Spanish Airport Closed Until May 27, All Flights Cancelled
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Galicia closes for runway works until 27 May, cancelling all flights including 30 weekly UK services, affecting thousands of passengers.
Category : Transport
M25 closed near Godstone after crash, emergency repairs
Severe rush-hour delays on M25 near Godstone after all lanes stopped due to a crash and emergency road surface repairs. Congestion to J7.
Golborne station work begins after 60-year gap
Preliminary work on Greater Manchester's first new railway station in over 20 years starts this weekend, reconnecting Golborne to the rail network after more than 60 years. Journey times to Manchester could be cut by up to 30 minutes.
Ryanair Jet Grounded at Manchester Airport After 'Minor Tech Issue'
Ryanair flight RK558 from Dublin to Manchester experienced a minor tech issue on landing, prompting a precautionary response from firefighters at Manchester Airport.
Three Britons Among 16 Killed in Lisbon Funicular Crash
Three Britons were among 16 killed in a Lisbon funicular crash. Investigators probe mechanical causes as Portugal mourns.
US Government Admits Liability in Fatal Washington Helicopter-Plane Collision
US government admits FAA and army failures caused January crash that killed 67 in Washington DC, admits liability in lawsuit.
BA Flight Diverted After Passenger Smears Faeces in Cabin
British Airways flight from Heathrow to Dubai forced to return after a passenger smeared faeces in the toilet, causing a health and safety issue.
Airline rules on seating children with parents without paying
Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet, BA and TUI have different policies on seating children with parents if seats are not paid for. Lapland Famille compared the rules.
Air India flight to Chicago makes emergency landing in Canada after bomb threat
Air India flight to Chicago makes emergency landing in Iqaluit, Canada after false bomb threat; tensions between India and Canada continue.
Swinney urged to accelerate £2 bus fare cap amid funding uncertainty
John Swinney faces pressure to roll out £2 bus fare cap across Scotland by January, mirroring Andy Burnham's England plan, amid funding uncertainty.
Piccadilly Line Closed Entire Weekend for Works
The Piccadilly line will be fully closed between Cockfosters and Heathrow all weekend, with overnight closures across the entire line, as TfL carries out upgrades.
Lorry driver jailed for watching porn while driving before fatal crash
Lorry driver Felix Gillon jailed for eight years after killing man while watching porn on phone on M69.
UK Drivers Add 41 Minutes for Scenic Routes: Survey
Three-quarters of UK drivers would choose scenic routes over fastest options for staycations, adding 41 minutes on average for better views, a survey of 2,000 people finds.
Three in four drivers prefer scenic routes
Three quarters of UK motorists would rather take a scenic route than the quickest option, adding 41 minutes on average for better views, a poll of 2,000 drivers reveals.
Hire ebikes accumulate at London boundary amid licensing turf war
Electric Lime bikes pile up at Chiswick Bridge as rival councils license different hire firms, causing confusion for riders and frustration for residents.
Tunnel charges to rise from Monday
Cars and vans face 5% peak charge increase from September 21, with off-peak rises too. TfL says inflation-linked rise needed to manage traffic.
Cable Theft Disrupts New Year's Eve Train Services in South Yorkshire
Cable theft in Conisbrough causes New Year's Eve delays on Sheffield-Doncaster rail services, with up to 30-minute hold-ups. Network Rail reports rising thefts.
Overhead Locker Bursts Into Flames On Airbus Flight
Panic on Air China flight as power bank fire in overhead locker forces emergency landing; no injuries reported.
SAS flight declares emergency over UK due to medical incident
SAS flight SK537 from Copenhagen to Dublin declared an emergency over the UK due to a medical crisis on board, landing safely with medical services waiting.
Record wildfires push California firefighters to breaking point
California firefighters face record wildfires, Covid-19, and civil unrest, with 3.3m acres burned and resources stretched to breaking point.
Philippines grounds entire fleet after ferry sinking leaves 18 dead
Philippine officials ground entire fleet of Aleson Shipping after ferry sinks off Basilan, killing 18; 10 missing; safety checks ordered.
Amazon Expands 30-Minute Drop-Off to Dozens of US Cities
Amazon expands 30-minute drop-off service Amazon Now to dozens of US cities, with varying fees for Prime and non-Prime members.
Metrolink August Disruption Rochdale Line
No trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre on Aug 15-16, and between Oldham Mumps and Rochdale from Aug 17-28 due to track renewal works.
Leeds Station Chaos as Power Outage Causes Major Rail Disruption
Power outage at Leeds Station causes signalling fault, leading to train cancellations and 'do not travel' warnings from operators.
BMW F900 GS Adventure: Tourer or Off-Road?
BMW F900 GS Adventure is a long-legged tourer and off-road giant, but at 246kg and 875mm seat height, it may not suit all riders, with a starting price of £12,420.
Best Time to Fly to Avoid Delays, Says Expert
Travel expert Ferdinando D'Agostino says early morning flights and midweek days like Tuesday or Wednesday are best to avoid delays.
Palma Airport Strike to Disrupt Majorca Holidays from August 4
Ground handling workers at Palma Airport will strike indefinitely from August 4, causing delays for British tourists. Hundreds of flights could be affected at peak season.
Coventry Airport Closes After 90 Years for Green Energy Plant
Coventry Airport closes after 90 years to make way for a battery gigafactory, with Take That among the final passengers.
Cwmaman road closure Sunday for fibre cabling
Fforchaman Road in Cwmaman will close from 9:30am to 3:30pm on August 2 for overhead fibre cabling installation.
Greater Manchester Motorway Closures This Weekend
National Highways has confirmed multiple overnight motorway closures across Greater Manchester from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, including sections of the M6, M60, M62, M56, M61, and M66.
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