Streatham Common Incident Halts London Train Services
An emergency services incident at Streatham Common station has shut the station and disrupted Thameslink and Southern services between Central and South London.
Category : Airports
Catford Tesco stabbing: Man in 50s attacked in car park
A man in his 50s was stabbed following a fight in a Catford Tesco car park on Friday evening. Police seek witnesses as the attacker remains at large.
Heathrow Car Park Flooded, Cars Half Submerged
Heathrow Airport apologizes after a third-party car park floods, leaving dozens of cars halfway submerged. Drivers advised to contact insurers.
Man Stabbed in Brutal Attack on Acre Lane, South London
A 33-year-old man was stabbed on Acre Lane in South London. Police seek dashcam and doorbell footage to identify three suspects in a black BMW.
UK Beach Closed 18 Years May Reopen This Summer
Newhaven West Beach in East Sussex, closed since 2008 due to dangerous cliffs, may finally reopen after an MP presented a bill to Parliament to secure public access.
Three Women Found Dead in Brighton Sea Incident
The bodies of three women were recovered from the sea near Brighton's Madeira Drive early Wednesday. Police are investigating the tragic incident and working to identify the deceased.
Brighton Beach Search: Body Found in Coastguard Op
A major search operation is underway on Brighton beach with police, coastguard, and lifeboats. A body has been recovered, and the investigation continues.
Heathrow Tops Skytrax Shopping Rankings
London Heathrow Airport has been named the world's best airport for shopping by Skytrax, with over 300 shops and retail space equivalent to 10 football pitches.
Vauxhall Bridge Weight Limit Set for July 2026
Vauxhall Bridge in London will have an 18-tonne weight limit from July 1, 2026, due to structural deterioration. Buses and emergency vehicles are exempt.
Heathrow Gatwick Oppose Flight Cancellation Plan
Heathrow and Gatwick warn against loosening 'use it or lose it' rules, which could lead to over 100,000 flight cancellations and disrupt summer holidays for millions.
First GBR Station to Open at Cambridge South in June
Cambridge South station will open in late June as the first with full Great British Railways branding, linking the Biomedical Campus to London, Brighton, and Stansted.
Florida Boat Explosion Injures 11, Including Children
At least 11 people were hospitalized after an explosion on a tourist boat in Biscayne Bay, Florida. Two children among the injured, one with serious burns.
Forensic Probe After Bank Illness in Golders Green
A forensic investigation is ongoing after several people fell ill at a NatWest bank in Golders Green, north London. Emergency services found no hazardous substances.
Tenby's Frustrating Flaw: A Phone Signal Dead Zone
Tenby, Wales, attracts 2 million tourists yearly but suffers from poor mobile signal, ranking as the UK's worst postcode for network quality, affecting residents and businesses.
Pedestrian Critical After Car Hits Shop in Leytonstone
A man in his 60s is fighting for life after a car ploughed into a shop in Leytonstone. The driver, also in his 60s, has been arrested on suspicion of careless driving.
Fire at Hackney Flats: 70 Firefighters Rescue Trapped Resident
A massive fire broke out at a block of flats in Hackney, east London, with 70 firefighters rescuing one trapped resident. A rest centre was set up for 20 evacuated residents.
Sunken Land Rover Found Near Bear Grylls' Island
A paddleboarder discovered a submerged Land Rover Discovery off the coast of Bear Grylls' private island in Wales. The £80,000 car was pulled out by tractors.
Motorcyclist Dies After Crash Near London Border
A motorcyclist in his 40s has died after a crash in South Ockendon. Police are appealing for witnesses and doorbell or dash cam footage.
Three London Bridges on TfL Critical List
Westminster, Vauxhall, and Lambeth bridges have been placed on a 'critical' list due to 'very poor' load-bearing parts, but TfL says they are safe and not at immediate risk of closure.
Council Sorry for Destroying £10k Quad Bike
Camden Council apologises after a tenant's £10,000 quad bike was impounded and destroyed due to a breakdown in communication between departments.
Gatwick Gate Closed 6 Hours After Bee Swarm
A bee swarm forced Gatwick Airport to close a departure gate for six hours. Local beekeepers safely removed the bees, with no flight disruptions.
Fastest Ways to Leave London Marathon 2026 Finish Line
Over 50,000 runners will finish the London Marathon 2026 on The Mall. Find out the quickest routes home by tube, train, or bus on race day.
Stansted Airport Strike: Pay Offer Rejected, Walkout Set for May
Around 100 ABM workers at Stansted Airport will strike from May 3-6 after rejecting a pay offer, citing low wages and high company profits.
Spanish Airport Shuts for Major Runway Work, Affecting UK Flights
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Galicia, Spain, closes for five weeks from April 23 for runway resurfacing, impacting 30 weekly UK flights and over 5,000 British passengers.
Belt Grinding: Airport Habit That Sparks Traveler Fury
Airport moving walkways designed for efficiency become sources of frustration when travelers stand still, blocking others. Discover why 'belt grinding' triggers intense reactions and proper travelator etiquette.
Waitrose Opens First Airport Store at Heathrow T2
Waitrose launches its inaugural airport retail venture at Heathrow Terminal 2 in May, offering meal deals, snacks, and fresh food to travelers through a partnership with Lagardère Travel Retail.
Luton Airport: Pre-Book Security to Skip Queues
A travel expert reveals a free trick to bypass long queues at Luton Airport by pre-booking a security slot online, saving hours of waiting time.
Airlines Urge Early Arrivals Amid New EU Border System Delays
TUI, easyJet, and Jet2 have issued updates advising passengers to arrive early at airports due to significant delays from the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES), which requires biometric registration.
London Airport Travel During 2026 Tube Strikes Guide
Essential travel advice for reaching Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City, and Luton airports during planned Tube driver strikes in April, May, and June 2026.
Greece Drops EU Biometric Rules for UK Travelers to Cut Hassle
Greece has removed EU biometric entry requirements for UK passport holders, aiming to reduce airport delays of up to four hours and streamline summer travel.
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