Lisbon funicular crash caused by faulty cable, inquiry finds
Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash that killed 16; inquiry recommends other funiculars stay closed until safety checks.
Category : Transport
Eurostar to launch direct London-Antwerp route
Eurostar will launch a direct train service from London St Pancras to Antwerp-Centraal on December 14, with up to four daily trains stopping at Lille, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
American Airlines Moves Bag Sizers from Gate to Check-In
American Airlines moves bag sizers from gate to check-in, allowing more time for passengers to adjust luggage. Staff told to err on customer side.
Si King confirms Hairy Bikers end, announces solo railway show
Si King says Hairy Bikers are finished following Dave Myers' death, and announces new solo TV series 'Britain's Favourite Railway Stations' on Channel 4.
DVLA Warning: Thousands Risk £1,000 Fine for Expired Driving Licences
DVLA warns over 926,000 drivers risk £1,000 fine for expired licences as data reveals renewal delays.
Two Dead After A40 Collision Following Police Chase
Two killed in west London A40 crash after police chase from Harrow burglary. IOPC investigating.
British Airways flight makes emergency landing in Sydney after mayday call
British Airways flight BA16 from Sydney to Singapore made an emergency return after a mayday call due to a technical issue. Passengers disembarked safely and were rebooked.
Ryanair Threatens to Cut Malta Flights Over Airport Delays
Ryanair threatens to cut Malta flights due to EU entry/exit system delays, while Greece suspends biometric scans for Britons.
Birmingham tram cable explosion sparks police cordon
A tram overhead cable came loose and sparked an explosion in Birmingham city centre, with police and fire crews responding near Corporation Street.
Teenager Caught on CCTV Playing Chicken with High-Speed Train at Level Crossing
Network Rail releases CCTV of a teenager playing chicken with a 100mph train at a Norfolk level crossing, urging safety awareness.
Mexico City airport races to finish £395m renovation before World Cup
Mexico City airport races to finish £395m renovation before 2026 World Cup, with 3,000 workers labouring 20 hours a day amid infrastructure challenges.
United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes Emergency Landing at LAX After Engine Fire
A United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner made an emergency landing at LAX after an engine fire, with 256 passengers aboard. No serious injuries reported.
Indonesia Plane Vanishes After Loud Explosion, 11 Feared Dead
An ATR 42-500 with 11 onboard vanishes after a loud explosion in South Sulawesi; search and rescue underway.
EasyJet winter losses widen to £93m but airline upbeat on record January bookings
EasyJet's winter losses grew 52% to £93m amid expansion costs, but record January bookings and higher load factor signal optimism for summer.
Gateshead Metro station shut for drainage maintenance
Gateshead Metro station is temporarily closed with trains not stopping due to a drainage issue. Nexus advises passengers to use Go North East buses between Haymarket and Heworth.
Economic case for A1 dualling needed for new PM
Labour leader Coun Scott Dickinson says a strong economic case is needed for dualling the A1 to persuade the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to fund the project, scrapped in 2024.
Electric Pickups: Can They Overcome Climate and Practical Hurdles?
The iconic US pickup truck goes electric, but challenges remain in battery size, affordability, and emissions impact.
London Tube Strike Causes Chaos as 24-Hour Walkout Disrupts Travel
London tube strike causes travel chaos as RMT union holds 24-hour walkout over spending cuts, with further strikes planned.
Man in hospital after e-scooter fall in Liscard
A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital with a head injury after falling from an e-scooter in Liscard. An air ambulance and police attended Steel Avenue.
Ryanair Updates 2026 Banned Items List: What You Cannot Pack
Ryanair's 2026 banned items list includes firearms, explosives, hunting trophies, and dangerous items. Passengers face denial of boarding or legal action.
Stoke City vs Everton: TV, time and team news for pre-season clash
Everton travel to Stoke City on Tuesday July 28 at 7:45pm BST in a pre-season friendly, streamed live on evertontv for £5.99. James Garner misses out through injury.
Thousands of Flights Cancelled as Middle East Air Travel Disruption Worsens
Thousands of flights cancelled as Middle East air travel chaos continues with Gulf hubs closed and UK airlines affected.
Highway Worker Killed on M23 Near Gatwick; Driver Arrested
A 65-year-old highway worker dies on M23 near Gatwick; driver arrested for dangerous driving. Motorway closed for over 10 hours.
Home Bargains launches £2 solar garden lights ahead of spring
Home Bargains sells Firefly Crackle Glass Lantern Stake Solar Lights for £1.99 each, offering weather-resistant, easy-install solar lighting for gardens.
Qantas A350 sets longest commercial flight record
Qantas completed the longest-ever commercial flight when its Airbus A350-1000ULR landed in Toulouse after 24 hours and 24 minutes from Melbourne.
Black motorcycle clubs: community and freedom on two wheels
Rooted in postwar history, Black motorcycle clubs host summer rides and gatherings to build community and celebrate freedom, with clubs like Black Girls Ride and Buffalo Soldiers MC leading the way.
Tourists Warned on Cancelling Amid France Spain Fires
British holidaymakers are advised not to cancel trips independently as French officials urge tourists to avoid fire-hit Gironde, with over 330,000 evacuated.
Driving Test Pass Rate Hits Five-Year High as DVSA Bans Third-Party Bookings
DVSA reports driving test pass rate at 51.4% in May, a five-year high, and bans third-party bookings to tackle long waiting times.
Fare dodging wipes out TfL’s £168m price increase
Fare evasion costs Transport for London £165m a year, almost matching the £168m raised by March’s fare increases, the Centre for Government Reform says.
Brits face huge fines for little-known EU driving laws
An estimated 14 million UK drivers planning summer holidays abroad risk fines up to £21,000 for violating obscure EU driving laws, including dashcam bans and headlight rules.
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