UK Drivers Urged to Check Tyres in Heatwave to Avoid Blowouts
Drivers are urged to check tyre pressure during the UK heatwave as temperatures hit 30°C. Incorrect pressure can cause blowouts; free checks available at major chains.
Category : Transport
M56 Traffic Delays After Vehicle Overturns
Long delays on the M56 eastbound between J10 and J9 after a vehicle overturned, causing congestion to J11. Traffic has reopened but moves slowly.
M56 Shut After Overturned Vehicle Causes Hour-Long Delays
All traffic on the M56 eastbound has been held for over an hour after a vehicle overturned in a collision between junctions 10 and 9, causing six miles of congestion.
Ryanair Flight Diverts After Nantes Runway Closure
Ryanair flight FR5448 from Seville to Nantes diverted to Brest on Monday after the Nantes airport runway closed unexpectedly. The aircraft landed safely with fuel above regulatory limits.
13 UK airports with new e-gate rules for children aged 8-9
Children aged eight and nine can now use passport e-gates at 13 UK airports including Manchester, affecting 1.5 million more children. The rule change took effect on July 8.
Spirit of Invictus Train Unveiled for Birmingham Games Countdown
A special train named Spirit of Invictus has been unveiled at London's Euston Station to mark the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games in Birmingham, celebrating wounded service personnel's resilience.
Manual Gearbox Faces Extinction as Demand Hits Record Low
Just 7.9% of new-car enquiries are for manual vehicles, down from 21% two years ago. Experts predict manual gearboxes could disappear within three years.
Mayor Seeks Burnham's Backing for A1 Dualling
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has contacted Andy Burnham to revive plans to dual the A1 in Northumberland after six deaths in recent weeks, calling the road a 'national embarrassment'.
Brits Urged to Make Vital Fridge and Freezer Changes This Week
As the UK enters its third heatwave with temperatures up to 36C, experts advise adjusting fridge-freezer settings to save energy and keep food safe.
UK Drivers Urged to Check Tyre Pressure as 30C Heat Risks Blowouts
Drivers are urged to check tyre pressure as UK temperatures hit 30C; hot tarmac and incorrect pressure can cause high-speed blowouts. The AA warns against complacency in heatwave conditions.
Lumo Breaks Record with 772-Passenger Electric Train
Lumo sets a record by carrying 772 passengers on a fully electric train between London, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, saving 96% emissions vs flying.
M6 Traffic: Two-Hour Delays After Roadworks and Crash
Motorists face two-hour delays on the M6 in Cheshire this morning after overnight roadworks overran and a crash blocked lanes. Six miles of congestion remain.
RAC Warns Of Worst Bank Holiday Traffic Day With 19m Trips
RAC warns of busiest May bank holiday traffic since 2016 with 19m trips, despite high fuel prices and rain. Rail works also cause delays.
Channel Tunnel Power Outage Causes Travel Chaos Before New Year
A power outage in the Channel tunnel caused severe delays and cancellations for Eurostar and LeShuttle services, stranding thousands of travellers ahead of New Year.
M60 Closed Near Manchester After Sewage Malfunction Floods Road
M60 closed anti-clockwise between J17 and J14 due to sewage malfunction flooding the carriageway, causing 50-minute delays.
Mysterious Car Ceiling Button Baffles Drivers: Function Explained
A Reddit user baffled by a mysterious car ceiling button; it controls automatic interior lights, a common feature in modern vehicles.
Heathrow's Third Runway Plan Approved, M25 to Move
UK government approves Heathrow's £33bn third runway plan, requiring M25 relocation, aiming for 2035 operation amid environmental concerns.
Cycling UK Calls for 'Dutch Reach' to Be Taught to New Drivers to Prevent Car-Dooring Deaths
Cycling UK urges teaching 'Dutch reach' to new drivers to prevent car-dooring deaths and injuries on UK roads.
Easter Weekend Set to Be Busiest on UK Roads Since 2022
Easter weekend expected to be busiest on UK roads since 2022 with nearly 21 million leisure journeys despite rising fuel prices.
Final Words of Missing Boeing 737 Pilot Revealed
The pilot's last words 'rolling or floating' suggest control issues before the K2 Airways Boeing 737 crashed into the Arabian Sea. Wreckage was found after a 12-hour search.
Qantas Loses High Court Appeal Over Illegal Sackings
Qantas loses high court appeal over illegal outsourcing of 1,700 jobs, faces major compensation bill.
M6 Traffic: Two-Hour Delays After Overnight Roadworks Overrun
Motorists face two-hour delays on the M6 southbound between J21A and J21 near Warrington after overnight roadworks overran, causing six miles of congestion. All lanes have reopened but delays persist.
M6 Chaos: 2-Hour Delays, 6-Mile Queues After Roadworks Overrun
Drivers on the M6 in Cheshire face two-hour delays and six-mile queues after roadworks overran, closing three lanes southbound between junctions 21 and 20. National Highways warns of severe congestion.
FlixBus Launches Eight New UK Routes with £5 Promotional Fares
FlixBus launches eight new UK routes with fares from £4.49, expanding to over 100 destinations for its fifth anniversary.
A470 Emergency Repairs Cause Long Delays for Drivers
Emergency repairs on the A470 between Pontypridd and Upper Boat cause long delays for drivers heading to and from Cardiff after a lorry crash damaged the central reservation.
Middle East Flight Disruption Strands Thousands as UK Plans Major Evacuation
Airspace closures across the Middle East strand hundreds of thousands of travellers, as UK plans evacuation of over 76,000 Britons.
Heathrow Offers Free Therapy to Residents Affected by Third Runway Plans
Heathrow offers free therapy to residents affected by its third runway plans, sparking anger among campaigners who call the project 'doomed'.
Chornobyl Shield Damaged in Drone Strike Can No Longer Block Radiation, IAEA Warns
IAEA says Chornobyl shield damaged by drone strike can no longer block radiation, requiring major repairs to ensure nuclear safety.
Newark Airport Ground Stop After Burning Smell in Control Tower
Flights halted at Newark Airport after burning smell in air traffic control tower; ground stop imposed, no fire found.
Flight Attendants Warn Against Picking Up Dropped Phone on Plane
Flight attendants explain why you should never pick up a dropped phone on a plane due to fire risk from damaged lithium batteries.
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