Heathrow's £33bn Third Runway Approved
The UK government has selected Heathrow Airport's £33 billion third runway plan, a major infrastructure project requiring M25 re-routing and village demolition. Read the full details.
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Is London's £1.7bn DLR Extension the Wrong Choice?
Analysis reveals the Thamesmead DLR extension may be a poor investment, costing £1.7bn for limited gains. Discover why a West London project offers better value for taxpayers and growth.
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.
Alice Springs Elects First Green Mayor Asta Hill
Asta Hill becomes Alice Springs' first Green mayor in a landmark election, signalling major political change for the Northern Territory community.
Cyclone Fina Causes Widespread Damage and Power Cuts
Tropical Cyclone Fina batters Australia's Top End with destructive winds and torrential rain, leaving thousands without power and buildings damaged. Stay informed about recovery efforts.
London's Most Far-Flung Tube Stations Revealed
Discover the surprising history of London's most remote Tube stations, including one 50 miles from the city. Explore the network's northern, southern, eastern, and western extremes.
Israel-Lebanon border tensions remain high
Northern Israeli communities rebuild amid tense calm as Israel prepares potential offensive against Hezbollah. Discover the human stories behind the conflict.
Cyclone Fina: Category 3 Storm Threatens Darwin
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a category three system, bringing 120km/h winds to Darwin. Federal authorities are on standby. Stay informed.
World Cup playoff draw sets dramatic qualifiers
FIFA's World Cup playoff draw revealed challenging paths for UK nations as Wales face Bosnia, Northern Ireland meet Italy, and Republic of Ireland take on Czech Republic. Follow the road to North America.
Massive NT Solar Farm for AI Power Faces Environmental Scrutiny
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar development in the Barkly region could power AI data centres but faces concerns over bilby habitat destruction and local energy justice. Read more.
World Cup Play-Off Draw Sets Up Tense Battles
Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland discover their World Cup play-off opponents. Find out the fixtures and paths to North America 2026.
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: Wales, NI, Ireland Learn Fate
Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland discover their paths to the 2026 World Cup. The draw sets up potential home finals and tough away trips. Read the full analysis.
Reeves funds DLR extension to Thamesmead in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves greenlights DLR extension to Thamesmead, set to create 10,000 jobs and unlock 30,000 new homes in major London transport upgrade.
Cyclone Fina Targets Northern Australia Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fina is on a path to hit the Northern Territory, potentially equalling the earliest landfall record since 1973. Track the storm's development and climate impacts.
TfL plans to cut cross-river 424 bus in SW London
Transport for London reveals plans to replace cross-river 424 bus with new 454 service to ease Putney congestion. Consultation open until January 11.
Knifeman terrorises London Tube passengers at Balham
British Transport Police hunt knifeman who rampaged through Balham Underground station during rush hour. Witnesses report passengers screaming and hiding. Contact police with information.
Vancouver Rise Win Inaugural NSL Championship
Vancouver Rise triumph 2-1 over AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League's historic first final, marking a successful debut season for Canada's professional women's football league.
Man Hunt After Sexual Assault on Elizabeth Line
British Transport Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a crowded Elizabeth Line train from Slough to Tottenham Court Road. Call 0800 40 50 40 with information.
£5.3bn FTSE 250 Infrastructure Merger Agreed
HICL Infrastructure and TRIG agree a £5.3bn merger to form the UK's largest listed infrastructure firm. Discover the details and market impact.
London's £20bn driverless Tube plan faces major hurdles
Sadiq Khan warns automating just three Tube lines could cost £20bn as experts debate feasibility of driverless trains on London's complex network. Discover the future of urban transport.
Samuel Ojo's London Night Bus Cartoon Goes Viral
Artist Samuel Ojo's poignant cartoon depicting London's night bus experience resonates with commuters. Discover how this artwork captures the city's late-night atmosphere.
Thamesmead residents demand DLR extension for better links
Thamesmead residents are desperately hoping for a DLR extension to fix the area's long-standing transport problems. Could this be the key to unlocking 30,000 new homes?
Northern Ireland Reach World Cup Playoffs Despite Loss
Northern Ireland clinch a World Cup 2026 playoff place despite a final qualifying loss. Get the latest roundup and join the football conversation.
Slovakia beat Northern Ireland 1-0 in World Cup qualifier
A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Tomas Bobcek gives Slovakia a 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland, confirming the visitors' playoff place while setting up a group decider against Germany.
Sara Cox finishes 135-mile Children In Need challenge
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox triumphs in her 135-mile Great Northern Marathon, raising a staggering £7.6 million for Children in Need. Read her emotional story.
Trespassers cause severe delays on London Underground
Severe delays hit London's Northern and Victoria lines due to trespassers on the tracks and late engineering works. Commuters face major disruption this morning.
Londoners would swap cars for cheaper public transport
New polling reveals nearly half of Londoners would choose public transport over driving if fares were reduced. Discover the conditions needed to transform travel habits.
Berlin reverses green transport policies amid protests
Berlin's new conservative government slashes cycling and pedestrian funding while prioritising cars, triggering climate protests and dividing communities over urban mobility.
Italy's Messina Bridge Project Faces Renewed Opposition
Italy's controversial €13.5bn Messina Bridge project faces legal challenges as locals prefer improving public services over the world's longest suspension bridge. Read why Sicilians remain sceptical.
Historic 'Cannibal' Solar Storm Disrupts UK and NASA
A record-breaking geomagnetic storm, the strongest in 20 years, forces NASA to postpone a Mars mission and brings spectacular Northern Lights to Britain. Discover the impacts.
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