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NC500 winter road closure forces 80-mile diversion
Motorists planning to drive Scotland's famous North Coast 500 this winter face a massive 80-mile diversion as a vital section near Lochcarron closes for essential landslide protection works from October to December.
Leclerc & Sainz's jet diverts to Turkey ahead of Baku GP
Ferrari F1 stars Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz faced a tense mid-air drama as their private jet was forced to divert to Turkey following a technical issue, disrupting their travel plans ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Kamala Harris's Taxpayer-Funded Book Tour Sparks Fury
US Vice President Kamala Harris faces intense scrutiny over her 'non-political' book tour, which critics label a thinly-veiled campaign trip funded by taxpayers. The tour, promoting her new memoir, has utilised private government jets for journeys to Demo
Heathrow flight diverted to Oslo after passenger disturbance
A British Airways flight from Heathrow to Amsterdam made an unexpected landing in Oslo after an 'unruly passenger' incident, sparking a major security alert and lengthy delays for travellers.
Mandelson's undeclared flights on Epstein's private jet
Exclusive investigation reveals Peter Mandelson took multiple undisclosed flights aboard Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, raising serious questions about transparency and judgement in Westminster's upper echelons.
Air Canada flight in dramatic medical U-turn over ocean
An Air Canada Airbus A321 bound for Mallorca was forced to abandon its transatlantic journey and return to Montreal following a serious medical incident involving a passenger, highlighting the airline's emergency protocols.
Kirk Herbstreit Survives Tennessee Plane Crash With Tribute Singer
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit and country singer Brett James escape serious injury after their private aircraft skids off runway and crashes through a fence at Franklin, Tennessee airfield.
Ryanair passengers vow 'never again' after diversion nightmare
Furious Ryanair passengers detail a 'travel nightmare' as a Manchester flight is diverted to Paris, leaving them stranded for hours without information or accommodation.
Passenger dies on EasyJet flight, forces diversion
A holiday flight turned tragic as a passenger died aboard an EasyJet aircraft. The Airbus A320 diverted to Bordeaux following the medical emergency, prompting an investigation.
Just Stop Oil Activists Target Taylor Swift's Hotel
Climate activists from Just Stop Oil targeted The Lowry Hotel in Manchester, believed to be hosting Taylor Swift, spraying orange paint in a protest against the singer's private jet use.
Trump's Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure
Ex-President Donald Trump's private Boeing 757, 'Trump Force One', made an emergency landing in New Orleans following a sudden and dramatic engine failure shortly after takeoff, sparking major safety concerns.
Trump Aides' Lavish UK Trip: Private Jets & Luxury Hotels
Exclusive details reveal the opulent UK excursion of Donald Trump's top advisors, featuring private jets and five-star hotels, as the former president faces mounting legal challenges.
A12 Essex Closed After Serious Collision - Major Delays
Emergency services have shut the A12 in Essex in both directions following a serious multi-vehicle collision. Major delays and severe traffic congestion reported. Latest updates.
A12 Chaos: Lorry Overturn Causes Major Delays
Major disruption on the A12 in Essex after a lorry overturns, causing severe delays and long tailbacks. Emergency services are on the scene as recovery efforts continue.
Pogba's Monaco private jet cancelled, leaving star stranded
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba faced travel chaos as his private jet from Monaco was abruptly cancelled, leaving the Juventus star scrambling for alternatives in a dramatic start to his pre-season.
Activist vandalised Taylor Swift's jet for climate support
A Just Stop Oil activist who defaced Taylor Swift's private jet allegedly believed the superstar would then speak out on the climate crisis. Jennifer Kowalski, 28, and Cole Macdonald, 22, caused £5,000 of damage at Stansted Airport.
Spirit Airlines passenger mistakes flight for Air Force One
A Spirit Airlines flight from New York to Florida descended into chaos after a passenger mistakenly believed he was on a hijacked 'Air Force One', triggering a major security alert and emergency landing.
Heathrow Chaos: Planes forced into emergency orbits over London
Startling air traffic control recordings reveal how multiple passenger jets were forced into dramatic last-minute diversions and put into holding patterns over the capital due to a major airspace closure, with one pilot declaring 'we can't hold for much l
Just Stop Oil activists spray paint on private jets at Stansted
Two Just Stop Oil protesters have been convicted after spraying orange paint on private jets at Stansted Airport. A court heard that Taylor Swift's jet had just landed, though it was not directly targeted. The activists demand an emergency plan to end fos
Private parking tickets surge 24% hitting UK drivers
British motorists are facing a record onslaught of private parking tickets, with a shocking 24% annual surge in charges. Discover the data behind the £100M industry and how to fight back.
TUI flight in dramatic U-turn over UK storm, diverts to Birmingham
A TUI flight from Crete to Manchester was forced to abort its landing and divert to Birmingham after a sudden and violent storm battered the UK, causing travel chaos for hundreds of passengers.
Drunk passenger forces emergency landing, carried off by police
A Ryanair flight from Agadir to London Stansted was forced to divert and make an emergency landing after a drunk and aggressive passenger caused mid-air chaos, leading to his arrest by Essex Police.
Green Party Leader Exposed for Private Jet Hypocrisy
Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay faces accusations of staggering hypocrisy after being exposed for taking a private jet to a climate conference, directly contradicting his party's core environmental policies.
Storm Forces Manchester Flights to Divert to Newcastle
Severe storms forced multiple aircraft to divert from Manchester Airport to Newcastle, causing major travel disruption. Get the latest on the extreme weather impacting UK air travel.
Taylor Swift Faces UK Tax Clash Over Private Jet Use
Pop megastar Taylor Swift is at the centre of a potential multi-million pound tax dispute with the UK government over the use of her private jets, with experts warning she could face a hefty bill or even be forced to sell her aircraft.
RAF Typhoons Intercept Mystery Israeli-Qatar Jet Over North Sea
Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets were urgently scrambled from a Lincolnshire base to intercept a civilian aircraft flying from Israel to Qatar that lost communication, in a major security incident over the North Sea.
Wild Conspiracy Theories Swirl After Charlie Kirk Shooting
A bizarre web of conspiracy theories engulfs the shooting of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. From assassins' private jet escape to secret hand signals, we investigate the unfounded claims spreading like wildfire online.
M6 Closed Both Ways After Lorry Fire Causes 10-Mile Queues
A major lorry fire has caused catastrophic disruption on the M6 in Cheshire, leading to a full closure between junctions 16 and 17. Motorists face severe delays as emergency services and National Highways work to clear the wreckage. Live updates on divers
Farage calls Mandelson 'hypocrite' over Epstein jet flights
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage launches a scathing attack on Labour peer Peter Mandelson, branding him a 'hypocrite' for his association with Jeffrey Epstein and private jet travels, while Starmer faces questions over party links.
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