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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 12:55 02 Mar 2026
 
- Villagers fear collapsing road will never reopen
[6 hours old]: The C31 slipped into the river in January 2023 and residents want the council to finally fix it.

. Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures
[95 hours old]: It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[276 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1211 hours old]: There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right?

. Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas
[1693 hours old]: Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?

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and in other news ...

* Two drones headed to RAF base intercepted, Cyprus says
[0 hours old]: No casualties were reported and the base sustained "minimal damage", the Ministry of Defence said.

* Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates
[0 hours old]: Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

- Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
[3 hours old]: The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.

- Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
[14 hours old]: Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

* UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
[0 hours old]: The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

* Refugee status becomes temporary in asylum shake-up
[0 hours old]: Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

* Two injured in Edinburgh as armed police called to reports of man with knife
[0 hours old]: The two people have been taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh while the suspect is thought to remain holed up in an 11th-floor flat.

- Scotland becomes first UK country to allow water cremations
[6 hours old]: The process - called alkaline hydrolysis - will offer families a third option instead of burial or traditional cremation.

- Missing student's family 'continue to keep hope alive'
[6 hours old]: Jack O'Sullivan disappeared after attending a house party in Hotwells, Bristol in March 2024.

- Stars hit the Actor Awards red carpet - in pictures
[11 hours old]: Emma Stone, Wunmi Mosaku and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures in Los Angeles.

* Souvenir ticket for Cruz Beckham's Wales gig says Cardiff is in England
[0 hours old]: Souvenir tickets given out at Cruz Beckham's gig in the Welsh capital said the venue was in Cardiff, England.

- SEND transport staff 'kicked and bitten by pupils'
[4 hours old]: A worker who was bitten three times by an eight-year-old boy wants more support from the council.

- Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
[6 hours old]: A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.

- 'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Lewis Moody reflects on his rugby career
[6 hours old]: Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

- Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
[13 hours old]: Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.

- A rap star might just beat a former PM - what this says about Nepal's Gen Z election
[6 hours old]: Many hope the vote could bring change after protests last year, and shatter decades of political paralysis.

* Why are UK bases being used in Iran conflict?
[0 hours old]: The Prime Minister says the US can use British military bases for "limited defensive purpose".

- More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East
[1 hours old]: Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential scenarios.

- What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[1 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

- Brewdog closes all bars for a day as it looks to complete sale
[6 hours old]: The company brought in consultants AlixPartners last month, after failing to make a profit in recent years.

- Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
[1 hours old]: Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.

- UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban
[14 hours old]: Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.

- India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
[1 hours old]: A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.

- Trump's Iran gamble... What is the US president up to?
[15 hours old]: And will Trump's Republican MAGA base support his strikes on Iran?

- Global News Podcast: Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
[7 hours old]: Iran's retaliatory strikes have killed three US service members

- 'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary
[6 hours old]: Ex-England captain Lewis Moody tells former team-mate Ben Youngs he was "very aware" of the risks posed during his career.

* Reshuffled flights and players stuck - how sport is navigating Middle East crisis
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting the staging of sporting events around the world.

* Set-pieces mean Premier League no longer a joy - Slot
[1 hours old]: Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his "football heart doesn't like" the reliance on set-pieces in this season's Premier League.

- New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026?
[6 hours old]: As Formula 1 steps into a new era with new rules, cars, engines and the addition of an 11th team, BBC Sport breaks down the changes for 2026.

- What can players and clubs do about 'AI slop'?
[5 hours old]: There is an exponential growth of AI 'slop' involving players and football clubs. Is there anything that can be done to stop it?

- 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby'
[6 hours old]: Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped men's player, looks into concussion and brain injuries in rugby.

* Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue
[0 hours old]: The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

- Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[6 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

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and in other older news ...

. Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months
[16 hours old]: What does the US conflict with Iran mean for what was already set to be a highly politicised World Cup this summer?

. Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
[19 hours old]: Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.

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. Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
[60 hours old]: The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.

. A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on
[27 hours old]: The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.

. Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it?
[27 hours old]: Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.

. The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
[55 hours old]: For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

. Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use
[57 hours old]: The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[63 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week
[67 hours old]: Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.

. Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI
[84 hours old]: The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."

. Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal
[68 hours old]: The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.

. Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns
[71 hours old]: The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.

. Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case
[75 hours old]: Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.

. Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop
[72 hours old]: Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.

. Paramount set for 1bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid
[80 hours old]: Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.

. 'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial
[75 hours old]: The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.

. Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness'
[86 hours old]: The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.

. Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
[74 hours old]: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.

. Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails
[89 hours old]: The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy.

. Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education
[92 hours old]: People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market.

. World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links
[94 hours old]: Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity.

. Walmart to pay 0m over claims it misled drivers over pay
[91 hours old]: The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[85 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[108 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[156 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[181 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[253 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[325 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[339 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[421 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[430 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[421 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[445 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[493 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. How did Paramount beat Netflix to Warner Bros?
[73 hours old]: What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

. How £50m 'fish disco' could save farmland
[486 hours old]: Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.

. Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families
[28 hours old]: Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals.

. SSE Airtricity to reduce gas prices by 8% from April
[72 hours old]: It means the annual gas bill of a typical household with a credit meter will reduce by £80 a year.



. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[73 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2229 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2341 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2429 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[52 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[90 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.

. Martin Lewis on what the new energy price cap means
[120 hours old]: Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government.

. When the retail staff can't help you
[240 hours old]: This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.