Four 130-year-old railway bridges on the London Overground Suffragette line in east London will be replaced starting September 1, causing weekend closures and road shutdowns until late summer 2027.
Northumberland's council leader vows to persist in campaigning for A1 dualling after a Labour minister calls the project 'weak value for money' in a Commons debate, following six deaths in accidents.
A Waymo autonomous vehicle being tested in London was struck by a speeding car at 93mph on the A13, injuring four people. The Waymo had a test driver behind the wheel at the time.
Isack Hadjar receives a 30-place grid penalty for the Belgian GP, while Lando Norris and Lance Stroll each get 10-place drops ahead of the race at Spa-Francorchamps.
Andy Burnham, new Labour leader, received applause for referencing Merseyrail in his first speech, backing Steve Rotheram's plan to bring the network under public control by 2028.
A £22m cruise ship, Mingzhu Qihao, toppled over at a dock in China after being hit by Typhoon Bavi. No injuries were reported, and an investigation has been launched.
National Highways has closed the M62 westbound between junctions 6 and 5 near Huyton overnight from July 13 to July 20 for resurfacing and white lining, with possible additional nights.
Manchester Airport advises picking the left security lane to beat queues, as 92% waited under 10 minutes in record June; 100ml liquid rule still applies.
Hearts have agreed terms with Dutch goalkeeper Beau Reus, making him the 11th summer signing. The 6ft 6in free agent will compete for the number one shirt after Craig Gordon's retirement.
Halton Council will close Ashley Way for up to five days starting August 6, 2026, for carriageway preservation. Diversions will be in place, and drivers should allow extra time.
Drivers in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and north-west England face severe delays as 14 million extra cars hit roads for school holidays. RAC warns of 45-minute M25 jams.
Manchester Airport faces its busiest summer with over 120,000 daily passengers. Check the latest delayed and cancelled flights for July 17, including easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and more.
Hassock House in Northumberland, a 4-bedroom holiday let near Embleton Bay and Alnwick, earns glowing guest reviews. Book from £1,080/week, but summer slots are full until October.
Heathrow Airport urges drivers to check parking bookings before setting off. Flexible online amendments can save time and avoid stress if plans change. Booking in advance unlocks lower prices. Drop-off charge of £6 applies.
George Dennis, 11, died after a crash with a lorry in Ongar. His mother described him as having 'the kindest heart' and a passion for football.
The A62 Manchester Street Viaduct in Oldham will be fully closed from July 19 to September 3 for £6.5m refurbishment, causing significant traffic delays.
A signalling fault between Glasgow Queen Street and Charing Cross has caused major disruption to ScotRail services, with delays and cancellations affecting rush hour commuters.
A fire alert at Stratford caused chaos on London's Tube and Overground, with the Elizabeth line, Jubilee line, DLR, and Overground lines facing delays or suspensions on Friday morning.
At least 20 children and a teacher died in Uganda after a school bus hit a rock, causing a horrific crash that left 60 others injured.
Taking shells, pebbles, or sand from French beaches can lead to a fine of up to €1,500 (£1,300) under environmental laws protecting coastal ecosystems.
The RAC warns motorists to avoid UK roads between 11am and 2pm on Saturday and midday to 4pm on Sunday as millions begin summer holidays, with 3.8m journeys expected Saturday and 3.4m Sunday.
Elizabeth line delays, Overground suspensions disrupt London travel as summer holiday getaway begins. RAC warns of 14.1 million motorists on roads.
Around 9,000 EasyJet passengers face disruption on July 21 due to strikes by cabin crew and ground staff in Italy. Compensation rules vary depending on the cause.
The RAC advises drivers to avoid travel between 11am-2pm on Saturday and midday-4pm on Sunday as millions hit the road for summer staycations, with 3.8m and 3.4m journeys expected respectively.
Two women were hospitalized after a car smashed through a bridge barrier and landed on the M8 motorway near Paisley on Thursday evening. The westbound M8 is closed at Junction 27.
A £22m luxury cruise ship, Mingzhu Qihao, toppled over in Wenzhou, China during Typhoon Bavi. No casualties reported as ship was unoccupied. Investigation into cause of capsizing ongoing.
An easyJet flight from Amsterdam to Manchester declared a mid-air emergency on approach, circling the airport before landing safely. The cause remains unconfirmed.
Gateshead Council says 15 of 27 spans removed from flyover, weight equivalent to 64 Angels of the North. Five Bridges roundabout reopens after 25-day closure.
A simple 20p coin check can help drivers spot worn tyres before MOT. DVSA data shows 27.24% failed first attempt in Q1 2026; 60% of dangerous defects are tyre-related.
Gibraltar's government warns Spanish taxis will be stopped from entering after border checkpoint removal, with fines and impoundment for unlicensed operation.