Angel Station's 60m Escalator: Longest on the Tube
Angel station boasts the London Underground's longest escalator at 60m, rising 27.5m, taking 80 seconds to ride. A 2007 ski stunt drew TfL's condemnation.
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Strictly star Lawrence Robb 'removes dance experience from CV'
Strictly Come Dancing star Lawrence Robb reportedly removed dance experience from his CV ahead of the 2026 show, despite training at The Dance School of Scotland.
Ilford Car Park Becomes Graveyard for London's Black Cabs
A car park in Ilford now holds decommissioned black cabs, casualties of ULEZ and post-pandemic demand. Many fail emissions standards.
A41 Brent Cross Flyover Repairs Start Sept 24
TfL begins A41 Brent Cross Flyover repairs on Sept 24, lasting up to 2 years, with lane closures and delays for 120K daily users.
Bradley Riches: Emmerdale scenes with co-stars a 'dream come true'
Bradley Riches, who plays Lewis Barton in Emmerdale, calls working with Chris Coghill (Kev) and Michael Parr (Ross) a 'dream come true,' revealing their dynamic and future storylines.
Inside The Cockpit: London's Best Pub in a Florist's
The Cockpit, a micropub inside a florist's in Chislehurst, has been named London's best by CAMRA. Our writer visits to sample its cask ales and quirky charm.
Sydney Airport's £3.1bn Master Plan 2045 approved
Sydney Airport's £3.1bn expansion approved, aiming to boost flights from 75,000 to 130,000 yearly and handle 72 million passengers by 2045.
Napoli approach Arsenal's Martinelli after Galatasaray bid
Napoli have opened talks with Arsenal over Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian rejected a £38m move to Galatasaray, with the Serie A club sounding out the winger.
Why You Missed the Emergency Alert: Key Facts
Millions in England and Wales missed the wildfire emergency alert. Here's why, what it said, and how to stay safe.
Ambulance Service Warns: Don't Jump Red Lights to Let Us Pass
Motorists could face a £1,000 fine and three penalty points for jumping a red light to let an ambulance pass, warns the South East Coast Ambulance Service.
Signal failure at Tower Hill causes severe Tube delays
An overhead signal failure at Tower Hill has caused severe delays and suspensions on Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines and Overground services.
London Braces for Four Days of Rain After Record Heatwave
London is set for four days of rainfall starting August 23, ending a dry spell after record-breaking heat, with temperatures dropping to 22C by Friday.
Wandsworth rejects Hammersmith Bridge funding bid
Wandsworth Council has refused to back Hammersmith and Fulham's £128m bid for bridge repairs, citing insufficient scope for vehicle reopening.
Heathrow flooding forces road closures at Terminals 2 and 3
Heathrow Airport warns passengers not to travel by road to Terminals 2 and 3 due to flooding in the central terminal area, causing ongoing road closures. Alternative rail and park and ride services advised.
Heathrow flooding: passengers told not to drive to T2 and T3
Heathrow warns passengers not to drive due to flooding closing roads to Terminals 2 and 3; rail alternatives advised.
Arcade Arena: 1990s Neon Karting Experience Opens on Southbank
Arcade Arena, a 1990s-themed arcade with Pac-Man, neon karting, and drone battles, opens September 5 on Lambeth High Street, with tickets from £30.
Soho ice cream café gets licence despite suspension
Amorino in Soho has been granted a fresh licence after its previous one was suspended for unpaid fees, with reduced hours and conditions.
Who Can Travel Free on London Underground and Buses
Londoners can travel free on TfL network with a Freedom Pass. Two types exist: Older Person's and Disabled Person's. Eligibility includes age or qualifying disability.
Chessington KFC 2am plans face residents' noise objections
Residents object to Chessington KFC's plans to open until 2am for deliveries, citing noise from mopeds. Licensing hearing held; decision pending.
One Show chaos as wildfire alert interrupts anniversary live
The One Show's 20th anniversary special was interrupted by a government wildfire alert blaring on phones live on air, prompting presenters to continue amid the alarm.
TfL escalator crisis: Baker urges funding priority
Over a quarter of Tube escalators are past their shelf life; Labour's Elly Baker says TfL must prioritize refurbishment to keep Londoners using public transport and meet 2041 targets.
Dalston pub battles resident over late licence extension
The Black Eel, a Grade II listed pub in Dalston, faces opposition from a resident over plans to extend its opening hours to 1.30am on weekends, citing noise concerns.
Modern Warfare 4 beta includes campaign, Warzone, multiplayer
Activision's Modern Warfare 4 beta, from August 21, includes campaign, Warzone, and multiplayer for the first time, aiming to win back players after Black Ops 7's setbacks.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium shop robbed; police appeal for footage
Arsenal FC's Emirates Stadium club shop was robbed early Friday; no arrests yet, police appeal for dashcam footage from 3:30-4:30am.
Bromley McDonald's gets 1am opening approval
McDonald's on Old Bromley Road wins approval to open until 1am daily, extending hours by one hour, with conditions on parking and litter.
CCTV appeal after upskirting at West Ham Tube station
British Transport Police release CCTV image of man sought after a woman was upskirted on an escalator at West Ham station during rush hour on July 24.
Second train derailment in 24 hours hits Essex line
A Greater Anglia train partially derailed near Wickford, Essex, blocking lines and causing cancellations, just hours after a Southern Rail derailment in East Sussex left two severely injured.
Second Train Derails in Essex, Services Suspended
A Greater Anglia train derailed between Wickford and Rayleigh, halting services between Southend Victoria and Shenfield. This follows a separate derailment in East Sussex where 20 were injured.
Second Train Derails in Essex, Disrupting Services
A Greater Anglia train derailed between Wickford and Rayleigh, halting services between Southend Victoria and Shenfield, a day after another derailment in East Sussex injured 20.
Car crashes into top floor of house in Kent, woman arrested
A car crashed into the top floor of a terraced house in Sittingbourne, Kent, on Monday night, leaving a woman arrested and two people injured.
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