UK pledges £5m and aid to Nepal as dozens of Britons missing
Britain has pledged £5 million and offered to send emergency responders to Nepal following devastating flash floods, Andy Burnham has said.
Category : Transport
Manchester Airport: Delayed and cancelled flights today (27.08.2026)
Manchester Airport has reported delays and cancellations on Thursday, August 27. Here is the full list of affected flights, including Ryanair, easyJet, Virgin Atlantic and more.
Eurostar rivals: Competitors planning UK to Europe routes
Eurostar's monopoly on Channel Tunnel passenger services is ending. Italy's FS Group leads the race with a 2029 London-Paris launch, facing competition from Virgin, Gemini Trains, and Evolyn.
London robotaxi rollout delayed amid lack of regulatory guidance
Plans to launch robotaxis in London by the end of the year have been delayed due to regulatory and technical hurdles, with TfL yet to publish guidance for companies seeking approval.
ScotRail route shut for two weeks as £13.5m track works begin
ScotRail services between Glasgow, Kilmarnock, Dumfries, Carlisle and Stranraer face two weeks of disruption as £13.5m track upgrades close the route from August 29.
Jet2 reissues 12-hour check reminder for all passengers
Jet2 has reissued a 12-hour check reminder for passengers, advising them to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure and complete check-in 40 minutes prior.
Phone use behind wheel: £2,500 fines and exemptions
Drivers face up to £2,500 fines and driving bans for handheld phone use, but exemptions exist for emergencies, contactless payments, and remote parking.
Merseyrail e-bike ban faces challenge from Cycling UK
Cycling UK warns Merseyrail's e-bike ban will devastate lives, while Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram suggests the operator may need to reconsider its decision.
Heatwaves show UK must promote cycling and walking, say groups
Dozens of civil society groups urge UK government to boost cycling and walking after extreme heat exposes need to decarbonise transport, responsible for almost a third of emissions.
Two injured in A1 Northumberland crash as road closed
Two patients were treated at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the A1 near Tritlington on Wednesday morning, with the road closed for several hours before reopening.
Superloop SL12 launch date confirmed - free travel for first week
The SL12 Superloop bus route between Gants Hill and Rainham opens September 5, with free journeys until September 12. TfL says it will cut journey times to about 40 minutes.
European Sleeper night train to Scandinavia by 2028
Railway operator European Sleeper will launch its first night train to Scandinavia in spring 2028, connecting Brussels and Amsterdam with Copenhagen and Malmö.
Tube snog fest prompts commuter etiquette list
A commuter trapped in an 11-minute rush-hour snogging session on the Tube has compiled a list of public transport etiquette rules. The incident happened at 08:57 on a packed carriage.
A1 closed in Northumberland after incident, emergency services at scene
A section of the A1 in Northumberland is closed in both directions between the A697 Longhorsley and Chevington Moor turn-offs, with emergency services attending.
Monklands road closures: September works and diversions revealed
A series of road closures will hit Monklands next month for carriageway patching and iron mains replacement, with no diversions available during some works.
Wirral bin collections unaffected by August bank holiday
Wirral Council confirms bin collections will run as usual on August bank holiday Monday, with no disruption to scheduled rounds.
Rail strikes and unsettled weather threaten bank holiday travel
Bank holiday travel plans face disruption from East Midlands Railway strikes over safety disputes, plus unsettled weather with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast.
LNER adds extra Great North Run trains on September 13
LNER has announced extra train services on Sunday, September 13, to transport thousands to the Great North Run, the world's biggest half-marathon, with additional departures from Edinburgh, Leeds, Doncaster, and Darlington.
New bus shelter installed at popular Motherwell stop
A new bus shelter has been installed at a popular stop in the North Lodge area of Motherwell, where North Lodge Avenue adjoins Cunningair Drive, after delays left residents waiting in heavy rain.
A690 closed eastbound after County Durham crash
The A690 in Willington is closed eastbound following a collision before 7.45am on Wednesday, causing traffic to build up on Commercial Street.
Notting Hill Carnival 2026: over 100 road closures confirmed
Over 100 roads will close for Notting Hill Carnival 2026, with Notting Hill Gate shut to motorists for the first time as two million revellers are expected.
Dovestone residents fear 'horrendous' parking nightmare return
Residents near Dovestone Reservoir fear a return of 'horrendous' parking and traffic chaos after the area reopened, with nearly 1,000 fines issued last year.
Pimlico: The 'useless' Victoria line stop baffling Londoners
Pimlico station on the Victoria line is called 'useless' and 'irrelevant' by some Londoners, despite TfL data showing it handles over 7.6 million taps a year.
Wales Live Blog: News, Weather and Traffic Updates for Aug 26
Get the latest news from across Wales, plus weather and traffic updates for Wednesday, August 26. Follow our live blog for breaking stories from Wales and beyond.
Train Strike Over August Bank Holiday to Disrupt London Services
Train strikes over safety concerns will disrupt London services on August 30-31, with reduced timetables and advice to travel only if essential.
Person in hospital after A470 Crimea Pass crash
One person was taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash closed the A470 Crimea Pass in North Wales on Tuesday. The road reopened by 3pm.
Stansted Airport: 'Do not travel' warning as incident hits rail
Passengers heading to Stansted Airport face 'major disruption' after an incident on a National Rail line, with emergency services at the scene.
Stansted Airport trains halted after person hit by train
All lines closed between Cheshunt and Hertford East/Stansted Airport after a person was hit by a train, causing cancellations and delays up to an hour.
Drainage maintenance works to begin on East Kilbride roads
Investigatory drainage work begins August 31 in East Kilbride, with temporary traffic signals at various locations for eight weeks.
Tyldesley Astley Street closed for travel hub work
Astley Street in Tyldesley will close to traffic from August 31 to September 14 for utility works on the new Tyldesley travel hub, adding 148 park and ride spaces.
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