London

Passengers in a queue at an airport gate walking toward an aircraft jet bridge, carrying luggage and boarding.

October 16, 2025

Delta credit card check at LHR: “show the card” rule hits travelers despite 200M served in 2024

“` Air Travel • Passenger Notice Delta credit card check at check‑in can block boarding abroad Delta served over 200 million customers in 2024 and was rated No. 1 for Premium Economy

Banksy street art mural on the Royal Courts of Justice in London depicting a judge in a wig and gown striking a bloodied protester with a gavel.

Activism·Artivism·News·UK

Banksy’s Royal Courts Mural Covered Within Hours as 890 Protesters Face Terrorism Charges

A new Banksy artwork depicting a judge striking a protester appeared on London’s Royal Courts of Justice on September 8, 2025, only to be covered within hours by court officials citing the building’s protected status. The street artist confirmed the

September 8, 2025

TfL Urges Parents to Apply for Zip Oyster Cards as Fees Rise First Time in Decade

News·Travel·UK

Transport for London (TfL) is urging parents and guardians to apply for Zip Oyster photocards ahead of the new school year to ensure children

150 Evacuated After Chlorine Gas Release at Guy’s Hospital; 9 Treated, 4 Hospitalized

Health·News·UK

Around 150 people were safely evacuated from the basement and ground floor areas of Guy’s Hospital this morning after chemicals mixed inside a plant

News·UK

Free Santander Cycles Every August Sunday: 12,000 Bikes Available

Transport for London (TfL) is bringing back its popular TfL Cycle Sundays program, offering unlimited free 60-minute Santander Cycle rides every Sunday in August 2025. For the first time, this year’s program

Karmactive Staff

August 2, 2025

Tourists Walking Along the Road Through Windsor Great Park Photo Source: Eren Cebeci

News·UK

TfL Maps Reveal Many Central London Tube Stations Are Just 700 Steps Apart

TfL has unveiled new walking maps coinciding with National Walking Month in May, demonstrating to city residents the surprisingly short time needed to travel between stations on foot rather than using public

Rahul Somvanshi

June 4, 2025

Representative Image: An underground metro station with a train stopped at the platform. Photo Source: Flickr-Márcio Cabral de Moura (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Transportation·UK

March 2025: Major London Tube and Overground Closures Announced

Multiple London Underground and Overground lines face closures and disruptions throughout March 2025 as Transport for London (TfL) continues its maintenance and upgrade works. Several major lines including the Central, District, Piccadilly,

Rahul Somvanshi

March 7, 2025

Representative Image. Finchingfield Windmill & Village Pond, Essex. Photo Source: Barry Marsh (PDM 1.0)

Travel·UK

Essex Villages Attracting Londoners: Coopersale and Ingatestone Property Demand Soars

Essex villages are becoming increasingly attractive alternatives to London’s pricey property market offering a practical blend of countryside living with urban convenience. Two standouts, Coopersale and Ingatestone, have gained recognition for their

Tejal Somvanshi

March 7, 2025

London's first Roman Basilica! Photo Source: Museum of London Archaeology (Facebook)

Archaeology·Discovery·Europe

London’s First Roman Basilica Discovered Beneath Office Building

Workers have found the remains of London’s oldest Roman public building under an office at 85 Gracechurch Street. The building, called a basilica, was like a town hall where Romans made important

Karmactive Staff

February 18, 2025

Smallest Primaters Treatment: Photo Source: London Zoo

Conservation·Wildlife

London Zoo’s Smallest Primates Undergo Dental Surgery for Hidden Tooth Issues

A broken tooth hidden under the gum and two damaged teeth might sound like common dental problems. But on February 14, 2025, these issues brought two of London Zoo’s smallest residents into

Govind Tekale

February 16, 2025

London Cabs in Front of Blois Castle, Blois, Department of Loir-et-Cher, Region of Centre-Loire Valley, France

Artificial Intelligence·Mobility

London Taxi Drivers’ Brains Surpass AI in Navigating 26,000 Streets

London taxi drivers are showing AI developers a smarter way to plan routes through complex city streets. New research reveals these skilled navigators use sophisticated mental strategies that current AI systems haven’t

Rahul Somvanshi

January 28, 2025

Representative Image. Transport UK Wright Street Deck Electroline. Photo Source: Kwok Ho Eddie Wong (CC BY-NC 2.0)

Electric·Europe·News·Transportation

UK Route 358 Leads London’s Longest Electric Bus Journey with 6-Minute Pantograph Charging

Route 358’s electric transformation puts pantograph-equipped Irizar ie tram buses on a 24.14-kilometer (15 Miles) revenue service route linking Crystal Palace and Orpington. The November 20 rollout brings overhead conductive charging to

Rahul Somvanshi

November 26, 2024

Transportation·USA

New York Sets $9 Manhattan Toll for 2025, Aiming to Fund $15B MTA Plan and Cut $20B Congestion Costs

Manhattan’s streets will charge entry fees starting January 5, 2025, as Governor Kathy Hochul cuts the initial proposed toll from $15 to $9 for most vehicles entering below 60th Street. The toll

Govind Tekale

November 18, 2024

Health·News·Science

Exercise Just 5 Minutes Daily to Lower Blood Pressure and Cut Heart Disease Risk by 10%, New Study Finds

We’ve long wondered how much exercise we really need for better heart health. Now, a comprehensive British Heart Foundation-funded study published in Circulation brings us precise answers about blood pressure management through

Rahul Somvanshi

November 12, 2024

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