Wealthy neighbours have launched a Court of Appeal bid to stop a celebrity architect from building a futuristic house in Kensington’s millionaires row – after a judge ruled their objections were ‘unreasonable’. Sophie Hicks, former Tatler fashion editor and mother of models Edie and Olympia Campbell, had hoped to build a cutting-edge underground house in … Read more
Tesla may build 12-seat electric VANS capable of carting passengers at 127 mph through an underground tunnel The electric vans would be used in a plan in San Bernardino County A project would develop a nearly 3-mile tunnel between Rancho Cucamonga and the Ontario International Airport The vans would zip passengers between the points at 127 … Read more
The buildings and layout of an entire Roman town has been revealed by scientists using ground-penetrating radar. Archaeologists have used advanced technology to map out the entire ancient city of Falerii Novi, located near Rome, buried deep underground without any digging. The team discovered a bath complex, a market, a temple and a public monument, … Read more
The world can be a spectacular place up top – and just as fascinating down below, as these pictures show. Photographer Mark O’Neill, from Berkshire, has taken a series of incredible images showing forgotten subterranean wonders beneath our feet. His collection captures an amazing underground airbase in Croatia designed to withstand nuclear blasts, vast flood relief … Read more
Ministers today told Sadiq Khan he must ‘ramp up’ London Underground services ‘as quickly as possible’ after commuters warned getting to work is like a ‘suicide mission’ as thousands packed onto trains – many without face coverings. Transport for London has asked passengers to wear some form of face mask when using public transport in … Read more
Transport bosses across Britain are bracing for a surge in passengers on Monday morning if Boris Johnson encourages workers to start returning to work. Emergency planners have already been warned London’s transport system could be overwhelmed by demand when the coronavirus lockdown is eased in some form. And there are mounting fears over a sudden … Read more
A leaked report by Transport for London bosses today revealed how the Tube will be unable to cope with social distancing measures and would have to run at 15% capacity if passengers are forced to remain two metres apart. Under a two-metre social distancing rule on carriages and platforms, the Underground will only be able … Read more
The dream ‘bunker’: Inside the secret underground room hidden beneath this swimming pool – complete with a luxury wine lounge and floor-to-ceiling cellar A family-of-five are selling their luxurious two-storey mansion in Mount Eliza, Victoria, with a secret bunker The hidden oasis can be found underneath a dazzling outdoor swimming pool, and features a wine … Read more
The emoji quiz is back! Latest challenge tests your knowledge of London Underground stations – and it might just be the trickiest yet New emoj quiz based on the London Underground has sent Twitter users wild User Katharine Birbalsingh took to social media to share the infuriating quiz Followers streamed to the thread to admit … Read more
Lockdown showdown! Mice have a vicious battle on a deserted London Underground platform Suzanne Lord recorded the clip on an empty platform at a tube station in London The two tiny challengers stand perfectly still as they stop to size each other up Begin to do battle as they roll across the ground before scampering … Read more