Giant Sinkhole Opens in Melbourne Sporting Oval
A large sinkhole, 8m by 8m and 5m deep, has appeared at a sporting oval in Melbourne's north-east, close to major tunnelling works. Read the latest on the incident and response.
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Gibraltar Strait Tunnel Plan Gets Major Boost
A decades-old plan for a £7.4bn underwater rail tunnel linking Spain and Morocco is back on track. New studies confirm feasibility, with potential approval by 2027. Read the latest.
Best Cross Trainers 2025: Expert Reviews & Top Picks
Achieve your New Year fitness goals with our expert-tested guide to the best cross trainers and elliptical machines for home workouts in 2025. Find the perfect low-impact cardio machine.
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.
Eurostar delays after Channel Tunnel power outage
Eurostar and LeShuttle services resume with major delays after a power failure in the Channel Tunnel blocked all lines, disrupting thousands of New Year travellers. Check before you travel.
HS1 nearly scrapped by ministers in 1994
Exclusive: Ministers considered abandoning the HS1 high-speed railway months before the Channel Tunnel launch due to a £1bn funding black hole. Read the full story.
Eurostar passengers stranded overnight in tunnel chaos
Hundreds of Eurostar passengers were left stranded on a train overnight near Folkestone after major disruption. Read the full story of the chaos and ongoing delays.
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.
Channel Tunnel chaos: Your rights to refunds
Hundreds of travellers faced disruption due to a Channel Tunnel power fault. Discover your rights to refunds, compensation, and accommodation from Eurostar and LeShuttle.
Eurostar chaos: Cancer patient loses £3.5k Disney trip
A Channel Tunnel failure caused mass Eurostar cancellations, stranding thousands. A cancer patient faces losing £3,500 for a ruined Disneyland trip. Read the full story and learn passenger rights.
Eurostar chaos strands families, cancer patient loses £3.5k
Eurostar cancellations due to Channel Tunnel issues leave a cancer patient facing a £3,500 loss and families stranded in London just before New Year's Eve. Read the full story.
Eurostar services cancelled due to Channel Tunnel fault
All Eurostar trains are cancelled on Tuesday 30 December 2025 after an overhead power supply problem and a failed Le Shuttle train in the Channel Tunnel. Passengers told not to travel.
Channel Tunnel Power Cut Halts All Eurostar Trains
All Eurostar and LeShuttle services cancelled after a major power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel, causing severe delays and travel chaos for thousands of passengers.
Eurostar 'Do Not Travel' Warning After Tunnel Disruption
Eurostar passengers face severe delays and cancellations after a major overhead power supply failure in the Channel Tunnel. All services are suspended for the rest of the day.
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.
Magical Halnaker Tree Tunnel Walk 90 Mins from London
Find the perfect winter escape from London's bustle. The enchanting Halnaker tree tunnel in West Sussex offers a breathtaking walk just 90 minutes by car. Discover this magical pathway.
A3 Hindhead Tunnel closed after collision
The A3 is shut in both directions after a traffic collision, with the Hindhead Tunnel fully closed. Surrey Police are at the scene. Expect major delays.
Home Depot deploys noise machines against LA day labourers
Advocates demand removal of high-pitch sound devices at a Los Angeles Home Depot, alleging they cause illness and are used to intimidate immigrant workers waiting for jobs.
Why I love living in the UK's 'second most boring place'
A 25-year-old explains why moving to Surbiton, dubbed the UK's second most boring town, was the best decision. Discover the perks of peaceful living near London.
M4 Tunnel Closure: Emergency Repairs Over Roof Safety Fears
Sydney's WestConnex M4 tunnel closed after bulging 'shotcrete' lining sparked collapse fears, causing major delays. Get the full explainer on the cause and safety assurances.
Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels to get major refurb
Greenwich Council announces a major refurbishment plan for the historic Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels, including new lifts. Critics remain unconvinced about the timeline.
Melbourne Metro Tunnel opens, shifting transport focus
The new Metro Tunnel in Melbourne has opened, promising better sustainable travel. A reader argues we must see metros as serving all travellers, not just commuters, to build world-class cities.
Sydney Tunnel Chaos: 4-Hour Gridlock Over Roof Fears
Hundreds of Sydney drivers were trapped for up to four hours in a major tunnel amid fears of a 'shockcrete' roof collapse. Read the full report on the emergency closure and traffic chaos.
M25 crash near Enfield causes major delays
Major delays on the M25 anticlockwise after a crash involving two cars and two lorries near Enfield. Two lanes closed, queues stretch to M11. Latest traffic updates.
Melbourne's £9.7bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail line. Discover how this £9.7bn project aims to end gridlock and reshape the city's future.
NSW bans 670+ pokies venues from 24/7 gambling
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
Blackwall Tunnel closure causes heavy East London delays
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.
Jetstar Flights Resume Amid Political Tensions
Jetstar flights resume after major disruption while political tensions escalate between Labor and Coalition over infrastructure projects and policy direction.
Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens After Years of Work
Melbourne's long-awaited Metro Tunnel finally opens, promising to transform the city's transport network. Discover the new stations, service changes, and what it means for your commute.
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