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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 04:15 03 Jan 2026
 
- Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two
[11 hours old]: The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

- Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two
[11 hours old]: The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

. Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption
[66 hours old]: The high-speed rail firm urged passengers to check before they travel as last-minute delays and cancellations are still possible.


and in other news ...

- 'Living a nightmare': Families of teens missing after ski resort fire desperate for news
[10 hours old]: Families are appealing for information about children as young as 15 who are thought to have been at the bar.

- Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire
[7 hours old]: The investigation into the fire that killed 40 people will consider whether criminal prosecutions are necessary, officials said.

- Two bodies pulled from sea as search continues
[4 hours old]: Emergency services and HM Coastguard are at the scene in the East Yorkshire resort.

- Weather warnings extended as snow and ice blanket parts of UK
[6 hours old]: Weather warnings are in place for various parts of the UK until Monday, with the heaviest snowfall expected to hit Scotland.

- Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters
[10 hours old]: The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

* Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report
[0 hours old]: Former PC Christopher Vickers was found to have committed gross misconduct over how he issued and recorded a community resolution report.

- Woman felt 'dehumanised' after Musk's Grok AI used to digitally remove her clothes
[11 hours old]: The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women and putting them in sexual situations without their consent.

- FTSE 100 hits 10,000 mark for first time
[10 hours old]: A rally on the first trading day of the new year has taken London's main share index through the milestone.

- Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico
[3 hours old]: The powerful earthquake shook southern and central Mexico on Friday, also leaving several people injured.

- Karting champion, 16, aims for F1 top spot
[13 hours old]: Sheffield's Maisy Creed sets her sights on the F1 Academy after being crowned a karting champion.

- What images and videos tell us about why Swiss bar fire spread so quickly
[7 hours old]: How the blaze took hold with such ferocity, killing at least 40 people and leaving many more critically injured, is now a key focus for officials.

- Young Italian golfer feared dead and many injured 'are fighting to live' - what we know so far
[5 hours old]: Authorities say 40 people died in the blaze in the resort of Crans-Montana.

- Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
[3 hours old]: Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow, what will be its focus in 2026?

- The Papers: 'Families cling to hope' after Swiss resort fire and 'Trump warns Iran'
[3 hours old]: Families' search for loved ones in the aftermath of the Swiss ski resort fire dominates Saturday's papers.

- Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani
[3 hours old]: Can the Democratic socialist deliver on the big cost-of-living promises that propelled him to victory?

- Corrie and Emmerdale collide for first time in explosive crossover episode
[3 hours old]: Characters from Coronation Street and Emmerdale come face-to-face for the first time in Corriedale.

- Jessie Buckley 'overwhelmed' to be starring in Oscar-tipped Hamnet
[4 hours old]: "She was what I understand a woman to be", says Buckley on playing Shakespeare's wife and the mother of their son Hamnet.

- How K-beauty went from a viral trend to an economic powerhouse
[6 hours old]: Inside the K-beauty industry that has made South Korea a major player in worldwide beauty market.

- Call for circumcision safeguards after baby death
[15 hours old]: A coroner calls for regulation of male circumcisions after six-month-old Mohamed Abdisamad died.

- I lecture nursing students about my dementia - I want to show it can happen to anyone
[2 hours old]: When Joan Lyon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023 she set out to share her experience while she still could.

- MP abused by trolls loses 10 stone after taking Mounjaro
[12 hours old]: MP Carolyn Harris has lost nearly 10 stone on Mounjaro, but warns others wanting to slim down.

- Legendary horse trainer Ian Balding, father of broadcaster Clare, dies aged 87
[15 hours old]: Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

- China's BYD overtakes Tesla as world's top EV seller
[13 hours old]: It marks the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

- Littler to face Van Veen in PDC Worlds final
[4 hours old]: Luke Littler and Gian van Veen win their respective PDC World Championship semi-finals and will meet in Saturday's final.

- Bradley didn't take chance to curb 'horrific' Ryder Cup abuse - McIlroy
[8 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says that US captain Keegan Bradley "didn't" help to rein in unacceptable and abusive behaviour at last year's Ryder Cup.

- Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin
[9 hours old]: BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

- 'Nancy leaps to his own defence as he feels Old Firm heat'
[6 hours old]: Just over four weeks on from his appointment as Celtic manager, Wilfried Nancy's passionate defence of his reign shows the pressure he is facing before Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers.

- 'Good idea' or taking 'massive chance' - is Rosenior ready for Chelsea?
[14 hours old]: Liam Rosenior is the leading candidate to become the Chelsea manager. BBC Sport looks at the reasons why.

- US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports
[14 hours old]: The plan to impose steep tariffs on 13 producers could have seen major price rises for US consumers.

- Charity provides hot lunches as temperatures drop
[11 hours old]: Good Shepherd supports people all year round but the work is "even more important" in winter.


and in other older news ...

. Watch: Footage shows partygoer trying to put out flames
[16 hours old]: The video shows a man trying to extinguish the flames while music can be heard playing in the background and some people film the fire on their phones.

. Your photos as snow covers parts of the UK
[16 hours old]: Overnight snowfall left a covering of snow and ice in some areas

. Heating tips to keep your home warm when budgets are squeezed
[17 hours old]: As temperatures fall across much of the UK, how should you heat your home and keep yourself safe?


. Record year for wind and solar power - but is it enough to stay on track for 2030 targets?
[16 hours old]: Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.

. BBC News app
[5942 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Newscast Review of the Year 2025
[232 hours old]: The biggest events of the year and what it was like on the inside as they happened.

. Were our 2025 predictions right?
[237 hours old]: The Americast team open the annual end-of-year time capsule.

. Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of London
[46 hours old]: Sir David Attenborough explores the surprising wildlife of his hometown – London.

. 'We're the right people' - Stokes wants to continue alongside McCullum
[16 hours old]: Captain Ben Stokes says he cannot imagine “someone else” replacing head coach Brendon McCullum, despite England’s Ashes series defeat in Australia.

. Why everything from your phone to your PC may get pricier in 2026
[27 hours old]: The price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer parts - has more than doubled since October 2025.

. Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials
[42 hours old]: The move is designed to ensure people pay all relevant tax on buying and selling crypto.

. Energy prices rise slightly for millions of households as temperatures fall
[52 hours old]: Millions of households in England, Wales and Scotland are seeing a slight rise in energy bills in the new year.

. Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
[53 hours old]: Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.


. Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass
[61 hours old]: The food safety watchdog said people should return affected Deeside water bottles to stores.

. Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year
[65 hours old]: The price of gold soared by more than 60% this year to hit a record high of more than ,549.

. US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
[65 hours old]: It's been a roller coaster year for the stock market, but the S&P 500 is set to end 2025 up about 17%, the third straight year of double-digit gains.

. Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025
[76 hours old]: Taylor Swift was the biggest-seller, with Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter also topping the charts.

. Octopus Energy to spin off .65bn tech arm Kraken
[89 hours old]: The energy firm sells a bn stake in its technology arm Kraken, paving the way for its demerger.

. Oldest Post Office scandal victim made OBE
[101 hours old]: Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.

. Beyoncé declared a billionaire by Forbes
[103 hours old]: The star joins Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and her husband Jay-Z with 10-figure fortunes.

. China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids
[97 hours old]: The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

. A decade on from Wales' nuclear turbines falling silent
[94 hours old]: Locals say job losses, stagnant investment and a recovering economy have defined the past decade.

. Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
[124 hours old]: The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.

. Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning
[111 hours old]: The upmarket cinema chain faces a leadership shake-up weeks after it cut its revenue forecasts.

. Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
[112 hours old]: Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.

. HS2 goal to be running by 2033 'cannot be met'
[117 hours old]: HS2 CEO Mark Wild advises the government that the 2029/2033 opening schedule is not achievable.

. James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026
[113 hours old]: Dexter Original Sin actor Patrick Gibson will star as the British spy when the game releases on 27 May.

. Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
[124 hours old]: Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.

. Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
[118 hours old]: The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.

. Late shopper rush drives Boxing Day sales traffic
[135 hours old]: Figures suggest the surge in post-Christmas shoppers was the strongest in a decade.

. How the defence sector is battling a skills crisis
[27 hours old]: Attracting younger workers into the defence industry can be challenging.

. Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
[96 hours old]: The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.

. The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
[268 hours old]: Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.

. Why Croatia's capital wants to hold Europe's best Christmas market
[291 hours old]: The festive events help to put cities on the map and attract millions of tourists.

. Will tech trump tradition at bakers and biscuit makers?
[364 hours old]: Introducing robots and automation to the food industry involves extra hurdles.

. Should more be done to tackle 'ghost jobs', vacancies that don't exist?
[388 hours old]: Companies are advertising vacancies that have already been filled or might not have ever existed.

. Why this month's inflation figure may be good news for you
[398 hours old]: The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed - driven partly by essentials.

. Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[436 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[460 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[532 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. What is happening to gas and electricity prices?
[87 hours old]: Typical household bills will rise slightly under the new energy cap which takes effect on 1 January.

. Decline in adoption rates at Devon animal rescue
[113 hours old]: Gables Cats and Dogs Home says some dogs in its care are difficult and have certain requirements.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[829 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?
[940 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
[1028 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?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1749 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1935 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. What does TikTok's deal mean for America's users?
[354 hours old]: The BBC's Asia business correspondent says it is still unclear what sort of experience TikTok users in the US will get.

. Americast
[352 hours old]: The president makes a primetime address to the nation.

. Who are the winners and losers of the interest rate cut?
[374 hours old]: The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75% - the lowest level since February 2023.


 
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