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In the 1950s and 60s, British scientists secretly released harmless bacteria in London’s Underground to study how biological agents could spread

For several decades during the Cold War, British government scientists carried out a covert program testing how biological agents might spread through crowded public spaces, and the London Underground became one of their test sites. Researchers linked to the Microbiological Research Establishment at Porton Down dropped small containers of bacterial…

The Times of India

Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England

Problems after power failure at regional signalling centre likely to continue until noon on Friday

The Guardian - UK

Second day of rail disruption caused by power outage

Electricity cut out in the main control hub for north-west England’s railways.

Evening Standard

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UK train chaos caused by 90 second power outage runs into second day

Rail bosses said a number of services are still experiencing delays after the brief ‘power outage’ on Thursday

The Independent UK

Further disruption expected after Manchester power failure causes travel chaos

Trains in the Midlands, Greater Manchester, and northwest England came to a halt on Thursday

The Independent UK

Rail disruption expected into morning after power outage grinds trains to halt

Further disruption is expected as engineers made ‘good progress’ through the night to fix issues.

The Independent UK

Train operators urge passengers to completely avoid rail travel after power failure

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Manchester Trains Grounded After Major Signalling Power Failure Strands Thousands Across North West

A power failure at Manchester's Rail Operating Centre halted trains across north-west England, causing widespread cancellations and delays. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in rail signalling systems.

International Business Times UK

Trains stop across north-west England after power cut hits signalling centre

Passengers awaiting Northern and TransPennine trains advised not to travel, with cancellations and other services delayed

The Guardian - UK

Trains to and from London face major disruption due to electrical fault affecting UK rail

Trains across the northwest of England, particularly Greater Manchester and the Midlands, are affected

Evening Standard

Mapped: All the UK rail lines disrupted by major power outage

National Rail has confirmed the chaos is due to an electricity supply failure at one of its communications centres

The Independent UK

Electrical failure causes rail disruption in Midlands and north-west England

National Rail said it expected journeys to be impacted until at least the end of the day.

Evening Standard

Man assaulted on Tube train after kissing female passenger

The man was attacked on July 4 shortly after boarding a southbound Northern line train at Chalk Farm

Evening Standard

Suspensions from eight charges in same round and season over despite pending judiciary

Roster chaos: NEWRL's match review committee had a busy week.

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Four men who 'travelled from Spain to London to graffiti Tube trains' sentenced

The four men spray painted large graffiti murals on the side of a Northern line train in High Barnet in the early hours of Wednesday morning

The Independent UK

New Lake District pass includes unlimited train, bus and boat travel

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The Independent UK

Travel around the Lake District to become much simpler with new £40 pass

From £40 per person, the pass makes using public transport around the Lake District more convenient

Evening Standard

Police appeal after 'sex assault' on rush-hour London Tube train

Police have issued an appeal after an alleged sexual assault on a Northern line train towards Tufnell Park

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Evening Standard

Hottest Tube lines revealed: Underground 'like descending into hell' say commuters as temperatures soar

Temperatures in the capital hit 35.1C by 3pm on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Nations Championship schedule, results, kick-off times and how to watch

Everything you need to know ahead of the inaugural edition of the competition

The Independent UK

Passengers can travel on ‘Britain’s most beautiful rail journey’ for £1.50 this year

The 150-year-old line almost closed in the 1980s but campaigners helped save the picturesque route

Barchart

Cattle Look to Wednesday Bouncing on Tuesday

Live cattle futures saw gains of 70 cent to $1.02 at the Tuesday close. Preliminary open interest was down 2,358 contracts. Cash trade was late last week, with Southern action at $244 and Northern sales from $239-243. Nothing has been reported so far this week. Feeder cattle futures were steady...

Barchart

Cattle Close Mixed on Tuesday

Live cattle futures saw gains of 70 cent to $1.02 at the Tuesday close. Cash trade was late last week, with Southern action at $244 and Northern sales from $239-243. Nothing has been reported so far this week. Feeder cattle futures were steady to 20 cents in the red on...

Barchart

Cattle Bouncing at Tuesday’s Midday

Live cattle futures are showing 10 to 90 cent gains at Tuesday’s midday. Cash trade was late last week, with Southern action at $244 and Northern sales from $239-243. Nothing has been reported so far this week. Feeder cattle futures are within 15 cents of unchanged at midday, bouncing off...

Barchart

Cattle Look to Tuesday Trade

Live cattle futures saw strength into the Monday close, as contracts were 30 to 90 cents higher. Equities are weaker early on Tuesday, which could add some pressure at the open. Cash trade was late last week, with Southern action at $244 and Northern sales from $239-243. Feeder cattle futures...

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