Royal Mail Delivery Delays Hit 27 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail issues delivery alerts for 27 UK postcodes due to local issues; delays expected over Spring Bank Holiday.
Category : Transport
Rail unions demand security review after Cambridgeshire stabbings
Rail unions demand security review after mass stabbing on LNER train in Cambridgeshire; staff praised for heroic actions.
Investigation Launched into Death of 14-Year-Old at Burton Joyce Crossing
RAIB launches full investigation into the death of 14-year-old Joshua Travis, hit by a train at a Nottinghamshire crossing. Network Rail had previously called for its closure.
Tesco Bank Holiday 2026 Opening Times Revealed
Tesco and other UK supermarkets announce opening hours for Spring bank holiday Monday, May 25, with most stores operating reduced hours.
UK and EU Face Flight Cancellations as Jet Fuel Shortage Looms
Airports warn jet fuel could run short in Europe within three weeks, risking flight cancellations as Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Moore Park Golf Course Cut To 12 Holes For New Park
NSW government compromises on Moore Park golf course, reducing it to 12 holes to create new public parklands, with community access from July 2025.
Dartford Tunnel Closed After Lorry Crash Causes Major Damage
Dartford Tunnel closed after oversized lorry damages essential equipment, causing major delays and congestion on the M25.
Active Travel Groups Call for Clear Targets on Walking and Cycling in England
Over 50 groups urge Transport Secretary to set specific walking and cycling targets in England, warning current plans are too vague.
Calls for UK air traffic control boss to resign after new glitch disrupts flights
Calls for Nats CEO to resign after second ATC glitch in two years causes flight delays; Ryanair demands action.
Wizz Air Boss Advises Three-Hour Airport Arrival as EU Border System Causes Delays
Wizz Air advises three-hour airport arrival due to EU entry-exit system causing queues up to 3.5 hours at European airports.
Virgin Trains Plans London to Paris Charles de Gaulle Direct Rail Link
Virgin Trains gets regulatory approval to use Eurostar's depot, plans direct London-Paris CDG rail link by 2030, ending Eurostar's monopoly.
New Paris-Berlin Sleeper Train to Launch in 2026 Without Dining Car
European Sleeper to launch Paris-Berlin sleeper train in March 2026, replacing Nightjet. No dining car initially, tickets from €59.
Sadiq Khan's London Fares Hike to Cost Commuters £168m a Year
Sadiq Khan's London fares hike will cost passengers £168m a year, with Tube and train fares rising 6% from March 1.
Toyota Aygo X Tops UK Reliability Survey
The Toyota Aygo X has been named the UK's most reliable car in Auto Express's Driver Power Survey, with a reliability score of 94.09%, beating rivals like Mazda and Tesla.
UK Airports Scrap 100ml Liquid Rule Ahead of Summer Travel
Several UK airports have scrapped the 100ml liquid rule due to new CT scanners, allowing up to two litres in hand luggage. Check airport rules before travel.
Proposed £15.6trillion tunnel from London to New York could cut journey to 54 minutes
A proposed £15.6trillion tunnel could connect London and New York in 54 minutes using vacuum technology, with Elon Musk claiming his company could build it for less.
Drivers Warned: Removing Shoes in Hot Weather Could Lead to Fine
Drivers risk fines up to £5,000 for driving in socks or flip-flops during hot weather, warns expert Ben Raffell. Safe footwear is essential.
Oxford Drivers Face £5 Daily Congestion Charge from October 29
Oxford introduces a temporary £5 daily congestion charge from October 29, with £70 fines, to reduce traffic while Botley Road is closed until 2026.
Smart Motorway Tech Failures Put UK Drivers at Risk, BBC Finds
BBC Panorama reveals hundreds of power outages and radar faults on England's smart motorways, raising safety concerns as drivers face increased risk without hard shoulders.
Ryanair Cuts French Flights Over 180% Tax Hike
Ryanair cuts French flights after 180% tax hike, threatens more cuts; also reduces routes in Spain, Germany, Denmark, and Italy.
Manchester Airport Emergency Landing After Hydraulics Issue
Aer Lingus flight from Barbados to Manchester made emergency landing due to hydraulics issue; passengers evacuated safely.
Sydney Commuters Face Major Rail Delays After High-Voltage Wire Falls on Train
High-voltage wire falls on train at Strathfield, trapping 300 passengers and causing major rail delays across Sydney. Commuters warned of ongoing disruption.
Sydney Airport Taxi Drivers Refuse Short Fares, Leaving Elderly Passenger Stranded
Elderly passenger denied taxi at Sydney airport due to short trip; NSW increases fines for fare refusal to $3,000.
Northern Trains Teams Up with Mirror for £12 Unlimited Day Travel Offer
Mirror and Northern Trains offer £12 unlimited day travel and £20 weekend travel on Northern network until July 2026. Collect tokens from Mirror North edition.
CCTV Appeal After Man Sexually Assaulted on Train from Liverpool
British Transport Police appeal for help identifying a man after a sexual assault on a train from Liverpool to Wigan.
Summer Holiday Chaos Looms As Airlines Face Fuel Crisis
EU energy chief warns summer holidays at risk due to jet fuel crisis from Iran war, with possible flight cancellations and expensive tickets.
UK Plans Mass Evacuation of Over 76,000 Britons Amid Middle East Airspace Closures
UK plans to evacuate over 76,000 Britons as Middle East airspace closures strand hundreds of thousands of travellers after US-Israeli attack on Iran.
Kent Taxi Driver Dies in Three-Car Crash Named as Brian Maitland
63-year-old taxi driver Brian Maitland died in a three-car crash in Kent; a female passenger also died, another injured.
Vigilante Paints St George's Crosses on Potholes in Protest
Ben Thornbury paints St George's Crosses on potholes in Malmesbury to force council repairs, following similar protests in Birmingham.
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Porto After Emergency at 38,000 Feet
EasyJet flight from Edinburgh to Fuerteventura declares emergency at 38,000 feet, diverts to Porto. Jet2 flight also declares emergency after pilot falls ill.
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