Royal Mail warns 47 postcodes of Christmas delays
Royal Mail alerts customers in 47 postcodes to potential festive delivery delays due to local issues. Check the full list and post early for Christmas.
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Christmas 2025 travel chaos: Delays and disruption
Plan your festive getaway with our guide to expected traffic jams, train cancellations, and airport congestion across the UK from 19 December. Check before you travel.
Met Police 999 call centre staff strike over pay on NYE
175 Metropolitan Police call centre staff will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, causing major delays to emergency responses in a dispute over pay. Learn the full impact.
NYE Met Police strike over pay threatens emergency delays
Metropolitan Police staff will strike for 25 hours on New Year's Eve, risking emergency call delays. Unite union warns of disruption during London's busiest night. Read the full story.
US Winter Chaos: Emergency Declared Amid Travel Havoc
A polar vortex brings record cold and snow, causing thousands of flight delays and state of emergency declarations across the US. Follow the latest severe weather updates.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
M4 closed after serious crash near Reading
Major disruption on M4 after serious collision near Reading. Emergency services on scene with 7-mile queues building. Avoid area if possible.
Emergency at Hammersmith Station: Track Casualty
Emergency services swarm Hammersmith Tube station after a casualty on the track. Severe Piccadilly Line delays. Get the latest travel updates and witness accounts here.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Expert tips to survive worsening UK flight delays
Flight delays are worsening across the UK. Discover travel expert Peter Greenberg's essential tips for making long airport waits bearable, from portable chargers to a change of clothes.
UPS Plane Crash Causes Major UK Shipping Delays
A UPS Airbus A300 freighter crash at Louisville International Airport has triggered significant delivery disruptions, with customers warned to expect widespread delays to UK shipments.
Liverpool city centre road closure causes traffic chaos
Liverpool faces major disruption as key city centre road closes for emergency gas works, causing severe traffic delays and raising alarm among local businesses during crucial trading period.
M40 Chaos: Serious Crash Closes Motorway
Major disruption on M40 after serious multi-vehicle collision between junctions 6 and 7 near Watlington. Emergency services rush to scene with air ambulance deployed.
Sydney Transport Crisis: Major Rail Delays Hit Network
Commuters across Sydney and New South Wales face severe disruptions as significant delays hit the rail network, with Transport for NSW issuing urgent warnings and alternative travel advice.
NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Over Winter Pressures
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
US Shutdown Threat: Airport Delays and Staffing Crisis
Exclusive: Former TSA chief Sean Duffy warns of catastrophic airport delays and security staffing shortages as US government shutdown deadline approaches, potentially stranding thousands of travellers.
US Government Shutdown Triggers Major Airport Delays
A partial US government shutdown triggers widespread airport delays as TSA agents and air traffic controllers work without pay, creating travel chaos across major airports.
OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
JFK Emergency: JetBlue flight landing gear failure grounds airport
Dramatic scenes unfolded at New York's JFK Airport as a JetBlue Airbus A320 declared emergency after landing gear malfunction, triggering complete ground stop and major delays.
Boeing 777X deliveries delayed until 2027
Boeing confirms further setbacks for its troubled 777X aircraft, with deliveries now pushed to 2027 amid certification hurdles and manufacturing challenges.
US Flight Chaos Deepens Amid Government Shutdown
American air travel descends into chaos as government shutdown leaves critical aviation positions unfilled, causing massive delays and safety concerns for UK travellers.
Delta flight emergency after slide detaches mid-air
A Delta Airlines flight from New York to Los Angeles made an emergency return after an emergency slide detached from the aircraft shortly after takeoff, prompting aviation safety concerns.
Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK
A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.
Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing
A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.
M4 Emergency Closure Causes 10-Mile Queues
Severe disruption hits the M4 near Reading as emergency repairs force complete closure between junctions 10 and 11, causing massive tailbacks and diversion chaos for Thursday commuters.
US Airport Chaos: Technical Failures Cause Mass Delays
Thousands of travellers face massive delays and cancellations as technical failures cripple operations at Newark, Houston, and other major US airports. The latest in a series of aviation disruptions leaves passengers stranded and frustrated.
27-year-old dies after cancer treatment delays in NHS
Harry Moseley's heartbreaking story highlights growing fears over NHS treatment delays as young father dies after multiple postponed appointments during pandemic.
Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland
Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged
NHS critical incident after Bristol hospital IT failure
A major IT system collapse at University Hospitals Bristol has triggered a critical incident, causing significant delays and cancelled appointments across multiple NHS services.
Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency
A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.
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