class train travel for just £8 more than a standard ticket. Learn the money-saving trick that annoyed her boyfriend at first but ended in free food and drinks.
Major retailers including Morrisons, Poundland and Claire's announce widespread closures across Britain. Full list of affected locations and closure dates revealed.
Two passenger trains collided near Ceske Budejovice, injuring dozens. Preliminary reports indicate one train passed a stop signal. Follow for live updates.
A major train collision in the Czech Republic has left 57 people injured, with several in a serious condition. Get the latest updates on the investigation and travel disruption.
EastEnders makes history with special New Year's Day flashforward episode revealing Max Branning's dramatic 2027 future. Discover what secrets 2026 holds for Walford.
Don't get caught out this festive season. Our complete guide to Christmas and New Year opening times for Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's, and Tesco ensures you're prepared.
Multiple schools close as coloured play sand is recalled in New Zealand and Australia due to asbestos contamination. Parents urged to check products and follow safety guidelines.
Plan your festive travel as Network Rail's £130m works close key stations. Over 2,500 trains face disruption. Check the full list of closures and plan ahead.
Samir Zitouni, the LNER worker hailed a hero for saving lives during the Huntingdon train attack, has been discharged from hospital. Read his family's statement and the latest on the investigation.
Morrisons announces the closure of 103 stores, cafes, and counters across the UK as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out the full list of locations affected.
Taskmaster's festive special features Big Zuu, Jill Scott, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Sam Ryder and Susie Dent competing across two episodes. Discover the format change and Champion of Champions news.