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Labour Day gridlock as cars overtake NJ residential street

Residents of a quiet New Jersey neighbourhood were left furious after their Labour Day weekend was ruined by hundreds of motorists using their street as a shortcut to bypass severe traffic on the main highway, causing hours of gridlock and safety concerns

New Driveway Parking Rule for England Causes Controversy

A major change to the Highway Code in England now permits residents to park across their own dropped kerbs, even if it obstructs the pavement. Discover what this means for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and parents with prams.

Drunk Passenger Forces Emirates Flight Diversion

An Emirates flight from Dubai to London was forced into an emergency diversion after a heavily intoxicated British passenger launched a vicious verbal assault on crew members, calling a flight attendant a 'stupid b**ch' and causing mid-air chaos.

Virgin flight emergency landing after toilet flood

A Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane declared an emergency after a severe toilet malfunction flooded the aircraft cabin, forcing the Boeing 737 to divert to Denpasar Airport. Passengers describe chaotic scenes as wastewater seeped through the c

Horror as passenger sets himself on fire on UK flight

Terrifying mid-air emergency as a passenger ignites himself on a British Airways flight from London to Canada, forcing an emergency landing at Dublin Airport. Eyewitnesses describe the chaos as crew and brave passengers tackle the blaze.

Drivers risk £80 fines for breaking Highway Code Rule 232

Millions of UK drivers are unaware of a specific Highway Code rule that could land them with an £80 fine and penalty points. Rule 232, concerning wet weather driving, is being enforced by police using new technology.

EasyJet flight diverts to Toulouse over 'fumes' scare

An EasyJet flight from Alicante to Belfast made a sudden emergency landing in Toulouse following reports of 'fumes' in the cockpit and cabin, sparking passenger alarm and a major emergency response.

Heathrow-Beijing flight diverted over Siberia

A British Airways flight from London to Beijing was dramatically rerouted over Siberia, adding hours to its journey, due to the ongoing ban on UK airlines using Russian airspace.

Boeing Emergency Landing in Remote Russia Strands Hundreds

A packed Boeing 767-300 operated by Icelandic carrier PLAY suffers dramatic engine failure mid-flight from London Heathrow to New York, forcing an emergency landing at a remote Russian airport. Hundreds of passengers are now stranded in the Arctic city of

M25 Chaos: Full Closure Sparks 5-Mile Queues in Surrey

Drivers face severe delays after a serious crash on the M25 near Surrey forces a full clockwise closure between Junctions 10 and 11 for urgent barrier repairs, with National Highways warning of overnight disruption.

New driving law could fine you for loud music

A major review of the Highway Code proposes new fines for drivers playing loud music or being distracted by pets. Here's what you need to know about the potential changes to driving laws.

M25 Shut: 19-Mile Diversion Sparks Chaos

The M25 in Surrey is shut in both directions between Junctions 10 and 11 until Monday 6am for a critical bridge demolition, causing a 19-mile signed diversion and major travel disruption.

Wizz Air Flight Panic: Passenger Films Severe Turbulence

Shocking mobile phone footage reveals the sheer panic aboard a Wizz Air flight from Larnaca to Rome as it encounters violent turbulence, with passengers screaming and oxygen masks deploying. The aircraft was forced to make an emergency diversion.

Triple Stabbing in Leura: Three Critical in Blue Mountains Attack

A peaceful afternoon in the picturesque town of Leura, Blue Mountains, was shattered by a violent stabbing attack, leaving two men and a woman fighting for their lives. Emergency services rushed to the scene on the Great Western Highway as a major police

BA Flight Diversion: 20 Injured in Severe Turbulence

A British Airways flight from Singapore to London was struck by sudden, severe turbulence, resulting in 20 injuries and a dramatic emergency diversion to Bangkok. Shocked passengers recount the terrifying mid-air ordeal.

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