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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 11:55 23 Jun 2026
 
* Around 29,000 lightning strikes light up sky across southern England
[0 hours old]: Thunderstorms caused flash flooding and travel disruption across parts of England, with more extreme heat expected on Tuesday.

- From Boston to Miami: Tartan Army adjusts to World Cup culture shock
[4 hours old]: Scotland football fans are set for a different experience after travelling to Miami, Florida.

- Killed train driver was well-known community figure
[5 hours old]: Tributes are paid to Shaun Burton, who was killed in the crash near Bedford on Friday.

. South East Water announces new chief executive
[23 hours old]: John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.

. 'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
[115 hours old]: Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.

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* Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
[1 hours old]: As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

- Is watching football bad for your health? I tested my body to find out
[6 hours old]: Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

- Ashley Cain says he's 'not proud' of sexist language
[2 hours old]: The former BBC Three presenter says he has changed since the historical tweets were posted.

- Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
[5 hours old]: Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.

- First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
[11 hours old]: The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

- Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie died after abduction
[2 hours old]: The note from the possible kidnappers reportedly stated that they did not mean for her to die and included an apology to the family.

* Ticket reseller StubHub UK customers to get refunds over illegal hidden fees
[1 hours old]: The Competition and Markets Authority said StubHub must refund 50,000 customers and pay a fine.

- England boss Tuchel not a fan of hydration breaks
[9 hours old]: England head coach Thomas Tuchel admits he is not a fan of the controversial hydration breaks being used at the World Cup.

- A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
[7 hours old]: It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?

* New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter Murrell
[1 hours old]: The images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.

- Chris Mason: Questions multiply for the man tipped to replace Starmer
[12 hours old]: Andy Burnham will have to set out his stall to show how he will deliver on his promises, the BBC's political editor writes.

- How 100 hospitals switched to pen and paper to defeat a national cyber-attack
[11 hours old]: For four days, dozens of Romanian hospitals went offline, as cyber-experts sought to defeat the hackers.

- Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech
[12 hours old]: Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?

- 'They made my mum give me up because she was unmarried'
[5 hours old]: Reg Barker, 66, says he only found out he was adopted when he applied for a passport, aged 18.

* Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
[0 hours old]: Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.

- Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
[12 hours old]: Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.

- National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row
[13 hours old]: The video installation prompted a row over its claims about Churchill's role in the Bengal famine.

- Man returns fly-tipper's rubbish to his doorstep after sifting through CCTV
[5 hours old]: Dean Gauci tracked down the waste offender using amateur detective skills and returned the sacks.

- Montreal shooting leaves officer, civilian and suspect dead
[2 hours old]: It was the first time in 24 years that a Montreal police officer was killed in the line of duty, the city's police chief said.

- How do you solve a problem like Ronaldo?
[1 hours old]: Portugal take on Uzbekistan with Cristiano Ronaldo in poor form for his country and a backlash raging on social media against his team-mates.

* Anderson's journey to England star and potential British record
[0 hours old]: Elliot Anderson has emerged as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's England side, and could be on the verge of a British record transfer.

* Who will be the UK's next chancellor?
[0 hours old]: The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

* Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI
[0 hours old]: The cuts are part of a wider trend among tech firms as they spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI.

- Tesla crash that killed a woman under US federal investigation
[12 hours old]: A Tesla driver on Friday said he was using ‘self-driving’ technology after his vehicle sped into a Texas home.

- Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
[7 hours old]: The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.

- Tension 'likely' in new government - ex-chief
[5 hours old]: Kristina Moore says she expects to see "some quite considerable clashes" between senior politicians.

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. Tips to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
[23 hours old]: Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.

. How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
[83 hours old]: Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.

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. Keir Starmer Resigns as Prime Minister
[16 hours old]: Keir Starmer resigns as PM, and Andy Burnham confirms he will run to replace him.

. The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
[46 hours old]: How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

. EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
[24 hours old]: The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

. Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100
[23 hours old]: As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.

. Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
[35 hours old]: Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.

. Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
[31 hours old]: The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.

. 'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close'
[36 hours old]: When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.

. Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
[39 hours old]: The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.

. Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
[48 hours old]: Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

. Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
[95 hours old]: Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.

. O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[91 hours old]: The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[98 hours old]: The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.

. 'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date?
[100 hours old]: Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.

. Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
[108 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[97 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.

. Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
[118 hours old]: The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

. Number of job vacancies hits five year-low
[119 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?
[35 hours old]: It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

. The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages
[107 hours old]: Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[132 hours old]: As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

. What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon?
[178 hours old]: Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.

. Why I sold my business to my staff
[203 hours old]: As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

. India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
[276 hours old]: Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.

. New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
[300 hours old]: While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

. Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
[348 hours old]: Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.

. Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
[372 hours old]: The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

. The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
[443 hours old]: Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.

. 'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
[468 hours old]: The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.

. How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
[516 hours old]: Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.

. Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
[539 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Do you want to know the secret to haggling with call centres?
[92 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains how your TV, phone, breakdown cover, insurance and more could be cheaper!

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[98 hours old]: When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[299 hours old]: The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.

. How the High Street became a window on our political instability
[372 hours old]: High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

. The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
[628 hours old]: Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[1212 hours old]: What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

. Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like
[1572 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. Money Box
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. Who had the best World Cup advert?
[92 hours old]: BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind both Nike and Adidas' World Cup adverts.

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