BTP release CCTV after Elizabeth line sexual assault
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a woman was sexually assaulted on an Elizabeth line train between Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street. The man got off at Ealing Broadway.
Category : Transport
TfL Walking Tube Map Shows Times Between Stations
TfL's walking Tube map reveals stroll times between stations, with many Zone 1 stops just 10 minutes apart, offering a busy-period alternative.
Woolworths Price Freeze Faces Scrutiny as Prices Rise
Woolworths raised prices on popular items, including a 33% mark-up on chicken fillets, days after promising a three-month price freeze on 300 staples, data shows.
Bon Jovi fans fume as faulty speaker ruins Wembley gig
Bon Jovi fans at Wembley Stadium on 6 September faced a faulty speaker tower that crackled all night, prompting refund demands and social media complaints.
Greenwich Proposes 20mph Speed Limit on Almost All Roads
Greenwich Council proposes a 20mph speed limit across almost all roads, following Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. The change could take effect later this year, with exceptions for major A-roads managed by TfL.
Clocks go back October 25 2026: BST ends, GMT begins
The clocks go back one hour at 2am on Sunday October 25 2026, ending British Summer Time and returning the UK to Greenwich Mean Time.
Airline compensation rights after UK air traffic failure
NATS failure caused 1,700+ cancellations; airlines avoid cash payouts but must offer care, rebooking, or refunds under EU rules.
Person dies after incident on railway tracks in Hayes
A person has died after being found on railway tracks in Hayes, West London, early on September 10. British Transport Police were called at 5.10am, and the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing.
Barnes nursery hired staff without full checks, Ofsted finds
Ofsted found The Barnes Village Nursery hired staff without completing all background checks, putting children at significant risk of harm, and requires urgent leadership improvement.
Greenwich Observatory to close in Nov for £77m refurb
Royal Observatory Greenwich will close its site buildings from November 2026 for a £77m refurbishment, with full reopening scheduled for spring 2028.
Stratford International Could Finally Get Eurostar Rival Trains
Virgin Trains plans to stop its new cross-Channel services at Stratford International, potentially ending St Pancras's monopoly on Eurostar routes to Europe by 2030.
London Stadium to Cut Sports Events for More Concerts
London Stadium plans to cut sports events from 87 to 70 days a year to host more concerts, increasing non-sports events from 10 to 24, despite losing £19m annually.
TfL to retrofit all London buses with AC by May 2027
TfL will retrofit every London bus with air conditioning by end of May 2027, following MyLondon's campaign and a strike by 1,500 Arriva drivers.
Greenwich Plans Borough-Wide 20mph Speed Limit
Greenwich Council proposes a borough-wide 20mph speed limit, citing safety benefits. 72% of roads already have the limit; consultation to follow.
London rain: Heavy downpours due Thursday before 27C surge
Heavy rain is forecast to hit London on Thursday evening, with temperatures rising to 27C next week. The Met Office warns of persistent rainfall across the capital.
Heathrow and Gatwick chaos: 250 flights cancelled as Nats fails
More than 250 flights to and from the UK were cancelled this morning as Heathrow and Gatwick recover from a Nats technical failure that grounded 1,300 flights on Tuesday.
Heathrow hit by 177 more flight cancellations after Nats failure
A further 177 flights were cancelled on Wednesday after a Nats system failure, with Heathrow worst hit. Flightradar24 reported 1,300 cancellations on Tuesday.
M4 shut near Heathrow for police incident
Police closed the M4 in both directions between junctions 3 and 4 near Heathrow Airport early Wednesday for a police-led incident, National Highways announced at 1:35am.
Manchester T3 again UK's worst airport
Manchester Terminal 3 has been named the UK's worst airport for the fourth consecutive year, scoring just 52% in a Which? survey of over 6,000 passengers. Exeter topped the rankings with 83%.
New DLR trains return after 11-month safety halt
The first of 54 new DLR trains re-entered service on September 7, 2026, following an 11-month withdrawal due to a braking fault. TfL says capacity will rise by 10 per cent.
5,000-capacity Charlton open-air venue approved over noise fears
Greenwich Council approved a 5,000-capacity open-air venue in Charlton Riverside despite its own noise team's objections, citing concerns over music reverberation and resident complaints.
DLR's new trains return to service after braking trials
New DLR trains are back in service in east London after a false start last October. The fleet of 54 will boost capacity by 50 percent and feature air conditioning and charging ports.
Ulez fine overturned after TfL admits payment failure
An 80-year-old driver who paid the £12.50 Ulez charge but was fined £90 had the penalty refunded after TfL admitted its contractor failed to collect the payment.
Voi e-bike operator refuses to leave Ealing after contract loss
Voi continues operating in Ealing despite losing the e-bike contract, citing unfair selection and no legal basis for exclusion, while the council remains silent.
Cockroach Infestation in London Flat: A Pest Nightmare
A couple's first London flat was infested with cockroaches, surviving pest control, leading to a memorable Valentine's Day and lasting trauma.
Emmerdale: Charity Charged with Murder in New Spoilers
Charity Dingle is charged with murder and remanded in custody in Wednesday's Emmerdale, but there's no episode Tuesday due to NTAs. Spoilers reveal the fallout.
M25 bus plan rejected by TfL as Reform urges better links
Reform's Keith Prince urges M25 express bus and North Circular Superloop, but TfL says motorway unsuitable for scheduled services.
Open water swimming returns to Bedfont Lakes in Hounslow
Managed open water swimming has returned to Bedfont Lakes Country Park in Hounslow after a ban, with year-round sessions from September 2026.
Person Hospitalised After Walthamstow Tube Incident
A person was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries after an incident on the tracks at Walthamstow Central Underground station this morning, British Transport Police said.
Lime bike hoggers: share your commuter experiences
Nearly half of Londoners aged 18-34 use Lime bikes weekly; 16 million commuter journeys in 2024. Share your experience with 'hoggers' hiding bikes.
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