M62 crash: All traffic held on eastbound carriageway in Greater Manchester
All traffic is being held on the M62 eastbound in Greater Manchester after a crash between J18 and J19, first reported at around 10.40pm.
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Man Utd won't sign Zirkzee replacement if he joins Everton
Manchester United will not sign a replacement if Joshua Zirkzee leaves on loan for Everton, leaving them a man down before the transfer deadline.
Astley Street in Tyldesley closed for two weeks for travel hub works
Astley Street in Tyldesley is fully closed for two weeks for essential utility works on the new Tyldesley Travel Hub, which will add 99 parking bays. Drivers face delays until September 14.
Pattaya boosts security for USS Abraham Lincoln sailors' visit
Thai resort Pattaya has stepped up security ahead of the arrival of thousands of USS Abraham Lincoln sailors and marines after more than 270 days at sea.
Edinburgh bus 'blows up' on Princes Street, passengers evacuated
Passengers were evacuated from a Lothian Buses number 3 service on Princes Street after the vehicle filled with smoke on Saturday evening. Nobody was injured and no road closures were needed.
World's longest suspension bridge linking Sicily to Italy set for 2032
The Strait of Messina Bridge, set to be the world's longest suspension bridge, has been approved at £11.5bn, with completion expected by 2032–2033.
Free bus pass age change for state pensioners starts September 1
From September 1, free bus pass eligibility in England rises in line with the State Pension age, affecting many older Brits. Londoners aged 60+ can still apply for a 60+ Oyster Photocard.
M6 Creamfields traffic: long delays and lane closures as festival ends
Traffic is building in Daresbury and on the M6 as Creamfields 2026 ends, with long delays and lane closures reported near the festival site.
£1.7m Hampstead healthy streets scheme approved despite petition
Camden Council has approved a £1.7m 'Safe and Healthy Streets' scheme on Fitzjohn's Avenue, Hampstead, despite a 1,100-signature petition and public consultation showing most local residents opposed the plans.
Highway Code dropped kerb rule: Scotland parking distinction
Highway Code Rule 243 bans parking at dropped kerbs in Scotland, but the ban does not apply to lowered kerbs for driveways or garages, with £100 penalties for breaches.
Greater Manchester motorway closures this week: M6, M60, M62
National Highways has confirmed overnight closures on M6, M60, M62, M56, M61 and A34 in Greater Manchester from Monday to Thursday this week.
Undergraduates Living at Home Face Rental Cost Reality
More undergraduates are living at home to cut costs, but this shift brings new financial and social challenges as rental prices stay high.
Royal Mail suspends deliveries across most of Scotland
Royal Mail has confirmed no deliveries or collections will take place across most of Scotland on Monday, August 31, due to the Summer Bank Holiday, though several postcode areas remain exempt.
Royal Mail suspends all Welsh deliveries for Bank Holiday
Royal Mail has confirmed no deliveries or collections will take place in Wales on Monday, August 31, as the Summer Bank Holiday suspends postal services nationwide.
Royal Mail suspends deliveries across most UK postcodes on bank holiday
Royal Mail has suspended deliveries and collections across most UK postcodes on Monday, August 31, for the Summer Bank Holiday. Some Scottish areas will still receive mail, with normal service resuming Tuesday, September 1.
Uber driver wins court case over TfL licence delay
A judge ruled that Transport for London acted unlawfully by delaying an Uber driver's licence renewal decision, causing financial loss and reputational damage.
Burscough railway line reopens after fatal train-van crash
The Burscough railway line has reopened after a delivery van driver was killed when a train struck his vehicle at a level crossing on Saturday, August 29.
Royal Mail suspends deliveries for UK Bank Holiday Monday
Royal Mail has warned postcode areas across the UK that there will be no deliveries or collections today, Monday, August 31, due to the Summer Bank Holiday.
Neighbour says driveway car idling is illegal - what the law says
A resident asked if idling his diesel car on his driveway for 30 seconds is illegal after a neighbour complained. Here's what the Highway Code and RAC say.
Video shows scramble for lifejackets before ferry capsizes
New video shows passengers scrambling for lifejackets on the Filo Jet before it capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight people. The captain and seven crew members have been arrested.
25 Greater Manchester roads with roadworks this week
Roadworks are scheduled on 25 roads across Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Salford, Tameside, Rochdale, Oldham, and Wigan this week, causing possible delays.
TfGM confirms Heywood Metrolink business case work ongoing
Transport for Greater Manchester confirms work continues on a business case for the Heywood Metrolink line, despite no formal approval or confirmed 2028 start date.
Canal lost for 90 years set to be restored in months
A section of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury canal near Little Lever, breached in 1936, will be refilled with water by May 2027, alongside a new café and canoe school.
Notting Hill Carnival: Road and Tube Closures on Monday
Over 100 roads are closed and several Tube stations shut for Notting Hill Carnival on Monday, with Notting Hill Gate closed to motorists for the first time.
Next UK Bank Holiday 2026: Christmas Day and Full 2027 Dates
The next bank holiday after August 31 is Christmas Day on December 25, 2026, with a substitute Boxing Day on December 28. Full 2027 list included.
North East roadworks and closures: full list for this week (30.08.2026)
Drivers in the North East face multiple road closures and temporary traffic lights this week, including gas main works, roadworks and a major flyover demolition in Gateshead.
Diesel drivers face 22p per mile HMRC charges rate from Tuesday
HMRC's new advisory fuel rates take effect September 1. Diesel cars over 2000cc will pay 22p per mile, down 1p from 23p. Smaller diesel engines see rates hold or drop.
Jet2 flight to Ibiza diverts to Paris after mid-air emergency
Jet2 flight LS148 from London Stansted to Ibiza declared a mid-air emergency, turned back over France, and landed in Paris before continuing to its destination.
Public Transport Heroes Keep England Moving During Crisis
Transport staff across England's airports, railways and buses are hailed as heroes for keeping services running during the recent crisis.
Boost for holidaymakers as more trains to Europe confirmed
New operators plan Channel Tunnel services by 2030, with high-speed trains from London to Europe potentially departing every 15 minutes as daily services more than double.
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