Sutton Council fills £4m gap for Belmont Station upgrade
Sutton Council commits £3.98m to cover inflation-driven cost overrun for Belmont Station upgrade, funded by Levelling Up Fund, to support London Cancer Hub expansion.
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Wembley relaxes water bottle policy for Harry Styles gig
Wembley Stadium allows empty 500ml metal or hard plastic bottles for Harry Styles concerts as temperatures hit 35C, with half-price bottled water and free sun cream available.
London thunderstorm: 3,000 lightning strikes, flash floods
A sudden thunderstorm with over 3,000 lightning strikes caused flash floods in London, closing Balham Tube and suspending part of the Elizabeth Line. The London Fire Brigade received 400+ calls.
£13 Curel Moisture Spray: My Summer Sleep Saver
Struggling to sleep in the heat? Curel's £13 Moisture Spray, infused with ceramides, offers instant cooling and hydration. Leave it in the fridge for a refreshing mist.
London thunderstorms cause flash flooding, Tube shut
A severe thunderstorm with 'biblical' rain caused flash flooding in London, shutting Balham Tube station and disrupting travel. The storm lasted two hours, surprising residents amid a forecast heatwave.
Elizabeth line severe delays from flooding and points failure
Severe delays hit Elizabeth line as flooding suspends service between Heathrow terminals and a points failure causes minor delays across the line.
Elizabeth Line severe delays as flooding hits Heathrow
Elizabeth Line services between Heathrow terminals are suspended due to flooding from heavy rain, with severe delays across the line and a points failure at Southall.
London bus drivers avoid water in heatwave over toilet lack
Bus drivers fear fainting at the wheel as cabs turn into 'greenhouses' during 40C heat, with faulty air conditioning and insufficient toilets, Unite union warns.
Girl, 4, drowns in Lanzarote hotel pool; parents' panic described
A four-year-old British girl drowned in the main pool at HL Playa Blanca resort in Lanzarote, with witnesses saying the lifeguard was not at their post. Her death is the latest in a spate of child drownings across Spain, prompting warnings about supervisi
Sudoku 7356 Easy: Solve It with These Tips
Solve Sudoku 7356 easy with step-by-step guidance. Learn strategies to complete the puzzle quickly.
Park Road Lido tickets available for London heatwave
Park Road Lido in Crouch End offers affordable swimming during London's heatwave, with tickets still available for Friday and weekends despite peak slots selling out.
Man, 51, dies in fall at Madison Square Garden concert
A 51-year-old man died after falling from the 300-level balcony at Madison Square Garden during a Goose concert. He was pronounced dead at Bellevue hospital.
Man, 70s, dies after car hit in Cheam, South London
A pedestrian in his 70s died after being hit by a car in Cheam. The driver, a man in his 20s, stopped at the scene. No arrests have been made.
Royal Ascot draw bias leaves many with raw deal
The first 11 horses in the Britannia Stakes were from the stands' side, nine drawn 22 or above. Trainer Simon Crisford called the bias 'shocking' and unfair for owners.
Bedford train crash disruption to last at least a week
Major disruption on the rail line between Bedford and Luton will continue for at least a week after a fatal train collision killed a driver and injured 100 people.
Kind stranger helps family on wrong train with baby
A family with a baby boarded the wrong train, but a gentleman's kindness helped them correct their mistake, highlighting the goodness of strangers.
Three jailed for £600k luggage theft at King's Cross
Three men were jailed for seven years for stealing two suitcases containing items worth over £600,000 from a family at St Pancras station. They used distraction techniques to target victims.
NSW Budget to Cut Public Transport Fares, Emphasizes Discipline
NSW budget lowers Opal caps for commuters, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey stressing fiscal discipline amid cost-of-living pressures and high inflation.
Wombles Reboot: Can the 70s Icons Win New Audiences?
The Wombles are returning with a multi-platform franchise, including a YouTube channel. Will the classic characters resonate in today's fragmented media landscape?
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf Opens: First Natural Pool in London
London's first natural water pool, Sea Lanes Canary Wharf, opened on June 19. The 50-metre, six-lane lido features unheated dock water, saunas, and a clubhouse.
Bedford Train Crash: Driver Killed, Dozens Injured
A train driver died and 33 people were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. Over 50 others sustained minor injuries.
Bedford Train Crash: National Rail Issues Update
National Rail warns of major disruptions after a fatal train crash near Bedford. A driver died and 89 were injured. Services cancelled until Saturday.
Bedford train crash survivor: 'It felt like an explosion'
Dr Pete Knapp recounts the terrifying moment of impact in the fatal Bedford train crash, describing bloodied faces, broken legs, and smoke everywhere.
Train crash near Bedford kills one, injures several
One person died and several were injured when two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford. Emergency services declared a major incident.
M25 coach fire: Passengers safe, long delays expected
A coach fire on the M25 in Surrey has caused long delays. All passengers evacuated safely. Emergency services are on scene, with two-hour delays reported.
Hammersmith Pizza Hut allowed late-night deliveries until 2am
A Pizza Hut in Hammersmith has been granted a licence to offer delivery until 2am on weekends, despite resident concerns about noise and disruption.
Surrey and Berkshire Could Join TfL Network
Mayor Sadiq Khan and TfL propose extending rail links to Surrey and Berkshire as part of Heathrow expansion plans to reduce traffic and pollution.
BBC's 'Nightsleeper' Gets Second Season After Mixed Reviews
The BBC thriller 'Nightsleeper', panned by critics but a hit with viewers, has been renewed for a second season set on a ferry across the Irish Sea.
London Tube and TfL Weekend Closures: Full List
Check all London Underground, Overground, DLR, and Elizabeth line closures for June 20-21, 2026. Plan your weekend travel with our complete guide.
TfL unveils ultra-fast EV charging hub at Tube station
Transport for London's property arm Places for London has opened its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Hatton Cross Tube station, capable of delivering 100 miles of range in just five minutes, with 25 more hubs planned across the capital.
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