London rail speed limits to cut derailment risk after heat
Rail journeys across London and Essex will be slower from August 25 due to dried-out clay under tracks, following a derailment at Wickford.
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Sony trolls PlayStation boycotters with digital ownership reminder
Sony emails PlayStation users a reminder that digital games are licensed, not owned, amid backlash over ending physical discs after 2027 and a planned blackout protest.
Brent September road closures: Full list of 19 streets shut
Nineteen roads in Brent face closures in September for water, electric and telecoms works, with some shut until November. Full list and dates inside.
Hillingdon Road Closures September: Full List for Uxbridge, Hayes
Seven Hillingdon roads face closures until October 1 for utility works, with the longest lasting 16 days in Ruislip. Diversions and schedules inside.
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GTA 6 leaker teases 'nudist town' clip as Rockstar hunts source
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek teases 'Nudist Town' video after 10 clips leak. Rockstar and Take-Two escalate efforts to identify the source before Netflix showcase.
Ariana Grande Eternal Sunshine merch 2026: London buying guide
Ariana Grande's 10-night O2 residency is underway. Find official Eternal Sunshine merch at a London pop-up (book ahead) or venue stalls, with prices from £15.
London Bus Strikes: 42 Routes Affected, Full Schedule
London bus strikes by 1,500 Arriva drivers hit 42 routes from August 25 to October 20. Full list of affected services and dates.
Gatwick car park fire destroys over 100 vehicles
A fire at a car park near Gatwick Airport destroyed more than 100 cars, caused millions in damage, and led to an arson arrest.
Piccadilly line closed for 3 days this week: dates and details
Piccadilly line shuts between Cockfosters and Uxbridge from Aug 25-27 for new train prep. Heathrow to Acton Town remains open. Full closure dates list.
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London's Lost Tram Network: How to Bring It Back
London once had the world's largest tram network, with 280m journeys in 1895. Now, a report reveals how to revive it, cutting costs from £87m to £42m per mile.
East Croydon train chaos: Car hits bridge, Gatwick line blocked
A car crashed into a bridge at East Croydon, blocking the Gatwick route. Trains face delays and cancellations, with disruption expected until at least 9am. Passengers told to allow extra hour.
Joe Marler joins Gladiators as Mauler for his son
Joe Marler joins Gladiators as Mauler, inspired by his son's love for the show. He'll be a permanent cast member in the 2027 series.
Melbourne's Last Drive-In Cinema Draws Faithful Crowds
The Coburg Drive-In, Melbourne's last remaining drive-in cinema, continues to attract loyal patrons despite the rise of modern multiplexes and uncertain future.
Sydney Marathon medal error shows Munich stadium instead of Sydney landmark
Sydney Marathon organisers admit an 'unfortunate error' after the finisher's medal depicts Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's Allianz Stadium, ahead of the 30 August event.
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First Bus bans under-16s alone after 6pm in Stoke-on-Trent
First Bus bans under-16s travelling alone after 6pm in Stoke-on-Trent after antisocial behaviour incidents, including one involving over 100 youths at Hanley bus station.
Artemis II crew to receive top US space medal
The Artemis II crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor on 28 August for their record-breaking lunar flyby, NASA announced.
Met Office warns 20-30mm rain could hit UK after heatwaves
Met Office warns of 20-30mm rain in hours from Wednesday, following five London heatwaves with 38.1C peak. Heavy showers and thunderstorms possible.
London bus strikes resume: 1,500 drivers walk out over heat
London bus strikes resume this week as 1,500 Unite members at Arriva North London walk out over hot weather conditions, affecting 42 routes. Full list of dates and routes inside.
M6 closed northbound after crash causing three-mile queues
The M6 northbound is closed between Lancaster and Carnforth after a crash, with delays of over 60 minutes and queues stretching three miles.
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CrossCountry cancels almost all trains after power cut
CrossCountry has cancelled almost all train services on Sunday after a power cut in Birmingham affected its control centre, disrupting routes across the UK.
Buckcherry tour bus crash kills one in South Carolina
One person died after a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 26 in South Carolina involving Buckcherry's tour bus. Band members were uninjured; the band expressed condolences.
Why half the London Underground is actually above ground
Nearly half of the 250-mile London Underground network runs above ground, with only two of 11 lines fully subterranean, according to Esri UK research.
Night Tube marks 10 years with record demand on key dates
TfL data shows New Year's Eve and Halloween drive record Night Tube usage, with 123,000 journeys on Halloween 2025, as the service celebrates 10 years and 67 million journeys.
Hackney pub begs customers to stop queuing at the bar
Hackney Church Brew Co has issued a plea for customers to stop forming single-file queues at the bar, urging them to use the entire bar as pubs have 'forever'.
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Charing Cross and Waterloo East close again for engineering work
London's Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations closed again today for follow-up engineering work, days after reopening from a £20m upgrade. Southeastern trains are diverted to Cannon Street and London Bridge.
3 Canary Wharf Stations: London's Tourist Nightmare
Canary Wharf has three separate stations all named Canary Wharf, including DLR, Tube, and Elizabeth line, confusing tourists. The DLR section is the shortest on the network.
Mastermind contestant stuns with TfL moquette knowledge
Emily Medhurst impressed viewers on Mastermind with her specialist subject on TfL moquette fabric, wearing a self-knitted matching jumper and answering niche questions correctly.
Casualty off air until September 5 with 40th anniversary special
Casualty is off air after Lethal Legacy boxset ended. It returns Saturday, September 5 with a 40th anniversary double-bill featuring a major incident at Holby ED.
Two men die in Surrey crash involving three Seat Leons
Two young men died in a three-car crash on the A246 in East Clandon, Surrey, late on August 21. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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Why London's Oyster card got its name and the alternatives
London's Oyster card, launched in 2003, was nearly called Pulse or Gem. The name was chosen for its 'fresh' feel, with no transport link, and cost TfL £1 million to buy from TranSys in 2010.
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