Day: February 12, 2025
Map reveals forgotten London trolleybus network as big as the Tube
February 12, 2025Noora Mykkanen Published February 12, 2025 5:31pm Updated February 12, 2025 5:31pm A forgotten map has revealed what London boroughs used to have a trolleybus and tram service. Electric vehicles might feel like a 21st-century creation – but trolleybuses powered by electricity trundled along London roads almost 100 years ago. Up until the early 1960s, […]
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London commuter train station named one of the best in Europe
February 12, 2025Noora Mykkanen Published February 12, 2025 5:30pm Updated February 12, 2025 5:30pm A London train station was named one of the best stations in Europe – the only UK station to make the top 10 list. With the daily grind marred by train delays, it’s too easy to forget that many of the railway stations […]
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Tube station closed after man stabbed in daytime attack
February 12, 2025Jasper King Published February 12, 2025 2:54pm Updated February 12, 2025 4:02pm A man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at Goldhawk Road Underground station. The knife attack happened at 1pm this afternoon and the man’s condition is unknown. Another man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. TfL confirmed […]
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We finally know why so many ancient human bones are pulled from the River Thames
February 12, 2025Brooke Davies Published February 12, 2025 12:39pm Updated February 12, 2025 12:39pm Scientists and historians finally know why hundreds of human bones are still being pulled from the bottom of the River Thames in a 300-year-old mystery. Researchers examined 30 skeletons found in London’s famous river to find out why an unusually large proportion keep […]
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Close Brothers to set aside up to £165m for motor finance scandal
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China’s new AI app DeepSeek is trying to erase our genocide from history, Uyghurs warn
February 12, 2025For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy DeepSeek has had […]
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Map reveals where third Heathrow Airport runway will expand over M25
February 12, 2025To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A map reveals where Heathrow will expand after the government gave a green light to the airport’s growth. The UK’s busiest airport will get a third runway and a new terminal after confirmation by Chancellor Rachel Reeves […]
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Wrexham player involved in car crash after cup game
February 12, 2025A Wrexham AFC footballer has been involved in a car crash after his side’s cup game against Bolton Wanderers on Tuesday. Midfielder Elliot Lee was rushed to hospital after the incident, which took place when he was driving home, his club said in a statement. The crash happened after the 30-year-old featured in Wrexham’s 1-0 […]
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Migrants arriving illegally in small boats and in lorries to be refused British citizenship
February 12, 2025Migrants arriving illegally in the UK in small boats or stowed away in lorries will be refused British citizenship, new Home Office guidance states. The “Good Character” guidance for immigration staff has been changed to say people who have arrived in the UK illegally “having made a dangerous journey… will normally be refused citizenship” from […]
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Camden replaces Bury as area of England with most fast food shops per population
February 12, 2025Camden in north London has replaced Bury in Greater Manchester as the area of England with the most fast food outlets per population, new analysis suggests. Blackpool, Manchester and Tower Hamlets in London all remain near the top of the list, but Hartlepool and Darlington have dropped out of the top 10. Almost every local […]
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