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3 hours 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-underground
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago
London food

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.
fromianVisits
2 months ago
UK news

London's weekly railway news

London rail services face closures, disruptions, upgrades, staffing and infrastructure changes including line closures, station redevelopments, strikes, accessibility improvements and policy changes on driver age.
London
fromianVisits
2 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
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

April 2026 Tube Strikes: How to get around London during next week's RMT industrial action

The London Underground will be shut for 48 hours next week due to tube strikes, affecting public transport options.
London food
fromianVisits
3 weeks 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.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Islington House / Architecture for London + Hamish Vincent Design

A Neo Georgian home in Islington was chosen for its open-plan potential and aesthetic appeal, avoiding constraints of a typical listed townhouse.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day 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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Tunneling, construction is underway for Ontario Line transit project | CBC News

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.
Canada news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

LAX's long-awaited train to hit the rails as testing begins

"It's really exciting, because not only is it a big milestone for the project, but it's going to be a really visible milestone for all of our guests," Adams said of the testing.
Los Angeles
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Broken lift is affecting my mental health'

Disabled residents in a Camden block face mental health issues due to a broken lift, affecting their mobility and access to essential services.
London food
fromTime Out London
4 hours 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.
#london
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago
London food

London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross signalling fault disrupts morning rail services

Commuters at London Charing Cross face minor disruptions due to a signalling issue affecting Platform 1.
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago
London

Downing Street's gardens are opening to the public for one day only - here's how to secure a ticket

Londoners enjoy their green spaces and participate in the annual London Open Gardens event showcasing hidden gardens.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day 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
2 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.
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
6 days ago

London travel news LIVE: Charing Cross signalling fault disrupts morning rail services

Commuters at London Charing Cross face minor disruptions due to a signalling issue affecting Platform 1.
London
fromCN Traveller
5 days ago

Downing Street's gardens are opening to the public for one day only - here's how to secure a ticket

Londoners enjoy their green spaces and participate in the annual London Open Gardens event showcasing hidden gardens.
#liverpool-street
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day 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
2 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.
#va-east-museum
London
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

A First Look at the V&A East Museum-London's Most Exciting New Cultural Addition

V&A East Museum opens in London, expanding the V&A's influential collection and focusing on community engagement.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

How the London 2012 Olympics changed Stratford

The V&A East Museum opening signifies a key milestone in the ongoing regeneration of east London, particularly in Stratford.
London
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

A First Look at the V&A East Museum-London's Most Exciting New Cultural Addition

V&A East Museum opens in London, expanding the V&A's influential collection and focusing on community engagement.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

How the London 2012 Olympics changed Stratford

The V&A East Museum opening signifies a key milestone in the ongoing regeneration of east London, particularly in Stratford.
#elizabeth-line
fromianVisits
1 week ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
London food
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

The 10 Downing Street garden will open to the public for one day this summer - here's how to visit

London Open Gardens in June will feature 120 exclusive gardens, including guided tours of 10 Downing Street's garden.
#london-transport
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
4 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 food
fromTime Out London
3 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
4 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.
#heathrow-airport
London
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

The top 10 busiest airports in the world have been revealed for 2025 - here's where London Heathrow ranks

London Heathrow recorded 84.5 million passengers in 2025, making it the seventh busiest airport globally.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This major London airport has been named one of the best in the world for 2026

London Heathrow was named the 16th best airport globally and awarded World's Best Airport Shopping in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
London
fromTime Out London
2 days ago

The top 10 busiest airports in the world have been revealed for 2025 - here's where London Heathrow ranks

London Heathrow recorded 84.5 million passengers in 2025, making it the seventh busiest airport globally.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

This major London airport has been named one of the best in the world for 2026

London Heathrow was named the 16th best airport globally and awarded World's Best Airport Shopping in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards.
London food
fromTime Out London
3 days ago

First look: Time Out's review of London's spectacular new V&A East Museum

V&A East opens as a creative hub showcasing diverse art and design, emphasizing accessibility and community engagement.
London
fromArchDaily
2 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
London food
fromTime Out London
6 days ago

Two of the best budget airport terminals in the world are in London

Luton and Stansted airports ranked among the top 10 best low-cost airline terminals in the world for 2026.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rail scheme delay may impact Gatwick and Universal

Delays in funding a major rail upgrade in Croydon could negatively impact other significant projects, including Gatwick Airport's runway expansion and Universal Studios UK.
London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London's Alleys: Church Yard Walk, Paddington, W2

A pedestrian passage at St Mary on Paddington Green represents an early example of pedestrianisation, created when a former road was blocked to unite the church and graveyard into one site.
fromianVisits
6 days ago

London's Alleys: Yarmouth Place, Mayfair, W1

Originally known as Sneads Court on John Rocque's map of London in 1746, the area was wider and more of a courtyard than an alley. Over time, it was renamed Hertford Place and later Yarmouth Mews as the neighborhood evolved into larger hotels and grand houses.
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fromTime Out London
5 days 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
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
4 days ago

These spectacular London cultural institutions are receiving millions in government funding

London's major arts venues will receive £130 million from the Arts Everywhere Fund to enhance access and improve cultural infrastructure.
London
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

It's official: London is the second greenest city in the UK

Green spaces in cities are essential for mental and physical health, with London being the largest urban forest globally.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

The cities set to feel impact of the new 20 ETA levy on inbound business travel - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The new Electronic Travel Authorisation charge, effective from April 8, imposes a £20 fee on overseas travelers entering the UK, which could dampen inbound travel volumes across key business hubs.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

London Landmarks Half Marathon draws thousands of runners

Thousands of runners took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon in central London, with participants including club runners, charity fundraisers, celebrities, and first-time entrants.
London
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 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.
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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London food
fromElite Traveler
2 weeks 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.
#beam-park
London
fromTime Out London
1 week 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
3 weeks 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 week 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
3 weeks 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
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.
Food & drink
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Huge new Wetherspoons planned for central London station as pub company targets capital's transport hubs

JD Wetherspoon plans a large two-floor pub at Paddington Station occupying over 3,600 sq ft in the former ticket hall with Bakerloo line access.
History
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Northern line upgrade could bring a new train depot to a former horse hospital

A new train depot may be built on the former Great Northern horse hospital site at Totteridge & Whetstone to enable higher Northern line service.
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.
#piccadilly-line-modernization
fromianVisits
2 weeks 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
#south-kensington
London food
fromTime Out London
3 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
4 weeks 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.
#hs2
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

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 politics
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 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
2 weeks 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

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
2 weeks 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

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.
Renovation
fromTime Out London
2 months 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.
UK news
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Paddington could host TfL's first sensory-friendly "quiet space" for travellers

TfL will trial a calm, low-stimulus space at Paddington to help neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive passengers navigate busy transport environments.
#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.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tron on the Tube: London Underground's new trains are being tested on the Piccadilly line

The new trains are the first of a fleet of 94 new trains being built in Yorkshire at the moment, and will eventually replace the Piccadilly line's existing 50-year old rolling stock. However, before passengers can ride the new trains, they need hundreds of hours of testing and assurance that they will work as expected. And testing has been underway ever since the first train arrived in London last year.
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fromTime Out London
1 month 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.
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
fromianVisits
1 month ago

London City Airport wants to allow larger planes to use the airport

London City Airport proposes a shallower aircraft descent angle to accommodate larger, quieter aircraft, reducing flights by 76,000 over 12 years while maintaining existing flight paths.
#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

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

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
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.
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