Metro Suspended Between Heworth, South Shields, Hylton
Tyne and Wear Metro services are suspended between Heworth and South Shields and Heworth and South Hylton due to a failed engineering vehicle, causing major delays.
Category : Transport
Northern Powerhouse Rail likely to exceed £45bn budget
Northern Powerhouse Rail championed by Andy Burnham is likely to exceed its £45bn budget, MPs warn, saying lessons from HS2's ballooning costs have not been learned.
M25 Closed After Two Lorry Fires Cause Major Disruption in Hertfordshire
M25 closed anti-clockwise between junctions 28 and 26 due to two lorry fires causing 72-minute delays and five miles of congestion.
M25 Chaos as Two Lorry Fires Cause 12-Hour Closure and 10-Mile Queues
Two lorry fires on the M25 in Essex caused a 12-hour closure and 10-mile queues, with thick smoke and ongoing recovery operations.
MH370 Search Resumes With Upgraded Deep Sea Tech
Search for MH370 resumes with upgraded deep-sea tech in the Indian Ocean, more than a decade after the plane vanished.
One Dead and Dozens Injured in Danish Train Derailment
One dead and dozens injured after a passenger train derails in Denmark, colliding with a slurry tanker near Tinglev.
'How could that happen?': Footage of Sea World helicopter crash shown at inquest
Survivor recounts being trapped under 'hot machinery' after Sea World helicopter crash; inquest shown footage of mid-air collision that killed four.
UK eases airline slot rules as jet fuel shortages threaten flights
UK eases airline slot rules due to jet fuel shortages, urges passengers to continue travel plans as carriers avoid penalties for cancellations.
Contactless Rail Expansion Sparks Fare Hikes for Some Passengers
Contactless rail expansion in southeast England reclassifies off-peak trains as peak, causing fare hikes for some passengers.
British Families Sent Wrong Remains After Air India Crash
British families received wrong remains after Air India crash; lawyer demands answers ahead of Modi-Starmer meeting.
Older Drivers Risk £2,500 Fine for Licence Renewal Mistake
Older drivers face fines up to £2,500 for failing to disclose medical conditions when renewing licences, as new road safety campaign launches.
Northern Powerhouse Rail at 'clear risk' of breaching £45bn cap
MPs warn Northern Powerhouse Rail risks breaching its £45bn funding cap, repeating HS2 mistakes, with uncertainty over routes, journey times, and capacity.
UK Retailers Sell E-Scooters for Illegal Commuting
Major UK retailers like Currys, Argos, and Halfords market e-scooters for commuting, despite it being illegal. The law bans private e-scooters from roads, cycle lanes, and pavements. In 2025, 10 died and 1,484 were injured in collisions.
Northern Powerhouse Rail at Risk of Exceeding £45bn Budget
MPs warn Northern Powerhouse Rail has a 'clear risk' of exceeding its £45bn budget, citing lack of governance lessons from HS2 failures.
Tuchel plots emergency right-back plan for England knockout
Thomas Tuchel will deploy an emergency right-back solution for England's World Cup last-16 clash with DR Congo after Reece James and Jarell Quansah were ruled out with injuries, though both could return for a potential quarter-final.
US Budget Chief Freezes $11bn in Infrastructure Projects in Democratic States
Trump administration freezes $11bn in infrastructure projects in Democratic states amid government shutdown, citing budget pressures.
M6 Crash Near Stoke Causes 45-Minute Delays and Gridlock
Serious M6 crash near Stoke involving two lorries causes 45-minute delays and gridlock on Bank Holiday Monday.
Paris Transport Chaos As Strikes Hit Macron's Reforms
French rail workers begin three months of rolling strikes, causing major disruption and testing Macron's reform agenda.
Manhunt After Fatal M4 Crash Near Heathrow
Man dies, woman critical after M4 crash near Heathrow; driver flees on foot. Police manhunt under way.
Hazmat Team Deployed After Train Derails in Pennsylvania
A freight train carrying hazardous material derailed in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, prompting a hazmat response and a shelter-in-place order for residents.
Essex Plane Crash: Police Investigate Serious Incident
A light aircraft crashed in a field near Mill Lane in Ongar, Essex at 12.30pm on Tuesday. Emergency services and AAIB are at the scene. No injuries confirmed yet.
M1 Reopens After Oil Spill and Crash Causes New Year's Eve Delays
M1 northbound closed after crash and oil spill near Milton Keynes on New Year's Eve; all lanes now reopened.
Hammersmith Bridge Car Reopening Unlikely Due to Funding Gap
Hammersmith Bridge will not reopen to cars for the foreseeable future as a £300 million funding black hole forces a phased £128 million repair plan, sparking travel chaos fears.
Starmer Axes East Midlands Road Projects, Drivers Furious
Sir Keir Starmer cancels A38 Derby Junctions and A46 Newark Bypass schemes, saving £700m but sparking fury among East Midlands drivers and Labour Mayor Claire Ward.
Jet2 Confirms Normal Summer Flight Operations Following Fuel Supply Deal
Jet2 confirms normal summer flight operations after securing fuel supply, with no extra charges for passengers and recognition as one of Europe's most fuel-efficient airlines.
First-in-Nation Remote Airport Terminal Opens in Massachusetts
Massachusetts opens first-in-nation remote airport terminal in Framingham, allowing TSA screening 25 miles from Logan Airport before direct shuttle to gate.
McDonald's Launches FIFA World Cup 26 Meals with Collectible Cups
McDonald's partners with FIFA World Cup 26, launching limited-time meals and collectible cups featuring football legends like Beckham and Ronaldinho.
Temporary Closure for Port Talbot Road in July
Part of the A4241 Harbour Way in Port Talbot will close intermittently from July 6, 2026, for up to four months for civil engineering and highway maintenance works, with a diversion route in place.
Woman and Dog Sink into Quicksand on Adelaide Beach
A woman and her dog sank into quicksand on an Adelaide beach, prompting warnings from the council. Experts explain the science and safety tips.
M6 Closed Both Ways After Severe Collision Causes 60-Minute Delays
M6 closed both ways between J21 and J21A after a severe collision, causing up to 60-minute delays. Breakdown also reported.
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