London Christmas 2025 Travel: Full Tube & Train Closures
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.
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.
A savvy shopper turned a £3.50 charity shop purchase into a £400 windfall by selling a vintage Fendi bag on Vinted. Discover her secrets and the debate around reselling.
A prolific shoplifter in Wisconsin faced an unexpected arrest after choosing to steal from a Walmart during its annual 'Shop with a Cop' event. Read the full story of the festive fail.
Emergency services declared a significant incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning, causing travel disruption. Full details and updates on the ongoing response.
A dramatic Porsche fire brought the M25 clockwise to a standstill for over 2.5 hours, causing severe delays. See the photos and diversion details.
Sydney's WestConnex M4 tunnel closed after bulging 'shotcrete' lining sparked collapse fears, causing major delays. Get the full explainer on the cause and safety assurances.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026, ending 90 years of aviation history to allow construction of a major battery gigafactory, despite local opposition. Read the full story.
Planned closures on the Northern, Metropolitan & Piccadilly lines will affect London Underground travel this weekend, December 6-7. Check before you travel.
Zipcar is shutting its UK business, removing its shared fleet from London streets. We explore the impact on communities and the future of car-sharing in Britain.
East London's 150-year-old Genesis Cinema could be lost forever after Tower Hamlets Council rejected a plan to build student flats above it, the only solution the owner says can save it. Read the full story.
Hundreds of Sydney drivers were trapped for up to four hours in a major tunnel amid fears of a 'shockcrete' roof collapse. Read the full report on the emergency closure and traffic chaos.
The M25 northbound link to the M1 is closed for emergency works. National Highways warns of delays. Allow extra journey time.
Richmond Council launches legal action against the Met Police and Mayor over the 'unlawful' closure of Twickenham's front desk, leaving the borough without any public police counter. Read the full story.
A 31ft Harry Potter-themed Christmas tree has transformed King's Cross Station, featuring Honeydukes sweets and an Owl Post. Discover the magical installation open now.
Discover the ultimate luxury perfume gift sets for Christmas 2025 from Zadig & Voltaire, Issey Miyake and more at The Perfume Shop. Perfect for your festive wishlist.
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing firm, is shutting its UK business, removing fleet access across London. Find out what this means for sustainable transport.
Car-sharing giant Zipcar announces plans to shut its UK business. New bookings suspended after 31 Dec, but festive rentals are secure. Full details on the closure and consultation.
Mitcham will get a shared banking hub in 2026 after a successful community campaign overturned an initial rejection, restoring vital face-to-face services. Read the full story.
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.
Structural repairs force Blackwall Tunnel southbound closure until Monday, December 1, causing severe delays across Limehouse, Poplar and Royal Docks. Plan your journey now.
M4 eastbound remains closed between Junctions 17-18 after Mercedes left carriageway near Leigh Delamere Services. Diversions in place with disruption expected throughout Sunday.
More than 100 rescue dogs in Christmas jumpers gathered outside Buckingham Palace for a festive parade raising funds for dog charities. See the adorable photos and heartwarming rescue stories.
Venezuela suspends deportation flights after Trump's airspace warning, calling it a 'colonialist threat'. Read the latest on escalating US-Venezuela tensions.
US President Donald Trump declares complete closure of airspace above and surrounding Venezuela amid growing tensions with Nicolas Maduro over drug trafficking allegations.
US President Donald Trump announces complete closure of Venezuela airspace amid escalating anti-drug offensive. Airlines warned as tensions rise between nations.
Transport for London warns of major disruption as the entire Lioness line between Euston and Watford Junction shuts for maintenance. Plan your journey with rail replacement buses and alternative Tube routes.
Discover Maureen Rose's Taylors Buttons, a Fitzrovia haberdashery serving the Royal Family for over 50 years. This historic shop created buttons for Queen Elizabeth II and survives against high street decline.
Comedy legend Adam Sandler made a casual appearance at a Battersea coffee shop, fist-bumping a fan and joking 'you look like me'. Discover the full story of the star's London visit.
Plan your journey: The Lioness line and DLR face severe disruption on Nov 29-30. Get the full list of closures and alternative travel advice here.