No early closure of Tube line after staff shortage resolved Train operator Greater Anglia said earlier that Transport for London planned to begin ‘shutting down’ the Central line from 5pm on Thursday. The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Central line will open tonight as TFL reverses ‘staff shortage’ measures TfL had earlier notified customers the line would close from 5.30pm The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Chaos as TfL backtracks on early Central line closure Angry passengers had hit out at the sudden announcement that the line would close at 5.30pm Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022
Entire Central Line to be shut down this evening due to staff shortage Londoners advised to complete their journeys early The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2022
Welsh woman rescued off London Underground track at last moment after fall from platform Tegan Badham, 21, said she "would not be here" if a brave onlooker hadn't offered quick assistance Wales Online · Jul 21, 2022
Air pollution data justifies widening Ulez to Greater London, says Sadiq Khan Critics say Ulez is a ‘blunt instrument that has caused real hardship to Londoners’ Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022
The Melt line: 1.5m Londoners brave the Tube and bus as heatwave hits new record One Tube line closed and ‘severe delays’ on five others, and Thames cable car closed due to extreme heat Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022
Ulez extension has had less impact on cutting toxic air than original central London zone, TfL data indicates Figures suggest a limited impact on roadside emissions which could create a challenge for further Ulez expansion Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2022
Luton Airport and RAF Brize Norton runways close in UK heatwave Engineers were called out to London Luton Airport to look at what was described as a “surface defect” on the runway. The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
Which Tube lines have air-conditioning? Part of London tipped to hit 30°C today Temperatures are rising below ground as well as above Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2022
London cycling up by 25% since pre-Covid TfL is relaunching its cycling strategy as more still needs to be done to meet its bike trips target Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2022
Transport for London running reduced service due to heat wave Passengers advised of timetable changes as the network struggles in the heat wave The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022
TfL boss urges Londoners to avoid travel as temperatures may hit 40C Forcasters have predicted that the record for the hottest day ever will be broken Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2022
Londoners urged not to travel on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme heat The Met Office has issued an amber warning for heat covering much of England and Wales from Sunday until Tuesday. The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022 Heatwave travel chaos as Network Rail says don't use trains and TFL runs reduced service A national emergency declared for next week has led to travel firms urging passengers to reconsider journeys as long delays are expected as a result of 40C temperatures
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022 The Standard View: Heat rises in the Tory leadership scramble As the mercury rises, so too do the stakes in this Conservative leadership contest. Television debates will add a frisson of live drama, as outsider candidates prepare to have their breakthrough moment while the favourites hope not to make any unforced errors.
Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2022 Chronic fare dodgers to be banned from the Tube under a new crackdown Chronic fare dodgers are to be banned from the Tube under a new crackdown after concerns that evasion is costing Transport for London “significantly” more than £100million a year.
Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2022 E-Scooter riders prosecuted by Transport for London after Tube ban Commuters who bring e-Scooters on to London’s transport network are now being prosecuted and fined amid fears that the electric vehicles will burst into flames.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 14, 2022 Warnings of severe rail disruption as Britain braces for ‘extreme’ heat Blanket speed restrictions in south-east expected next week to reduce risk of track and equipment failing
The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022 All the things delayed by the Tory leadership contest Critics say government has ground to a halt while the Tory party chooses a new leader
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022 Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022 TfL gets short-term bailout extension to keep Tube and buses running Its extension is just 15 days until July 28
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022 The Standard View: GDP rebounds but Tory leadership hopefuls must set out plan for growth After a long day of cajoling fellow MPs, Tory leadership candidates may have been cheered by some unexpected economic good news. GDP rose by 0.5 per cent in May, raising the prospect that the UK can avoid a recession.
Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022 Sadiq Khan urged to delay Ulez expansion for 3.5m Londoners Sadiq Khan has been urged to consider delaying the expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) across Greater London due to the cost of living crisis and lack of funds for a scrappage scheme.
Daily Mirror · Jul 12, 2022 Drinks company defends fruity advert that was rejected for being too 'obscene' Anti-food-waste brand DASH loves wonky fruit and veg and hoped to include a picture of a misshapen aubergine in an advert - but not everyone was a fan of the 'fruity' display