West India Quay DLR station is a mere 199 metres from Canary Wharf, making it the shortest distance between two stations on the London network. Discover the history and debate around this curious stop.
Spanish police, in a major international operation, have intercepted nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a salt cargo, marking their largest-ever maritime seizure. Read the full story.
Discover Queen's Park, the only station on the London Underground network where your journey takes you directly through a working carriage shed. A unique piece of Tube history awaits.
Explore the chilling legend of the abandoned British Museum Tube station, haunted by an Egyptian princess. Discover the true story of the 'Unlucky Mummy' and its link to the Titanic. Dare to learn more?
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.
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.
The Canary Wharf Winter Lights festival returns from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover 16 free light installations, the 'Dreamscape' theme, and essential visitor tips.
Discover the three spectacular winter light trails illuminating London this January. Find dates, times, and locations for Southbank, Battersea, and Canary Wharf displays.
Plans for a floating, natural water swimming pool in Canary Wharf's Eden Dock have been approved. The 50-metre facility, set to open in summer 2026, will feature saunas and a clubhouse. Discover this new urban oasis.
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!
New escalators have been delivered to the long-closed Cutty Sark DLR station in Greenwich. The station will remain shut until at least Spring 2026 for the major upgrade. Read more on the local impact and travel alternatives.
British Transport Police seek witnesses after a serious assault at Bank Underground station left one victim with a fractured skull. A separate incident at Balham station is also under investigation.
The 10th annual Canary Wharf Winter Lights Festival illuminates London from Jan 20-31, 2026. Discover the free 'Dreamscape' light trail, timings, and how to visit.
The Canary Islands are on Fodor's 'No List' for 2026 due to unsustainable tourism pressures. Discover the local protests and environmental impacts behind the warning.
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.
A major £20 million revamp for Wandsworth Town station begins in February, delivering a second entrance and step-free access by summer 2027 to meet growing passenger demand.
A new report reveals over 3,000 migrant deaths en route to Spain in 2025, a sharp drop attributed to EU-funded border policing. Activists warn of more dangerous journeys.
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%.
Discover Bermondsey Tube station, the futuristic Jubilee Line stop designed to channel natural light 10 metres underground. See how its architecture creates a stress-free commute.
Three women were stabbed at separate Paris metro stations on Friday. The suspect, a man in his mid-20s, was later arrested at his home. Read the latest updates.
Colindale Tube station has fully reopened with a stunning timber concourse and step-free access, marking a major milestone for London's Northern line and local regeneration.
Explore the eerie legend of the ghost in a red scarf that haunts Ickenham Tube station every Christmas. Discover the chilling 1952 origin story and other London Underground spectres.
Colindale Underground station has fully reopened following an 18-month, £29.5m transformation. The upgrade provides step-free access and increased capacity to support the area's 70% population surge. Discover the new look.
Discover the story of Kensington (Olympia) station, the London Underground stop kept secret for years due to its vital role in the Second World War and its use by Allied Commander Dwight D. Eisenhower.
A 'bright, beautiful, clever and funny' 16-year-old girl, Daisy House, has died after an incident at Loughton Tube station. British Transport Police are not treating the death as suspicious. Read the full story.
The heartbroken family of Daisy House have paid tribute to their 'bright and beautiful' daughter after she died following an incident at Loughton Underground station. Read their full statement.
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a woman was assaulted on a North London train station platform. Anyone with information is urged to contact BTP.
A 19-year-old woman fought off a man trying to steal her phone at Stamford Brook Tube station. Police release CCTV image and appeal for witnesses.
Commuters were evacuated from London Victoria station on Friday morning following a fire alert. The major transport hub was closed as emergency services responded. Read for live updates.
TUI launches new direct flights from Cardiff to Fuerteventura, the 'mini Maldives', offering Welsh travellers easy access to winter sun from tomorrow. Discover the island's lunar beaches and 20°C escapes.