Flip-Flop Driving Warning: £5,000 Fine Risk This Weekend
Drivers risk £5,000 fines for wearing flip-flops behind the wheel this weekend, as experts warn loose footwear can impair control and lead to careless driving charges.
Category : Transport
Bedford Train Crash Recovery: Temporary Road Built
A temporary road is being built beside the track to aid the complex recovery of two trains that crashed near Bedford, killing one driver and injuring 100 passengers.
UK Drivers Face £1,000 Fine for Honking Near Horses
Motorists could be fined up to £1,000 for pressing the car horn near horses, warns Highway Code Rule 215. Experts stress that startling horses can lead to prosecution.
Family Tribute to Train Driver Killed in Bedford Crash
The family of train driver Shaun Burton, 60, killed in the Bedford rail crash that injured around 100 people, say they are 'devastated'. Nine remain in critical condition.
Six New Sleeper Train Routes Launching In 2026
Six new sleeper train routes launching in 2026, including Caledonian Sleeper to Birmingham, European Sleeper to Milan, and luxury journeys on the Silk Road and Riviera.
BA Resumes Middle East Flights With Reduced Schedule
British Airways resumes Middle East flights in July with reduced schedule, adds direct flights to India and Kenya.
First Rapid Charging Battery Train Starts UK Service
UK's first rapid-charging battery train enters service on a west London line, recharging in 3.5 minutes between trips.
M5 Closed Near Bristol for Police Welfare Incident, Severe Delays
M5 closed near Bristol due to police incident, causing over an hour delays. Traffic being diverted, normal conditions not expected until 11.30pm.
Eurostar to Cut Boarding Times and Ease St Pancras Congestion
Eurostar may cut boarding times by 30 minutes at St Pancras, allowing direct boarding to ease congestion as passenger demand triples by 2040.
Eight Dead and 45 Injured in Brazil Bus Crash on BR-153
Eight dead and 45 injured in a bus crash on BR-153 in Brazil after a tyre blowout caused the vehicle to overturn.
UK's 'Most Confusing Roundabout' Has 48 Traffic Lights and Cars Going Wrong Way
The North Station roundabout in Colchester has 48 traffic lights and is known for causing drivers to go the wrong way, with dashcam footage capturing the chaos.
Royal Mail Delivery Delays Hit 121 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail issues delivery disruption alert for 121 UK postcodes due to local issues; delays expected over Spring Bank Holiday.
Eurostar Chaos As Channel Tunnel Power Failure Halts Trains
Eurostar services resume after Channel Tunnel power failure but passengers face delays and cancellations on New Year's Eve.
M49 Ghost Junction Delays Worsen as Defects Found
The £50m M49 junction near Bristol, built in 2019 but never used, faces more delays after defects were found, pushing opening to 2027 or later, angering residents and businesses.
EU Border System Stalls Again, Easing Easter Chaos Fears for Channel Crossings
EU biometric border checks delayed for Channel crossings, easing Easter chaos fears, but airlines warn of ongoing delays.
Ferry Firm Apologises After Porn Film Shown to Children
DFDS apologises after porn film broadcast on France-UK ferry leaves children screaming; channel removed.
Menai Bridge Marks 200 Years As Engineering Marvel
The Menai Bridge, a 200-year-old engineering marvel by Thomas Telford, is celebrated despite repair issues, with hopes it will last another two centuries.
Pressure Mounts Over Withheld Smart Motorway Safety Reports
Campaigners urge UK ministers to release withheld smart motorway safety reports, citing concerns over suppressed evidence on safety and economic failures.
Euston Station Chaos as Signal Fault Halts Trains
Signal failure at London Euston causes rush-hour chaos, closing most lines. Extinction Rebellion protests also disrupt Tube services.
Train Driver Killed in Bedford Crash, 100 Injured
Shaun Burton, 60, died when his Corby train hit a Nottingham-London service near Bedford, injuring 100. His family paid tribute, and a complex recovery operation closes the line until June 28.
M4 Crash Near Bristol Airport Causes Major Delays
Serious M4 crash near Bristol Airport closes motorway in both directions, causing at least one-hour delays and diversions across Severn Bridge.
Jet Fuel Shortages Risk Summer Flight Cancellations Across Europe
Airports warn jet fuel could run short in three weeks due to Strait of Hormuz closure, risking summer flight cancellations across Europe.
NCP Car Parks Face Uncertain Future After £305m Debt
NCP enters administration with £305m debt, putting 340 car parks and 682 jobs at risk due to changing driving habits and high rents.
AA Advises Using Cardboard to Prevent Windscreen Frost
AA advises drivers to use cardboard on windscreens to prevent frost, warning of fines for obscured vision.
Man Describes Narrow Escape After Boats Pulled into Giant Hole on Shropshire Canal
A 75-year-old man describes his narrow escape after a giant sinkhole on the Llangollen Canal swallowed several boats in Shropshire.
Bank Holiday Travel Chaos: Dover Rail and Traffic Woes
UK faces bank holiday travel chaos with 19.2m on roads, 2m flying, Dover delays, rail disruption, and congestion warnings.
MG5 Electric Car Safety Alert: Critical Fault Found
MG5 electric car suffers dangerous power system malfunction; MG closes case despite safety concerns.
Train Driver Shaun Burton, 60, Named in Bedford Crash
The train driver killed in the Bedford collision has been named as 60-year-old Shaun Burton. His family said they are devastated by his loss and asked for privacy.
New Prague-Berlin-Copenhagen Train Route from £57
New direct train route linking Prague, Berlin, and Copenhagen launches May 2026, with tickets from £57 and journey times of 7-11 hours.
Train Driver Killed in Bedford Crash Identified as Shaun Burton
Shaun Burton, 60, has been named as the train driver who died in the collision between two East Midlands Railway trains near Bedford on June 19. His family paid tribute, saying they are devastated by his loss.
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