Merseyrail Wirral Line Chaos: Services Disrupted
All Merseyrail services on the Wirral lines are disrupted this morning, with cancellations on the Chester, West Kirby and New Brighton lines due to a broken down train at Hamilton Square.
Category : Transport
Half of Older Drivers Fear Failing Mandatory Re-Test
More than half of drivers over 65 doubt they would pass a driving test today, despite excelling at road sign recognition, as the Government considers mandatory eyesight tests for those aged 70 and over.
PM's A1 comments spark hope for dualling scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Government would look for an 'alternative way' to fund dualling the A1 between Morpeth and Berwick, sparking optimism among campaigners.
Royal Mail Warns of Severe Delays to Middle East Post
Royal Mail has issued a warning of severe delays for parcels and letters to nine Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Qatar, and the UAE, due to ongoing regional turmoil.
Overground Windrush Line Suspended After Deptford Fire
The Windrush line is not running between Surrey Quays and New Cross after a huge fire at a waste facility in Deptford. Severe delays on other routes.
Four Newcastle United Players Get Squad Number Upgrades
Four Newcastle United players have received squad number upgrades ahead of the new season, including Tino Livramento and William Osula, signaling increased roles under new head coach Matthias Jaissle.
Man City’s Charlie Gray set for Wigan Athletic loan move
Manchester City midfielder Charlie Gray is close to joining League One side Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan, with a deal expected to be completed in the coming days.
Police helicopter and plane collide in mid-air in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a Cessna 150 plane collided mid-air on Wednesday evening. Two people were on the helicopter; injuries unclear.
Police Helicopter and Plane Crash Mid-Air in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided mid-air and crashed near Carlisle; authorities investigate injuries and cause.
DfT Updates Learner Drivers on Graduated Driver Licence
Northern Ireland will introduce a Graduated Driver Licence on October 1, 2026, but the DfT confirms no similar restrictions are planned for England, Scotland, or Wales.
Seaton Sluice residents oppose 'nightmare' cycle path plans
Around 80 residents in Seaton Sluice have opposed plans for a new cycleway, fearing road narrowing, congestion, and a lack of consultation from Northumberland County Council.
EasyJet Cancels All Flights from Leeds Bradford Airport
EasyJet has cancelled all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027, affecting six routes to popular destinations including Barcelona, Paris, and Malaga.
EasyJet ends Leeds Bradford flights in January 2027
EasyJet will withdraw from Leeds Bradford Airport in January 2027, cancelling flights to Barcelona, Paris, Belfast, Malaga, Mallorca, and Geneva. Passengers with bookings after 5 January can get a refund or switch airports free of charge.
EasyJet Cancels All Leeds Bradford Airport Flights
EasyJet will permanently cancel all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027, to focus on more popular routes, offering affected passengers refunds or alternatives.
Swinton Lions hope to return home with new stadium plan
Swinton Lions rugby club, without a home stadium since 1992, hopes to build a new 'lion's den' as part of a redevelopment of the former Swinton Park Golf Club, but campaigners warn of traffic issues.
EasyJet Ends All Leeds Bradford Flights from January 2027
EasyJet has confirmed it will stop all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027, to focus on its most popular routes, offering affected passengers transfers or refunds.
30,000 in Liverpool to Benefit from Free Bus Travel Plans
Around 30,000 disabled people in Liverpool could benefit from unrestricted free bus travel at any time of day under new government plans, expected from April 2027.
Metrolink disruption after car left on tracks near Airport
Services on the Manchester Airport Metrolink line were halted after a car was left on the tracks near the Peel Hall stop on Wednesday evening.
Manchester Hotel Blocks Bookings Amid Oasis Tour Rumours
Yotel on Deansgate has closed off bookings for June and July 2027, citing anticipation of Oasis tour dates, despite no official announcement from the band.
Gallows Corner roadworks: 14-month closure sparks anger
A 14-month road closure at Gallows Corner in east London has left residents and businesses frustrated, with an MP accusing the mayor of showing no interest in the 'diabolical' situation.
EasyJet Cancels All Flights at Leeds Bradford Airport
EasyJet will permanently cancel all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport from January 5, 2027, affecting routes to Barcelona, Majorca, Malaga, Paris, Geneva and Belfast.
Work to Remove Birkenhead's 'Wotsit Street' Begins
Removal of the controversial orange and yellow street furniture and planters on Grange Road West in Birkenhead, known as 'Wotsit Street', has started, with the council leader calling the £300,000 scheme a waste of money.
M5 traffic stopped at J6 after crash, 5-mile delays
All traffic on the M5 northbound between J7 and J6 has been held after a crash near Worcester, causing delays of more than 45 minutes and 5 miles of congestion.
Burnham open to reconsidering A1 dualling with alternative funding
Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to explore an alternative funding package to dual the A1 in Northumberland, following renewed calls for action after a series of fatal crashes.
EasyJet hand luggage alert for August passengers
EasyJet has issued an August hand luggage update, clarifying rules on lithium-powered devices, including a limit of two power banks per passenger.
Lewes Train Derailment Probe Focuses on Hot Weather
An investigation into a train derailment in Lewes, East Sussex, that injured 30 people is focusing on hot weather conditions after a track appeared to have buckled on the hottest day of the year.
Lewes Train Derailment: RAIB Report Finds Track Irregularity
A Rail Accident Investigation Branch report into the Lewes train derailment that injured 30 people has revealed a track geometry irregularity at the derailment site.
Record 16.9m private parking tickets issued in UK last year
Private companies issued a record 16.9 million parking tickets in the UK in 2025/26, a 17% annual spike, according to analysis by the Press Association and RAC Foundation.
Lewes Train Derailment: Track 'Irregularity' Found by Investigators
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released a preliminary report into the Lewes train derailment, revealing a track geometry irregularity near the site of the crash that injured 30 people.
Track Irregularity Found in Lewes Train Derailment
A track geometry irregularity has been identified in the area where a Southern train derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, injuring 30 people, according to the RAIB.
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