Rail disruption is affecting London-bound trains this afternoon, with National rail warning passengers to expect potential delays and cancellations till the end of the day.
Southern, Gatwick and Thameslink trains are named amongst the affected. This is due to rail safety inspections which took place earlier today.
Thameslink says that journeys between East Croydon and London Bridge may take up to 20 minutes longer than usual due to a signalling fault.
Due to the signal failure, trains heading No...

The Freedom Pass has allowed Londoners aged 66 and over to travel for free on London’s public transport network for more than 50 years. But concerns about its rising cost have created uncertainty over the scheme’s future.
Earlier this month, London Councils – the body which represents all 32 London boroughs and the City of London- announced a potential review of the Older Person’s Freedom Pass, due to rising financial pressures on boroughs.
The pass currently costs London’s councils almost £333m...

The government plans to officially preserve the National Covid Memorial Wall in Lambeth which was created as a grassroots project by campaigners during the March 2021 lockdown.
The Wall, situated along the River Thames by St Thomas’ Hospital, a major centre of the UK’s COVID-19 response, features over 250,000 hand-painted red hearts and spans 540 metres, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament.
Each heart commemorates and represents a life and a loved one lost to COVID-19.
Matthew Fowler pain...

Awaab’s law, introduced this week, requires social Landlords to fix emergency hazards within 24 hours and investigate potential significant hazards within 10 working days.
The law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, who died from a serious respiratory illness caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his Rochdale home in 2020.
Housing Secretary Steve Reeve said, ‘Everyone deserves a safe and decent home to live in and Awaab Ishak is a powerful reminder of how this can sadly be a matter of li...

By Mia Flook, Style Co-Head EditorThe Croft// Style Editor Mia Flook walks us through the best charity shops in Bristol, teaching us how to elevate our outfits on a budget. As Freshers week kicks off and a new year begins, here is my personal guide to amplifying your outfits on and off campus, featuring the best charity shops Bristol has to offer. These places will not only bless your bank balance but also uphold sustainability!The Top Spots for Fashion Bargains in BristolCotham HillStep into th...

By Mia Flook, Style Digital Editor The Croft Magazine // DECADENCE is a word characterised by “excessiveness” and indulgence” in pleasure or luxury. But should it be considered a sin if done sustainably? Is it not about time we indulge in ourselves?It’s a well-touted economic fact that after every recession, war or dark time, extravagant and excessive fashion flourishes. Lipstick sales rise when wages dive. And there’s probably a good reason for this. People feel the need to take better care of...