Transport for London awards Mitie a new five-year cleaning contract, establishing a dedicated 24/7 team to combat worsening graffiti on the Tube network. The intelligence-led plan follows public backlash.
Plan your journey: Major closures on Tube, Overground, DLR & Elizabeth lines, plus bus strikes, will disrupt London travel from Jan 9-11. Full details here.
The annual No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on January 11, 2026. Find out where to avoid the trouser-free travellers and the event's quirky history.
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.
Club Soda Tasting Room, London's pioneering booze-free bar in Covent Garden, is closing its doors on January 25. The mindful drinking hub plans to relocate. Discover the details and what's next.
A water treatment failure that left 24,000 Kent homes without drinking water for two weeks was foreseen and preventable, the regulator has revealed. Discover the full story of the South East Water crisis.
A coroner has ruled the death of Brian Mitchell, 72, who was hit by four Tube trains at Stratford station, could have been prevented. Safety concerns over automated systems are raised.
Londoners face a second day of travel misery with severe delays on the Elizabeth, Circle and District lines. Get the latest updates and alternative travel advice here.
The No Trousers Tube Ride returns to London on 11 January 2026. Discover the rules, how it started, and why commuters will be trouserless. Join the fun!
A landmark TV and online ban on advertising unhealthy food and drinks is now in effect. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full details.
London's annual No Trousers Tube Ride is back on Sunday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join the capital's most peculiar tradition for a dose of surreal fun.
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!
It's been 18 years since the infamous 'Last Orders' party on the London Underground before Boris Johnson's alcohol ban. We revisit the chaos, controversy, and lasting impact of the 2008 prohibition.
Discover the hidden history of St Paul's Underground Station, where a secret WWII control room was vital for Britain's war effort. Uncover London's forgotten stories.
Step back in time with nostalgic photos of the London Underground from the 1970s and 80s. See commuters reading papers, smoking, and even a platform quartet! Discover how the Tube has changed.
The annual No-Trousers Tube Ride is back in London on Saturday 11 January 2026. Find out how to join this bizarre capital tradition for a dose of harmless fun.
At least 10 people have died and hundreds hospitalised in Indore after sewage leaked into the drinking water supply, exposing a crisis beneath the city's clean reputation. Read the full investigation.
A seasoned social drinker shares his proven strategies for completing Dry January and extending it to three months, detailing the health benefits including significant weight loss and lower blood pressure. Discover how to survive the toughest weeks.
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
Your essential guide to Transport for London's New Year's Eve travel changes. Find out about station closures, all-night services, and whether free travel is offered for the 2025 celebrations.
An entire London Underground line is suspended this morning due to a points failure at Lambeth North, with multiple other closures across the network. Get live updates.
Australian authors and comedians, including Kathy Lette and Trent Dalton, share hilarious and cringe-worthy stories of the awful alcoholic concoctions they survived in their youth. Read their tales of fireball sambucas and vodka spiders.
Plan ahead for major weekend closures across London Underground, Overground, and TfL services in January 2026 for essential upgrades. Check our full list of dates and lines affected.
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 the London Underground station that perfectly reflects your character. Our unique personality quiz reveals your Tube twin. Take the test and share your result!
From air-conditioned Piccadilly Line trains to expanded Superloop routes and Tube-wide mobile coverage, discover TfL's key projects transforming London travel in 2026.
British Transport Police seek a man after two young children were kicked to the ground at White City Underground station. The mother was left 'incredibly shaken'. Call 0800 40 50 40 with info.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declared London the world's best city on a US talk show, sparking a friendly transatlantic debate. Discover his beans confession and the political subtext.
Cricket authorities are investigating a viral video appearing to show England's Ben Duckett intoxicated during the Ashes series in Australia. Get the latest on the inquiry and team conduct.
Plan your London travel as TfL confirms major engineering works shutting Tube and Overground lines from Boxing Day. Check the full list of closures and disruptions.