Junior and Mini Great North Run road closures in full
Full list of Saturday road closures for the Junior and Mini Great North Run 2026, as the historic race weekend returns to Newcastle and Gateshead.
Category : Transport
Ryanair cancels 250 flights as ATC costs run into millions
Ryanair has cancelled 250 flights due to an ongoing air traffic control system issue, with costs expected to run into the millions, the airline's chief operations officer said.
Arsenal's Napoli trip delayed by UK air traffic control failure
Arsenal's flight to Naples for their Champions League opener against Napoli was delayed after a major air traffic control system failure grounded more than 1,000 flights across the UK.
BA passengers stranded in Italy after UK flight delays
British Airways passengers were left stranded in Italy overnight after a UK air traffic control issue forced the cancellation of over 100 flights, affecting tens of thousands of customers.
Large drone spotted near UK coast amid air traffic chaos
Pilots spotted a large drone near the UK coast during the air traffic control outage that cancelled over 1,000 flights. An investigation has been launched.
RNLI boats carrying 120 migrants denied port access
RNLI lifeboats carrying 120 migrants intercepted off the Isle of Wight were refused landing at Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Port before coming ashore at Eastney, where protesters clashed with police.
David Hencke's Reports Prevented Major Rail Cuts in 1979
In 1979, journalist David Hencke's Guardian reports revealed secret plans to close up to 2,000 miles of railway, leading the transport minister to reject the cuts.
Dumbarton roadworks chaos prompts calls for rethink
Scottish Water roadworks in Dumbarton causing major delays have sparked anger, with MSP Jackie Baillie urging a suspension until better traffic arrangements are made.
Great North 5k road closures confirmed for Newcastle
Road closures for the Great North 5k in Newcastle on Friday, September 11 have been confirmed, with Quayside routes affected from 2pm.
Ryanair flight to Malta declares emergency over UK after take-off
A Ryanair flight to Malta declared an in-flight emergency over the UK shortly after take-off from Norwich Airport this morning, due to an unspecified technical issue.
Oldham flyover closure may be extended by 10 weeks
Drivers in Oldham face up to 10 more weeks of disruption as Manchester Street Viaduct repairs overrun, with the A62 closed since July and traffic chaos ongoing.
Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across shared border
Russia and North Korea have opened the first road bridge across their shared border, a move both countries say will boost their deepening ties. The bridge over the Tumen River opened on Monday, September 7.
Edinburgh A8 crash: Driver dies after cars on roofs near airport
A driver has died following a major crash on the A8 in Edinburgh on Monday, with reports of cars on roofs near the airport.
Merseyside buses return to public control after 40 years
The first publicly controlled buses in 40 years have hit Merseyside roads, with the Liverpool City Region taking control of routes, fares and standards.
Liverpool City Region public notices: parking, roadworks, licensing
Councils across the Liverpool City Region issue public notices on planning, roadworks, and licensing. Recent orders cover Mann Island parking, Speke Hall Road U-turns, Heswall and Wallasey closures, and goods vehicle licences.
£2 bus fare cap launches across Strathclyde, nationwide calls grow
A £2 single-journey bus fare cap takes effect across Strathclyde, covering Glasgow and the west coast, with no date yet fixed for a nationwide Scottish roll-out.
North East road closures and roadworks: full list for week
Full list of planned roadworks and closures across the North East for the week beginning Monday, September 7, including Newcastle, Gateshead, and more.
Calls to promote and expand Liverpool's night bus service
A new report urges better promotion and expansion of Liverpool's night bus, highlighting its economic and social value while noting passenger numbers remain below break-even.
Burnham hails Merseyside's first public buses in 40 years
Andy Burnham congratulated Steve Rotheram after Merseyside's first publicly controlled bus in 40 years launched, marking a shift from private operators to public control.
Train services resume after fire disruption at Paddington
Train services from London Paddington to Heathrow have resumed after a grass fire caused cancellations and delays between Paddington and Reading on Saturday afternoon.
M4 closures in Wales this week: Full list of works
M4 drivers face disruption from Monday with works at Coldra, Coryton, Miskin and Brynglas Tunnels. Night-time closures and diversions are planned.
First publicly-owned buses launch in Liverpool City Region
The Liverpool City Region’s first publicly-controlled bus service has launched in St Helens, ending over 40 years of private operation and bringing immediate improvements to routes, frequencies and fares.
Oldham substation fire: 147 homes without power
More than 100 homes were left without power after a fire at an electrical substation in Oldham. Locals reported hearing 'loud bangs' and 'explosions' as the fire broke out at the substation on Harewood Drive in Royton.
Paddington fire blocks Heathrow train lines
A grass fire near Paddington caused an electricity failure, blocking all train lines to Heathrow and cancelling services until at least 7.15pm.
M60 crash closes two lanes causing severe delays
Two lanes are closed on the M60 anticlockwise at junction 16 after a multi-vehicle accident, causing severe delays of 13 minutes and average speeds of 10mph.
Carrick hints Dorgu could fill left-back void after failed transfer
Michael Carrick hints Patrick Dorgu could be redeployed at left-back for Manchester United after the club failed to sign a left-sided defender on deadline day.
Gatwick runway closed after Boeing 787 aborts takeoff
Gatwick Airport closed its runway after a Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 aborted takeoff, grounding flights and triggering an emergency response.
Tories to set out A1 dualling position 'in due course'
The Conservatives say they will set out a position on dualling the A1 'in due course', but Kemi Badenoch's office has not committed to the scheme.
Royal Mail confirms 79 UK postcodes hit by delivery delays
Royal Mail has confirmed that households across 79 UK postcode districts could face delivery disruption, with 28 delivery offices affected by local problems on Thursday, September 3.
Xabi Alonso Calls Camara as Monaco Chief Warns Chelsea
Chelsea missed out on Lamine Camara on deadline day, with Monaco's sporting director saying he could have even better options soon. Xabi Alonso spoke directly to the midfielder after the collapse.
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