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Poland blames Russia for rail sabotage

Polish officials accuse Russian secret services of orchestrating an explosion on a key aid route to Ukraine. PM Tusk calls it 'unprecedented sabotage'. Read the latest.

40,000 New Homes Planned on UK Railway Land

Network Rail launches Platform4 to transform old railway sidings and yards into 40,000 new homes and commercial spaces across 47 towns and cities, creating transit-linked communities.

F1 tech brings 120MB/s wifi to UK trains in trial

Great Western Railway launches two-month trial of revolutionary wifi system using F1 technology that switches between 5G and satellites. Download speeds exceed 120MB/s - faster than many home broadband connections.

Two-year-old boy dies in 20-floor fall from window

A two-year-old boy has died after falling from the twentieth floor of a Newark apartment block. The tragic accident has sparked urgent calls for improved window safety in high-rise buildings.

UK Food Delivery Riders: Modern Slavery Claims

An investigation reveals the harsh reality for UK food delivery riders: low pay, exhaustion, and harassment. Migrant workers speak out against conditions they describe as a new form of modern slavery.

Best Winter Day Trip from London Revealed

Time Out crowns the Kent & East Sussex steam railway as the top day trip from London for winter 2025/26. Discover this magical journey through the countryside.

TV Tonight: Never Too Late & Taskmaster Final

Your essential guide to Wednesday evening's TV. Featuring Nigel Havers and Anita Dobson's retirement village romance in Never Too Late and the bizarre Taskmaster final.

Victoria Station closure causes travel chaos

Commuters faced travel nightmare during Tuesday morning rush hour as one of London's busiest stations was forced to close due to a faulty escalator, causing widespread disruption across the rail network.

Islington women change routines over safety fears

Women in Islington are taking drastic measures to avoid being followed by suspicious men, with many sharing chilling experiences of feeling watched and targeted in their own neighbourhood.

Branson eyes Ashford 'ghost terminal' revival

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group is in advanced talks to transform Kent's abandoned Ashford International station into a vibrant new transport and business hub, potentially creating thousands of jobs.

Hero soldier stops Huntington train knife attacker

An off-duty soldier has been hailed as a hero after confronting a knife-wielding attacker on a Huntington-bound train, preventing potential tragedy and saving multiple passengers from harm.

Britain's Shadow Economy: The Hidden Workforce

An underground economy worth billions is thriving in Britain, built on the backs of migrants and exploited workers. Discover how labour market failures are creating a parallel economic system.

India's toxic trash mountains: A human crisis

An investigative report reveals the dangerous lives of waste pickers working on India's towering landfill sites, where toxic conditions and exploitation create a cycle of poverty and environmental damage.

Airport Security Hits UK Railway Stations

Major UK railway stations are implementing airport-style security screening with metal detectors and bag searches as part of a significant counter-terrorism initiative following recent threats.

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