Merseyrail and Northern Update for Hottest Day
Merseyside braces for 35°C heat; Northern reduces services, Merseyrail runs near-normal timetable with speed restrictions on Headbolt Lane line.
Category : Transport
London's Youngest Black-Cab Driver: Bahrain Mujagata, 21
At 21, Bahrain Mujagata became London's youngest licensed black-cab driver after completing the Knowledge in just two years and five months, balancing studies and acting.
Top US General Who Left Afghanistan Last Steps Down
Gen Christopher Donahue, the last US soldier to leave Afghanistan, is stepping down as commander of US Army Europe and Africa after just 18 months, amid Pentagon reviews and potential command downgrades.
Sefton Highway Projects: Southport Promenade and Bootle Strand
Sefton Council reports on highway projects: 13,000m² resurfacing at £521k, Maritime Corridor, Southport Eastern Access, cycle lanes, Les Transformations de Southport, and Bootle Strand works.
Khan Under Fire Over Tube Air Conditioning Delays
No new air-conditioned Tube trains have been introduced since 2017 as London swelters in a heatwave nearing 40C, prompting calls for Sadiq Khan to speed up the rollout on the Piccadilly line and beyond.
Jet2 Clarifies Luggage Allowance Rules for All Customers
Jet2 confirms customers can pool baggage allowance into fewer suitcases, as long as total weight doesn't exceed 66kg and no single bag exceeds 32kg.
Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets to Move by 2029
London's iconic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets will relocate to a new combined facility on Albert Island by 2029, pending parliamentary approval. The move aims to modernize wholesale food distribution and unlock redevelopment of historic sites.
Passengers evacuated from broken-down London train in heatwave
Passengers were evacuated from a Great Northern train near Drayton Park after a breakdown during a 33C heatwave, with some stranded for up to two hours.
M25 Closed Near J6 After Serious Crash: Hour-Long Delays
The M25 is closed near Junction 6 following a multi-vehicle crash, with hour-long delays in 40C heat. Air ambulance, police, and fire crews are on scene.
M25 Closed After Serious Crash: Hour-Long Delays in 40C Heat
The M25 is closed near Junction 6 after a serious multi-vehicle crash. Delays exceed 60 minutes with 6 miles of congestion in scorching heat up to 40C. Air ambulance at scene.
EU airport chief warns of holiday travel chaos over new border system
EU airports chief Stefan Schulte warns the new Entry-Exit System (EES) is causing hours-long queues and could lead to 'complete collapse' during peak summer travel, urging suspension to avoid chaos.
Loganair Flight Emergency Landing at Aberdeen
A Loganair flight from London Heathrow to Dundee made an emergency landing at Aberdeen Airport after a technical issue. The airline prioritized passenger safety and arranged onward travel.
Royal Mail Warns of Delivery Delays Across Merseyside
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays across Merseyside and other parts of the UK due to a record-breaking heatwave. The firm urges customer patience as posties take extra care.
Royal Mail Warns of Heatwave Delays for Welsh Postcodes
Royal Mail has issued an urgent warning that deliveries to Welsh postcodes including Carmarthen and Pontyclun may be delayed due to the ongoing heatwave, with temperatures forecast to reach 40°C.
AA: Heat and Tiredness Raise Road Rage Risk
The AA warns drivers that extreme heat, dehydration, and poor sleep increase road rage and mistakes, comparing dehydrated driving to drink-driving as UK temperatures near 40C.
Two in hospital after A19 crash causes 45-minute delays
Two people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision on the A19 northbound near Sunderland, causing five-mile tailbacks and 45-minute delays during rush hour.
M25 Crash Causes Hour-Long Delays on Hottest Day
Drivers face hour-long delays on the M25 after a serious collision in Surrey on the hottest day of the year, with temperatures approaching 30C.
M62 Traffic: Huge Queues After Multi-Vehicle Crash
Huge queues build on M62 westbound after a multi-vehicle crash at junction 24, with 45-minute delays. One lane closed eastbound due to fuel spillage.
£120k Range Rover Swallowed by Tide in Scarborough
A £120,000 Range Rover SVR was fully submerged by the rising tide in Scarborough after attempting to tow a friend's stranded van, with insurance expected to be void.
London Could Lose One in Seven Parking Spaces to Carspreading
London could lose up to one in seven on-street parking spaces by 2040 if car sizes continue growing, according to a Transport & Environment analysis warning of increased road deaths and reduced public space.
Luton Airport: Drunk Passengers Face Denied Boarding or Fines
London Luton Airport warns passengers they could be denied boarding, fined up to £5,000, or jailed for two years if drunk on flights, as part of the One Too Many campaign.
Resurfacing Complete at Clyde Valley Avenue, Motherwell
Resurfacing work has been completed at Clyde Valley Avenue in Motherwell after years of poor road conditions. Councillor Nathan Wilson welcomed the repairs covering the full length of the road.
Cabin Air Filter Must Be Replaced Every 20,000 Miles
Car experts warn cabin air filters need replacing every 20,000 miles to ensure clean air and efficient AC during summer heatwaves. Replacement costs around £60.
Green Candidate Promises Metrolink Extension to Stockport
Geraldine Coggins, the Green Party candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor, pledges to extend the tramline from Didsbury to Stockport as part of a world-class transport system.
Portugal's Fishermen's Trail: Wild Algarve Beach Hike
Hiking the Fishermen's Trail in Portugal's Algarve reveals wild beaches, towering cliffs, and remote villages, offering a serene escape from mass tourism.
A19 crash in Sunderland causes five-mile tailback and delays
A crash on the A19 northbound in Sunderland between the A183 and A1231 has closed one lane, causing a five-mile tailback and 45-minute delays near Sunderland.
London Trains Affected by Heatwave: Full Disruptions
National Rail advises passengers on Wednesday or Thursday to 'only travel if absolutely necessary' as a June heatwave grips London, with temperatures up to 38C and red/amber weather warnings in place.
US Government Shutdown: 450 TSA Agents Quit as Crisis Hits Travel
450 TSA agents resign amid US government shutdown, causing potential airport delays. Travel disruptions include longer queues, reduced park services.
Virgin Atlantic Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Ireland After Engine Failure Over Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic flight VS165 made an emergency landing in Ireland after an engine failure over the Atlantic. All 259 on board safe.
Manchester's Oldham Road to Get £4.5m Overhaul
Plans for a major overhaul of Oldham Road into Manchester city centre will cost up to £4.5m, with new cycle lanes, extended bus lanes, and improved crossings to boost active travel and safety.
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