37 h. ago 'A harsh reality is biting for London returners whose country homes have lost value'

London leavers who moved to remote rural areas are struggling to recoup their money as they move back to the capital, says buying agent Philip Harvey

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56 h. ago Four in 10 train journeys under public control as London commuter service c2c is renationalised

Services in and out of Fenchurch Street come under Government control - with Greater Anglia following in October

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67 h. ago London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways

London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways  GOV.UK

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3 d. ago Best commuter towns: four areas within 45 minutes of London with house prices from £350,000

Keen to move but not keen on the journey? Here are top towns within 45 minutes of London

Economics

3 d. ago The remote worker bubble bursts: House prices in London and commuter towns soar while WFH hotspots drop in value

Property prices outside of the capital exploded at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic as employers embraced remote working practices - but the trend appears to be at an end,

Economics

3 d. ago 'Forgotten' UK train journey that's a gateway to seven mythic kingdoms

The Snaefell Mountain Railway takes passengers on an unforgettable journey

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3 d. ago US Senate passes aid and public broadcasting cuts in victory for Trump

Members vote 51 to 48 in favour of president’s request to slash $9bn in spending already approved by CongressThe US Senate has approved Donald Trump’s plan for billions of dollars in cuts to funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting, handing the Republican president another victory as he exerts control over Congress with little opposition.The Senate voted 51 to 48 in favour of Trump’s request to cut $9bn in spending already approved by Congress. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Noel Gallagher goes unnoticed by commuters on the London Underground as he returns to the city in between Oasis reunion tour

The rock superstar, 58, is currently on a world tour with his brother Liam, 52, as the pair managed to put their 16-year feud aside.

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4 d. ago Rock superstar is completely ignored by commuters on London Underground

Rock superstar is completely ignored by commuters on London Underground - would you have spotted him?  The Sun

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4 d. ago Man grooves to Punjabi hit ‘Mundian To Bach Ke’ on London Underground escalator; leaves commuters whistling

Man grooves to Punjabi hit ‘Mundian To Bach Ke’ on London Underground escalator; leaves commuters whistling  The Indian Express

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5 d. ago 'Hidden gem' fish and chips steam train journey named one of the best in the UK

The Bluebell Railway Line, which takes travellers through the picturesque local countryside, has been named in Condé Nast Traveller's list of 17 countrywide

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9 d. ago The most expensive salads on the high street: Pret causes a stir with new £13 lunch

With the nation becoming more and more health conscious about ultra-processed foods, it's no surprise that London commuters are opting to swap their sandwiches for more nutritious salads.

Economics

1 week ago Light at the end of the tunnels: classic rail routes through the Alps reopen

After serious floods and landslides, some of the great trans-Alpine routes have reopened – with new services added – offering unforgettable train journeys from Austria to the AdriaticThe planning of main rail routes through the Alps was shaped by national ambition and rivalries. The opening of Austria’s Semmering railway in 1854, the Mont Cenis route (also known as Fréjus) between France and Italy in 1871 and Switzerland’s Gotthard tunnel in 1882 defined the broad contours of Alpine railway geography in the late 19th century. But Habsburg planners were keen to secure better links with Adriatic ports, so in 1901 they sketched out a bold plan for the Neue Alpenbahnen (new Alpine railways), of which Austria’s Tauern railway was the most important. It opened in 1909. When it closed for rebuilding in November 2024, it was a sharp reminder of how much passengers and freight rely on a handful of key Alpine rail routes. Lose one key Alpine link and the effects of that closure are felt acros...

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1 week ago Luxury sleeper train forced to refund passengers after maiden journey delayed

The first passenger journey on the Britannic Explorer is scheduled to depart on 21 July

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1 week ago 'Terrorists might be less sophisticated after 7/7, but they're as lethal as ever'

It has been two decades since the 7/7 attacks claimed the lives of 52 innocent individuals after a series of four coordinated bomb attacks targeting commuters in London

Events

2 w. ago To passengers for the maiden voyage of a new luxury sleeper train, we're sorry to announce this service has been cancelled! Rail fans who paid up to £55,000 for three

To the dismay of the refurbished Britannic Explorer's passengers, its maiden voyage has hit the buffers. Some passengers paid upwards of £50,000 for a three-night stay in its 'grand suites'.

Economics

2 w. ago Diddy’s trial is more proof the legal system can’t handle domestic violence | Arwa Mahdawi

The courts have failed to reckon with coercive control and survivors’ trauma. Same with the court of public opinionWouldn’t it be nice if, just now and again, bad things happened to bad people? Wouldn’t it be refreshing if violence against women was taken seriously instead of being treated like one big joke?Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New Scottish steam train journey with 'fine dining and spectacular views' announced

Prices for the journey start at £120 per person.

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2 w. ago Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos

Major fire shuts part of London Underground causing commuter chaos  The Independent

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2 w. ago Man offers pregnant woman London Tube seat but is horrified by what happens next

A man was left disgusted after he offered his seat to a pregnant woman on a busy London train - only for another commuter to push her out of the way so that he could sit down

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