SWR Christmas travel warning as key London route shuts
Major engineering works will close the line between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction from Christmas Day to 5th January. Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check journeys.
Major engineering works will close the line between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction from Christmas Day to 5th January. Passengers are urged to plan ahead and check journeys.
European leaders call for a multinational force to secure Ukraine after a peace deal, following optimistic talks in Berlin where the US pledged security guarantees. Read the latest developments.
Six major industry groups have written to Business Secretary Peter Kyle, urging Parliament to pass the Employment Rights Bill after a key compromise on day-one unfair dismissal rights was reached.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets European leaders in Berlin as the US pushes for a swift end to the war. Talks focus on security guarantees and frozen frontlines. Read the latest updates.
A West Australian coroner has delivered 15 adverse findings over the death of Indigenous teenager Cleveland Dodd in Unit 18, calling for its closure and a system-wide inquiry. Read the full report.
As the war grinds into 2025, Ukraine faces a brutal strategic dilemma. Explore the painful choices between negotiation and continued conflict, and what it means for Europe's future. Read the full analysis.
Keir Starmer convenes a critical meeting with Ukraine's Zelensky and European leaders to forge a new peace plan, as US proposals face resistance. Read the latest on the diplomatic push.
Former US President Joe Biden condemned Republicans for weaponising transgender rights, urging the LGBTQ+ community to 'fight back' against Trump's administration at a Washington DC conference.
Netflix's new Western series 'The Abandons', starring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson, faces scathing reviews and low ratings. Discover why critics and fans are calling it a major disappointment.
Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey star in Netflix's serious new western series 'The Abandons', a tale of matriarchal conflict in the 1850s Washington Territory.
A giant indoor snow resort dubbed 'The Big Esky' is planned for Western Sydney with major Chinese investment. The project promises year-round skiing and a major economic boost.
A 77-year-old farmer has tragically died while fighting a bushfire on his property near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia. Authorities confirm the blaze is now contained. Read the full report.
UK stargazers get a rare chance to spot elusive Mercury in pre-dawn skies this week. Find out the best time and how to see it safely before sunrise.
Virginia Giuffre's sons contest unsigned will in Western Australia Supreme Court. Estate valued at £472k+ with potential millions from Prince Andrew settlement at stake. Read the latest developments.
Chicago religious leaders form interfaith coalition against ICE raids, with ministers detained during protests. Faith communities provide sanctuary and resistance.
Campaigners protest NHS private finance schemes as Didcot's Great Western Park health centre faces 10-year delay over developer return demands. Read the latest developments.
Explore Room Service at Fremantle Biennale where 40+ artists transformed the historic P&O hotel. Discover installations reflecting maritime history and colonial legacy. Visit 29-30 November.
Optus Stadium's massive food surplus from the abbreviated Ashes Test has been donated to charities across Western Australia, marking the largest single donation in OZHarvest's WA history.
Exclusive report on Western families leaving for Russia, citing 'woke' policies and persecution. Over 2,000 apply for Putin's new visa scheme. Discover their stories.
Exclusive: Meet the Western families fleeing 'woke' policies for Russia's conservative society. Discover why 2,275 applicants have sought the Shared Values visa since August 2024.
Western leaders at the G20 summit state the US proposal for Ukraine requires major changes. Macron warns the G20 risks losing its global relevance. Read the latest developments.
Rodeo is transforming as bull riding embraces sports science. Discover how modern training methods are revolutionising this traditional sport while preserving its rugged heritage.
A signalling fault at London Waterloo is causing significant train delays and cancellations during Thursday's rush hour. Disruption is expected until 11am. Follow for live updates.
Scientists confirm unprecedented marine heatwave has killed nearly two-thirds of corals at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef. Discover the ecological impact.
Scientists confirm two-thirds of corals in World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have died after unprecedented marine heatwave. Read the full report on this ecological crisis.
Senior women in finance reveal crucial career strategies for the next generation. Learn how to embrace risk, build networks and overcome barriers in the industry.
Joel Edgerton and director Clint Bentley discuss their critically acclaimed film 'Train Dreams', a spiritual western about a 1900s logger. Discover the challenges of making this Oscar-tipped masterpiece.
UK business leaders voice frustration as Rachel Reeves prepares crucial Budget amid economic stagnation and political chaos. Will tax rises derail recovery?
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited the world's oldest river gunboat, BAP America, built in Birkenhead in 1904, during her tour of South and Central America. Discover her engagements with indigenous leaders and Amazon wildlife.
Cameron Green stakes his Ashes claim with a strong 94 and crucial injury-free bowling spell for Western Australia. The all-rounder's performance provides selectors with a welcome boost ahead of the first Test.