New Cambridge South station cuts London journey by 15 mins
Cambridge South station opens June 28 after £250m investment, cutting London journey to 45 minutes with direct trains, serving 1.8m passengers yearly.
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Sudoku 7,360 Hard: Complete the Puzzle
Solve Sudoku 7,360 hard: fill grid so every row, column, and 3x3 box contains numbers 1-9. Solution in next Guardian issue.
TfL must cut Central line noise for 50 West London homes
Residents near Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park Tube stations report trains every 2 minutes, with noise audible up to 570 times daily. TfL plans fixes by November 2026.
Secret London lido with sun terrace and fewer crowds
Charlton Lido offers a quieter alternative to Brockwell and London Fields, with a 50-metre pool, sun terrace, and heated winter swimming, but requires careful planning to reach.
16-year-old critical after A13 crash kills two teens
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for life after a horror crash on the A13 in East London killed two teenagers. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Parliament Hill Lido closes again over 'inappropriate behaviour'
Parliament Hill Lido in Hampstead Heath shut for evening sessions on June 25-26 due to repeated anti-social incidents, despite extra security patrols.
TfL Confirms Partial Tube, Overground, and DLR Closures
Piccadilly, District lines, three Overground lines, and DLR to partially shut on June 27-28. Victoria line expected to be busy due to BST festival.
M25 crash: Holmesdale Tunnel blocked, 40-min delays
A multi-vehicle crash involving a car, van, and lorry has blocked three lanes of the M25's Holmesdale Tunnel, causing 40-minute delays and 4 miles of congestion.
Huge fire near Copeland Park in Peckham
Firefighters tackle a massive blaze near Copeland Park in Peckham, with thick black smoke filling the sky. Cause and exact location unknown.
Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over 594ft waterfall
Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, died after being swept over Nevada Fall in Yosemite park. A bystander who tried to rescue him barely survived.
Venezuela Earthquake: State of Emergency After Twin Quakes
Two powerful earthquakes struck Caracas on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and prompting a state of emergency. Rescue workers search for survivors amid widespread damage.
One dead, child critical after train hits car in Lancashire
One person died and a child suffered life-threatening injuries when a train struck a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, on June 25, 2026.
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to open at Royal Docks by 2029
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets will relocate to a new shared site at Newham's Royal Docks, with full operations expected by 2029, pending Royal Assent by mid-2027.
Victoria Embankment shut after fatal fall, man in 20s dies
Victoria Embankment closed since 2am after a man in his 20s died from a fall. Road and cycle lane shut until tomorrow, causing severe delays.
BTP release image after Northern Line sexual assault
British Transport Police release an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on a Northern Line train at Tufnell Park station.
London Travel Disruption Weekend June 27-28 2026
Several TfL services, including Piccadilly and District lines, DLR, and Overground, face closures this weekend. Plan ahead for Harry Styles and Take That concerts.
Germany rail halted by IT maintenance, stranding thousands
A botched IT maintenance at Deutsche Bahn caused a nationwide rail halt, stranding hundreds of thousands. The operator apologised and blamed a planned component replacement.
London's youngest black-cab driver, 21, completes Knowledge
Bahrain Mujagata, 21, became London's youngest licensed black-cab driver after completing the Knowledge in just two years and five months, balancing studies and acting.
Bedford train crash: driver passed red signal, report says
An interim report into the Bedford train crash reveals the driver passed a red signal before the collision, raising questions about safety protocols.
Buckingham Palace Cancels Changing of the Guard Over Heat
Buckingham Palace cancels Changing of the Guard ceremonies for June 24-25 due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 39°C, prioritizing soldier and public safety.
£17m Orpington leisure centre reopens July 2
Bromley Council announces Walnuts Leisure Centre reopening on July 2 after £17m transformation, featuring new pools, gym, sauna, and community events.
M25 delays: Hour-long queues after serious crash
Drivers face hour-long delays on the M25 after a serious collision in Surrey during the heatwave, with temperatures near 30°C. The motorway is blocked in both directions at J6 Godstone.
Extreme heat: only essential rail travel urged
Passengers urged to avoid all but essential rail travel as extreme heat causes widespread disruption. Red and amber warnings in place, with temperatures up to 38C.
Socceroos vs Paraguay: Kick-off, squad, TV guide for World Cup
Australia face Paraguay on Saturday 26 June at 12pm AEST. Watch live on SBS, SBS On Demand, or at live sites nationwide. Full guide to fixtures, squad, and group standings.
London Tube Lines with Air Conditioning Full List
Only four Tube lines have air conditioning. Here’s the full list and why most don’t, as London faces a 35C heatwave.
Best beach for Londoners: Tankerton under 2 hours by train
Tankerton Beach in Whitstable tops Chapter's ranking of best beaches reachable from London, with £24.50 return trains, excellent water quality, and a 1h57m journey.
Walking the Sheep's Head Way in County Cork
The Sheep's Head Way in County Cork, Ireland, offers a 100km coastal hike with stunning views, rich history, and abundant wildlife, attracting walkers from around the world.
NSW Budget caps public transport at $50 weekly
NSW Budget 2026 introduces a $50 weekly cap on public transport fares and extends the road toll cap to ease cost-of-living pressures, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey announced.
Major incident after bus crash in Kidwelly, Wales
At least 26 people are feared injured after a public bus crash near a roundabout in Kidwelly, Wales, prompting a major incident declaration by Dyfed Powys Police.
London's Chatty Cabins tackle disinformation and loneliness
All 3,000 tickets for TfL's Chatty Cabins were snapped up, as the scheme aims to reduce loneliness and counter disinformation by connecting Londoners on cable car rides.
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