Easter Travel Chaos as New EU Biometric Border System Causes Delays
New EU biometric border system causes up to three-hour delays at European airports, with ACI warning of unmanageable queues during summer.
Category : Transport
Boeing 737 Engine Explodes Mid-Flight Over Nigeria, Emergency Landing Successful
Arik Air Boeing 737 engine explodes mid-flight over Nigeria, forcing emergency landing at Benin with 80 passengers; no injuries reported.
Port of Dover Braces for Busiest May Half-Term as Passengers Swap Planes for Ferries
Port of Dover expects busiest May half-term as passengers switch from air to ferry; EES system challenges remain.
Heathrow Scraps 100ml Liquid Rule for Outbound Passengers with New Scanners
Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid limit for outbound passengers after £1bn scanner upgrade, allowing containers up to 2 litres.
Should Speed Cameras Be Hidden? UK Debate Intensifies
A reader proposes hiding speed cameras to deter speeding, sparking debate on road safety measures in the UK.
Old Wye Bridge Reopens to Pedestrians After Crack Repairs
Pedestrians will be able to cross the Old Wye Bridge in Chepstow from June 20 after engineers approved limited access following crack repairs and monitoring.
Deadly Washington DC Midair Collision '100% Preventable' After Years of Ignored Warnings
NTSB says deadly Washington DC midair collision was 100% preventable after years of ignored warnings about helicopter traffic dangers.
Essential Car Check Could Save You From £2,500 Fines
Drivers warned of three essential car checks every time they drive to avoid fines up to £2,500 and penalty points.
Two Killed in Gold Coast Plane Crash, Bushfire Ignited
Two men killed in light plane crash near Gold Coast, sparking bushfire; emergency services contain blaze.
Heathrow Flight Makes Emergency U-Turn After Technical Issue
A United Airlines flight from Heathrow to Chicago made an emergency U-turn after a technical issue, landing safely back at Heathrow.
MH370 Search to Resume 11 Years After Disappearance
Malaysia confirms MH370 search will resume on 30 December with Ocean Infinity, 11 years after the plane vanished.
Parking Crackdown at UK Seaside Towns: 543 Roads Impacted
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has been permitted to increase parking fines to £160 across 543 roads, more than doubling penalties to combat illegal parking this summer.
31 Killed in Ethiopia Bus Plunge into Ravine
At least 31 people died and 33 were injured when a bus plunged into a ravine in Ethiopia's Amhara region. Delays in emergency response contributed to the high toll.
Heathrow Terminal Evacuated In Hazardous Materials Alert
Heathrow Terminal 4 evacuated after 21 fall ill; no hazardous material found, experts suggest mass psychogenic illness.
Heathrow Terminal 2 Evacuated Over Unattended Bag
Heathrow Terminal 2 evacuated after unattended bag found; police assess item, terminal reopens by 12:45pm.
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Rome Over Power Bank in Hold
EasyJet flight to London diverted to Rome after passenger alerts crew to charging power bank in luggage; precautionary landing, passengers accommodated overnight.
M6 Shut Both Ways in Staffordshire Due to Police Incident
M6 closed both ways between J14 and J15 in Staffordshire due to a police incident; diversions in place.
B-52 Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base, Smoke Plume Seen
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California, sending a huge plume of smoke into the sky. Emergency crews responded immediately.
Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16, inquiry finds
Official inquiry finds substandard cable caused Lisbon funicular crash killing 16; recommends other funiculars stay grounded until safety confirmed.
Manchester Airport Named Worst in UK for Flight Delays in 2025
Manchester Airport ranked worst in UK for flight delays in 2025, with average delay of 19.5 minutes, despite improvement.
Salah's Next Club: Favorites to Sign Liverpool Legend
Mohamed Salah is leaving Liverpool after becoming a club legend. Fenerbahce leads the odds to sign the 34-year-old, followed by Al-Ittihad and other top clubs.
Easter Travel Chaos: Airport Delays, Road Jams, and Rail Works Loom
Easter travel chaos looms with airport delays, road jams, and rail works. Over 27 million car journeys expected, hundreds of flights cancelled daily.
Pilot's Terrifying Final Words Revealed in Brazilian Plane Crash Black Box
Black box reveals co-pilot's final words: 'What is going on?' before Brazil plane crash killed 62.
Three critically injured after medical helicopter crash on Sacramento highway
Three critically injured after REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashes on Highway 50 in Sacramento; no vehicles involved.
Europe’s air safety at risk amid cost-cutting and staff pressures, study warns
Study warns European air safety is weakened by cost-cutting, staff pressure, and fatigue, with workers afraid to challenge decisions.
Three Killed in Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash During Flying Lesson
Three killed and one critically injured in Isle of Wight helicopter crash during a flying lesson near Shanklin.
Thames Water Urges Millions to Stop Using Hosepipes Amid Heatwave
Thames Water asks millions to stop using hosepipes as UK temperatures hit 29°C, with water demand up 50%.
DVLA Urges UK Drivers to Act Now to Avoid Costly Deadlines
DVLA urges UK drivers to sign up for online accounts to avoid missing MOT and tax deadlines, risking fines up to £1,000.
South Lanarkshire Road Casualties Drop to Lowest Since 2021
Total casualties on South Lanarkshire roads fell to 286 in 2025, the lowest since 2021, with six fatalities and a notable drop in serious injuries, though meeting 2030 targets remains challenging.
Chelsea Plan Two Major Signings After Cucurella Sale
Chelsea will reinvest Marc Cucurella's £51.8m sale to Real Madrid into signing at least two top players this summer, boosting Xabi Alonso's transfer plans.
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