First Lime bike ride: one lesson learned almost instantly
After moving to London, a journalist tried a Lime bike for the first time, finding a mix of adrenaline and caution amid punctured tyres, dead batteries, and dangerous e-bikes.
Category : Transport
Croydon tram line closes 24 days for essential track work
Trams in Croydon town centre will stop for 24 days from August 6 to 30, 2026, for essential track renewal on 770 metres of track, affecting five stops.
Ponders End residents demand more trains amid overcrowding
Residents in Ponders End, North London, are campaigning for an increase in train services from two to three per hour due to overcrowding, delays, and cancellations, as demand rises from new housing developments.
London Assembly demands full investigation into Tube noise
The London Assembly calls for a full investigation into Tube noise, flagging five areas—Brent, Kennington, Islington, Camden, and South Wimbledon—as particularly affected, with levels exceeding 100 decibels.
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Unlimited Data Tool Keeps Teens Happy on Long Journeys
A new travel tool offers unlimited mobile data to keep teenagers entertained on long journeys, addressing boredom and connectivity issues.
Three-legged kitten dumped at Battersea seeks home
Hopper, a two-month-old kitten with three legs, was abandoned outside Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. She has recovered from amputation and now seeks a loving family.
Paddleboarders face £1,000 fine without river licence
Paddleboarders without a river licence risk a £1,000 fine, as Kent Police and Environment Agency patrols enforce the law. Ross Mathieson was stopped on the River Medway.
Brent Council proposes 20mph zone on Woodcock Hill after 20 crashes
Brent Council proposes 20mph speed limit and junction improvements on Woodcock Hill in Kenton after 20 injury crashes, including five serious, between 2021 and 2024.
M5 delays near Bridgwater after police incident
Drivers on the M5 in Somerset faced two-hour delays and 12-mile queues after a police incident involving a man walking on the carriageway and hitting cars. The motorway has since reopened.
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New overnight Gatwick Express services for summer weekends
New 3.40am Gatwick Express from Victoria and 4.35am return on Saturdays and Mondays from July 18 to September 7, helping passengers maximize annual leave.
BTP hunt flasher on London Overground train
British Transport Police release images of a man who exposed himself on a Weaver Line train; incident occurred at 2.30pm on 7 June, man boarded possibly at Walthamstow and left at Wood Street.
London Tube closures: Piccadilly line shut, others disrupted
Planned works disrupt several London Underground and TfL lines this weekend, with Piccadilly line closed between King's Cross St Pancras and Cockfosters, affecting thousands of journeys.
Central Line Weekend Service Boost from July 20
TfL introduces more frequent weekend services on the Central line between White City and Leytonstone from July 20, with up to 30 trains per hour at peak times.
TikTok Probed by Ofcom Over Child Harm and Age Checks
Ofcom investigates TikTok over ineffective age verification, potentially exposing children to harmful content like suicide and pornography. Fines could reach £18m or 10% of global revenue.
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Bruno Mars Wembley 2026: Seating Map and Capacity
Bruno Mars' Romantic Tour at Wembley Stadium runs six shows in July 2026, with 90,000 capacity per night. Find seating plans, gold circle details, and ticket options.
iFast Global Bank Scan to Pay Cashback London
iFast Global Bank introduces Scan to Pay service in London, offering up to 5% cashback on transactions at selected merchants, aiming to boost digital payments.
London Tube and Train Closures for July 18-19 2026
Major closures on Piccadilly, Elizabeth, DLR, and Overground lines this weekend. Plan ahead with our guide to avoid disruption on July 18-19.
Flood warning for five London postcodes near Thames
Environment Agency warns of possible flooding on July 16 for five London postcodes near River Thames, but properties are not expected to flood.
60 Firefighters Rush to Woolwich Blaze
London Fire Brigade has dispatched 60 firefighters and eight engines to a fire on Edge Hill in Woolwich. The blaze broke out in the early hours of Thursday.
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One dead, two missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
A pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island, killing one person and leaving two missing. Sixteen people were rescued. Search efforts continue.
Melbourne council ends Lime ebike trial
Yarra council voted to terminate Lime ebike trial, citing failure to meet standards on footpath blocking, dumping, and drunk riding. Lime has 30 days to cease operations.
Colliers Way: Disused railway line now a cyclepath in Somerset
Colliers Way, a former railway line between Frome and Radstock, now serves as a cyclepath. The 6-mile flat path offers glimpses of hedgerows, hayfields, and original tracks.
SailLink catamaran: Dover to Boulogne adventure
A wind-powered SailLink catamaran from Dover to Boulogne offers a meditative sailing experience, ideal for exploring Pas-de-Calais and Saint-Omer marshes by bike, boat, and kayak.
Chiswick burst pipe leaves thousands without water in West London
A burst pipe in Chiswick flooded Acton Lane and left thousands of West London homes without water for hours on July 14, with repairs ongoing.
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Walthamstow home demolished after inferno damaged 30 homes
A Walthamstow home was demolished after a fire damaged 30 properties. 125 firefighters tackled the blaze on July 12; Weaver Line remains closed for repairs until July 16.
Hunt for man after attempted rape on Bakerloo line Tube
British Transport Police are urgently hunting a man who dragged a woman to the floor and attempted to rape her on a Bakerloo line train between Waterloo and Lambeth North.
Two London stations to get taller ticket barriers to combat fare evasion
New taller ticket barriers will be installed at Elephant & Castle and Gipsy Hill stations as part of a £33.4m crackdown on fare dodging across England.
South London sports club saved after 496 objections
Plans to demolish STC Sports Club in New Eltham for 205 homes are likely to be refused after 496 objections, a petition, and MP Clive Efford's opposition.
British tourist, 79, dies on cruise ship off Crete
A 79-year-old British tourist died on a cruise ship off Crete after falling unresponsive; first aid failed and he was declared dead at a local hospital.
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Police release CCTV image after Bakerloo line attempted rape
British Transport Police are hunting a man who attempted to rape a woman on a Bakerloo Line train after exposing himself and dragging her to the floor.
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