Latest transport and traffic news from London and across the UK, including road closures, rail disruption, Tube updates, buses, airports and travel delays.
The UK elderly drivers Highway Code update is drawing attention in 2026 as the government considers stronger eyesight checks for older motorists. However, drivers aged 70 and over are not…
Lucy · 6 min read
Passengers using the London Overground are being warned to plan ahead as the entire Suffragette line will shut for a full day, leaving no trains running between Gospel Oak and…
Ben · 4 min read
Norwich Airport passengers have faced fresh disruption as an ongoing air traffic control industrial dispute combines with staff shortages, forcing the airport to close for lengthy periods and triggering flight…
Ben · 3 min read
British Airways has dropped 77 destinations from its London Heathrow network over the past decade, revealing just how dramatically the flag carrier has reshaped the routes operated from Britain’s busiest…
Adam · 3 min read
A British Airways squawk 7700 alert ended with a safe Heathrow landing after a Dublin-to-London flight suddenly descended to around 8,000ft while travelling across England. Flight BA825, operated by an…
Lucy · 2 min read
A British Airways flight travelling from Dublin to London Heathrow declared an in-flight emergency and made a controlled descent to 8,000ft after experiencing what the airline described as a “minor…
Olivia · 2 min read
UK motorists using a controversial roundabout trick to bypass queues could risk a fine and penalty points if the manoeuvre amounts to careless or inconsiderate driving. The tactic, commonly known…
Olivia · 3 min read
UK law requires drivers to keep all parts of a car that affect its safety and roadworthiness in good working condition. This includes the brakes, tyres, steering, lights, windscreen, mirrors,…
Olivia · 7 min read
Bristol Airport suspended operations on Friday night after a runway defect was discovered, forcing cancellations and diversions to airports including London Gatwick. The airport said flights would remain halted until…
Adam · 3 min read
From 17 August 2026, eligible 16 and 17-year-olds will get a full 12 months of validity from a newly purchased 16-17 Saver Railcard. Turning 18 during that period will no…
Adam · 5 min read