Walthamstow road shut after roof collapse
Churchill Road in Walthamstow is closed both ways after a house roof collapsed, causing evacuations and bus diversions. London Fire Brigade is on scene, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
Category : Transport
SL4 bus ridership rises despite return of £1.75 fare
SL4 bus ridership increased to 211,786 in the first month after the free trial ended, despite the £1.75 fare returning, according to TfL data.
Helicopter searches for missing schoolgirls in Rugby
Police have deployed a helicopter in Rugby to find Angelica, 11, and Verity, 12, missing since August 8. They are believed to be together, with links to Rugby and Cornwall. Call 999 if seen.
Met officer drives £3.7m Ferrari seized in London crackdown
A Met officer drove a rare £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2 around Mayfair after police seized 90 supercars worth over £8m in a weekend crackdown on antisocial driving.
US Intel: Russia Drone Bomb Plot at Leipzig Airport Foiled
US intelligence warned Germany of a Russian plot to bomb Leipzig/Halle Airport using a drone, leading to heightened security and a police investigation.
Ryanair and easyJet seat hack: extra inch mocked
Which? reveals a budget airline seat hack for an extra inch of legroom on Ryanair and easyJet, but travellers dismiss it as a waste of time.
Teen and two men die in Rotherham car crash
A 17-year-old boy and two men, aged 21 and 23, died after a single-vehicle crash in Rotherham; another teen was injured.
Heathrow, Gatwick trains face severe delays after incidents
Severe delays hit Heathrow and Gatwick trains: Elizabeth line tunnel closed due to water leak, Gatwick services disrupted by trackside fire. Passengers advised to use alternatives.
Chessington closed due to water outage
Chessington World of Adventures has been forced to close for the day due to a water outage caused by a burst main, with tickets automatically revalidated.
Chessington closed after burst water main
Chessington World of Adventures shut on Aug 10 due to a burst water main, forcing ticket changes with no refunds during peak season.
Police seize 90 supercars worth £8m in London
Met Police seized 90 supercars worth over £8m in Kensington, Chelsea, and Hyde Park over the weekend, including a £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2 driven by a provisional licence holder.
Heathrow rail tunnel closed over safety fears causing travel chaos
A railway tunnel near Heathrow Airport closed for safety reasons due to a water leak, disrupting Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express services all day, with reduced trains and alternative travel options advised.
EU 2027 rule: hand luggage included in flight fares
From 2027, EU flights must include cabin bag allowance in ticket price by default, ending hidden charges. British airlines face changes on EU-UK routes.
McDonald's Leicester Square to open 24/7 after approval
McDonald's Leicester Square, London's biggest branch, will open 24/7 after Westminster Council approved extended hours, despite police concerns over crime.
Harrow & Wealdstone Station: A Mile From Its Namesake
Harrow & Wealdstone Underground station is about a mile from the actual Weald Stone, despite its name. It's one of London's oldest stations, opened in 1837, and site of the 1952 rail disaster killing 112.
Mother and Baby Die in Boat Capsize Near Statue of Liberty
A woman and a five-month-old baby died after a 22ft motorboat capsized near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbour; Coast Guard rescued a dozen survivors.
TfL earns £2.4m from Tube station rebrands
TfL has made £2.4m from renaming Tube stations since 2015, with Amazon's 'Webminster' earning £390k, but critics say it confuses passengers.
Crackdown on digital ticket cheats and 'short-faring'
Train operators SWR and GTR are introducing measures to combat digital ticket fraud, including 'short-faring', which costs the industry up to £400m annually.
London's Youngest Tube Driver, 22, Shocks Passengers
Brook Randall, 23, became London's youngest Tube driver at 22, after starting as a bus operator at 18. He now drives Piccadilly line trains, inspiring young people to join the railway.
Bristol Airport suspends flights after runway defect
Bristol Airport suspends all flights due to runway defect, stranding hundreds. Passengers report poor communication and chaotic scenes as arrivals diverted.
Politicians fight TfL bus cuts in Tube dead zone
TfL's plan to alter bus routes 67, 149, 254, and others in North London faces opposition from councillors, warning of overcrowding and cut-off communities.
4 New Tube Stations Possible, 2 Shelved
TfL plans Bakerloo extension to Lewisham by 2040, adding 3 new stations. Metropolitan line extension to Watford abandoned.
TfL kept strict bus mileage rules during 35C heatwave
TfL enforced strict bus mileage rules during 35C heatwaves, only relaxing them for four days, despite Mayor's pledge to protect drivers, internal emails reveal.
M6 lorry fire: 50-min delays near Birmingham Airport
A lorry fire on the M6 near Birmingham has closed two lanes, causing 50-minute delays and five miles of congestion during Friday rush hour.
NW England rail disruption continues after power failure
Rail passengers in north-west England face a second day of disruption after a power cut at a signalling centre; delays expected until noon.
Lego Harry Potter Ministry Set Has Tube Stop
Lego's new Harry Potter Ministry of Magic Collector's Edition features a hidden tube stop, 3,491 pieces, and 14 minifigures, priced at £389.99.
West London split over two-hour parking limits
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's parking consultations for Zones K and L near Ravenscourt Park propose extended hours and two-hour limits, dividing locals; feedback open until September 18.
Croydon Flyover closure risk if funding not agreed
TfL warns Croydon Flyover may close unless government funding for £25m refurbishment is agreed by autumn; decision expected soon.
M25 Chase: Driver Told Police 'My Girl Cheated on Me'
A South London man led police on a 130mph M25 chase, then blamed a cheating girlfriend. Mudassir Sandhu, 24, was jailed for 12 months.
Lumo trains with no toilets run 417-mile services
Lumo's 417-mile London-Stirling trains operate without working toilets, causing delays and ridicule. The operator says it's working with Alstom to fix the issue.
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