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WorldCharlton homes partially collapse; work paused at nearby development
Part of the frontage of three houses on Woodland Terrace, Charlton, collapsed on Saturday 26 August. No one was injured, but residents were evacuated. Construction firm Lovell has paused work at a nearby housing development.
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WorldGreenwich slip road to close for five nights for telecom works
A key slip road in Greenwich, connecting the Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach to Peartree Way, will close overnight for five nights next month. Transport for London confirmed the closure is for essential telecom works.
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WorldHavering Road roadworks cause delays in Romford
Roadworks on Havering Road in Romford began on August 28 and are expected to cause delays until the afternoon. Havering Council is responsible for the works, which involve a contraflow traffic system.
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WorldNew Superloop bus route SL12 launches September 5
Transport for London is launching a new Superloop bus route, the SL12, on Saturday 5 September. The service will connect Gants Hill and Rainham, reducing journey times and expanding the Superloop network into Havering. The first week of travel will be free for passengers.
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Waterloo station trials three new security dogs
London Waterloo station has introduced three new security dogs, Riley, Buster and Flo, as part of a three-month trial. The dogs are experienced working animals and their patrols are intended as a visible deterrent and to offer reassurance to passengers.
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WorldSoutheastern trains to skip Lewisham station overnight August 25-28
Southeastern trains will not stop at Lewisham station overnight between Tuesday, August 25 and Friday, August 28, due to engineering works. Services will be cancelled or diverted, with replacement buses operating on several routes.
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WorldCracking clay shrinks Essex railway tracks
Record temperatures and a lack of rain have caused clay beneath Essex railway lines to dry out and shrink. This ground shrinkage has led to track quality issues, resulting in slower speeds and timetable changes for c2c and Greater Anglia services. Network Rail is investing in track maintenance.
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WorldGallows Corner pipework completed after year of disruption
Essex & Suffolk Water has finished major pipe replacement work under Gallows Corner, ending over a year of disruption. The site will be returned to Transport for London by August 31, but TfL has yet to confirm when the junction will fully reopen.
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WorldTfL plants first 'Tiny Forest' at Hammersmith control centre
Transport for London has established its first 'Tiny Forest' at its Hammersmith Service Control Centre, planting 600 native trees on a disused patch of land. The project aims to boost biodiversity and provide urban green space.
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WorldWoolwich residents reject Greenwich Council parking changes
Greenwich Council's proposal to extend controlled parking zone enforcement to seven days a week in Woolwich has faced significant opposition from residents. A statutory consultation received 252 submissions, with 168 clear objections and 74 concerns raised.
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WorldOverturned Vehicle Closes Tower Bridge Road
An overturned vehicle near Tower Bridge led to road closures and substantial traffic delays. Emergency services were present at the scene, managing the incident and its impact on surrounding routes.
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WorldAlexander Pope's Twickenham Grotto Opens for Public Visits
Alexander Pope's 300-year-old grotto in Twickenham is opening its doors to the public on select dates this autumn and winter. Built by the poet in the 1720s beneath his former villa, the atmospheric underground space will be accessible via pre-booked tickets.
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Lewes Rail Line Reopens September 1 After Derailment
Rail services between Haywards Heath and Lewes are set to resume on Tuesday, September 1, following a passenger train derailment on August 13. The incident involved the 2:24pm London Victoria to Eastbourne service. A preliminary report from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch did not cite hot conditions as a cause.
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WorldParkstone Avenue in Emerson Park closed for week-long water works
Parkstone Avenue in Emerson Park is closed for water works from 19 to 25 August 2026, Essex & Suffolk Water confirmed. Butts Green Road will have two-way signals and likely delays until 21 August 2026, as reported by the Romford Recorder.
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WorldDisabled bus pass holders gain 24-hour free travel from April 2027
From 1 April 2027, disabled bus pass holders in England will travel free on local services at any time of day. The change, funded by £60 million from central government and Greater Manchester, ends current weekday limits of 9.30 am to 11 pm.
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WorldNew planning rule says yes to homes near railway stations
The updated National Planning Policy Framework introduces a default approval for housing near railway stations, aiming to boost public transport use, reduce car dependency and support local services. Barnet residents may see changes in neighbourhoods with underused station-adjacent land.
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WorldRayner orders councils to approve homes near stations by default
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has announced a "default yes" policy for housing developments near well-connected transport hubs in England. The changes, part of the revised National Planning Policy Framework, aim to accelerate homebuilding but have drawn criticism from opposition parties for centralising control over local planning decisions.
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WorldSouthend line closure enters fifth day after Wickford derailment
A train derailment near Wickford on 14 August has closed the line to Southend Victoria and the Southminster branch. Network Rail is investigating while replacement buses and partial shuttle services operate for passengers holding valid tickets.
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WorldSUVs now half of new UK car sales as child death risk triples
SUVs made up 50% of new car sales in wealthy nations last year and 30% of all UK vehicles. Their higher bonnets triple the risk of a child being killed in a collision, transport data shows. Volvo now only offers SUVs in Britain, reducing options for families seeking smaller cars.
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Two UK train derailments in 24 hours trigger safety reviews
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing two derailments within 24 hours, one near Wickford, Essex, and another near Lewes, East Sussex, which injured two. Network Rail called Britain’s railways among the safest globally but acknowledged extreme weather challenges. Services remain suspended on the affected route.
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