East London's The Karaoke Hole to close end of January
The beloved Dalston drag karaoke venue, The Karaoke Hole, announces its permanent closure on January 31. Find out the details and what's next for the team.
The beloved Dalston drag karaoke venue, The Karaoke Hole, announces its permanent closure on January 31. Find out the details and what's next for the team.
The entire Piccadilly Line will be closed on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th January 2026 for track work. Trams and Brighton Main Line services also face major disruptions. Plan your journey now.
The cherished Mamma Dough pizzeria in Sydenham has shut its doors, citing unsustainable rising costs. The nonna-inspired chain remains open at other London sites. Read the full story.
A new pub honouring feminist writer Mary Wollstonecraft will open in East London later this year, taking over the site of the beloved Ryan's bar. Discover the history and details.
A key section of the Northern line will close early four nights a week until late May for essential track work. Plan your late journeys between Camden Town and Kennington now.
Hundreds of Londoners ditched their trousers on the Underground for the annual No Trousers Tube Ride 2026. See the bizarre spectacle that lit up a cold January Sunday.
Commuters face major disruption on London's Piccadilly line after a signal failure at Rayners Lane. Delays expected between Acton Town and Rayners Lane. Check for updates.
Morrisons announces closure of 100-year-old Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, risking 115 jobs. The site had narrowly avoided closure in 2024. Read the full story.
London's historic Camden Odeon cinema is closing permanently on 24 February. After nearly 90 years, the site will be demolished for a new student housing development. Read more about the loss of this cultural landmark.
Commuters vent fury as Southgate's Piccadilly line station becomes exit-only until mid-March for escalator repairs, forcing lengthy bus diversions. TfL apologises for disruption.
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.
The historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will publish its final edition on 3 May after two decades of heavy financial losses and a recent legal ruling. Read about the end of an era for local journalism.
Londoners face a second day of travel misery with severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle and District lines. Get the latest updates and alternative travel advice here.
The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on 11 January 2026. Discover the rules, how it started, and why commuters will be trouserless. Join the fun!
London's annual No Trousers Tube Ride is back on Sunday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join the capital's most peculiar tradition for a dose of surreal fun.
Discover the story of Brill Underground Station, a remote Tube stop in Buckinghamshire that saw minimal passengers and closed just two years after joining the network. Sign up for our weekly Tube newsletter!
It's been 18 years since the infamous 'Last Orders' party on the London Underground before Boris Johnson's alcohol ban. We revisit the chaos, controversy, and lasting impact of the 2008 prohibition.
Discover the hidden history of St Paul's Underground Station, where a secret WWII control room was vital for Britain's war effort. Uncover London's forgotten stories.
Step back in time with nostalgic photos of the London Underground from the 1970s and 80s. See commuters reading papers, smoking, and even a platform quartet! Discover how the Tube has changed.
The annual No-Trousers Tube Ride is back in London on Saturday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join this bizarre capital tradition for a dose of harmless fun.
The Crusting Pipe, a beloved Covent Garden bar and restaurant, has permanently closed. After 45 years, changing trading environments led to its final day on December 21, 2025.
A police officer was run over while establishing a cordon for a two-car collision on Uxbridge Road, Ealing. The road was closed for eight hours. No arrests have been made.
Southgate Underground station will operate as exit-only from 6 January to mid-March 2026 for escalator works. Commuters must use bus routes to nearby stations. Check TfL Go for alternatives.
Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
Camden Council's decision to close Primrose Hill for New Year's Eve fireworks viewing has ignited anger among residents. Discover why this popular spot is off-limits and the safety concerns behind the move.
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.
Plan ahead for major weekend closures across London Underground, Overground, and TfL services in January 2026 for essential upgrades. Check our full list of dates and lines affected.
Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park and others to shut on Dec 31 for safety. Plan your NYE as official viewing areas are not available in the parks.
Archive images from the 1990s show a grimier Bank Underground station. See how major TfL upgrades have transformed this key City hub, boosting capacity by 40%.
Ryan's N16, a cherished Irish pub on Stoke Newington Church Street, has served its final pints. The community hub, open since 1994, announced its sudden closure.