London Cabbies: Unlicensed Vehicles 'Killing the Trade'
London cabbies claim unlicensed private hire vehicles are 'killing the trade,' with TfL accused of inaction. The club says enforcement is failing.
London cabbies claim unlicensed private hire vehicles are 'killing the trade,' with TfL accused of inaction. The club says enforcement is failing.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 30s was found with life-threatening head injuries on the Central line platform at Liverpool Street station on Sunday night.
Smart glasses undermine public spaces and human trust. With legal fixes lagging, social stigma and relentless mockery are the only effective counter, argues columnist Jonathan Liew.
Four Tube lines and the Windrush Overground line face closures in September 2026, with nine Windrush disruptions. The Suffragette line shuts entirely on September 13.
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RecommendedLondon City Lionesses, backed by Michele Kang, sign Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas and others, aiming to close the gap to the WSL’s top three after a sixth-place finish last season.
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Mile End Underground station on Saturday, August 29. British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3 is the only London Underground station with no street-level entrance, accessible solely by train. Opened in 1977, it serves Piccadilly line passengers.
Avanti West Coast and Aslef agree 3.6% pay rise for drivers, plus Sunday premium and £720 fifth-day bonus, averting strike action on key UK routes.
A Kia Ceed driver accrued 555 TfL fines totalling £149,850 in one year, the highest for ULEZ and Congestion Charge offences.
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RecommendedThe Weaver line will shut between Bethnal Green and Cheshunt/Enfield Town on Sept 19-20 and 26-27 for track and wire upgrades, with rail replacement buses running.
Walking the 300m between Charing Cross and Embankment is faster and cheaper than taking the Tube, according to TfL, despite Bakerloo and Northern line links.
London Assembly Member Lord Duvall demands clarity on how the two-day 2027 London Marathon will minimise disruption for residents and businesses, with 100,000 participants set to take part.
East Midlands Railway warns of severe disruption at London St Pancras on Aug 30-31 as RMT strikes over safety. One train per hour will run.
Chinese rescuers reached the Gyirong border complex and found 'nothing but ruins' as Nepal and China continue rescue operations after Himalayan floods killed at least 579 in Nepal and seven in Tibet.
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RecommendedSunderland manager Regis Le Bris says the Europa League trip to San Siro is 'a symbol' of the club's rise, as Newcastle fans' taunts are silenced.
BBC confirms Top Gear revival. Jimmy Carr is rumored to host, but Jodie Kidd, Catie Munnings, and others are contenders. Who will take the wheel?
Donald Runnicles led the BBCSSO in a resplendent rendition of Mahler's Das Klagende Lied at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, with clarity and conviction.
Campaigners at Worcester Park station have secured a formal SWR consultation on a 'timetable refresh' this autumn, following a 3,170-signature petition over post-Covid service cuts and overcrowding.
Fulham beat AFC Wimbledon 3-0 in the Carabao Cup second round, with goals from Smith Rowe, Muniz, and García, giving Álvaro Arbeloa his first competitive win.
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RecommendedMajor TfL closures and station restrictions are in place for the final August weekend, affecting Notting Hill Carnival and All Points East. Northern line, Windrush line, and DLR services face disruptions.
The USS Abraham Lincoln will make a port visit in Thailand next week after 250+ days at sea, allowing crew rest amid reports of poor conditions and low morale.
Gloucester Road Tube station serves three lines but lacks interchange status on TfL maps. Why the omission persists despite updates to other stations.
Four London Underground lines face severe delays this morning, plus two more with minor delays, while the Suffragette line is suspended and Trams part-closed.
The new SL12 Superloop bus route between Ilford and Rainham launches on September 5, with free rides for the first seven days, TfL has confirmed.
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RecommendedThe SL12 Superloop express bus between Gants Hill and Rainham launches Saturday, September 5, with free travel for the first week, TfL confirms.
Most of the Piccadilly line is closed until Friday, August 28, for new train preparations. TfL urges passengers to use alternatives.
Just 30 of 2,270 car thefts in Sutton and Croydon led to a charge or conviction, prompting criticism from an MP and residents.
Ronnie Bailey plans to steal Idris Nazir's car to repay Fiona for the missing gun, continuing Coronation Street's male criminal trope.
Residents in South Croydon report persistent water leaks on pavements and roads all summer, causing slimy, smelly conditions and slip risks. Thames Water says no safety concerns and plans repairs.
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RecommendedDespite 163,790 daily taps, many Londoners call Pimlico station 'useless' and 'irrelevant'—but TfL data shows it rivals Bermondsey and Clapham Common in foot traffic.