
Photographer documents 90s London tube nightlife before smartphones
A photographer captured portraits of punks, partygoers, and late-night lovers on the London Underground in the 1990s, showcasing city life before the era of smartphones.
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A photographer captured portraits of punks, partygoers, and late-night lovers on the London Underground in the 1990s, showcasing city life before the era of smartphones.
London's Tube system is approaching a decade without the introduction of new air-conditioned trains, even as the capital experiences its third heatwave of the year with temperatures forecast to reach 34C.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union walked out on Thursday for a second day of strike action, with Transport for London reporting higher usage than on Tuesday.
London commuters are facing significant travel disruption as Tube drivers began a 24-hour strike over proposed changes to working patterns, specifically a dispute concerning a voluntary four-day week.

An impending London Tube strike is set to go ahead as last-ditch negotiations between transport authorities and unions failed to reach a resolution. The walkout by TfL workers is expected to cause major disruption across the capital.

President Trump's changing statements regarding US troop deployments in Europe, from withdrawal to sending additional forces to Poland, have caused confusion among NATO allies. This shift has led to discussions about the future of NATO and European security architecture.
A planned tube strike in London has been called off, providing relief to Londoners who rely on the underground transport system.
London's Farringdon Tube station was evacuated and subsequently closed following a suspected gas leak that caused several passengers to feel unwell. Emergency services responded to the incident.

London is preparing for widespread travel chaos as Tube drivers are set to go on strike. The industrial action is expected to cause significant disruption for commuters across the city.

Londoners are advised to prepare for significant travel disruption next week as members of the RMT union, including tube drivers, have confirmed a 24-hour walkout on two separate days.

London Underground drivers are set to walk out, causing travel chaos, as they are in a dispute over working hours.

A whistleblower, Micky Steeds, who was unfairly sacked, has warned London Underground users about the risk of toxic dust across the network after raising concerns.

A family of beavers introduced to west London in 2023 is successfully preventing flooding at a local tube station by building dams, showcasing their natural engineering skills.

London commuters are bracing for a second day of Tube strike disruption as workers continue their walkout. Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged for last-minute talks to resolve the dispute.

Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday, with further action planned for Thursday, after talks failed to resolve a dispute over working hours on the London Underground.

The RMT union announced that 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers will proceed next week on Tuesday and Thursday, causing transport disruption over proposals for a four-day week.
The British army conducted a simulated World War 3 exercise in Charing Cross Tube station, with commuters reportedly unaware of the unfolding scenario.

Planned London Tube strikes have been called off by the RMT union following last-minute talks with Transport for London (TfL). The suspension of industrial action averts widespread disruption that was anticipated across the capital's underground network.

A strike by underground drivers in London has caused widespread disruption and delays for commuters, leading some city firms to relax their office-working policies.

Tube drivers belonging to the RMT union are scheduled to begin two 24-hour walkouts this week, with the first strike commencing at midday.

Two planned 24-hour Tube strikes in London were called off following progress in negotiations over a dispute concerning working hours, though future walkouts remain possible.

London Tube fares are set to increase by 6% this weekend, with an article highlighting a lesser-known trick that could help commuters save a third on off-peak journeys.

London Underground passengers are sweltering in temperatures that have surpassed the legal limit for transporting cattle, as the Tube struggles to adapt to ongoing heatwaves.
Eight beavers, reintroduced to the UK in 2023 after a 400-year absence, have successfully resolved a persistent flooding issue in the London Underground that engineers had struggled to fix for years.

MAGA influencer Melissa Rein Lively pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in a London Tube station. The incident involved her pulling the woman's hair after stumbling over a stroller.

London Tube workers have commenced a two-day strike, leading to the closure of two train lines and partial closure of two others, as the union demands better working conditions for its members.

Czech President Petr Pavel called on NATO to adopt a more assertive stance against Russian provocations, urging the alliance to 'show its teeth.' He suggested stronger responses, including potentially shooting down Russian aircraft that violate airspace, to counter what he described as Russia's mocking behavior.
Following the suspension of May walkouts, new dates for the London Tube strike in June have been revealed.

London Underground drivers have announced a series of walkouts planned for next week and further into June, impacting various Tube lines this summer.

A planned Tube strike in London is anticipated to significantly affect the city's pubs and restaurants, with Transport for London advising passengers to check their travel plans. The industrial action is likely to disrupt commuter and leisure travel.

London commuters are advised to prepare for potential travel disruptions as Tube drivers are scheduled to walk out this week, affecting various lines.

London tube drivers are set to strike for 12 days this spring, as the RMT union opposes London Underground's plans to implement a four-day working week despite members' opposition.