Swan on the line causes rush hour delays for south-west London commuters

Swan on the line causes rush hour delays for south-west London commuters

A London commuter line was hit by “major disruption” at rush hour on Wednesday – because of a swan on the line. The pesky bird parked up on the line between Kingston... Read more »
Gas line struck in London

Gas line struck in London

Fire crews are on scene of a gas leak and fire on Central Avenue near Wellington Street. According to London fire, Enbridge has been contacted. No injuries have been reported and the... Read more »
Detectives launch probe as man is hit and killed by Central Line tube train after police chase in west London

Detectives launch probe as man is hit and killed by Central Line tube train after police chase in west London

Police have launched an investigation after a man was fatally hit by a London Underground train last night after fleeing a car following a police chase in West London. Officers had been... Read more »
Car crash ruptures gas line

Car crash ruptures gas line

The London Fire Department said emergency crews are on scene of a two-vehicle collision at Byron Avenue and Wharncliffe Road. Officials said one vehicle struck a home, and a gas line was... Read more »
Frank Skinner: ‘I’ve always operated near the line. If it moves, I move with it’ | Frank Skinner

Frank Skinner: ‘I’ve always operated near the line. If it moves, I move with it’ | Frank Skinner

West Bromwich-born Frank Skinner, 66, studied for a master’s in English literature and worked as a lecturer before trying standup for the first time aged 30. He won the Perrier award at... Read more »
Via Rail station in London in line for upgrades

Via Rail station in London in line for upgrades

Via rail is set to announce a $25-million investment for upgrades to the London station. According to a release, the investment is being described as, “Part of ongoing modernization efforts to improve... Read more »
Bakerloo line and London Overground closures this summer

Bakerloo line and London Overground closures this summer

Getting around the city to make the most of the sunny months ahead will be difficult in north London due to major work set to take place between July 23 and August 25.... Read more »
Swan halts Elizabeth Line trains as angry passengers blast ‘shambles’

Swan halts Elizabeth Line trains as angry passengers blast ‘shambles’

Some stressed passengers missed flights, while others joked about “cygnet failure” after the driver’s announcement that the baby bird was blocking part of the route. Specialist teams struggled to shoo away the... Read more »
Swan on the tracks halts trains on London’s Elizabeth line | London

Swan on the tracks halts trains on London’s Elizabeth line | London

Services on a major section of London’s new £19bn Elizabeth line have been suspended because of a swan blocking the tracks. Transport for London (TfL) said there were no services between Heathrow... Read more »
‘Technical fault’ with 999 line ‘fixed’ after nationwide issue | UK News

‘Technical fault’ with 999 line ‘fixed’ after nationwide issue | UK News

A “technical fault” with the UK’s 999 emergency line appears to have been fixed after a nationwide issue which impacted police, fire and ambulance services. BT said its back-up platform was “now... Read more »