London Christmas 2025 Tube & Train Closures Guide
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to Tube, Overground, and train closures from Christmas Eve through to January 2nd 2026.
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Christmas Eve Tube: Opening Times & Service Reductions
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
Last Look Inside Empty G-A-Y Bar After No Sale
Exclusive tour of the shuttered G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street reveals why no operator has taken over the iconic LGBT+ venue, despite its prime Soho location. Discover the challenges facing London's nightlife.
Learning disabled West Londoners need £9k for judicial review
Campaigners aim to raise £9,750 for a judicial review against Hillingdon Council's closure of a vital garden centre for adults with learning disabilities. Donate to support their case.
M25 crash closes Heathrow slip road, drivers diverted
A crash on the M25 near Heathrow Airport has closed the clockwise exit for terminals 4 & 5. National Highways warns of delays until 8:45am. Get live traffic updates.
Piccadilly Circus's World Time Linear Clock Revealed
Discover the unique World Time Linear Clock at Piccadilly Circus Tube station. Installed in 1928, this ingenious device shows the time anywhere on Earth at a glance. Find out more about this hidden London gem.
A404 Brentfield closed after serious police incident
A major road in Brent, North West London, is shut in both directions following a serious police incident. Get the latest updates and traffic information here.
Central London pedestrianisation plan backed by 60%
Westminster's plan to pedestrianise part of Regent Street and expand Piccadilly Circus space is backed by 60% in consultation. Find out the next steps and opposition concerns.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
Cricket Star-Backed Bar Chain Goes Into Administration
Sixes Social Cricket, a bar chain backed by England cricketers including Ben Stokes, has called in administrators. One venue closes immediately, but rescue talks are underway.
M25 bridge closed 57 hours this weekend - diversion routes
The Cobham Road bridge over the M25 in Surrey will be closed for 57 hours from Friday night for essential repairs. Plan your journey with our full diversion guide.
A3 Hindhead Tunnel closed after collision
The A3 is shut in both directions after a traffic collision, with the Hindhead Tunnel fully closed. Surrey Police are at the scene. Expect major delays.
London's oldest children's hospice shuts before Christmas
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
East London primary school to close due to falling pupil numbers
Calverton Primary School in Newham will close next year after a council vote. The decision follows a £1.1m budget deficit driven by declining pupil rolls, sparking parent protests.
M27 Christmas closure for 8,500-tonne underpass installation
The M27 motorway will shut for over 10 days this Christmas as a massive 8,500-tonne underpass is slid into place near Fareham. Plan your journeys now.
North London Bowling Alley Threatened by 190-Flat Plan
Beloved Finsbury Park bowling alley, Rowans Tenpin Bowl, could be demolished for flats under Haringey Council's new local plan. Public consultation ends December 19.
Southgate Tube station exit-only for 10 weeks in 2026
Southgate Tube station on the Piccadilly line will be exit-only from January 5 to mid-March 2026 for urgent escalator repairs. Plan your journey with alternative stations and bus routes.
Tube graffiti costs TfL up to £11m a year to clean
Transport for London spends up to £11 million annually tackling a graffiti 'spike' on Tube trains, with the Central Line described as resembling Gotham City. Discover the clean-up costs and efforts.
Rural NZ Exodus: Mill Closures Force Families to Leave
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
London Christmas 2025 Travel: Full Tube & Train Closures
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
Central Line shut after casualty on tracks, severe Tube delays
Major disruption on London Underground as Central Line is blocked after casualty on track. Bakerloo and Elizabeth lines also face severe delays. Live updates and travel advice.
Emergency services respond to Heathrow Airport incident
Emergency services declared a significant incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning, causing travel disruption. Full details and updates on the ongoing response.
M25 halted for hours after Porsche fire
A dramatic Porsche fire brought the M25 clockwise to a standstill for over 2.5 hours, causing severe delays. See the photos and diversion details.
M4 Tunnel Closure: Emergency Repairs Over Roof Safety Fears
Sydney's WestConnex M4 tunnel closed after bulging 'shotcrete' lining sparked collapse fears, causing major delays. Get the full explainer on the cause and safety assurances.
Coventry Airport to Close in 2026 for Gigafactory
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
Northern Line & Night Tube closures this weekend
Planned closures on the Northern, Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines will affect London Underground travel this weekend, December 6-7. Check before you travel.
Zipcar to close UK operations, exit London by year-end
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its shared fleet from London streets. We explore the impact on communities and the future of car-sharing in Britain.
Historic London cinema faces closure after council blocks plan
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Sydney Tunnel Chaos: 4-Hour Gridlock Over Roof Fears
Hundreds of Sydney drivers were trapped for up to four hours in a major tunnel amid fears of a 'shockcrete' roof collapse. Read the full report on the emergency closure and traffic chaos.
M25 emergency closure for carriageway defect repairs
The M25 northbound link to the M1 is closed for emergency works. National Highways warns of delays. Allow extra journey time.
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