M48 Severn Bridge closed due to strong winds
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions after high winds battered the region. National Highways advises using the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as an alternative route.
The M48 Severn Bridge is closed in both directions after high winds battered the region. National Highways advises using the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge as an alternative route.
Police have sealed off a busy Edinburgh city centre street following a concern for a person incident. Avoid the area around George IV Bridge and Cowgate.
Popular Newtown Cantonese restaurant Duk Inn will close permanently on 18 February 2026. Discover the story behind this family-run favourite and the wave of Sydney restaurant closures.
A French-trained baker reveals the one key ingredient that transforms your scones. Get her easy, flexible recipe for perfect sweet or savoury results every time.
The 8km Øresund Bridge, a vital transport link between Sweden and Denmark, sees 70,000 daily crossings. Discover the facts about its £3.4bn cost and future.
Downtown Home & Garden, a beloved community staple in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has shut its doors for good, a victim of soaring rents and costs. Its closure is part of a record wave of US retail failures.
Discover the Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge, a 102-mile engineering marvel in China that slashes travel times and withstands earthquakes. Explore how it transformed transport.
Visitors to Hafren Forest in Wales are stunned by its Cascades Walk boardwalk, comparing its beauty to Canada. Discover this free, accessible natural gem.
Thousands flock to London bridges for a free view of the New Year's Eve fireworks, only to be disappointed. Officials urge the public to watch the BBC coverage or attend official areas instead.
Italy's ambitious plan to build the world's longest suspension bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland, faces a court setback. The £11.7bn project could cut UK tourist journeys to just 10 minutes. Read the latest.
The A1(M) southbound in Hertfordshire remains shut after a serious collision. Police and National Highways advise drivers to avoid the area. Get the latest updates here.
Families in Solihull saw their festive plans ruined after Miller & Carter Hockley Heath closed on Christmas Day due to an electrical fault, leaving them without their £105pp meals. Read the full story.
Discover the Seto Ohashi Bridge, a £5.3bn engineering feat connecting Japan's islands. Spanning 13.1km, it slashed travel times and offers stunning tourist views. Explore its history and how to visit.
A 94-year-old bridge linking Iowa and Wisconsin will be imploded this Friday, making way for a modern £110 million replacement. Watch the live stream of this historic event.
Watch as the 94-year-old Black Hawk Bridge is imploded over the Mississippi River. The iconic structure, making way for a $140m modern crossing, held deep sentimental value for thousands. Read the full story.
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions after a major police incident. Expect severe delays and follow diversion routes. Get live updates here.
Cross the 3.2m El Marco/La Codosera bridge and step between Spain and Portugal, changing time zones in an instant. Discover this unique border crossing.
James, the youngest grandchild of the late Queen, reaches adulthood. Will he follow his sister's path or choose a private life? Explore the speculation and his unique upbringing.
China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's highest at 625m, has opened. It reduces a two-hour journey to two minutes and features glass walkways and bungee jumping. Discover this engineering marvel.
The Øresund Bridge, a £3.4bn engineering marvel, has linked Sweden and Denmark for over two decades. Discover its history, cost, and daily impact on 70,000 commuters.
A £40,000 Audi was left teetering above the River Severn in Worcester after the driver ignored warning signs. The vehicle was towed to safety. Read the full story.
The Tyne Bridge was closed in both directions after a police incident, causing 40-minute delays and traffic chaos in Newcastle and Gateshead. Full details on the emergency response and ongoing disruption.
The Tyne Bridge linking Newcastle and Gateshead is closed in both directions following a police incident, causing severe traffic disruption. Get the latest updates here.
Sydney's M4 tunnel has been closed, causing significant traffic disruption across the city. Get the latest updates on the closure and alternative routes.
The A27 near Chichester is closed in both directions due to a police-led incident, causing major delays. Sussex Police are on the scene. Follow for live updates.
The M54 in Shropshire is closed eastbound for overnight recovery of a crashed HGV. National Highways warn of delays and have a diversion in place. Follow for live updates.
A 25-year-old man has died after falling from a block of flats in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire. A 37-year-old has been arrested as police continue their investigation.
The River Severn reveals its raw power as Storm Claudia's deluge creates dangerous conditions. Discover how flooding reshapes the landscape and what it means for communities.
Beloved Chinese Noodle House in Sydney's Chinatown announces permanent closure after landlord ends lease. Follow their Instagram for updates on a potential new location.
The Royal Navy's HMS Severn has intercepted a Russian corvette and tanker in UK waters. Defence Secretary John Healey issues a direct warning to Putin amid rising tensions. Read the full report.