The ‘critical’ investment for Derby is among Great British Railways’ plans

These colors will become common on railways across the UK over the next few years

The Transport Secretary praised the ‘proud’ heritage of the city’s railways, the incredible talent and skills of rail sales. Joe Locker Local democracy reporter and Oscar Fisher Coach Reporter 00:01, 02 April 2026 What a Great British Railways train will look like(Photo: Department of Transport) The Transport Secretary says the Government is “putting our money … Read more

Spanish organizations celebrate the ‘chaos’ caused by airport disasters with thousands of suitcases left unattended: meetings to come next week

Spanish organizations celebrate the 'chaos' caused by airport disasters with thousands of suitcases left unattended: meetings to come next week

The UGT, the Spanish airport union for Groundforce ground workers together with the USO and the CCOO, highlighted today, Wednesday, that the industrial action is causing ‘unrest’, delay of ‘more than an hour, canceled flights and thousands of abandoned suitcases’. A strike, that is it started last mondayscheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 … Read more

Women are banned from all shops, clubs and hotels in Britain

Larisa Sumovskaja (left), Jasmine Orchard (centre) and Kera McKeown (right) leave Poole Magistrates' Court.

To watch this video, please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Two teenagers have been banned from all shops, bars and nightclubs in the UK after they left a hotel. Kera McKeown and Larisa Sumovskaja, both 19, have a history of ‘disgraceful’ behaviour, including assaulting nightclub staff and … Read more

Airlines ask passengers not to arrive for four hours

Some airlines have asked travelers to wait four hours or more before their flights depart, arguing that cautious passengers cut down on calls for earlier fliers.

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A woman was left stranded at the airport days after the rule was changed before the plane took off

The picture shows Eliana in this selfie. He looks angry in front of the Easyjet plane

He said he was left distraught for five days after being denied boarding at the airport. Eliana Ferreira Keen, from Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, said she was stranded in Lisbon, Portugal for five days because she did not have an e-visa.(Photo: Eliana Ferreira Keen) A 63-year-old woman who has lived in Wales … Read more

‘World’ opens with a shot of one of the most famous ships in film history

Amity police chief Martin Brody clings to a sinking orca - actually a fiberglass sculpture - as the ferocious shark closes in on the killing spree.

There’s a “world first” attraction in North Wales that features a full-scale replica of the Orca, the shark-hunting boat from Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 film Jaws. Built over a period of two years, and filled with many scenes from the film, the ship is moored at Deganwy Marina on the Conwy coast. Guided tours of … Read more

A Disney World guest is suing the park after being sued in a surprise, lawsuit

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The latest articles from our reporters across the US delivered straight to your inbox every weekday Your summary of the latest news from across America Your summary of the latest news from across America The Disney World visitor is suing the theme park behemoth and local law enforcement, as well as accusing members of the … Read more

The Cornwall-London flights arrived earlier than expected

Jonathan Hinkles, managing director of Skybus, pictured with other staff celebrating the first flight from Newquay to London.

The Public Service Obligation (PSO) flight from Newquay Airport to London Gatwick is being withdrawn two months earlier than originally planned, with the last flights taking place tomorrow (Thursday 2 April). Customers received emails this week saying their flights had been cancelled. The service – which is funded by Cornwall Council and the Department for … Read more