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London's Secret WWII Tube Station Hidden For Years

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.

16-year-old girl dies at Loughton Underground station

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.

London Victoria station evacuated over fire alert

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.

Earl's Court 4,000-home development approved

A major 4,000-home West London development gets green light from Kensington and Chelsea Council. The £10bn scheme now heads to the Mayor for final approval. Read the latest.

Waleses reveal 2025 Christmas card with family photo

The Prince and Princess of Wales have released their 2025 Christmas card, featuring a family portrait taken in Norfolk. The image symbolises a fresh start following Kate's recovery. Read the full story.

Westminster Council warns personal data copied by hackers

Westminster City Council confirms hackers likely copied sensitive resident data in a November cyber attack. The council is investigating the breach's full impact. Find out which services are affected and how to get help.

Four-week lift failure traps elderly in West London

Elderly and disabled residents in a Notting Hill estate have been stranded for four weeks due to a broken lift, with some forced to crawl downstairs. Kensington and Chelsea Council cites a cyber attack for delayed repairs.

Get a Christmas Card from the Royal Family

Discover the simple steps to receive a festive card from the Prince and Princess of Wales this Christmas. Learn the correct address, posting deadlines, and essential tips to ensure your reply.

Liverpool Street is UK's busiest station for third year

Official data reveals London's Liverpool Street station is Britain's busiest for the third consecutive year, with 98 million entries and exits. Discover the full top 10 list and the impact of the Elizabeth line.

How Archway Tube station lost its original name

Discover the story of Archway Tube station, which opened as Highgate in 1907 before its name was given to another station on the Northern line. Learn about its history and a 2006 derailment.

London stations top global beauty ranking

St Pancras International and Paddington have been ranked the world's most spectacular railway stations in a new global list. Discover the full top 20 and what makes London's transport hubs so special.

German President's first UK state visit in 27 years

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier begins a historic three-day state visit to the UK, marked by royal pageantry and a focus on the landmark Kensington Treaty. Read about the renewed partnership.

McDonald's Earl's Court gets 24-hour licence

A West London McDonald's can now operate 24/7 after agreeing to have a bouncer and ban delivery drivers from 2am to 5am, despite resident fears over antisocial behaviour.

Cyber expert: London council attack 'serious breach'

Security expert warns cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster councils could be far more serious than revealed, with ICO involvement suggesting data loss. Critical services affected.

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