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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 04:15 06 Apr 2026
 
- 'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz
[5 hours old]: The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

. Do cats like being taken for walks or is it an Instagram fad?
[21 hours old]: Owners say they train their cats to walk on a lead because letting them outside alone is dangerous.

. French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
[57 hours old]: It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[266 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[2041 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
[2523 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 ...

- Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
[3 hours old]: The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.

- How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
[6 hours old]: The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

- Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends
[4 hours old]: Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

- The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth
[4 hours old]: As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked.

- Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash
[7 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.

- Family 'utterly devastated' after boy, 13, killed in crash as two charged
[9 hours old]: Noah Campbell's family say he was a "talented, versatile sportsman" who was "incredibly well-liked".

- Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
[8 hours old]: The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.

- Disability benefits change means my son could lose £200 a month - it's terrifying
[4 hours old]: Charities say families are facing financial worries as changes to disability benefits come into effect.

- Seven arrested at RAF base demo accused of supporting Palestine Action
[9 hours old]: Five men and two women at a peace camp at RAF Lakenheath are held on suspicion of supporting Palestine Action.

- Royals attend Windsor Easter Sunday service
[15 hours old]: Andrew-Mountbatten Windsor and his family are absent from the traditional family event.

- Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in his first Easter Mass
[14 hours old]: Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of worshippers gathered in St Peter's Square on Easter Sunday in his first address as pontiff.

- Oil back above 0 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran
[2 hours old]: The US president said Iran's bridges and power plants would be destroyed unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz.

- Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
[2 hours old]: The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.

- How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition
[5 hours old]: The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.

- 'I adore her now': Mother learns to cope with child's autism in a country with little help
[3 hours old]: Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

- Trump's 'expletive-laden tirade' and US airman's 'got gun' miracle escape
[3 hours old]: The majority of the papers lead with Donald Trump's latest threat to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

- 'The final indignity' - Families battle to claw back care home cash
[4 hours old]: Relatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.

- Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon
[8 hours old]: The four astronauts aboard the Artemis II mission's Orion capsule have encountered intermittent complications with their spacecraft's toilet.

- Two more murder arrests after boy, 14, shot dead
[15 hours old]: A man and a boy are arrested on suspicion of murder after Eghosa Ogbebor was fatally shot.

- Leeds 'greedy to go to the next step' as Wembley awaits
[5 hours old]: After a 39-year absence, Leeds are back in the FA Cup semi-finals, with supporters dreaming of a major trophy after a dramatic win over West Ham.

- Dubois outpoints bloodied Harper to unify titles
[5 hours old]: Caroline Dubois floored Terri Harper before outpointing her British rival to become the unified lightweight world champion in London.

- Lijnders hints at Man City departure for Silva
[5 hours old]: Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders hints that midfielder Bernardo Silva's could be leaving in the summer.

- Was 11 minutes of stoppage time at West Ham excessive?
[6 hours old]: There were 11 minutes of stoppage time at the end of the second half of West Ham's FA Cup quarter-final against Leeds - but was that an excessive or an explainable amount of added time?

- Zhao thrashes Trump to win Tour Championship
[6 hours old]: China's Zhao Xintong thrashes world number one Judd Trump 10-3 to claim his first Tour Championship title in Manchester.

- O'Neill hails Celtic spirit as they stay in title hunt
[6 hours old]: Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill hails his team's spirit after they battle to a crucial victory in the Scottish Premiership at Dundee.

- MacIntyre misses out as Spaun wins Texas Open
[4 hours old]: Scotland's Robert MacIntyre misses out on a chance to win a third PGA Tour title as he is overtaken by American JJ Spaun at the weather-interrupted Texas Open.

- Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat
[4 hours old]: Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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and in other older news ...

. Streetwear and crop tops take football fashion to new heights
[28 hours old]: Inspired by football culture on and off the pitch, this year's World Cup kit collections mix archive classics with streetwear staples.



. Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't
[27 hours old]: On the tech giant's 50th year, we ask analysts to give their top three Apple successes and misses

. The little girl's belongings that tell the story of the Aberfan disaster
[21 hours old]: Marylyn Minett’s school book, her dress and her brother’s football will be preserved by Wales’ national museum.

. BBC News app
[8173 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The ‘Not Fit For Purpose’ Department - Part 3
[46 hours old]: Covering the Home Office.

. Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in an award-winning musical
[142 hours old]: Exploring the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams

. State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when
[51 hours old]: The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

. 'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories
[76 hours old]: Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

. US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war
[61 hours old]: Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

. Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes
[76 hours old]: The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

. M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff
[54 hours old]: Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds
[90 hours old]: Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

. A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy
[89 hours old]: US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

. Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal
[77 hours old]: The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

. Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March
[91 hours old]: The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said.

. JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack
[82 hours old]: Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October.

. Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth trillion with planned public listing
[92 hours old]: The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

. Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees
[115 hours old]: The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

. Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners
[112 hours old]: Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.


. Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says
[115 hours old]: The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn.

. Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact
[109 hours old]: Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

. From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you
[124 hours old]: A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.

. Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs
[114 hours old]: Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months.

. IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO
[116 hours old]: The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis.

. Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle
[116 hours old]: It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies.

. Oil briefly falls below 0 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge
[114 hours old]: European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon".

. Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
[124 hours old]: Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.

. Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment?
[147 hours old]: Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?

. Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
[172 hours old]: Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.

. How will car finance compensation payments work?
[137 hours old]: Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

. The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost
[243 hours old]: Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

. The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss
[267 hours old]: Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

. Would you build your own apps?
[314 hours old]: Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI.

. US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers
[333 hours old]: Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated?

. Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help
[339 hours old]: The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

. 'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym
[362 hours old]: Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.

. Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
[385 hours old]: How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?

. Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost
[411 hours old]: Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.

. How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
[435 hours old]: The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

. Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
[483 hours old]: Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.

. Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
[507 hours old]: The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

. Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste?
[579 hours old]: Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?

. Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
[563 hours old]: The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.

. 'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil'
[20 hours old]: One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says.

. No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline
[60 hours old]: No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says.

. National Minimum Wage rises this week
[83 hours old]: Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[212 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

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[411 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
[84 hours old]: A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

. 'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump
[243 hours old]: Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy.

. Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan?
[244 hours old]: The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV.