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fromTime Out London
6 hours ago

One of London's most historic train stations is being rebuilt with bold new features

Lea Bridge station is undergoing a significant upgrade, including a new ticket hall, cycle hub, and improved accessibility.
fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

London's got a brand-new secret subterranean spa - this is how I spent my day

The spa melds seamlessly with the caramel colours. Some serious brainpower went into its creation, having been developed in collaboration with Stockholm-based Raison d'Etre - aka the experts behind nine global spa brands, from Aman and Six Senses to Borgo Egnazia in Puglia and The Datai in Langkawi.
Wellness
London politics
fromianVisits
2 days ago

London's Alleys: Park Place West, Paddington, W2

The passageway behind Edgware Road has historical significance, evolving from stables to a residential complex known as Park West.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

TfL joins drive to reduce staff sickness rates

Sick days are costing the whole of the UK a lot of money, and that's one of the reasons we're involved in the prevention sprint, to look at ways to try and stop people from becoming ill in the first place.
Public health
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
#london
fromAol
2 hours ago
London food

'Tube strikes this week will cost us tens of thousands': Frustrated businesses warn of huge hit to London economy

fromAol
42 minutes ago
London food

'Tube strikes this week will cost us tens of thousands': Frustrated businesses warn of huge hit to London economy

London food
fromAol
2 hours ago

'Tube strikes this week will cost us tens of thousands': Frustrated businesses warn of huge hit to London economy

The tube strikes have significantly reduced customer footfall and sales for London traders, impacting the hospitality sector severely.
London food
fromAol
42 minutes ago

'Tube strikes this week will cost us tens of thousands': Frustrated businesses warn of huge hit to London economy

The tube strikes have significantly reduced customer footfall and sales for London traders, impacting the hospitality sector severely.
London politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Tube strike chaos piles fresh pressure on London's beleaguered night-time economy

London's SMEs face severe disruption due to planned Underground strikes, threatening the fragile hospitality and night-time economy.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

How to beat the Tube strike: The lines that won't be affected by next week's walkouts

Fresh strike action will disrupt travel across London, affecting commuters for four days, but alternative transport options are available.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

April 2026 tube strikes: how to get to London airports during next week's RMT industrial action

Tube strikes in London will impact travel to airports from April 21 to 24, with reduced services and alternative routes recommended.
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
#rmt
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Tube strikes to go ahead next week as RMT accuses TfL of refusing to negotiate to avoid walkout chaos

RMT members will strike for 24 hours due to disputes over a proposed four-day working week by Transport for London.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Tube strikes to go ahead next week as RMT accuses TfL of refusing to negotiate to avoid walkout chaos

RMT members will strike for 24 hours due to disputes over a proposed four-day working week by Transport for London.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Tube strikes: Londoners warned to brace for disruption as drivers confirm walkout

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
#london-underground
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tube strikes: how disruptive will action by London Underground drivers be?

A strike by London Underground drivers will disrupt transport for four days, significantly reducing tube services and affecting travel across the capital.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces potential disruptions due to strikes and ongoing issues with passenger safety and service upgrades.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

London Tube driver strike to begin at midday

London Underground services face disruption due to strikes by Tube drivers over proposed compressed workweek plans.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

TfL Tube driver suspended after saying Jews are 'not safe' while he's driving Bakerloo line

A London Underground driver was suspended for suggesting Jewish people would be unsafe on the Bakerloo line while he is driving.
London
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

Is the London Overground affected by the April 2026 tube strikes this week?

London Underground will experience 48 hours of strikes affecting RMT drivers, but Overground services will continue largely unaffected.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tube strikes: how disruptive will action by London Underground drivers be?

A strike by London Underground drivers will disrupt transport for four days, significantly reducing tube services and affecting travel across the capital.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces potential disruptions due to strikes and ongoing issues with passenger safety and service upgrades.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Tube lines disrupted after casualty on track and trespasser incident

Service disruptions occurred between Waterloo and Finchley Road due to earlier issues, with severe delays reported.
London food
fromTime Out New York
21 hours ago

The Grand Central-Times Square S shuttle has been fully transformed into a British Airways plane

British Airways transforms the Grand Central-Times Square Shuttle into a whimsical, British-themed experience for three days, enhancing the commuter journey.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

A40 Westway to reopen after month-long closure

The A40 in west London will reopen on Tuesday after major repairs, but weekend closures will continue until July for minor works.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

The City is getting a food market next to the new London Museum

The City of London Corporation plans to transform Smithfield into a vibrant destination with a new food market and community projects.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

'Call off the Tube strikes,' bosses urge as RMT union threatens 210 million blow to London

Tube strikes threaten to disrupt travel in London, costing an estimated £210 million and impacting businesses and commuters.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day ago

Every Londoner should know about this epic 150-mile walking trail

The London Loop is a 150-mile walking trail around London, showcasing diverse neighborhoods, parks, and unique attractions.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

10 of the greatest National Trust sites near London (as chosen by the National Trust itself)

National Trust properties near London offer peaceful retreats with historical significance and beautiful landscapes.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

Two new London hotels have been named in the 100 best in the world in 2026

Two new luxury hotels in London, Chancery Rosewood and The Newman, have been recognized among the best new hotels in the world.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Be-spoke style: Hundreds of dapper cyclists don tweed for London ride

Hundreds of cyclists have travelled through London clad in tweed, celebrating the annual Tweed Run that started in 2008 with a small group of friends.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?

"We started Wild Cities because urban nature must be restored for people, for wildlife, and for the future. A coalition model lets us work at the scale the challenge demands, celebrating communities and helping people and ecosystems become more connected and resilient."
London
#elizabeth-line
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London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London food
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Watch out, Londoners - two London tube lines will be closed this weekend

Several TfL services, including the Piccadilly and District lines, will experience planned closures and alterations on April 18-19, 2026.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including pay rises for staff and new train services.
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

London's weekly railway news

Five Tube stations in London are set to receive upgrades for step-free access after being initially rejected.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces challenges including strikes, parking chaos, and accessibility issues while new projects and community initiatives are underway.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Kensington Gardens cordoned off: everything we know so far

Police are investigating discarded items near the Israeli embassy in London, linked to claims of a drone attack involving radioactive material.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Fewer trains to call at Wandsworth Town station during step-free upgrade works

New lifts at Wandsworth Town station will cause fewer trains to stop there during summer 2026.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport is undergoing significant upgrades and changes, including track improvements, timetable adjustments, and new services.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

You can ride a vintage 1930s tube train in London next month

London Transport Museum offers rides on restored 1930s Piccadilly line trains for the early May bank holiday.
London food
fromwww.cntraveler.com
2 weeks ago

How to Spend Three Perfect Days in London, According to a Local Editor

London offers a variety of chic properties for a memorable stay, each with unique features and experiences.
London startup
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network faces safety concerns, infrastructure upgrades, service disruptions, and ongoing debates about major projects like HS2 and Euston station development.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Three London bus routes (and two DLR lines) are now free to ride for two months

The Silvertown Tunnel opened in April, offering free bus and DLR services until May 26.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The controversial 1.2 billion makeover of London's busiest train station has been officially approved

Network Rail was granted planning permission by the City of London to transform the station. Liverpool Street was last redeveloped in 1991 and passenger numbers have tripled since then, making it London's busiest terminal. It's estimated that 158 million people could pass through the station in 2041. With the approved plans created by ACME architects, 'Pool Street will see it's concourse capacity increased by 76 percent while the station will be made fully accessible with step-free access from street level to all platforms including the London Underground.
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UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network advances with barcode ticket trials, Elizabeth line peak service increases, HS2 tunnelling progress, station upgrades, accessibility concerns, apprenticeships, and strike threats.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

East London is getting a brand new train station

Beam Park station has finally received approval after years of delays, facilitating housing and business growth in east London.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London travel news LIVE: Victoria station repairs sparks delays to several services

Passengers at London Victoria station face disruptions due to urgent track repairs affecting multiple train routes.
#piccadilly-line-modernization
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network sees new train tests, HS2 tunnelling and apprenticeship progress, construction logistics changes, service disruptions from engineering works and theft, and franchise operational shifts.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

Charing Cross could be transformed by new development plans - with huge changes set for the iconic Villiers St

1 Embankment Place is set for a summer makeover to enhance public spaces and improve pedestrian access in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This London train line is getting new services to one of the city's most exciting new destinations

Olympia's £1.3 billion redevelopment will enhance accessibility with increased Mildmay line train services starting May 2026.
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Bork on Elizabeth Line Paddington station

Bork!Bork!Bork! London's Elizabeth Line is the latest thing in urban development (at least as far as the UK is concerned). So it seems appropriate that its borks should be similarly up to date, and its emoticons rotated so the intent cannot be mistaken. Sent in by an eagle-eyed Register reader, today's entry in the pantheon of bork was snapped at London's Paddington station,
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#south-kensington
London food
fromTime Out London
4 weeks ago

This 'nationally important' London tube station is finally getting a major upgrade

South Kensington tube station will undergo a major makeover to improve accessibility and add new shops and restaurants.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

South Kensington tube station upgrade finally getting started

Upgrade works at South Kensington tube station will increase capacity and improve accessibility with new lifts and revamped ticket hall.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

London travel news LIVE: Northern line part suspended and severe Piccadilly delays

Northern line northbound suspended between Kennington and Euston via Bank due to London Bridge signal failure; Piccadilly line major delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I can count on one hand the times I am offered a Tube seat'

Pregnant commuters often struggle to find seats on public transport despite the Baby on Board badge initiative.
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

London just got a step closer to getting a new Overground train line

The West London Orbital receives £6.65 million in funding to advance design and consultation phases for a new seventh Overground line connecting Barnet, Hounslow, Brent, and Ealing.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Which London tube stations are getting new public toilets? Full list of Underground stations getting upgrades

TfL is installing accessible, gender-neutral toilets across Underground and Overground stations, beginning with a new facility at Morden under a £15m Equity in Motion plan.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The London Underground's Piccadilly line will be hit by strikes this week - dates, times and how much services will be disrupted

If you're taking the Piccadilly line this week, prepare for potential delays, disruptions and even cancellations due to the strikes. Here's everything you need to know. RECOMMENDED: Strikes have been called for the Overground this month. When are the Piccadilly line strikes? The strikes aren't actually on the Piccadilly line, rather at the depot that serves the service. RMT members working at the Northfields Depot in Ealing are on strike from the evening of Sunday February 15 until the morning of Saturday February 21.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Plans to transform UK's busiest station approved

Plans approved to build a 97m mixed-use tower over Liverpool Street station concourse, promising increased concourse capacity and accessibility while drawing heritage conservation opposition.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I let AI guide me through London for a day. Why do I keep being sent underground?

AI-curated cultural itineraries can successfully guide personalized day trips through cities, though they require human judgment to address practical needs like meals and breaks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

TfL launches a new map of London Underground artworks

Transport for London released a new Art Map highlighting permanent public art commissions on the Underground, featuring works by artists like Alexandre da Cunha, Chantal Joffe, and Lucy McKenzie, though availability at stations remains limited.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Londoners, you can now decorate your homes with a new collection of iconic patterns from London transport history

Kirkby's 'Underground Vol. III' collection recreates eight archival London Transport seat designs from the 1910s-1990s as velvet moquette fabrics for home use.
#london-underground-infrastructure
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail transport faces multiple challenges including aging infrastructure heat problems, strikes over working conditions, safety incidents, operational disruptions, and service expansion plans across Underground, Elizabeth Line, and mainline networks.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's weekly railway news

London's rail network undergoes multiple infrastructure projects and service changes, including Piccadilly line train delays, Elizabeth line safety measures, Southeastern service restoration, and new route expansions across the region.
London
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A brand new railway line could serve London's biggest airport

Heathrow Southern Rail would connect Heathrow Airport to Waterloo and Surrey towns via eight miles of new railway line, supporting the airport's expansion to handle 66 million additional annual travelers.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London Transport Museum adding new exhibitions galleries

The London Transport Museum is converting staff spaces into public areas, including a new 840 square-foot education and community gallery on the first floor to support learning programmes and local collaborations.
London
fromianVisits
2 months ago

London's weekly railway news

London rail news covers a proposed Northern line depot, Elizabeth line ticket-office cuts, HS2 spending controversies, infrastructure repairs, and multiple Tube incidents and crimes.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London Underground's public art celebrated

Transport for London released an updated map featuring 26 permanent artworks across the Underground network, with new commissions added since 2016 to encourage exploration of public art during daily commutes.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Piccadilly line's new 3.4bn trains hit another delay as testing slips

New Piccadilly line trains will not enter passenger service until the first half of 2027, delayed from 2024, with project costs rising to £3.4 billion due to infrastructure compatibility work and worse-than-expected equipment conditions.
#london-overground
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Chance to catch a London Overground train to Battersea Park station

Battersea Park station will have daytime London Overground service on March 15, 2026, and August 2, 2026, during planned line closures, offering rare access to this normally underutilized station.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London Overground trains are calling at London Bridge station this Saturday

London Overground trains will operate a rare special service to London Bridge station on Saturday 7th March due to engineering works closing the Windrush line north of New Cross Gate.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Chance to catch a London Overground train to Battersea Park station

Battersea Park station will have daytime London Overground service on March 15, 2026, and August 2, 2026, during planned line closures, offering rare access to this normally underutilized station.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London Overground trains are calling at London Bridge station this Saturday

London Overground trains will operate a rare special service to London Bridge station on Saturday 7th March due to engineering works closing the Windrush line north of New Cross Gate.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

West London Orbital railway plans take another step forward

West London Orbital railway project secures £6.65 million funding to advance planning toward a 2026 public consultation, with potential to deliver 25,000 homes, 11,500 jobs, and reduce annual car trips by 650,000.
London
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Mind the Art: Tube stations transformed into atmospheric paintings

Jock McFadyen's paintings of London Underground stations paired with ambient soundscapes create an immersive exhibition exploring urban infrastructure and industrial landscapes at the Guildhall Art Gallery.
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