London station renamed '&' during WWII blackout
Discover the strange WWII tale of Bushey & Oxhey station, nicknamed 'Ampersand' after signs were painted over to confuse invaders. A quirky slice of London transport history.
Discover the strange WWII tale of Bushey & Oxhey station, nicknamed 'Ampersand' after signs were painted over to confuse invaders. A quirky slice of London transport history.
Kiran's story exposes how temporary visas increase vulnerability for South Asian women facing domestic abuse and coercive control in Australia. Read her fight to stay.
Discover the history of Aldwych, the disused London Underground station closed in 1994 that's now a famous filming location for movies like V for Vendetta and 28 Weeks Later. Explore its past and tours.
A baby girl found abandoned in a plastic bag in Newham is to be adopted by her foster carers. Discover the extraordinary story of Elsa and her two siblings, also foundlings.
The annual No Trousers Tube Ride is back in London this Sunday, January 11. Discover the event's origins, the rules, and why it continues to divide public opinion.
Plans for a London Underground line from Victoria to Kilburn were scrapped in 1893 after wealthy residents in Mayfair campaigned against noise disruption. Discover the forgotten route that would have changed the Tube map forever.
Baby Elsa, the last of three siblings abandoned in East London over eight years, is to be adopted. The judge calls the case 'quite extraordinary' as the parents remain missing.
A judge has paved the way for the adoption of Baby Elsa, the third sibling abandoned in East London. Police say their exhaustive search for the parents has been unsuccessful. Read the full story.
Transport for London awards Mitie a new five-year cleaning contract, establishing a dedicated 24/7 team to combat worsening graffiti on the Tube network. The intelligence-led plan follows public backlash.
Plan your journey: Major closures on Tube, Overground, DLR & Elizabeth lines, plus bus strikes, will disrupt London travel from Jan 9-11. Full details here.
The annual No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on January 11, 2026. Find out where to avoid the trouser-free travellers and the event's quirky history.
Discover the story of the Metropolitan line station whose original, absurdly long name was the only one to contain a command. Learn its Olympic history and why it was finally simplified.
A coroner has ruled the death of Brian Mitchell, 72, who was hit by four Tube trains at Stratford station, could have been prevented. Safety concerns over automated systems are raised.
Londoners face a second day of travel misery with severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle and District lines. Get the latest updates and alternative travel advice here.
The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on 11 January 2026. Discover the rules, how it started, and why commuters will be trouserless. Join the fun!
London's annual No Trousers Tube Ride is back on Sunday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join the capital's most peculiar tradition for a dose of surreal fun.
Explore the secret Parkland Walk in North London. This 4km route on old railway tracks offers breathtaking, crowd-free panoramic views of the city skyline. Perfect for a winter stroll.
Discover the eerie aircraft boneyard just an hour from London. We reveal its location, the planes' possible history, and how you can glimpse these forgotten giants. Explore the mystery now.
Discover the story of Brill Underground Station, a remote Tube stop in Buckinghamshire that saw minimal passengers and closed just two years after joining the network. Sign up for our weekly Tube newsletter!
It's been 18 years since the infamous 'Last Orders' party on the London Underground before Boris Johnson's alcohol ban. We revisit the chaos, controversy, and lasting impact of the 2008 prohibition.
Discover the hidden history of St Paul's Underground Station, where a secret WWII control room was vital for Britain's war effort. Uncover London's forgotten stories.
Step back in time with nostalgic photos of the London Underground from the 1970s and 80s. See commuters reading papers, smoking, and even a platform quartet! Discover how the Tube has changed.
The annual No-Trousers Tube Ride is back in London on Saturday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join this bizarre capital tradition for a dose of harmless fun.
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
An entire London Underground line is suspended this morning due to a points failure at Lambeth North, with multiple other closures across the network. Get live updates.
Zohran Mamdani will usher in 2026 as New York's mayor in a midnight ceremony at a historic, abandoned subway station. Discover the symbolism and the political reactions to this unconventional inauguration.
Imber village, abandoned in 1943 for military training, remains under MoD control. Public access is limited to just 12 days a year. Discover its haunting history and how to visit.
Plan ahead for major weekend closures across London Underground, Overground, and TfL services in January 2026 for essential upgrades. Check our full list of dates and lines affected.
Archive images from the 1990s show a grimier Bank Underground station. See how major TfL upgrades have transformed this key City hub, boosting capacity by 40%.