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A man was slashed in the face with a knife after intervening in a gang threatening an elderly passenger on a London Tube train; police are seeking five men in connection with the incident.
The family of 16-year-old Daisy House paid tribute after she died following an incident on the London Underground at Loughton station, expressing their grief and gratitude to emergency services while requesting privacy.
A genetic study reveals that the mosquito thought to have evolved in London's Underground actually has a much older origin in the Mediterranean, dating back 1,000 to 10,000 years, and migrated to London over time.
Nintendo corrected a misleading London Underground ad for Metroid Prime 4, which mistakenly claimed the game was 'Out Now'; the ad has been replaced with the correct release year, 2025, as the game is scheduled for release that year.
A misleading ad in the London Underground claimed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is 'out now,' but Nintendo confirmed it was incorrect. The game, highly anticipated after an 18-year wait, is expected to be released this year, with no official date announced yet. It will be available on both Switch and Switch 2, featuring new gameplay elements and controls.
An advertisement in the London Underground mistakenly claimed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was available now, but Nintendo confirmed the game is scheduled for release in 2025, indicating the ad was an error or typo.
A poster in the London Underground claims Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is out now, but the game has not been released yet; this appears to be an advertising error, though it suggests a release announcement may be imminent for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch game.
A special London Underground Tube map has been created to celebrate Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, with lines named after her albums and stations named after her songs. Swift will perform eight shows at Wembley Stadium, making London the city with the most Eras Tour performances. Transport for London encourages fans to explore the city using the themed map.
Comedian Ed Gamble had his poster promoting upcoming shows pulled from the London Underground due to a zero-tolerance policy on junk food advertisements, despite the poster featuring him with a hot dog being part of a comedy show promotion. In response, Gamble replaced the hot dog with a cucumber and joked about the incident, ultimately gaining more publicity for his show.
Comedian Ed Gamble had to change his tour posters on the London Underground after they violated Transport for London's ban on junk food advertising by featuring a hot dog, which was swapped for a cucumber. Gamble mentioned that the ban has brought extra publicity to his posters, extending their reach beyond their original value.
Comedian Ed Gamble was asked to change a London Underground poster for his standup show, "Hot Diggity Dog," featuring a hot dog due to the transit network's ban on junk food advertising. Gamble, who is diabetic and co-hosts a food podcast, replaced the hot dog with a cucumber to comply with the policy. The ban on ads for high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods has also affected other advertisements, sparking controversy and criticism from the tabloid press.
London Underground services are expected to be severely disrupted due to a series of walkouts by union members, with little or no service anticipated from Sunday evening to Friday morning. The strike, initiated by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) over a below-inflation pay increase, is estimated to cost the hospitality sector up to £50m. While alternative transportation options like buses and trams will continue to run, passengers are advised to complete their journeys by 17:30 GMT and expect significant disruptions throughout the week.
A Black woman in London was racially attacked on the Underground, resulting in clumps of hair being ripped from her scalp and bite marks. Despite an off-duty police officer being present, the attack was not stopped before she was injured. The 30-year-old female suspect has been arrested on suspicion of assault and a racially aggravated public order offense. The victim has filed a complaint against the officer for not intervening, and the case has been referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have recorded a message that will be played out on the London Underground network’s public announcement systems this weekend, wishing travelers a safe and pleasant journey during the hectic coronation crowds. The message will play on both the Network Rail and Transport for London network for the next few days.