London Overground & DLR closures for final pre-Christmas weekend
Key London Overground and DLR lines face closures on Dec 20-21 for essential works. Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping trips now to avoid travel disruption.
Key London Overground and DLR lines face closures on Dec 20-21 for essential works. Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping trips now to avoid travel disruption.
Midweek Northern Line closures from January will impact after-work travel for four months. Check before you travel and plan your journey.
From zero-waste pioneers to Michelin-starred icons, we bid farewell to 11 London restaurants that shut their doors for good in autumn 2025. Discover the closures and what's next.
Essential rail works will disrupt travel to Gatwick Airport on three weekends in January 2026. Plan ahead with our guide to dates, alternative routes, and replacement services.
British fashion chain River Island is closing 33 profitable branches by January 2026, risking hundreds of jobs. The move follows £33.2m losses and a shift to online shopping. See the full list of affected stores.
Network Rail announces major engineering works forcing closures at Euston, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Waterloo & Vauxhall stations between Christmas and early January. Plan your journey now.
A major DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead, backed by government funding, is set to unlock 30,000 new homes and create 10,000 jobs, transforming travel and housing in East London.
Government-backed DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead will unlock 30,000 homes and 10,000 jobs, transforming two major Opportunity Areas. Read the full details.
Abbey Road DLR station in East London has put up a sign for tourists searching for the famous Beatles crossing. Find out why they end up in Newham and how to get to the real site.
UK publicans voice fury at Chancellor's business rates changes, with bills set to skyrocket by up to 126%. Landlords warn of closures, job cuts, and price hikes as the hospitality sector reels.
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.
Overwhelming public support for the DLR extension to Thamesmead, with calls to go further to Bexley. The £1.7bn project, backed by government, aims to unlock 30,000 homes and 10,000 jobs. Read the latest.
Londoners face severe travel disruption this festive weekend as three Underground lines face closures and multiple TfL services are hit. Plan your journey now.
Poundland reveals another 14 UK stores will close by February 2026 as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations and closure dates here.
Poundland reveals a further 14 UK stores will close by early February as part of a major restructuring plan. Find out if your local branch is affected and see the full list of closures.
Poundland reveals 14 more stores will close by early February, with clearance sales offering up to 40% off. See the full list of locations and dates.
Plan your weekend travel in London with our guide to major Tube and train closures affecting the Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, and Elizabeth lines from December 5-7, 2025.
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
Transport for London announces key service alterations for the 2025 festive period, including Christmas Eve early finishes, no Tube on Christmas Day, and overnight New Year's Eve services. Plan your journey now.
Leon founder John Vincent reveals potential site closures and job cuts as he battles to restore the struggling fast-food chain to its former health. Read his full recovery plan.
Plan your London travel this December with our complete guide to TfL closures affecting the Tube, Overground, and Elizabeth line. Check dates and alternative routes now.
Major road closures and key reopenings are set to impact Harrow in December. Get the full list of disruptions, including the long-awaited reopening of Clamp Hill.
A mix of road closures and reopenings will affect Brent this December. See the full list of disruptions and key dates for Willesden, Dollis Hill, and Park Royal.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Anthony Williams faces trial in June 2026 over multiple alleged knife attacks in Cambridgeshire and London. The suspect is charged with 21 counts, including attempted murder.
New South Wales government ends 20-year exemptions allowing 673 pubs and clubs to operate poker machines after 4am following research showing increased gambling harm overnight.
Plan your London travel this December with key TfL closures on Tube, Overground, Elizabeth and DLR lines. Essential reading for commuters.
New academic studies reveal Ireland's iconic pubs are vanishing, threatening community cohesion. Discover why this cultural cornerstone is disappearing and what it means for Irish society.
Discover the unique history behind London's Docklands Light Railway and why this automated transit system remains the capital's sole light railway network. Explore the factors that prevented expansion.
A major restaurant fire on Pepper Street has closed Crossharbour DLR station. Ten fire engines are on scene. Locals advised to keep windows and doors closed. Get the latest updates.