From Wednesday, July 8, children aged eight and nine can use UK eGates if at least 120cm tall and with an adult, affecting 13 airports and 290 eGates, benefiting 1.5 million kids annually.
Royal Mail has permanently stopped Saturday deliveries for Second Class letters after Ofcom approval, now delivering only on alternate weekdays. First Class and parcels unaffected.
Thomas Tuchel may start Declan Rice at right-back against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, a risky move after Rice's solid but unusual shift vs DR Congo.
Blackpill Lido in Swansea aims to reopen by the start of school holidays after theft of sprinklers and flooring damage caused delays. New resin and sprinklers being installed.
New sentencing guidelines for careless driving in England and Wales, effective July 1, 2025, impose bans up to 56 days and fines up to 250% of weekly wages for minor errors like a glance at a sat nav.
SNP's Stephen Flynn calls for emergency UK financial support, warning of economic catastrophe without action on cost-of-living crisis.
UK drivers warned of snowflake dashboard light as temperatures drop below 3°C, signalling black ice risk amid Met Office snow and ice alerts.
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The Bee Network's 350 bus from Oldham to Ashton offers 90 minutes of stunning Pennine scenery, countryside, and narrow lane navigation, all for just £2.
Ann Lewis, 84, says proposed traffic calming on Grimshaw Lane will remove her parking and create new dangers, despite being aimed at stopping 'racing boys'.
Drivers urged to check tyre pressures as UK heatwave increases blowout risk. Survey shows 49% haven't checked in a month. Expert warns of handling and safety impacts.
The DVLA has issued an urgent message to 2 million UK electric car owners about new Expensive Car Supplement rules from April 2025, raising the threshold from £40,000 to £50,000.
Ryanair has warned that seven EU airports, including Tenerife South and Palma, face 'needless chaos' this summer due to the unprepared rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES), urging a delay until September.
Hume family pays £1,600 after easyJet flight leaves them behind due to EU entry-exit system chaos at Milan airport.
One in 15 adults in England now holds a blue badge, prompting calls for a crackdown on misuse, with up to one in five badges potentially used fraudulently.
Samir Zitouni, train hero in Huntingdon stabbing, discharged from hospital. He is credited with saving lives during the attack.
US waives $11m fine for Southwest Airlines as part of $140m settlement over 2022 holiday meltdown that stranded 2 million passengers.
Royal Mail pledges £500m to improve delivery performance, targeting 90% first-class next-day delivery within a year, amid second-class post reforms.
At least 21 Sikh pilgrims killed in Pakistan train crash near Sheikhupura after van driver tried to avoid level crossing.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby vows to review recent safety incidents and update training after multiple emergencies, including a missing panel and lost tire.
Taxi companies trial flat fares at Sydney and Melbourne airports to compete with Uber, which now dominates airport pickups.
Delta pilot Lawrence Russell jailed for 10 months for being over alcohol limit before Edinburgh to New York flight.
Former Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan claims civil servants opposed the A1 dualling scheme, delaying progress despite £60m spent on prep work before Labour scrapped it.
Transport for London offers free Santander Cycles every Sunday in July 2026. Riders can enjoy unlimited 60-minute rides on push bikes and e-bikes using weekly promo codes. Codes are available in the app or at docking stations.
A police van and a blue Kia Picanto collided in Harpurhey, Manchester, on July 3, 2026. A cordon is in place at Queens Road and Rochdale Road. All seven occupants self-rescued and were treated at the scene by paramedics.
Aircraft engineer seriously injured after falling from Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport; investigation launched.
Heathrow CEO warns the airport may lose Europe's busiest title in 2026 due to capacity constraints, urging approval for a third runway.
London Underground's £1bn 4G/5G network upgrade to cover entire Tube by 2026, with 60% of stations already connected.
Welsh Water's sewage pumping station in Cardiff's Hailey Park faces new delays, with tunnelling resuming in autumn 2026 and completion pushed to March 2027, two years behind schedule.
M1 southbound near J35 closed after HGV crashes off motorway, causing long delays. Entry slip remains closed until evening.