18 h. ago Major train line introduces controversial £86 fine to passengers listening to music out loud

A major train line has taken drastic measures to crack down on antisocial behaviour - including £86 fines for rail passengers who vape onboard and watch videos without headphones.

Economics

19 h. ago This controversial London pub chain has introduced a service charge for ordering at the bar

This controversial London pub chain has introduced a service charge for ordering at the bar  Time Out Worldwide

Politics

21 h. ago LIVE Rush hour misery as 'major' Greater Manchester disruption sparks train cancellations

Many trains are cancelled just before rush hour because of a signalling breakdown

Politics

5 d. ago Multiple passengers injured as Denmark train derails in major incident

A train careened off its tracks in Denmark after colliding with a 'slurry tanker' leaving several people injured in what has been described as a 'serious' incident

Events

7 d. ago Major London train station to remove three quarters of advertising billboards

The proposal has called for fewer static posters, more digital displays and information boards

Politics

1 week ago Hundreds of cyclists listening to loud dance music seen riding through Cardiff city centre

Riders filled the streets riding through the city centre

Culture

1 week ago Bella Thorne’s honest playlist: ‘I wrote an essay about why I admire Lil Wayne for school’

The actor has a soft spot for Olivia Rodrigo and can’t listen to any of her exes’ music, but which wintry Christmas hit did she sing at a summer karaoke?The first song I fell in love with When I was a kid, my mom gave me her iPod, and I fell in love with all her music from the 70s and 80s. I’d sing Call Me by Blondie at the top of my lungs, jumping on the bed. What a great song.The first single I downloaded I was in [Disney sitcom] Shake It Up when I started falling in love with hip-hop. I went on a binge and discovered BedRock by Young Money. I was so obsessed that I ended up writing an essay about why I admire Lil Wayne for school. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Fuming passenger demands £50 fine refund after easyJet underseat bag row

Sara was flying from Gatwick when EasyJet staff asked her to place her backpack into their baggage sizer – despite being charged £50 Sara says her bag fit snugly under the plane seat

Economics

2 w. ago Ryanair passenger hit with £75 for oversized bag but then has amazing surprise

Karla Ofarrell was travelling from London Gatwick to Dublin when she was told her bag was too big and she would be charged a fine - but other passengers rallied round to help her out

Economics

2 w. ago Civil servants attending hundreds of 'woke' events each month during working hours

The meetings include 'listening circles for trans colleagues and allies', music sessions called 'sapphic sounds' and two-hour-long diversity and inclusion sessions.

Politics