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Lake District campaigners demand tourist tax over litter crisis

Furious Lake District residents and campaigners are calling for a tourist tax and on-the-spot fines to tackle a surge in littering, fly-camping, and anti-social behaviour, blaming a 'tsunami' of visitors for degrading the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sydney Train Chaos: T4 Line Halts for Urgent Repairs

Commuters on Sydney's T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line face major disruptions and lengthy delays after urgent track repairs between Martin Place and Edgecliff brought services to a standstill during the evening rush.

London Tube Strikes September 2024: Full Disruption Details

Major London Underground strikes scheduled for September 2024 will cause severe disruption across Tube lines. Here's everything you need to know about dates, alternative transport options and how to navigate the capital during industrial action.

Lavender Farming Blooms in the Lake District

Discover how a historic Cumbrian farm is pioneering a fragrant new future for Lake District agriculture, transforming its fields with sustainable lavender cultivation.

Random Knife Attack on London Tube Leaves Two Injured

Shocking random knife attack unfolds on London's Central Line as assailant stabs passenger and assaults woman before being tasered by British Transport Police. Full details of the harrowing incident emerge.

London Tops UK Chart for Cycling Commutes

New data reveals London leads the UK in cycling to work, with a 7% surge in bike commutes. Discover the boroughs driving this green transport boom and the government's active travel strategy.

Met Office Tech Could Revolutionise UK Train Punctuality

Exclusive: A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail is using hyper-local weather forecasting to combat delays and revolutionise Britain's railway network. Discover how AI and real-time data could end weather-related disruption

Sadiq Khan mulls fines for loud headphones on Tube

Mayor Sadiq Khan is exploring new measures to tackle noise pollution on the London Underground, including potential fines for passengers playing music loudly through headphones, sparking a debate on public transport etiquette.

TfL boss accused of smearing volunteer Tube cleaners

Transport for London faces backlash after its boss accused volunteer cleaners of 'painting trains for cameras'. The group, which has removed graffiti for free, demands an apology for the 'deeply offensive' remarks.

New Woollahra Station For 10,000 Sydney Homes

Exclusive plans reveal a new underground railway station for Sydney's eastern suburbs, transforming transport for Woollahra and unlocking housing potential for thousands of residents.

London's E-Bike Hire Firms in Parking Turf War

A turf war over parking has erupted between London's rival e-bike hire firms, with accusations of deliberately abandoning bikes at borough borders to inconvenience competitors and create maintenance chaos.

TikTok Star Emily Long Murdered: Boyfriend Jailed for Life

Ryan Johnston has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his girlfriend, TikTok personality Emily Long. The 21-year-old was found guilty of stabbing Emily to death in a 'frenzied and sustained attack' at their home in Cumbria.

Fresh London Tube Strike Set for October in Pay Row

Millions of London commuters face a month of travel misery as RMT union members on the Tube network announce a new 24-hour strike in October over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening to bring the capital to a standstill.

Schoolboy savagely beaten on train as passengers watch

Disturbing footage captures the moment a man launches a vicious, unprovoked attack on a schoolboy aboard a busy UK train, while horrified commuters look on. The assailant remains at large as British Transport Police appeal for witnesses.

Transport for Wales Cuts Train Fares by 50% for August

Transport for Wales is offering a massive 50% discount on all off-peak train travel throughout August 2024. The month-long sale aims to boost tourism and provide cost-of-living relief to passengers across Wales and the borders.

Government Scraps Great British Railways Plan

Plans for the flagship Great British Railways body have been officially abandoned by the UK government, marking a major reversal in post-Brexit rail reform and sparking fury from industry leaders.

UK Train Fares Get Biggest January Hike in a Decade

Commuters across England, Wales, and Scotland are facing the largest New Year train fare increase since 2013, with prices rising by up to 4.9%, sparking outrage from campaigners who label it a 'bitter pill' for struggling households.

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