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10 London Tourist Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Planning a trip to London? Don't fall into these common tourist traps. Our guide reveals the top mistakes visitors make in the capital, from transport faux pas to dining disasters, and how to experience the city like a true local.

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.

NHS Mental Health Bed Shortage Hits Record Low

Exclusive: The Royal College of Psychiatrists warns of a 'catastrophic' shortage in NHS mental health beds across England, leading to patients being sent hundreds of miles from home for care.

London Cafe Goes App-Only, Bans Cash & Cards

An innovative East London café, S'wich, has sparked debate by ditching all traditional payments. Customers can only order and pay via a smartphone app, embracing a fully digital experience. Discover how this tech-forward move is changing the local coffee

Tourist baffled by London Tube's bizarre font secret

A tourist's TikTok video has gone viral after she exposed one of the London Underground's most bizarre and confusing design secrets. Discover why the iconic tube map doesn't match reality at stations like Lancaster Gate.

NHS trust failed suicidal woman who begged for help

A damning coroner's report criticises an NHS trust after a vulnerable teaching assistant, who repeatedly begged to be sectioned, took her own life. Systemic failures and ignored pleas led to tragedy.

Hazmat Alert: Chemical Scare at London Hotel

Dramatic scenes unfolded in Central London as specialist firefighters in full hazmat gear descended on a hotel following a major chemical alert. Emergency services rushed to the scene amid fears of a hazardous substance.

NHS Crisis Forces Record Numbers to Go Private

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in Britons turning to private medical care, driven by unprecedented NHS waiting times and a perceived 'postcode lottery' for treatment. This investigation uncovers the human cost of the healthcare crisis.

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.

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