The direct Eurostar line from Amsterdam to London is set to recommence after seven months of construction works. Since June last year, the route between the two capital cities has suffered delays as renovations took place at Amsterdam Centraal station to allow stronger border control and security checks required as a result of Brexit.more
London, with its job opportunities, culture, sport and more, has always been a top choice for people looking to relocate within the UK. However, over time, certain parts of the city have become more desirable for settling down.more
2025 is set to be a big year for the London transport system with plenty of new changes set to take place across the next 12 months.
Last year, the Overground network was given individual line names, and new Superloop bus routes came into operation.
Over the next 12 months, further major changes are expected on Transport for London (TfL) trains and buses.more
In rainy weather and strong winds, on January 1, 2025, white and red colors lit up the streets of London during the London New Year's Day Parade (LNYDP). For the second time, Poles represented by the Poles in LNYDP Association took part in this prestigious event, which is broadcast worldwide to hundreds of millions of viewers.more
Detectives are hunting a “lone wolf” burglar who stole bespoke jewellery and designer items worth more than £10m in a 19-minute heist at a billionaire’s row mansion in London.more
On 1 January 2025, the red and white colours will once again light up the streets of London during the London New Year's Day Parade (LNYDP). The Polish group Poles in LNYDP Association will once again present itself in this prestigious event, whose worldwide audience reaches hundreds of millions.more
A London borough has been named as the saddest in the city and the third saddest area to live in nationwide in a survey by Rightmove. Rightmove conducts this survey every year to help potential homebuyers or movers identify the happiest and saddest areas to live in across the UK. more
A cultural melting pot, London is a city home to millions of people who speak over 100 different languages. From Pakistan to Colombia, Iran to France, we've got every corner of the globe covered. more
This footage shows cleaners targeting seats on a London red bus - revealing just how much dirt passengers take home.
Cleaner Steve James, 55, started posting cleaning videos from “high traffic areas” on his Instagram in 2020 - including a viral video on a London tube.more
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and glee, around this time of year there comes an increased danger of burglary, as criminals take advantage of either of all the presents left under the tree or homes left empty for the week.more
The new design will be rolled out across TfL, including the Elizabeth line and London Overground, starting with London Underground, the lost property office, TfL visitor centres and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) this month.more
Ugandan Deo Kato is completing his 516-day run from Cape Town to London, the Guardian newspaper reported. The athlete covered 12,440 kilometres to raise awareness about racism and the plight of migrants crossing the route from Africa to Europe. He will be greeted by crowds of runners in the British capital tomorrow.more
In 2024, scientists at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, described a total of 172 new plant and fungal species, among which they selected the 10 most interesting. Some of the newly discovered species have already been given endangered status, highlighting that the global loss of biodiversity is a pressing problem.more
London, with its myriad of train stations and bus stops, is a city that's easy to navigate for both locals and tourists. Despite the occasional moan about delays or overcrowding, the transport system is generally a reliable alternative to driving.more
Dust levels on the Victoria line are the worst on the London Underground, having more than trebled in the last year.
An independent study found that average concentrations of “respirable dust” – which can penetrate down deep into the lungs – detected in drivers’ cabs had increased from 0.13 to 0.43 mg/m3 (milligrams per cubic metre).more
Kentish Town Tube station is due to reopen on 23 December - before closing early the next day for Christmas.
Originally due to reopen in June 2024 following repairs to what Transport for London (TfL) labelled "the most unreliable" escalators on the network, the date was pushed back twice due to degrading concrete in the ceiling and floor.more
A London court today sentenced to 33 and 40 years in prison the father and stepmother of slain 2023. 10-year-old Sarah Sharif. Last week, a jury ruled that the couple were guilty of murdering and cruelly treating the girl from the man's first marriage.more
When something is used as heavily and frequently as the Tube, people aren’t going to be shy about their opinions and, in this instance, will form a heavy, unshakeable alliance with their favourite line. Some of us with more spare time might have even spent time crafting the perfect argument on why our chosen train route beats out any of the others.more
Plans for the City’s tallest tower were given the go ahead today.
The building known as 1 Undershaft will rise to 306.9 metres (1008ft) will exactly equal the height of the Shard across the river at London Bridge.more
Dulwich Park is the kind of place that manages to offer a little bit of everything—whether you’re a seasoned jogger, a dog walker, a family on a day out, or just someone looking to escape the frenetic pace of city life.more
Residents in wealthier London boroughs live a decade longer in “good health” than those in poorer areas, analysis shows.
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that men in Richmond lived to 69.5 in good health between 2021 and 2023, compared with 57.8 in Lewisham.more
Tube and rail fares in London will rise by an average of 4.6% in 2025, while bus and tram fares will again be frozen, the mayor has announced.
The increase in Tube and rail fare rises will come into effect from 2 March 2025 with daily caps increasing by between 40p and 70p depending on what zones are travelled through.more
Choosing where to live can come down to a number of factors. For many, living in the best places in the capital is a must, and some of the best places in London to live have been named by Muddy Stilettos.more
More than 200 stalking offenders released from prison will be GPS tagged by March 2026 under a pilot scheme from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
People who have served custodial sentences for stalking offences will be tagged with a tracking device under strict licence conditions, City Hall said, to "protect victims and help prevent reoffending".more
