Travel news: Christmas chaos as London trains halted and queues on roads – live

Travel news: Christmas chaos as London trains halted and queues on roads – live

Storm Pia: 80mph winds batter Britain with ‘do not travel’ warnings issued Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Drivers... Read more »
Man United are on the road twice and Chelsea have a 293-mile round trip on Christmas Eve, while West Ham, Crystal Palace and Brentford don’t need to leave London!… How far will YOUR team travel over the Premier League’s festive period?

Man United are on the road twice and Chelsea have a 293-mile round trip on Christmas Eve, while West Ham, Crystal Palace and Brentford don’t need to leave London!… How far will YOUR team travel over the Premier League’s festive period?

Christmas is a time for family, friends and food. Oh, and football. And this year the festive schedule is busier than ever. From December 21 until January 2, there will be Premier... Read more »
Christmas travel latest: Heathrow flights cancelled; drivers urged to travel at specific times; part of motorway closed as pinch points revealed | UK News

Christmas travel latest: Heathrow flights cancelled; drivers urged to travel at specific times; part of motorway closed as pinch points revealed | UK News

London Heathrow is expecting the busiest winter’s day since before the COVID pandemic today, a travel journalist has said. Simon Calder, the Independent’s travel correspondent, told Sky News the airport is also... Read more »
The cheapest places to get petrol in south east London this Christmas

The cheapest places to get petrol in south east London this Christmas

Driving during Christmas can be stressful due to increased traffic, erratic weather conditions, and last-minute shopping rushes. The combination of holiday travel and crowded roads heightens the risk of delays and road... Read more »
Met Office predicts Christmas Day weather for London

Met Office predicts Christmas Day weather for London

Whether it’s a stroll through Hyde Park or along the Thames, the fair cloudy weather creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for enjoying the outdoors without the full-fledged chill of winter. The... Read more »
Thameslink changes affecting south London the week before Christmas

Thameslink changes affecting south London the week before Christmas

Between Monday and Thursday this week, no late night Thameslink services will be running between Sutton and Herne Hill as a result of engineering works. Additionally this week, planned works near London... Read more »
Christmas: Is this south London’s most festive home?

Christmas: Is this south London’s most festive home?

Is Walworth a contender for the most festive part of London? Displays both little and large light up the estates. But the centrepiece is the Mustafa family’s house on Albany Road, which... Read more »
South Western Railway supports Ace of Clubs to feed homeless people this Christmas

South Western Railway supports Ace of Clubs to feed homeless people this Christmas

SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) is supporting the Ace of Clubs charity to feed homeless people this Christmas, with a donation of just £2 covering the cost of a meal for those in... Read more »
Just Stop Oil activists told to stay away from Keir Starmer’s home after Christmas carol protest | Politics News

Just Stop Oil activists told to stay away from Keir Starmer’s home after Christmas carol protest | Politics News

Just Stop Oil protesters who gathered outside the home of Sir Keir Starmer to sing climate change-inspired Christmas carols have been told not to return to the area for three months after... Read more »
London buses: Full Christmas timetable as services affected

London buses: Full Christmas timetable as services affected

Ahead of the festive period, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the full Christmas timetable and change of services, including London buses. Closures and service changes will start from December 22 meaning you... Read more »