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In Pictures: First passengers take a ride on London’s new Elizabeth line

The vast engineering project will cut journey times significantly across the capital.

The Independent UK · May 24, 2022

Merseyside area named 'dog attack hotspot' as two men bitten

People in Merseyside are 10 times more likely to need hospital attention for a bite than those in north London

Liverpool Echo · May 24, 2022

Part of Elizabeth Line evacuated on first-ever day

A station was cleared within hours of the first passengers taking to the new route

Wales Online · May 24, 2022

Crossrail opens: £19bn Elizabeth Line finally takes first passengers almost 4 years late

The Elizabeth Line was officially opened by the Queen last week but only took passengers from 6.30am today

Daily Mirror · May 24, 2022

Elizabeth line launch: The cheapest places to buy a house or a flat along the Crossrail route

The cheapest locations are all on the east and south-east London sections of the Elizabeth line, in key areas with average houses under £500,000 and flats under £250,000. Here’s where to start your search.

Evening Standard · May 24, 2022

London's £19bn Elizabeth line opens today - but where's the Crossrail for the North?

'Boris is now saying we need a Crossrail 2, and yeah, we probably do but that will be another £30bn. Where’s that money and why isn’t it being spent in Manchester and Leeds?'

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2022

Thursday the new Friday as UK returns to office for ‘core’ midweek days

City centres are gradually getting busier, but it is likely some degree of remote working is here to stay

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022

Fit for a queen: London’s best Platinum Jubilee hotel packages

As the big weekend approaches, the capital’s finest establishments are serving up stays worthy of royalty. Julian Piskorz picks the most luxe

Evening Standard · May 24, 2022

Renting in Barcelona: how Spain’s second city compares to London for private tenants

After a 43 per cent rent rise in six years, Barcelona introduced — and then reversed — rent controls. Here’s what Londoners need to know about living in the city

Evening Standard · May 24, 2022

Boris Johnson says whole country will reap Elizabeth line rewards

The Queen visited Paddington station last week to celebrate the completion of Crossrail

Wales Online · May 24, 2022