London sewer blocked by 105-tonne ‘concreteberg’
A record-breaking ‘concreteberg’ as heavy as a blue whale has been discovered in a north London sewer.
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V&A Museum to highlight how cars have accelerated change
A major exhibition showing how the car has shaped our world is to be staged by the Victoria & Albert Museum.
£480k portrait of famed Scots architect goes on display
A portrait of famed 18th century Scottish architect James Adam is to go on display in Edinburgh and London after being purchased for £480,000.
Climate protesters prepare to escalate disruption if demands not met
Organisers behind the climate change protest which has brought parts of central London to its knees say they are prepared to escalate the group’s tactics if their demands “are not met” – with “thousands more rebels” expected to join in the coming days.
Fourth day of climate change protest disruption as arrests continue
Londoners face a fourth day of disruption as environmental protesters vow to maintain roadblocks across the capital despite nearly 400 arrests.
Disruption ‘can wake us up’: three generations of family join protest
A father who joined three generations of his family at a climate change protest has emphasised it is a “multi-generational issue”, adding that disruption in London “can wake us up” to it.
Gove tells protesters ‘We’ve got the message’ as disruption continues
Michael Gove has told environmental protesters “we’ve got the message” as campaigners vow the disruption in London will continue for weeks.
Jeremy Corbyn’s house targeted as protesters vow disruption will continue
Environmental protesters have vowed the disruption in London will continue for weeks as activists chained themselves to Jeremy Corbyn’s garden fence.
Climate change protesters removed from roof of London train as arrests pass 300
Campaigners who climbed on top of a train and glued themselves to the roof have been arrested as the third day of climate change protests, which have caused serious disruption in London, continued.
Public transport users condemn ‘seriously flawed’ London climate protest
Some travellers affected by the disruption caused to public transport by climate protesters in London have condemned the demonstrations as “seriously flawed”.
Climate change protesters climb on roof of London train
Climate protesters have climbed on top of a train in a busy financial district and glued themselves to the roof.
Wi-Fi at Tube stations disabled amid climate protests
Wi-Fi at Tube stations has been disabled in a bid to stop campaigners intent on disrupting services co-ordinating their protest.
Climate change protesters plan to disrupt Tube services
Campaigners are planning to disrupt Tube services as part of a series of climate change protests which have led to nearly 300 people being arrested in the capital.
More than 200 arrests at London climate change protests
More than 200 people have been arrested during a second day of climate protests which have caused serious disruption in London.
Whisky infused ‘Scotch cross buns’ created for Easter
A whisky infused “Scotch Cross Bun” created for Easter will be on sale in New York and London this weekend.
Travel chaos and more than 120 arrests amid London climate change protests
Major roads in central London have been blocked for a second day by climate change protests, which have seen more than 120 people arrested.
Frank Skinner returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Comedian Frank Skinner will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer ahead of his new stand-up tour in the autumn.
Environmental protesters block major roads in bid to bring London to standstill
Environmental protesters blocked some of London’s busiest roads and vandalised Shell’s headquarters as demanded action on climate change.
Waterloo Bridge blocked by environmental activists
Environmental protesters have blocked some of London’s busiest roads in a bid to bring the capital to a standstill.
Film directors ‘watched’ for National Portrait Gallery display
Film directors Sam Mendes, Ken Loach and Sir Ridley Scott found themselves in front of instead of behind the camera in a new display for the National Portrait Gallery in London.
London travel shares take off as Brexit delay agreed
News of the delay to Brexit was positively received by travel stocks in London on Thursday, as the deadline was pushed back to after summer.
Airport parking boss jailed after leaving cars in fields with keys taped to windscreen
The boss of an airport parking firm has been jailed for more than a year after it was discovered he used false reviews and photos to dupe customers into booking with him.
New Caledonian Sleeper train unveiled as it carries first passengers
A new fleet of Caledonian Sleeper trains, with double beds and en-suite bathrooms, have been unveiled and transported passengers for the first time.
Environmental campaigners plan round-the-clock traffic blockades in London
Protesters plan to block traffic at four London locations “around the clock” to force the Government to take urgent action on climate change and wildlife declines.
EU chief negotiator says goal is to protect peace and single market
The EU chief negotiator says, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the EU’s goal is to protect peace in Ireland and the single market.
Man extradited from Romania charged with murder over 2015 stabbing
A man arrested in Romania over the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Josh Hanson in 2015 has been charged with his murder.
Explained: London’s new Ultra Low Emission Zone
A new Ultra Low Emission Zone is to be introduced in central London on Monday. Designed to help reduce emissions in the city as well as cut congestion, it’s additional to the congestion charge and is likely to affect many drivers.
Vending machines dispensing short stories to commuters pop up in London
Vending machines dispensing short stories for commuters to read as they travel across London have appeared in the capital.
Uber fares in central London increase to help pay congestion charge
Uber will charge an extra pound for journeys in London’s congestion charge zone from next week.
Art student drawing 200-mile GPS outline of own body with London walk
A man is creating a giant outline of his body by walking nearly 200 miles within the M25 and mapping the route on GPS.