Transport for London unveils its 2026 upgrade plans, including new Piccadilly Line trains, expanded mobile coverage on the Tube, and new Superloop express bus routes. Discover how the network is evolving.
Shoppers can save up to 50% in the New Balance end-of-season sale, with discounts on popular trainers, leggings, and accessories. Discover the best deals to start the New Year in style.
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
Excessive luggage is causing travel chaos for festive commuters. Discover the impact of 'bulge blocking', passenger fury, and what rail companies advise.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
Discover the unique World Time Linear Clock at Piccadilly Circus Tube station. Installed in 1928, this ingenious device shows the time anywhere on Earth at a glance. Find out more about this hidden London gem.
A major £100m overhaul at London St Pancras promises to transform Eurostar travel, cutting pre-departure waits to just 15 minutes and ending the cramped 'holding pen' experience.
The coastal town of Seaham is set for a historic rail link to London King's Cross, slashing journey times. Find out about the new services and cheap advance fares.
The BBC's long-range forecast predicts wet weather for London on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, potentially disrupting celebrations. Check the full festive outlook.
Westminster's plan to pedestrianise part of Regent Street and expand Piccadilly Circus space is backed by 60% in consultation. Find out the next steps and opposition concerns.
Officials urge revellers to avoid Tower Bridge and other central London bridges for the New Year's Eve fireworks due to poor visibility and safety concerns. Find the best viewing alternatives here.
Major rail disruption on key London route after burst water pipe submerges tracks at Rye House. No trains between Liverpool Street and Hertford East until Dec 24.
London's New Year's Eve fireworks face a drizzly forecast. Discover if the iconic display will be cancelled and see the full weather outlook for the capital's celebrations.
Glasgow's historic subway system is set for a revolutionary upgrade, with autonomous trains rolling out in late 2026. Discover the safety features and what it means for passengers.
The Met Office predicts a damp New Year's Eve in London, with light rain from 7pm continuing into New Year's Day. Plan your celebrations accordingly.
Skip the crowds on the Thames. Discover seven fantastic alternative New Year's Eve events in London, from supper clubs to silent discos, for a memorable 2026.
Southgate Tube station on the Piccadilly line will be exit-only from January 5 to mid-March 2026 for urgent escalator repairs. Plan your journey with alternative stations and bus routes.
Budget rail operator Lumo launches a new London to Glasgow service with tickets from £33.10, offering a cheaper alternative to Avanti West Coast ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Transport for London spends up to £11 million annually tackling a graffiti 'spike' on Tube trains, with the Central Line described as resembling Gotham City. Discover the clean-up costs and efforts.
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
Ronan Keating headlines a 90s-fuelled BBC New Year's Eve special, reuniting with Boyzone bandmates. Featuring Louise Redknapp, Calum Scott & Shona McGarty. Tune in on BBC One.
A direct commuter rail link from Eastbourne to London Bridge has been restored, serving nine towns and villages. The service, scrapped during Covid, is a major win for East Sussex commuters.
Discover London's best New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations. From a silent disco at The Anthologist to a masquerade in The Gherkin, find your perfect party to ring in the new year.
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.
The rail regulator has reinstated the 7am Manchester to London service after public pressure, derailing a trial for 'ghost' trains. Read the latest on UK rail policy and public reaction.
A new Netflix documentary chronicles The New Yorker's 100-year history, exploring its iconic covers, legendary writers, and cultural impact. Discover the story behind the magazine.
Explore six compelling long reads, from a visionary train journey and the search for 'Sky Boys' to the surprising hunt for wallabies in the English countryside. Discover these stories now.
Plan your 2026 celebration with our guide to the London New Year's Day Parade. Discover the start time, route from Green Park to Westminster, and ticket info for the free January 1st event.
Direct high-speed rail services from London to Cologne and Frankfurt are being explored, cutting journey times. Plans for Berlin are on hold due to commercial viability. Read the latest.
Your essential guide to December's streaming highlights, including Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, Fallout season 2, and classic film anniversaries. Plan your viewing now.