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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 18:15 09 Oct 2026
 
. We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
[34 hours old]: Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

. Bid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused
[26 hours old]: Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.

. How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
[42 hours old]: Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

. Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption
[809 hours old]: Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

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and in other news ...

- Polanski vows to stay on as Green leader as he faces criticism after by-election defeat
[2 hours old]: Jewish Greens' leader has said Polanski should resign in the wake of a Zionism row and by-election defeat.

- King pays Andrew's £1.5m repair bill on Royal Lodge
[4 hours old]: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was charged £1.5m in repair and restoration costs after surrendering the lease on the 30-room mansion.

- Widdecombe suspect had 'particular hostility to Reform', court told
[2 hours old]: Kerry is charged with the murder of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.

* Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
[0 hours old]: Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says "the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."

- Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
[4 hours old]: The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.

- Alison Hammond: 'I thought I was having heart attack on air'
[6 hours old]: The host says a health scare on live TV was one of the "scariest things I've ever been through".

- Bank cashier outed by holiday photos after stealing £13k is ordered to pay back money
[2 hours old]: Kelly Kershaw stole from vulnerable customers to fund a safari in Africa and a trip to Paris.

* Firing squad execution of man who killed 13 soldiers to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
[0 hours old]: Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".

- Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
[5 hours old]: It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?

- Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
[1 hours old]: The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.

* NI first minister called for police interview over Drumcree parade protest
[0 hours old]: The first minister says she will "co-operate with the investigation" into a protest over an Orange Order march in Portadown.

* US unveils sanctions on ICC in move court condems as 'assault on rule of law'
[0 hours old]: The European Union described the move against the International Criminal Court as "deeply regrettable".

* Watch: 'I am Jane Doe' protests across US call for end to sexual violence
[0 hours old]: Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.

- Survivor of US Army shooting supports gunman's execution but questions livestream
[7 hours old]: Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC the punishment befits the crime but he has some doubts whether the public should be able to watch it.

- Chris Mason: Polanski faces greatest crisis of his leadership so far
[10 hours old]: The Green leader faces pressure over his response to a party motion declaring Zionism a form of racism, as well as his by-election loss.

- Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
[1 hours old]: BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

- I've been with my boyfriend for two years and don't know his salary
[7 hours old]: Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

- From the workplace to pop culture - why how we view women's anger is changing
[5 hours old]: Studies suggest women are getting angrier, but are they just more open about it?

* Tornado rips through Sicilian town and city
[0 hours old]: Dramatic footage shows huge tornado moving through Marsala and Petrosino, causing damage to buildings and cars.

- Dad and son remain critical after masked men attack
[2 hours old]: Leicestershire Police say the attack at the family home appeared "completely unprovoked".

* Navi Pillay, former UN human rights chief, wins Nobel Peace Prize
[1 hours old]: Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.

- Two men deny Iran-backed surveillance of Jewish and Israeli sites in London
[4 hours old]: Targets allegedly included the Israeli embassy and consulate, a woman said to be of interest to Iran, a college, and Britain's oldest synagogue.

* Pair bailed after security breach at RAF base
[1 hours old]: Police say the two Latvian nationals have been bailed with "strict conditions".

- Fury-Joshua tickets priced up to £13,000 sell out in one hour
[4 hours old]: Tickets for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's fight at Cardiff's Principality Stadium sells out in just one hour.

* Man who kept wife's body in freezer jailed for life
[0 hours old]: David Barraclough is jailed for at least 22 years for killing Carolann Barraclough.

- What reception awaits Man City at Anfield?
[3 hours old]: Bus welcomes, banners and flags expected as Man City head to Liverpool on Sunday for their first game since they were found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.

- Verstappen on sprint pole after another settings issue
[1 hours old]: Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Mercedes driver George Russell to sprint pole at the Singapore Grand Prix.

- I've got my own questions on Man City case - Carrick
[2 hours old]: Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and still has questions about the matter.

* Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
[1 hours old]: The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".

- Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
[2 hours old]: The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.

- Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
[12 hours old]: The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

- Fired OpenAI researchers say they were let go for 'prioritising safety'
[7 hours old]: The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.


- 'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
[12 hours old]: Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.

- Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
[8 hours old]: Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.

- Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen
[10 hours old]: Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions".

- Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design
[13 hours old]: The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.

- Contribution of high value residents discussed
[11 hours old]: More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.

- Why are there so many sports subscriptions?
[7 hours old]: Pete Oliver of DAZN explains why the is a growing number of sports subscriptions and why they are getting more expensive.

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. Brad Pitt stars as a tank commander on a dangerous mission in WWII
[401 hours old]: Film following a battle-hardened US tank crew taking on the enemy’s brutal rearguard action

. Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
[18 hours old]: Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?

. 'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
[18 hours old]: The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

. White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme
[19 hours old]: An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

. Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming?
[18 hours old]: A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.

. Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
[24 hours old]: Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"

. Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
[24 hours old]: Burton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries.

. Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
[28 hours old]: The distinctive Manhattan skyscraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.

. 'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
[37 hours old]: Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

. 'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
[42 hours old]: British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

. The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed
[42 hours old]: The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

. Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP
[28 hours old]: The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.

. Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
[41 hours old]: A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.

. New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
[36 hours old]: Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.

. Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
[58 hours old]: Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

. The AI telling farmers when to harvest
[210 hours old]: Will farmers want AI tools to help judge when to pick fruit, or is their own intuition enough?

. The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US
[234 hours old]: Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

. X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
[354 hours old]: Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?

. How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom
[378 hours old]: Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

. Spain battles climate change on several fronts
[416 hours old]: A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.

. The virtual worlds where robots are trained
[522 hours old]: Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

. Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
[545 hours old]: Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

. Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
[22 hours old]: Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.

. How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?
[22 hours old]: You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.

. My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die
[282 hours old]: Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?

. Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
[344 hours old]: Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[1889 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[2418 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. Business Daily
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. New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards
[35 hours old]: The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.