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.
Severe delays hit Elizabeth line as flooding suspends service between Heathrow terminals and a points failure causes minor delays across the line.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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 lowers Opal caps for commuters, with Treasurer Daniel Mookhey stressing fiscal discipline amid cost-of-living pressures and high inflation.
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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.
A train driver died and 33 people were seriously injured when two passenger trains collided near Bedford. Over 50 others sustained minor injuries.
National Rail warns of major disruptions after a fatal train crash near Bedford. A driver died and 89 were injured. Services cancelled until Saturday.
Dr Pete Knapp recounts the terrifying moment of impact in the fatal Bedford train crash, describing bloodied faces, broken legs, and smoke everywhere.
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One person died and several were injured when two East Midlands Railway trains collided near Bedford. Emergency services declared a major incident.
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.
A Pizza Hut in Hammersmith has been granted a licence to offer delivery until 2am on weekends, despite resident concerns about noise and disruption.
Mayor Sadiq Khan and TfL propose extending rail links to Surrey and Berkshire as part of Heathrow expansion plans to reduce traffic and pollution.
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.
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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.
A new Guinness Saloon is opening in Covent Garden as part of Mr Fogg's Market Tavern, featuring a pint counter, wall of fame, and a prize trip to Dublin for the 10,000th pour.
The body of a man was discovered in the landing gear of an Air Arabia plane from Tangier, Morocco, at Gatwick Airport. Police are investigating.
New research reveals 50% of UK women would consider using a driverless taxi, citing safety and convenience as key factors.
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