www.theguardian.com Nationalise gas power plants to boost energy security, thinktank urges UK ministers
Common Wealth says private gas-fired stations can charge exorbitant fees when renewable energy is in short supply
Sycamore Gap tree destroyed in 'moronic mission', court told
www.bbc.co.uk Sycamore Gap tree felling trial under way
Two men are on trial accused of causing damage to the Sycamore Gap tree and Hadrian's Wall.
www.fromthemurkydepths.co.uk TfL open new tube entrance at Knightsbridge Piccadilly line station - Murky Depths
A new entrance is bringing three new lifts and step free access to the Piccadilly line at Knightsbridge after TfL open it today
www.bbc.co.uk Call to extend HS2 from London to Crewe by rail businesses
The firms want it to run to Crewe instead of the current plan to stop north of Birmingham.
www.networkrail.co.uk London Liverpool Street Improvement Programme - Network Rail
We’re delivering a range of improvements that will provide a better station experience for passengers. We are increasing pedestrian capacity...
www.chroniclelive.co.uk Tyne and Wear Metro pulls all new trains from service due to door fault
All five of the Stadler-built new Tyne and Wear Metro trains that were in active service have been withdrawn from the timetable, in a bitter blow to passengers
Woolwich Foot Tunnel closes until further notice
www.newsshopper.co.uk Woolwich Foot Tunnel closes until further notice due to ‘public safety’ concerns
The Woolwich Foot Tunnel has been closed until further notice following the emergence of a public safety issue.
www.bbc.co.uk University funding model 'not working' - vice chancellor
Prof Rama Thirunamachandran asks the government to increase tuition fees in line with inflation.
www.railadvent.co.uk WATCH: Network Rail begins painting railway track white
1,500 litres of white paint are being painted onto railway tracks ahead of the summer months to keep passengers and freight moving.
www.bbc.co.uk Hammersmith Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists but not cars - BBC News
The west London bridge has been closed to vehicles since April 2019, when cracks appeared in its pedestals.
www.bbc.co.uk Hammersmith Bridge opens to pedestrians and cyclists but not cars - BBC News
The west London bridge has been closed to vehicles since April 2019, when cracks appeared in its pedestals.
www.bbc.co.uk HS2 says Wendover setback could cost taxpayers 'tens of millions' - BBC News
A scheme to control flows of naturally occurring springs on part of the line is blocked by planners.
www.bbc.co.uk High Shincliffe mature tree felling investigated by council - BBC News
Durham County Council is considering protection orders for other trees in the area.
www.bbc.co.uk Folkestone residents' views sought on new park play area - BBC News
The play area will be in a public park that will be built in Bouverie Square in Folkestone.
www.bbc.com Enfield oak felling: 'A crime against 500-year-old being'
Hundreds of people gather to protest the felling of an ancient oak tree in Whitewebbs Park in north London.
www.bbc.co.uk Greenwich park ice cream van sparks legal battle with council - BBC News
Greenwich borough has spent £52,000 in legal costs trying to stop ice cream sellers on one street.
www.bucksfreepress.co.uk HS2 denied permission for chamber in latest stage of high-speed railway through Bucks
The company behind HS2 has been denied permission for the latest stage of the new high-speed railway being built through Bucks.
www.bbc.co.uk Toblerone dark chocolate bar discontinued in the UK - BBC News
Mondelēz International, which owns the brand, says it took the "difficult decision" to axe the 360g bar.
www.bbc.co.uk Skylights installed at Coventry railway to brighten platform - BBC News
The skylights are part of a project funded by Avanti West Coast, Network Rail and Railway Heritage Trust.
I liked them as a kid, your comment on suger is correct though, they were strangly sweet.
British Curries are different than a lot of "authentic" indian curries, but they have become a thing in of them selves, over the years, and they are great.
These huge cars don't belong on our streets.
Batteries make sense as stop gaps for hard to electify areas, tunnels etc where there isn't the headroom to build overhead wires, but I agree in general we should be building out electrication as a priority.
Happing here in the UK too.
Please don't be an April's fools
Had one of the worse hangovers of my life in Korea after an evening of soju and norabang.
The Japanese rail companies use this model, building housing, retail and hotels near their lines to increase ridership.
Hell half of London was built this way.
Hi Patch, thanks for sharing.
I would have done the same.
that didn't need all the talk of art, it just looks like fun.
I for one am glad I am not flying anywhere this week.