Engineer Falls From Jet2 Plane at Manchester Airport: AAIB Investigates
Man falls from Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport; AAIB investigates. Engineer suffers fractures.
Category : Transport
Why UK flights are often cheaper than train travel
Domestic flights in the UK are often cheaper than trains despite higher environmental costs and rail subsidies, due to tax breaks and add-on fees.
Two Million Airline Seats Cut as Jet Fuel Costs Soar Amid Middle East Conflict
Two million airline seats cut globally as jet fuel prices double amid Middle East conflict; UK government introduces contingency measures to avoid summer disruption.
Calls to Restore Newcastle-Bergen Ferry Route 18 Years After Closure
Newcastle City Council leader calls for revival of DFDS ferry to Bergen, Norway, 18 years after it stopped, citing new flights and public support.
M2 Motorway Closed Near Medway Viaduct Due to Police Incident
M2 closed near Medway Viaduct due to police incident; person safely with officers, queues easing.
Public Divided Over Calls for Maximum Driving Age in UK
UK public reacts to calls for a maximum driving age for over-80s, with many opposing the idea and suggesting raising the minimum age instead.
Glasgow Central Station High Level Closed for Week After Fire
Glasgow Central station's high level closed for the week after a fire gutted a neighbouring building; low level reopens Wednesday.
Scotland's Ferry Fiasco: £100m Spent on Repairs in a Decade
Almost £100m spent on repairs for Scotland's largest ferries over a decade, with critics calling it an 'eye-watering' sum amid ongoing delays and cost overruns.
M4 in Gloucestershire Closed as Horses on Carriageway Cause Delays
M4 in Gloucestershire closed both ways between J20 and J19 due to horses on carriageway, causing 30-minute delays. Animals safely removed, motorway reopened.
Free Bus Pass Age in England to Rise from April 2026
From April 2026, England's free bus pass age will rise to 67, aligning with state pension age changes. Petition calls for equality with Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
European Airports See 1,225 Delays and 73 Cancellations
Major European airports including London Heathrow, Amsterdam Schiphol, and Paris Charles de Gaulle experienced 1,225 flight delays and 73 cancellations, stranding passengers amid summer travel surge.
£12bn Bridge Threatens Europe's Last Train Ferry
A £12 billion plan for the world's longest suspension bridge in Italy could end a unique sleeper train that boards a ferry across the Strait of Messina, a beloved rail experience.
1,225 Delays, 73 Cancellations at Major European Airports
Major European airports, including London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle, recorded 1,225 delays and 73 cancellations, leaving passengers stranded amid summer travel surge.
DVSA Cancels Over 400 Driving Tests for Booking Rule Breaches
The DVSA has cancelled 450 driving tests and suspended over 4,000 online bookings since June 9 as part of a crackdown on rule-breaking and tout activity.
Premier League Final Day: How to Watch Every Match Live
Guide to watching Premier League, EFL, and European football live on TV and streaming services, including final day matches.
Vauxhall Bridge Weight Restrictions Cause Travel Chaos
Vauxhall Bridge bans HGVs over 18 tonnes from July 1 due to structural degradation, causing diversions but exempting buses and emergency vehicles.
Electrical Fault in Victorian Tunnels Caused Holborn Underground Fire
Electrical fault in Victorian tunnels caused 36-hour Holborn fire, evacuating 5,000 and disrupting gas, electricity, theatres and restaurants.
EasyJet CEO Slams EU Cabin Baggage Proposals as 'Lunatic Idea'
EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis criticises EU proposals for free cabin bags as 'lunatic', warning of fare rises and delays.
Almost Half of Australians Wrongly Believe EVs More Likely to Catch Fire, Study Finds
Study finds 47% of Australians wrongly believe EVs are more likely to catch fire, highlighting misinformation barriers to EV adoption.
Flybe Collapse: 2,000 Jobs Lost as Regional Airline Enters Administration
Flybe enters administration, putting 2,000 jobs at risk and cancelling flights due to coronavirus impact.
Second Spanish Train Crash in Days Kills Driver, Injures Dozens
A train driver was killed and over 30 injured in a second Spanish rail crash near Barcelona, days after a high-speed collision killed 42.
Allsopp And Rosen In Free Bus Pass Row
Kirstie Allsopp criticises Michael Rosen over Freedom Pass as costs soar to £372m a year, sparking debate on the scheme's future.
Flight Attendant's £4.95 Hack to Save on Airport Parking
Wizz Air cabin crew member Adam Hodge shares a £4.95 hack using trains or coaches to save on airport parking, with fares from Luton as low as £4.95.
London Tube Strikes June 2026: Affected Lines and Closures This Weekend
London Tube strikes in June 2026: Piccadilly, Circle, Metropolitan, Central lines affected. Weekend closures on five TfL lines.
Cambridge South Station To Open In June With GBR Branding
Cambridge South station opens late June, first with full Great British Railways branding, linking Biomedical Campus to London, Brighton, and Stansted.
UK Travellers Face Six Hour Delays at European Airports
UK travellers face long delays at EU airports due to new entry-exit system; Wizz Air advises arriving three hours before flights.
American Airlines Cancels Six Routes from August 5
American Airlines temporarily cancels six domestic routes from August 5 to October 5 due to Middle East war causing higher jet fuel costs and lower travel demand.
M25 Shut After Lorry Smashes Into Bridge, Causing Huge Queues
M25 closed anti-clockwise at junction 2 after lorry crashes through barrier and overhangs bridge; A2 also shut; long delays expected.
Volvo EX60 Review: Quiet, Quick Electric SUV with 503-Mile Range
Volvo EX60 review: quiet, quick electric SUV with up to 503-mile range, three powertrains, and fast charging. First UK deliveries from September.
Eastern Airways Collapses After 28 Years, All Flights Cancelled
UK domestic airline Eastern Airways suspends operations, cancels all flights after 28 years; CAA urges passengers not to go to airports.
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