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London Tube strikes cause week of travel chaos and £230m hit

London faces a week of transport paralysis as militant union strikes bring the Tube network to a standstill. The RMT's demand for a 32-hour work week without loss of pay could cost the capital's economy £230 million in massive travel disruption.

Lisbon Funicular Crash Leaves Multiple Dead

A popular Lisbon funicular railway has derailed, resulting in a catastrophic crash with multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as a major investigation is launched.

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 & Bus Drivers Announce Mass Strike Over Pay

Commuters across London face severe disruption as thousands of Tube and bus drivers, represented by the RMT and Unite unions, plan a coordinated 24-hour strike in late July over an ongoing pay dispute with Transport for London.

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.

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.

Neighbour's parking favour leads to £100k legal bill

A simple parking agreement between neighbours in Kent turned into a bitter, decade-long legal battle over a single driveway, culminating in a staggering court ruling and a cautionary tale for homeowners everywhere.

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

Hamptons Beach House Rendered Useless in Neighbour Dispute

A multi-million dollar property saga unfolds in The Hamptons as a homeowner's dream beach house is left inaccessible due to a neighbour's refusal to sell a crucial strip of land. Discover the legal and social drama behind this exclusive real estate impass

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.

Neighbour calls police over 'illegal' garden shed

A homeowner's dream garden project turned into a policing matter after a neighbour's bizarre complaint about a perfectly legal shed sparked a full-blown neighbourhood feud in quiet cul-de-sac.

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.

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.

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