Eltham club seeks longer hours after stabbing probe
GB10 Sports Club in Eltham applies to extend opening hours and alcohol sales after police found no failings following an April stabbing; council to decide Aug 25.
Category : Transport
London Tube closures: Full list of weekend disruptions
Multiple London Underground lines face closures this weekend for engineering works, including the Piccadilly, Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines.
District line weekend closures as TfL modernisation continues
No District line trains until 10.30am Saturday, with western half closed until 2pm as part of TfL's £5.5bn modernisation project.
Edgware Road Tube Closed Amid Police Incident
Edgware Road Tube station closed Friday evening as police respond to a major incident, with cordons and traffic disruption in central London.
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UK Railways Brace for Extreme Weather as El Niño Intensifies
Britain's railway faces another brutal summer as a developing El Niño could break heat records. Experts urge adaptation after two derailments during August's heatwave.
PS5 Blackout: PlayStation boycott set for August 23-30
Gamers plan a week-long PS5 blackout from August 23-30, 2026, to protest Sony's decision to stop producing physical discs after 2027.
Dad leaves boy, 7, alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike
A 7-year-old boy was left alone on Mount Fuji after his father told him to wait while he continued climbing with his older brother. Police intervened, and the father expressed regret.
Met Police issue face covering powers in Clapham, Vauxhall
Met Police have granted Section 60AA powers in Clapham and Vauxhall this weekend, allowing officers to remove face coverings suspected of hiding identity amid a spate of robberies.
BTP probes Tube assault after man pushes woman on Circle line
British Transport Police investigate an assault on a Circle line train at 8.30am on July 28, after a man pushed a woman who was saved from falling by passengers.
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London Assembly urges ban on L-plate moped delivery riders
London Assembly passes motion urging UK Government to ban provisional licence moped riders from commercial food delivery work, citing safety risks and CBT abuse.
Free airport security fast track at Luton and Manchester
Two UK airports offer free or low-cost pre-booked security slots, letting you skip queues. Luton's Prebook Security is free; Manchester's Timeslot costs up to £4.99.
Kent man's £7,000 water bill after meter spike
Mick Foy of Ditton, Kent, got a £7,000 water bill after his meter recorded 54,000 litres a day—enough for 300 baths. South East Water froze the bill.
BTP release CCTV after teen robbed on South London train
British Transport Police release CCTV images of four boys after a teenager's phone was stolen on a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands on July 22.
Xbox 25th Anniversary Console Price Leak: €899.99
Xbox's 25th anniversary limited edition Series X25 console will cost €899.99 in Europe, a €100 premium over the standard 1TB model, according to a reliable leaker.
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Mastermind contestant stuns with TfL moquette seat design knowledge
Emily Medhurst, a health policy researcher, impressed viewers with niche TfL moquette knowledge on Mastermind, scoring eight points and going viral.
Woolwich Sunday parking restrictions face 168 objections
Greenwich Council's Woolwich Sustainable Streets plan, adding Sunday CPZ enforcement, drew 168 objections and a 300-signature temple petition; implementation is slated for summer/autumn 2026.
Search underway for man missing from cruise ship in North Sea
A man is feared to have gone overboard from Ambassador's Ambition cruise ship in the North Sea. A large search and rescue operation is underway off Scotland's coast.
FromSoftware hints at single-player return after The Duskbloods
FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki says the studio still focuses on single-player games, despite recent multiplayer titles, ahead of The Duskbloods network test.
Controlled explosion on suitcases in Golders Green
Police carried out a controlled explosion on two suitcases at a Golders Green bus stop after reports of potentially suspicious packages. The items were confirmed non-suspicious, and enquiries continue.
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Wrong-way motorway drivers prosecuted weekly in England and Wales
A motorist is prosecuted every week for driving the wrong way on motorways in England and Wales, with 31 charges in 30 weeks, court papers show.
TfL warns of 'convincing army scam' after commuter loses £20
A commuter was scammed out of £20 at Canary Wharf DLR by a man posing as a soldier. TfL urges passengers to report suspicious behaviour to staff or police.
Three London Underground Lines to Shut Saturday Morning
The entire Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines will be closed until 10:30am on Saturday, August 22, as TfL nears the end of a major modernisation project. Part of the Metropolitan line will also be affected.
Hackney bus driver banned from blowing bubbles urged to 'keep sharing joy'
Ricki Reid, the Hackney bus driver banned from blowing bubbles due to safety concerns, says passengers want him to continue spreading joy. Go Ahead London confirmed the ban but did not specify the exact safety considerations.
London Tube and Train Disruption August 22-23 2026: Full List
Circle, District, Metropolitan, Piccadilly and Hammersmith & City lines face major closures on August 22-23 2026. Full TfL travel disruption details and alternative routes for Londoners this weekend.
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London Underground sex assaults: Police hunt man after two attacks
British Transport Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted two women on the Northern line at Waterloo and Euston stations in early August 2026.
Bus driver arrested after 14-year-old killed in Portsmouth crash
A 14-year-old schoolboy from Portsmouth died after being struck by a bus on The Hard. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and released on bail until November 17.
Lewes Rail Line Reopening in September After Removal Work
The Lewes rail line will reopen in September after work to remove a train that derailed in August 2026 is now under way, according to Network Rail.
Lewes Train Crash: Track Buckled on Hottest Day, 30 Injured
A train derailment near Lewes, East Sussex, injured 30 people after a track buckled on the UK's hottest day of 2026, with temperatures reaching 38.1C. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) is investigating the weather conditions and track geometry
Nintendo Switch 2 UK price hike: £429.99 from September 1
Nintendo confirms the Switch 2 will cost £429.99 in the UK from September 1, a £24 increase. Buyers have under two weeks to secure the console at its original £395.99 price.
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Gatwick train disruption after smoke from empty train
Travel to Gatwick Airport was disrupted after smoke was spotted on an empty train at Clapham Junction. Southern Rail confirmed a brake fault caused the issue, with lines between Balham and London Victoria blocked. No injuries were reported.
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