Fatality on London Underground Central line at Loughton
A person has died after falling on the tracks at Loughton Underground station. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest.
A person has died after falling on the tracks at Loughton Underground station. British Transport Police confirm the incident is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest.
The US Southern Command has conducted deadly strikes on three vessels in the Eastern Pacific, killing eight men suspected of narco-trafficking. Read the full report on the escalating campaign.
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.
A West Australian coroner has delivered 15 adverse findings over the death of Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd in Unit 18, calling for its closure and a system-wide inquiry. Read the full report.
Russell T Davies's UNIT-focused Doctor Who spin-off, starring Russell Tovey and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, dives into a fishy conflict. A fun, if flawed, family adventure now on BBC iPlayer.
A natural disaster has been declared in parts of NSW as bushfires destroy homes. Over 300 firefighters battle blazes. Get the latest updates and safety information.
A natural disaster is declared in NSW after bushfires destroy at least 16 homes. Prime Minister Albanese warns of a 'difficult' summer as crews brace for strong winds.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton by counter-terrorism police. Discover the latest on this planned operation.
A person is in a major trauma centre after a crash near Oxford Circus. Four London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic and travel updates here.
A new study reveals UK arable farmers face over £800m in losses after the hottest spring and summer on record devastated harvests. Discover the impact on food security and calls for urgent support.
The Central London Alliance's 2025 Sports Festival concluded a five-month run, engaging over 30,000 people and revitalising central London's public spaces. Discover how sport drove economic recovery.
London's Congestion Charge will be suspended from 25 December to 1 January 2026. Find out which other road charges, like ULEZ, remain in place and plan your festive travel.
Jatinder Singh, 35, sexually assaulted a woman on a rush-hour Central line train. He was sentenced to six months in prison. Report any incident to BTP on 61016.
Insights from Singapore reveal China's AI surge through open-source models, challenging US market dominance and raising questions about Western investment strategies. Discover the global shift.
Russell T Davies's new UNIT spin-off, 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', brings back Sea Devils in a climate-themed story. The first two episodes air Sunday, December 7 at 8:30pm.
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Jemma Redgrave suggests her UNIT leader Kate Lethbridge-Stewart may not survive 'The War Between the Land and the Sea'. The BBC and Disney+ spinoff premieres December 7.
Celebrated architect Robert AM Stern, famed for designing NYC's iconic 15 Central Park West and championing traditional modern design, has passed away at 86. Discover his lasting legacy.
An inquest finds 12-year-old Mia Lucas was failed on multiple levels before her death at a psychiatric unit. A rare, treatable condition was undiagnosed. Read the full investigation.
An Afghan national with CIA ties is facing terrorism charges after ambushing two National Guard soldiers near the White House. Both victims remain in critical condition.
Metro News has deleted an article detailing domestic abuse claims made by Sandra Odufaderin after her former partner provided evidence denying the allegations. Read the full statement.
A major fire is burning in an underground utility tunnel in Holborn, Central London. Ten fire engines are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
Hakyung Lee sentenced to life for murdering her two children, whose bodies were found in suitcases in an Auckland storage unit. Read the full tragic story.
Hakyung Lee murdered her two children in 2018 and hid their bodies in a suitcase stored for four years. The grim discovery was made when the unpaid storage unit was auctioned online. Read the full shocking story.
Central London Alliance warns proposed tourist tax could shutter businesses and damage London's competitiveness. Industry leaders demand rethink of economically harmful policy.
Transport for London reveals Central Line received 1,651 complaints in 2025, though reports dropped 14% from 2024. Discover which lines saw improvements and TfL's safety pledge.
A devastating fire has severely damaged Usain Bolt's Tracks & Records restaurant in Montego Bay. No injuries reported as investigation continues into the blaze.
Torrential rain triggers deadly flooding and landslides in Vietnam, with drone rescues and widespread damage. Over 100 casualties reported as emergency services battle record floods.
At least 55 people have died in central Vietnam after devastating floods and landslides. Rescue efforts continue as the region faces record-breaking rainfall and severe economic damage.