A1 Northumberland Crash: Serious Collision Closes Route
A serious collision has shut the A1 in Northumberland in both directions, with emergency crews responding. Police are leading the incident near Berwick upon Tweed and Eyemouth.
Category : Transport
Colombia Plane Crash Kills 15 Including Lawmaker
A Beechcraft 1900 aircraft crashed in northeast Colombia's mountainous coca-growing region, killing all 15 aboard including a local lawmaker and a congressional candidate.
Snow Slows Maine Plane Crash Probe That Killed Six
The federal investigation into a fatal private jet crash at Bangor International Airport is being delayed by severe winter conditions, with deep snow covering the wreckage and hampering recovery efforts.
Waymo Aims for 2026 Driverless Taxi Launch in London
Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous vehicle unit, plans to launch a fully driverless ride-hailing service in London by late 2026, intensifying competition in the UK's self-driving taxi market.
Chicago O'Hare Poised to Be World's Busiest Airport
Chicago O'Hare Airport is forecast to overtake Atlanta as the world's busiest airport by scheduled flights in 2026, with a 13% year-over-year surge in operations.
NYC Ferry Services Suspended Indefinitely Amid Icy Rivers
New York City's commuter ferry network remains suspended indefinitely as dangerous ice buildup in the Hudson and East Rivers creates hazardous navigation conditions.
Man boards Paris flight with cancelled pass, forces evacuation
A man faces federal charges after boarding an Air France flight from Arizona to Paris with a cancelled boarding pass, forcing a full aircraft evacuation.
Burbank Airport Named Highest Risk for Mid-Air Collision
Aviation safety officials have identified Hollywood Burbank Airport as the most likely location for the next catastrophic mid-air collision, following a deadly 2025 crash that killed 67 people near Washington DC.
Southwest Ends Open Seating After 54 Years
Southwest Airlines has replaced its iconic open seating policy with assigned seating, marking a major shift after 54 years. The change, celebrated by executives but criticised by loyal customers, aligns Southwest with other major US carriers.
Train Driver Told 'Line Fine' Before Fatal Derailment
A fatal accident inquiry hears the driver of train 1T08 was instructed to proceed at normal speed just minutes before it derailed at Carmont near Stonehaven in August 2020, killing three people.
Aer Lingus Axes Manchester Transatlantic Flights
Aer Lingus has confirmed it will stop operating long-haul flights from Manchester Airport within weeks, causing significant disruption to transatlantic travel plans for passengers.
Chiles Finds Magic in Runcorn's Silver Jubilee Bridge
Broadcaster Adrian Chiles shares his first visit to Runcorn, captivated by the Silver Jubilee Bridge's lighting and the town's quirky charm, from a station cat to a mysterious past.
Aer Lingus Closes Manchester Base, Disrupting Passengers
Aer Lingus is shutting its transatlantic operations from Manchester Airport by March 2026, affecting tens of thousands of passengers and 200 staff, with reaccommodation options offered.
Scotland-France Ferry Revival After 16-Year Hiatus
A direct ferry service from Rosyth in Fife to Dunkirk in France could restart this year, part of a £35bn port regeneration project, with DFDS operating three weekly crossings.
M6 Crash: Air Ambulance on Scene, 30-Minute Delays
A serious collision on the M6 near Bilsborrow has halted traffic in both directions, with an air ambulance, police, and fire services responding. Delays of around 30 minutes are reported.
Aer Lingus Manchester Base Closure Confirmed for March
Irish airline Aer Lingus confirms closure of its Manchester base by March 2026, cancelling transatlantic flights and offering passengers rerouting via Dublin or refunds.
Florida Family's Travel Hell: Flooded Plane, Six Cancels
A North Palm Beach family endured a travel nightmare as American Airlines cancelled six flights and they boarded a flooded aircraft during Storm Fern, with water gushing down the aisle.
BA Flight Loses Wheel During Las Vegas Take-Off
A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a rear landing gear wheel during take-off from Las Vegas but continued its 10-hour flight to London, landing safely without injuries.
GBR Chairman £300k for 2.5 Days Weekly in Rail Renationalisation
The chairman of Great British Railways will receive up to £300,000 annually for working just two-and-a-half days per week, overseeing Labour's mass rail renationalisation with a £20bn budget.
Qatari Plane Hits Milan Airport Lights During Olympics Arrival
A Qatari military cargo aircraft carrying 104 elite security personnel for the Winter Olympics struck a lighting tower at Milan Malpensa airport during a manoeuvre after landing on Sunday.
Scotland-France Ferry Could Relaunch in £35bn Plan
A direct ferry service linking Scotland and France could restart this year as part of a major €40 billion regeneration of Dunkirk port, with DFDS likely operating the route.
Japan's L0 Series Maglev Targets 603.5kmh World Record
Japan's L0 Series maglev train, under development by Central Japan Railway Company, aims to reach 603.5kmh, making it the world's fastest. The project, costing £52 billion, is delayed to 2034-2035 and will cut Tokyo-Nagoya travel to 40 minutes.
Stonehaven Rail Crash: Modern Safety Could Have Helped
An inquiry into the 2020 Stonehaven rail crash heard that modern safety features would likely have improved the outcome. The 1970s-era train lacked anti-climb devices and crumple zones.
SFO Named World's Most Beautiful Airport Again
San Francisco International Airport's Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has won the Prix Versailles award for world's most beautiful airport for the second consecutive year, though some travellers question the accolade.
BA Plane Loses Wheel in Las Vegas, Lands Safely in London
A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lost a rear wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas but continued its nine-hour flight to London Heathrow, landing without incident. The airline is assisting authorities with an investigation into the cause.
Bird Stowaway Delays Cathay Pacific Flight from Hong Kong
A Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Taiwan was delayed by nearly an hour after a Eurasian tree sparrow sneaked aboard, causing cabin chaos before being captured by a passenger.
Storm Chandra Causes Major UK Travel Disruption
Storm Chandra continues to cause severe travel disruption across the UK, with rail services in southwest England and Scotland heavily impacted, and air travel affected by military exercises in Amsterdam.
Bombardier Global 8000: The New Concorde Successor?
The newly certified Bombardier Global 8000 private jet, capable of 605mph, is marketed as the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde, though experts caution true supersonic travel remains decades away.
Sewage Concerns for UK Universal Studios Park
As the UK's inaugural Universal Studios theme park nears construction in Bedfordshire, significant concerns have emerged regarding sewage capacity, with Anglian Water warning the local treatment plant is already at its limit.
Wizz Air Applies for US-UK Flights, Could Lower Fares
European budget carrier Wizz Air has formally applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to operate flights between the UK and the United States, a move that could introduce more competition and lower fares on transatlantic routes.
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