Scotland-France Ferry Revival Possible as Dunkirk Plans £35bn Regeneration
A direct ferry linking Scotland and France could restart as part of Dunkirk's €40bn regeneration, with a new service from Rosyth to Dunkirk later this year.
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Grandmother Decapitated by Bin Lorry in Front of Schoolchildren
Grandmother Maria Rubalcava, 69, decapitated by bin lorry near school in Santa Ana; she had beaten pancreatic cancer.
Police Storm Ryanair Flight After Drunken Stag Party Disruption
Spanish police removed two drunken British men from a Ryanair flight causing chaos on board.
Runaway ferret Loki reunited with owner after bus adventure in Nottingham
Ferret Loki escaped his hut, hitched a ride on a Nottingham bus, and was reunited with owner after a chase by bus drivers.
Brits Stranded in Dubai as Emirates Suspends Flights for Third Day Over Iran Conflict
Emirates cancels Dubai flights for third day amid Iran conflict, stranding thousands of British tourists. Hotels told not to evict guests.
Regional airports hit by 'unprecedented' tax rises, passengers face higher fares
Regional airports face soaring business rates bills, with Manchester and Bristol worst hit. Passengers warned of ticket price rises and potential investment cuts.
Location-Based Rail Ticketing Trial to Begin in England
England to trial GPS-based rail ticketing in East Midlands, automatically charging best fares via smartphone app.
M8 Viaduct Repairs Drag On With No End Date
Transport bosses admit no firm completion date for M8 viaduct repairs in Glasgow, costing over £125m and causing years of misery for drivers.
Coroner's Warning After Unfit Driver Kills Couple
Coroner warns after unfit driver who fainted killed couple. Driver had blackouts, failed to notify DVLA, jailed.
EasyJet's lesser-known wedding baggage rule could save passengers money
EasyJet allows wedding outfits and suit carriers in garment bags that don't meet standard cabin bag dimensions, as long as they fold easily into overhead lockers.
Coldplay Fan Spends Nearly £1,000 on Travel Amid Tube Strike Chaos
A diehard Coldplay fan from Scotland spent over £1,000 on travel and accommodation after tube strikes forced gig rescheduling.
Boeing 737 Max Electrical Fault Raises Fresh Concerns
New electrical grounding issue grounds over 100 Boeing 737 Max jets, reigniting scrutiny and whistleblower claims about production standards.
Woman Takes World's Fastest Train for Quick Shanghai Layover Journey
TikTok user Silvana rides world's fastest maglev train in Shanghai, reaching 267mph, during a 10-hour layover. Journey takes under 8 minutes.
Bin lorry driver who killed schoolboy cyclist avoids jail
Ross Wallace, 29, sentenced to unpaid work and driving ban for causing death of 11-year-old Thomas Wong in Edinburgh.
Stranger's Quick Action Prevents Staircase Fall at Oxford Station
A woman wearing high heels was saved from falling down steep stairs at Oxford station by a stranger who quickly grabbed her arm.
Tractor plunges onto M20 from bridge, driver critically injured
A man is critically injured after a tractor fell from a bridge onto the M20 in Kent, causing road closures and an emergency response.
Southwest Airlines to Charge Plus-Size Passengers for Extra Seat
Southwest Airlines will require plus-size passengers to buy extra seats in advance from 27 January, sparking concerns over comfort and cost.
AA Advises Parking Near House to Prevent Car Freezing
The AA advises parking your car close to your home or in a garage to prevent frost forming on windscreens during winter.
UK Cuts Electric Car Grants Amid Petrol Subsidy Row
UK government cuts electric car grants from £3,000 to £2,500 and lowers price cap, sparking industry criticism amid fuel duty freeze.
Charleroi Airport to Close 11 Weeks in 2028, Affecting Ryanair
Brussels Charleroi Airport will close for 11 weeks in 2028 for a €50m runway upgrade, affecting around 2 million passengers including Ryanair flyers.
Charleroi Airport to Close 11 Weeks in 2028
All flights at Brussels Charleroi Airport will be impacted during an 11-week closure in 2028 for a £42.8m runway and infrastructure upgrade, affecting about two million passengers.
Garage Parking Could Increase Car Insurance Premiums by £24
Garage parking can increase car insurance by £24 on average, study finds, possibly due to larger cars and more claims.
Denmark Train Derailment: Death Toll Rises to Eight in Country's Worst Rail Disaster in Decades
Denmark train crash death toll rises to eight, worst rail accident in decades, after commuter train hit by freight trailer on Great Belt Bridge in storm.
Tube Drivers Strike Over Four-Day Week Causes Travel Chaos
London Underground drivers strike Tue and Thu over four-day week proposal, causing travel disruption. RMT union action, TfL says changes voluntary.
Record £782m in UK Parking Fines Sparks 'Wallets on Wheels' Row
Record 41,000 daily private parking fines in 2024 spark calls for reform, as a driver's £2,000 bill highlights unfair enforcement.
Derby Street Ormskirk closed 3-14 August for sewer repairs
Derby Street in Ormskirk will be closed from 3 to 14 August 2026 for sewer repair works. Diversions via A59, A5209, A49, A577. Access for residents and emergency services maintained.
Flight Nurse Among Four Killed in Southend Airport Plane Crash
Four dead, including flight nurse Maria Fernanda Rojas Ortiz, in Southend airport plane crash; investigation underway.
Faulty Cable Blamed for Deadly Lisbon Funicular Crash, Inquiry Finds
Preliminary report finds substandard cable caused Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16, including three UK citizens. City's other funiculars remain grounded pending safety checks.
DVLA Warns Drivers of £1,000 Fines for Failing to Renew Photocard Licence
DVLA warns drivers of £1,000 fines for not renewing photocard licence every ten years. Reminders are sent, but responsibility lies with the driver.
Lotus CEO urges UK government support for Norfolk plant
Lotus CEO calls for UK government support to sustain Norfolk plant, extends Emira production for US market amid strategy reset.
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