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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.

Just Stop Oil Gridlocks Canary Wharf in Major Protest

Just Stop Oil activists have caused major disruption in Canary Wharf, blocking key roads in a dramatic protest against government fossil fuel policies. Get the full list of affected routes and the latest police response.

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.

M5 Closed Both Ways After Dramatic Lorry Fire

A dramatic lorry fire has caused severe disruption on the M5 in Somerset, with long delays and a full closure between junctions 24 and 25. Get the latest traffic updates and diversion advice.

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.

Horror as passenger sets himself on fire on UK flight

Terrifying mid-air emergency as a passenger ignites himself on a British Airways flight from London to Canada, forcing an emergency landing at Dublin Airport. Eyewitnesses describe the chaos as crew and brave passengers tackle the blaze.

Delta Attendant Suspended After Alleged Slap Over Palestine Shirt

A Delta Air Lines flight attendant has been suspended following a shocking mid-air confrontation. The incident, allegedly sparked by a passenger's pro-Palestine t-shirt, occurred on a flight from Atlanta to San Diego, prompting an internal investigation a

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.

M25 Chaos: Full Closure Sparks 5-Mile Queues in Surrey

Drivers face severe delays after a serious crash on the M25 near Surrey forces a full clockwise closure between Junctions 10 and 11 for urgent barrier repairs, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption.

Pilot cancels flight after dog sent to wrong airport

A United Airlines pilot made a heroic decision to cancel a transatlantic flight from Newark to London Heathrow after his beloved dog was mistakenly put on a different plane, sparking a desperate race against time.

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