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59 stories from and about North London, mostly roads & driving, tube & rail, buses & trams. The most recent ran on 19 September 2026. Page 2 of 3.
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- Roads & Driving · North London
Three arrested after fatal Stanmore crash
Three men have been arrested following a fatal collision in Stanmore that killed a car driver and left a bus driver with life-changing injuries. The crash occurred late on Sunday night on Honeypot Lane.
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Burst water main floods major north London road
A burst water main has caused extensive flooding on a major road in north London. Live updates are being provided as emergency services and utility companies work to resolve the issue and restore normal conditions.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonNeasden fire suspends Metropolitan line
A major fire at a waste facility in Neasden has led to the complete suspension of the Metropolitan line and partial closure of the Jubilee line. Residents are advised to keep windows shut due to smoke.
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Mitcham Road closed for second day after major fire
A major road in Mitcham has remained closed for a second consecutive day following a significant fire. Emergency services are still at the scene, with the closure impacting local traffic and travel.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular Lane Closed After Lorry Fire
A lane on the North Circular Road has been closed due to a lorry fire. The incident is causing significant traffic delays on the A406 in North London. Updates are ongoing.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus drivers strike over cab temperatures
Over 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers, members of Unite the Union, are striking from August 25 to 28. They are protesting dangerous cab temperatures during heatwaves, which Unite claims can exceed 40°C. Further strike dates are planned for September and October.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonTrain disruption between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City after person hit by train
A person was hit by a train between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City, causing all lines to close. Disruption affected multiple train operators and was expected to last until 5pm.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonNorthern line delays leave Barnet commuters stranded during rush hour
Commuters in Barnet faced severe delays on the Northern line after a signal failure disrupted services during the morning peak. Transport for London reported cancellations between Edgware and Golders Green but gave no estimate for when full service would resume.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular Road closed after fatal crash near Chiswick Roundabout
A collision on the North Circular Road near Chiswick Roundabout has killed one person and closed the A406 in both directions for more than seven hours. Police and fire crews are at the scene, with diversions in place through Golders Green and Finchley.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonNorth Circular crash shuts A406 for seven hours near Brent Cross
A collision on the North Circular Road near Brent Cross closed both carriageways for seven hours on 20 August 2026. Police and Transport for London managed diversions while emergency services attended the scene, causing delays across north-west London.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonFree vintage bus rides return to Stoke Newington on 3 October 2026
Residents can ride vintage buses for free on 3 October 2026, as the London Bus Museum’s heritage day returns to the 106 route. Services will operate between Finsbury Park and Ash Grove Bus Station, stopping in Stoke Newington, Clapton, and Hackney Central from 10am to 5pm.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus strikes suspended as drivers vote on new offer
Planned strikes by Arriva bus drivers across North London, including Enfield, have been suspended while workers vote on a new deal. The Unite union paused action after negotiations with Arriva, but further strikes could resume on 25 August if the offer is rejected.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA110 Windmill Hill closed after burst water main in Enfield
A burst water main has shut the westbound A110 Windmill Hill in Enfield between Old Park Avenue and Slades Hill. Transport for London has diverted four bus routes and suspended stops at Enfield Chase Station and The Ridgeway until the road reopens.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonAlperton motorbike meets prompt calls for enforcement action
Residents in Alperton have urged Brent Council and the Metropolitan Police to take coordinated action against weekly motorbike meets on Beresford Road. Concerns include dangerous riding, noise, litter, and cloned number plates, with councillors and locals demanding enforcement under existing powers.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA41 Brent Cross Flyover closes to one lane from 24 September for two-year repair
Work to strengthen the Brent Cross Flyover begins on 24 September 2026, reducing the A41 to one lane each way for two years. The £10.8m scheme will remove the 7.5-tonne weight restriction but cause delays on the North Circular and surrounding routes.
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Strikes & Disruption · North London1,500 Arriva bus drivers strike over 40°C cab heat in North London
More than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers began strike action on 14 August 2026, protesting cab temperatures exceeding 40°C. The union Unite says cooling systems reduce heat by only 2-3°C, risking driver health. Strikes continue until October, coinciding with Piccadilly line closures.
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Tube & Rail · North London18-year-old arrested after knife threat on Metropolitan line train at Harrow
An 18-year-old man was arrested at Harrow-on-the-Hill station after allegedly threatening another passenger with a knife on a Metropolitan line train. A police officer sustained minor injuries during the arrest. The suspect became unwell and was briefly hospitalised but remains in custody.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonBroken bus shuts Station Road in Wood Green for five hours
A double-decker bus broke down on Station Road, Wood Green, at 07:40 this morning after hitting a traffic light, closing the road until 12:30. Bus route 29 was diverted via Turnpike Lane, adding up to 20 minutes to journeys. No injuries were reported, Transport for London said.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonIslington cycling exhibition marks 50 years of campaigning for safer roads
An exhibition at Islington Museum documents 50 years of local cycling campaigns, including a decade-long fight for a cycle lane on Seven Sisters Road. The display, free to visit, includes historical documents, a ghost bike, and highlights ongoing challenges in expanding cycle infrastructure across borough boundaries.
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Tube & Rail · North LondonClifford Wilby convicted of harassing Stella Creasy on Victoria line train
Clifford Wilby was convicted at Westminster Magistrates' Court of harassing MP Stella Creasy on a Victoria line train between Walthamstow Central and Finsbury Park. The court heard Wilby blocked Creasy’s exit, shouted at her, and ignored requests to stop before passengers intervened. Sentencing is due on 8 September 2026.
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Also affecting North London
Borough-wide and national stories that name North London or bear directly on it.
Tube & Rail · All LondonPiccadilly Line faces severe delays after signal failure
Severe delays are affecting services on the Piccadilly Line. The disruption is a result of a signal failure, impacting journeys for many Londoners. Further updates on restoration are awaited.
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WorldNeasden Waste Fire Halts Tube Lines
A large fire at the LondonEnergy Wembley Waste Transfer Station in Neasden prompted a significant response from the London Fire Brigade, leading to the closure of the Metropolitan line and partial suspension of the Jubilee line. All employees were confirmed safe.
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Tube & Rail · LondonNight Tube photographer’s 1990s zine released after 30-year delay
A photographer who documented London Underground passengers between 1992 and 1995 has released a zine of his work, showing late-night crowds before the Night Tube began in 2016. Mark McEvoy’s images, taken on Fridays and Saturdays around 11 pm, depict punks, partiers and commuters in the final years of the last train rush.
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M25, M23 and M3 close overnight for roadworks affecting Barnet drivers
National Highways will close sections of the M25, M23 and M3 from 9 pm tonight for overnight roadworks. The A282 Dartford East Tunnel will also shut, affecting commuters travelling to Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Heathrow and Gatwick until 5.30 am.
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Airports · HeathrowHeathrow expansion consultation opens as skills pipeline for Barnet workers at risk
The government has launched a consultation on the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement, which campaigners say is vital to retain engineering and construction skills in Barnet. Without new projects, thousands of apprentices and graduates trained on HS2 could leave the sector, risking future infrastructure delivery.
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WorldTfL extends 91 bus to Haringey Heartlands from 1 August 2026
Transport for London will extend the 91 bus from Crouch End Broadway to Wood Green via Haringey Heartlands on 1 August 2026. The N91 night service and 232 route will also change to improve access to the regeneration area, Haringey Council said.
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