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Vauxhall Station evacuated after police incident

Commuters faced major disruption as Vauxhall Underground station was abruptly evacuated following reports of a suspicious package, with police and emergency services rushing to the scene during Tuesday morning's rush hour.

London Tube Strike Causes Major Travel Chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members stage 24-hour London Underground strike over working conditions and safety concerns, shutting down key tube lines.

France's lost 1968 rock revolution revealed

Uncover the explosive story of France's forgotten 1968 rock underground, where bands played psychiatric hospitals, invented new languages, and created a musical revolution that defied all conventions.

Migrant jailed for sexually assaulting schoolgirl on Tube

An asylum seeker who sexually assaulted a 15-year-old schoolgirl after stalking her for a month on the London Underground has been sentenced to three years in prison. The disturbing case has raised serious questions about public safety and offender monito

London commuter's heartwarming Tube gesture goes viral

A heartwarming moment on the London Underground has captured the nation's heart as one man's simple gesture towards a fellow passenger reminds us all of the power of human connection in our busy city lives.

14 Fare Dodgers Storm London Tube Barriers in Shocking Raid

Exclusive footage reveals a mob of 14 fare evaders brazenly pushing past ticket barriers at a busy London Underground station, while Transport for London staff appear powerless to intervene, raising serious concerns about revenue loss and passenger safety

Police hunt suspect after Westminster Tube station assault

British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and launched a public appeal to identify a man wanted in connection with a serious assault at Westminster London Underground station that left a victim with significant facial injuries.

Capaldi's Tube Gig Worth Millions in Free Publicity

Exclusive analysis reveals Lewis Capaldi's surprise London Underground performance generated millions in economic value, free publicity, and fan euphoria, dwarfing the cost of a standard Tube fare.

Top UK Universities for History of Art 2025 Revealed

The Guardian's 2025 league table unveils the best UK universities for History of Art. Discover which institutions lead in teaching quality, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects in this prestigious field.

TFL invites RMT to resume talks after London Tube strikes

Transport for London has formally invited the RMT union back to the negotiating table following a week of crippling Tube strikes that brought the capital to a standstill, as both sides seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute over working conditions.

London's Transport Exodus: Central Commuting Plummets

Exclusive analysis of Oyster and contactless data shows a dramatic decline in Tube and bus usage in Central London, while the DLR thrives. Discover the new map of London's commuting patterns and what it means for the city's future.

Mystery as coal appears on London Underground trains

London's Underground network was hit by a bizarre mystery this week as commuters discovered piles of coal on Central line trains. Transport for London has launched an investigation into the strange occurrences, leaving passengers and officials scratching

Tube staff salaries £100k short for London home deposit

New RMT union analysis reveals a stark reality: the average TfL worker's salary is now £100,000 shy of the deposit needed for a typical London home, fuelling the latest wave of tube strikes over pay and conditions.

Major London Underground Strike Causes Travel Chaos

Commuters face travel chaos as RMT union members on the London Underground launch a 24-hour strike over working conditions and travel concessions, bringing large parts of the Tube network to a standstill.

London Commuter Chaos: DLR & Tube Staff Strike

London's transport network faces major disruption as RMT union members on the Docklands Light Railway and London Underground stage a 48-hour strike over pay and conditions, crippling key commuter routes.

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