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.
Discover the UK's top 10 cosiest pubs for Christmas 2025, from London's historic Coal Hole to Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn. Find your perfect festive retreat.
Discover the perfect North London winter walk from Highgate to Hampstead Heath, crowned number one by experts. The scenic route ends at a brilliant 18th-century pub. Plan your afternoon adventure now.
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.
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.
A new study predicts the most packed London pubs this festive season. Discover the top 10 list to plan your Christmas drinks and avoid the biggest crowds.
Guinness reveals its first Harp Guide, naming the UK's top 35 pubs for the perfect pint. Discover the nine London venues that made the prestigious list.
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.
Step behind a velvet curtain into Pineapple Pubs in Kentish Town. Find the perfect fireside spot, play board games, and enjoy ideal Thai winter warmers. Read our full review.
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.
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.
New research reveals Islington as London's Sunday roast champion. Discover the top boroughs, best pubs, and the surprising trimmings debate. Find your perfect roast today!
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.
Discover why Brockwell Park is London's top winter walk, featuring a historic Grade II-listed pub, The Half Moon, named one of the best in the UK. Plan your perfect weekend outing.
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.
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.