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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Get ready to see the Elephant (& Castle) fly: This is how London should be regenerating

Elephant & Castle is undergoing a significant transformation with a new town center and retail developments, marking a shift from its gritty past.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Man left with 'potentially life-changing injuries' after horror crash between two cars and a pedestrian in Barking

A man in his 50s sustained potentially life-changing injuries in a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian in Barking.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Ask the MTA | Redbirds, cell phone service and Steinway Street construction | amNewYork

The Redbirds trace their origins to 1959, with the debut of the R26, the first of nine closely related subway car types that became synonymous with New York's transit system.
New York City
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London's delivery riders get dedicated cycle hubs in push to tidy up gig economy

Cycle hubs in London provide e-bike rentals and maintenance for couriers, addressing their unique challenges and promoting safer, more efficient cycling.
#silvertown-tunnel
London
fromTime Out London
13 hours 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.
London
fromTime Out London
13 hours 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.
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
1 day 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
fromianVisits
1 week ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London
fromTime Out London
1 day 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
fromianVisits
1 week ago

East London's new railway station - Beam Park finally approved after years of delays

Beam Park station in East London has received final approval, enabling thousands of new homes in the area.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Modern revival planned for historic street market

Plans to revitalize Kingston Ancient Market include new stalls, a central piazza, and improved facilities to enhance community engagement.
London
fromCountry and Town House
7 hours ago

The Best Co-Working Spaces In London To Elevate WFH

Co-working spaces in London offer flexible work environments with social opportunities for professionals seeking alternatives to home offices.
London
fromTime Out London
13 hours ago

This 'ancient' London market is set to be revamped - with a spectacular new roof terrace

Plans to modernize Kingston's Ancient Market aim to create a vibrant, sustainable piazza with new stalls and community spaces.
London
fromianVisits
17 hours ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
London food
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

The 14 best places to live near London in 2026 - top commuter towns according to the Sunday Times

Home Counties offer ideal suburban living with good transport links, amenities, and charm, making them attractive alternatives for Londoners.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Local elections profile: Ealing

Ealing, known as the Queen of the Suburbs, has a rich history stretching back over a thousand years. It boasts world-famous film studios, award-winning parks, and a thriving food and arts scene.
London
London food
fromElite Traveler
1 week ago

How to Explore London's Picturesque Village Hubs, According to Locals

London's hidden gems offer charming experiences in areas like Marylebone Village and Hampstead, featuring unique shops and local dining options.
#london-transport
London
fromianVisits
4 days 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
fromianVisits
4 days 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
1 week 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
2 weeks 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.
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

The Community Space Like No Other | Neighbourhood Watch

The Exchange is a community hub powered by North Paddington Foodbank who are the UK's first and only cash-first foodbank. Instead of offering food parcels, the foodbank gives out cash and vouchers instead, creating real routes out of crisis. This in turn helps foodbanks evolve into hubs of culture, care and community.
London startup
London
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

London's legendary Billingsgate market is being turned into a new neighbourhood with 10,000 homes

Tower Hamlets Council promotes redevelopment plans for 10,000 new homes near Billingsgate Fish Market to address London's housing shortage.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Over 8.6 million journeys made as contactless rail spreads across South East

The expansion of contactless travel tickets in the South East has recorded over 8.6 million journeys by February 2026.
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Visitors are told to 'avoid' 5 London boroughs - here's why they're worth visiting

Tourists should reconsider visiting Croydon, Harlesden, Edmonton, Anerley, and Surbiton as they have unique attractions worth exploring.
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Shh... future Crossrail 2 trains beneath Oxford Street expected to be library-quiet

The building, an office block with shops on the ground floor, is at the eastern end of Oxford Street, just north of Soho Square, and sits above the possible route of the Crossrail 2 railway, if/when it is eventually built.
London
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

This beloved east London museum will reopen after years of closure

The museum, which displays Walthamstow's colourful cultural history - not to mention Britain's first ever petrol-fuelled car - closed for renovation in December 2023.
London
London food
fromTime Out London
1 week 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 politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

North vs South London | Ten Reasons Why Each Side Is Better

North London claims superiority through Roman history, the Barbican, anti-fascist heritage, major protest movements, and superior underground transport infrastructure compared to South London.
London
fromianVisits
6 days ago

Exhibition charts how the City of London ended up owning Epping Forest

Epping Forest was preserved by the City of London after a series of legal actions and purchases in the 19th century.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week 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.
#london-underground
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Five tube stations get a second shot at step-free upgrades

Five London Underground stations are being reconsidered for step-free access pending funding and feasibility studies.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Five tube stations get a second shot at step-free upgrades

Five London Underground stations are being reconsidered for step-free access pending funding and feasibility studies.
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-overground
London
fromianVisits
1 week ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
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 week ago

More London Overground services introduced from this May

More London Overground trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Shepherd's Bush starting May 2026, increasing capacity significantly.
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
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

Inside the 124-year-old London foot tunnel set for a massive restoration

Greenwich foot tunnel is set for a full regeneration to improve safety and accessibility for daily commuters.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 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 food
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

A new London Superloop bus route launches next week: exact date, stops and everything you need to know

The SL12 bus route enhances connectivity in east London, linking areas to the Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth line.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

This major London bridge will be shut to cars until 2027 - here's how to avoid the disruption

Albert Bridge will be closed to vehicles for repairs until 2027 due to structural issues, but remains open for pedestrians and cyclists.
#tfl
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
London
fromTime Out London
1 week ago

13 London bus routes are getting reduced - full list of service changes

TfL is adjusting bus timetables to address declining passenger numbers and current traffic levels.
#oxford-street-pedestrianisation
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

This brand new neighbourhood in north London will finally soon be complete

In September Hackney Council gave the green light to the final phases of the Woodberry Down regeneration masterplan. This has been a long time in the making, as the Woodberry Down regeneration officially began 20 years ago. Developers Berkeley Homes have now been given the go-ahead to complete the final stages, officially known as phases 5-8. Berkeley sought permission to build up to a 3,083 new homes in the area across the four phases, of which the developer said 43 percent would be affordable.
Real estate
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

Villiers Street set for major rethink in Charing Cross overhaul

Plans to revamp Charing Cross station include upgrading Villiers Street and refurbishing the office building above it.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Liverpool Street revamp recommended for approval

"improve accessibility, capacity and the everyday experience for those who rely on Liverpool Street"
Renovation
UK politics
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Lifts approved for some London stations - but others lose out as DfT scales back plans

Plans to add lifts will proceed at some stations while several other station accessibility upgrades are cancelled, put on hold, or delayed due to cost and disruption.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks 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.
Travel
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Railway engineering works close lines, but unlock a little-used bit of track near Twickenham

SWR services between New Malden, Twickenham and the Shepperton branch will be partially replaced by buses from 14–17 February 2026 while signalling and level crossing work takes place.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Arriva keeps Route 102/N102 in North London, 26 electric buses to enter service - Sustainable Bus

Arriva will operate Route 102/N102 until 2033 and introduce 26 new electric buses from November 2026 as part of its London electrification programme.
London
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

Revealed: London's new affordable commuter towns

Commuters returning to offices are discovering affordable alternatives in towns like Iver, Shenfield, and Twyford, which offer shorter commute times and lower housing prices than traditional commuter belts.
Renovation
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

One of London's most famous streets is getting a 4.4 million revamp

Portobello Road will receive a £4.4 million makeover with wider pavements, more greenery, accessibility upgrades, sliding bollards and a Hydrorock drainage system to prevent flooding.
London food
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Mind the tap: Stansted Airport starts accepting London's contactless travel tickets

Contactless payments now work on Greater Anglia services to Stansted Airport, eliminating the need for advance paper ticket purchases that previously confused travelers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Low-traffic zones increased congestion, TfL admits

Reallocating road space to bus lanes and implementing LTNs reduced car priority but increased local car congestion in parts of London.
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 politics
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A major London bus service could be re-routed

TfL is consulting on rerouting and extending evening hours of the 310 bus to improve connections and speed journeys between Stamford Hill and Golders Green.
#london-underground-infrastructure
London
fromianVisits
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 food
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

A new Superloop speedy bus service in east London has been officially confirmed: full route details with stops

The SL14 Superloop express bus service will launch in 2027, connecting Stratford and Chingford via Leyton and Walthamstow with service every 12-15 minutes daily.
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,
UK news
London
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This beloved Covent Garden museum is adding new exhibition galleries

The London Transport Museum is expanding with a new Wellington gallery opening this summer, funded by a £12 million TfL grant to enhance exhibitions and community engagement.
#west-london-orbital
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A new night bus between central and west London will launch this weekend

The N118 route will launch on Saturday January 17. It'll follow the same journey as the existing N18 bus, starting at Trafalgar Square and serving all the same stops up to Sudbury and Harrow Road station. From there, it'll turn off towards Ruislip station in Hillingdon, travelling via Whitton Avenue West, Sheridan Terrace, Pett's Hill, Alexandra Avenue, Eastcote Lane, Victoria Road and Pembroke Road.
UK news
London
fromianVisits
4 weeks 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.
#elizabeth-line
London
fromTime Out London
4 weeks 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 politics
fromLondon On The Inside
1 month ago

Inside London's North-South Divide

North–South London tensions stem from geography, transport inequalities, commuting patterns, and strong local identities that shape residents' willingness to cross the river.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New London Superloop bus route to launch

The SL11 Superloop express will link Abbey Wood and North Greenwich with limited-stop, faster service and free pay-as-you-go travel during its first week.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

The surprising east London postcode that has been named the 'coolest' place to live in the city by the Times

Poplar is the capital's coolest London neighbourhood for 2026, favored by creatives, with diverse architecture, studios, cultural venues, pubs, cafes, and nightlife.
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

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 politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Rail projects have to happen for homes to follow'

London will struggle to meet an annual target of 88,000 new homes without approval of DLR, Bakerloo Line and West London Orbital rail projects and funding.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Why did one of Britain's busiest tunnels have to close?

An oversized vehicle entered the smaller Dartford tunnel, damaging critical safety systems and forcing a 30-hour closure and major northbound delays.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on London's nightlife: how to share city space is best resolved locally | Editorial

A revamped nightlife strategy aims to revive London's after-dark economy by supporting diverse, community-grounded night activities, improved monitoring, and funding beyond alcohol-dependent venues.
UK news
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Inside the radical plan to split a major London tube line in two

TfL plans to split the Northern line into two separate services to increase capacity by 20,000, contingent on funding and infrastructure upgrades.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London gentrification forcing families out, study says

Gentrification in London is accelerating, driving wealthier newcomers into previously low-income neighbourhoods, causing rapid income rises, demographic shifts, and displacement of long-term residents.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Adverts to return to giant Euston departures board

Network Rail will trial advertising on the outer sections of Euston station's large screen while retaining the central section for passenger information, with revenue reinvested into station improvements.
London
fromianVisits
1 month 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.
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