The new names of London’s six Overground lines have been revealed, significantly changing the look of the famous Tube map. Last August, Transport for London (TfL) announced it wanted to give the routes distinct identities to make it easier for passengers to navigate the network. The services will become known as the Lioness line; the…
A woman who was abandoned as a baby is campaigning to introduce baby boxes in the UK. Toyin Odumala’s online petition says the idea – in place across the US, China and Europe – enables parents who cannot care for their child to leave them in a safe place. Her petition comes after a baby…
A public order charge against Greta Thunberg has been thrown out. District Judge John Laws said that police attempted to impose “unlawful” conditions during the environmental protest. The 21-year-old climate campaigner was arrested during a demonstration near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair on 17 October. The judge said that the conditions imposed on protesters were…
Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was given a “final warning” by police before she was arrested for a public order offence, a court has heard. The 21-year-old was arrested during a demonstration near the InterContinental Hotel in Mayfair on 17 October. Oil executives had been meeting inside for the Energy Intelligence Forum. Ms Thunberg appeared at…
A newborn baby girl has been found wrapped in a towel in a shopping bag in east London, police said. The baby was discovered in Newham by a member of the public who kept her warm until paramedics arrived. Met Police said she was unharmed in any way and is safe and well in hospital….
A man has been charged in relation to plans to disrupt the London Stock Exchange, the Metropolitan Police said. Sean Middleborough, 31, of Woodlee Road, Liverpool, will appear at Wirral Magistrates’ Court later charged with conspiracy to cause a public nuisance. Five others were arrested in London, Liverpool and Brighton on Sunday. Activists from the…
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of a plot to disrupt the London Stock Exchange. The Met Police said information suggested activists from the Palestine Action group were intending to target the exchange on Monday, The force said it was believed those involved were planning to cause damage and “lock on” in an effort…
Transport for London (TfL) is exploring new ways of dealing with “ghost marks” on the walls of Elizabeth line’s platforms. The marks behind platform benches are caused by people leaning against the walls. TfL is trying out solutions to the problem, including putting vinyl coverings behind the seats. The line spans 73 miles from Reading…
A set of prosthetic legs stolen from a former Royal Marine’s car in west London have been found. The limbs were among items taken from Mark Ormrod’s vehicle which was parked at a Premier Inn in Chiswick. Following a post on social media, a woman contacted him to say she’d discovered them in an alleyway….
Strikes by London Underground workers which would have crippled Tube services this week have been suspended, the RMT union has announced. Little or no service was expected across the capital’s entire network from Sunday evening to Friday morning. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) had previously voted to take industrial action over…