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London’s transport network could be crippled when the UK eases lockdown measures, a stark report has revealed today. The briefing to emergency planners, seen by the BBC, warns the Underground will be ‘rapidly overwhelmed’ if social distancing were maintained, and says police would be under pressure if needed to maintain crowd control. London’s transport system … Read more
An ‘astonishing and worrying’ blunder by Sheffield City Council meant anyone could access the authority’s online Automatic Number Plate Recognition camera network to view live feeds as well as millions of historical journeys taken through the city. Some 8.6million records of vehicles movements made by thousands of people were available to view on the internet, … Read more
A 620mph hyperloop network between Amsterdam and Paris – with journey times of just 90 minutes – could be up and running within the next eight years Dutch firm Hardt Hyperloop is developing the ultra-fast transport technology It involves travelling in a train-style pod through a steel tube in a partial vacuum Study has revealed project … Read more
Sadiq Khan has begged the government for a bailout to keep Tubes and buses running after claiming TfL – which has so far refused to furlough any staff – will run out of money in a week. The London Mayor said he was ‘eating in to cash reserves’ to keep the capital’s services going amid … Read more
Sadiq Khan has said Transport for London could run out of money by the end of the month due to falling passenger numbers across the network. The Mayor of London last night revealed there had been a 95 per cent reduction in Tube use and an 85 per cent fall in numbers on buses following … Read more
Amy Schumer and chef husband Chris Fischer will star in cooking show on Food Network… with the actress mixing cocktails as he whips up dishes from home amid COVID-19 quarantine By Sarah Sotoodeh For Dailymail.com Published: 01:05 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 01:07 BST, 11 April 2020 She married Chris Fischer, a professional chef, … Read more
Hundreds of gravely ill Britons waiting for organ transplants fear they could die in self-isolation because procedures have largely been stopped because of coronavirus. Hospitals have started suspending the life-saving surgery in a desperate attempt to free up beds with operations down from around 80-a-week to less than ten. Health bosses have warned … Read more
Decorative ostrich eggs were the ultimate symbol of wealth and influence around the Mediterranean 5,000 years ago but little is known about how they were traded. Analysis of surviving specimens reveals the ornate eggs were skilfully crafted and featured as the focal point in a highly complex trading system in Europe, North Africa and the … Read more
Head of ATM network warns cash could be almost killed off by end of summer as shoppers switch to using cards and never go back By Helen Cahill And Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:55 BST, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 28 March 2020 Cash could be almost killed off by … Read more
India goes into lockdown with the railway network grinding to a halt and 14-hour curfew imposed in a desperate bid to slow the spread of coronavirus as death toll hits seven Domestic flights were grounded and incoming international flights are banned Streets in capital New Delhi and financial hub of Mumbai were mostly deserted Indian … Read more