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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 22:15 06 Aug 2026
 
- Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption
[1 hours old]: An outage in Manchester caused delays and cancellations, with services expected to be affected throughout the evening.


and in other news ...

- Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
[7 hours old]: The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.

- Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
[5 hours old]: Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

- Amanda Knox defends Fringe comedy show after claims it will 'trivialise violence'
[1 hours old]: Knox, who was convicted and later acquitted of the murder of a British student, said she does not downplay the seriousness of Meredith Kercher's death.

- Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
[3 hours old]: Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.

- South Korea space agency shares Moon images after SpaceX rocket debris crash
[3 hours old]: Seoul's lunar orbiter captured images of the Moon before and after part of SpaceX's rocket hit its surface on Wednesday.

- Met Police boss admits mistake over Cambridge professor plagiarism row
[4 hours old]: Sir Mark Rowley says his force "dropped the ball" after it investigated a reporter looking into claims about Jason Arday.

* Arrests in Norfolk town as disorder continues for third night
[0 hours old]: Norfolk Police attend a residential area in Thetford on Thursday as a third night of protests begins.

- Stephen Bear jailed for breaching restraining order with posts about Georgia Harrison
[4 hours old]: The reality TV contestant is back in prison after admitting a harassment charge regarding Georgia Harrison.

- Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
[2 hours old]: While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

- Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Greece after his wife gave police 'key' details
[3 hours old]: Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.

- Andrew chased by alleged stalker near Sandringham home, court hears
[3 hours old]: Alex Jenkinson, 39, is accused of causing the former duke to "fear unlawful violence" as he walked his dogs.

- First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[5 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

- Is Gianni Infantino still backed by the African football federations?
[1 hours old]: The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?

- Why is Amanda Knox's upcoming Edinburgh Fringe comedy show causing controversy?
[10 hours old]: Meredith Kercher's sister told the BBC her sibling "wouldn't find these topics of any comedy value".

- Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[8 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

- Serious questions for Cambridge after professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
[6 hours old]: Jason Arday’s resignation poses questions about standards and a push for diversity, writes education editor Branwen Jeffreys.

- Calls for inquiry into Army training college for teenagers after reports of rape and abuse
[3 hours old]: Four women told the BBC they were sexually assaulted and harassed while attending the Army Foundation College (AFC) at Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

- EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
[4 hours old]: The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

- Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
[3 hours old]: The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

* Conservatives pledge to ban foreign nationals from social housing
[0 hours old]: They claim around 230,000 homes would become available under their plan to limit social housing entitlements.

- Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film
[2 hours old]: Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

- Judge grants Trump's request to delay handing financial records to BBC
[4 hours old]: The US president is suing the BBC over a controversial episode of Panorama broadcast in 2024.

- Farmer jailed for lodger's 'body in barrel' murder
[8 hours old]: Richard Dyson's body was not found until nearly six years after he disappeared in rural Barnsley.

- Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid agree new six-year deal
[3 hours old]: Brazil winger Vinicius Jr will stay at Real Madrid after agreeing improved terms with the Spanish side despite interest from Arsenal.

- Trafford joins Leeds from Man City in potential £45m deal
[3 hours old]: Leeds United sign Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford in a deal worth up to £45m.

- Wigan thrash Saints in opening Super Four game
[2 hours old]: Wigan Warriors kick off the new Super Four format of the Women's Super League with a thumping 44-6 win at St Helens.

- Doku's new deal, Gonzalez to stay - what's latest on Man City transfers?
[5 hours old]: Winger Jeremy Doku is the latest Manchester City player to commit his future to the club after signing a new contract until 2031.

- Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
[3 hours old]: Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.

- Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
[6 hours old]: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

- Car washes and vape shops can still sponsor skilled foreign workers despite visa changes
[10 hours old]: The rules were tightened in July 2025 to restrict the scheme mostly to graduate-level employees who would be earning at least £41,700.

- Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
[8 hours old]: Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

- Meta becomes latest firm to say its AI hacked another company
[15 hours old]: Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

- Thousands of young people missing out on money they don't know about
[12 hours old]: People aged between 18 and 23 may have thousands in unclaimed government accounts.

- 'I've had to Botox my CV': Are AI recruitment tools affecting women's careers?
[11 hours old]: Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

- Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
[13 hours old]: The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

- Hospital staff work in pubs to balance cost pressure
[7 hours old]: The cost of parking at Medway Maritime Hospital has increased while shift wages have reduced by 20%.


and in other older news ...

. The 'education gap' hiding behind picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon
[16 hours old]: Behind the South West's postcard image, poverty and isolation are limiting opportunities for many young people.

. Why playing your phone out loud in public might become the new normal
[21 hours old]: Playing music or videos out loud on your phone is bemoaned by many - but in the future, it might not seem so outlandish

. BBC News app
[11119 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. The Global Story: Who is to blame for the chaos on Spain’s border?
[60 hours old]: Spain faces a backlash from Europe, while Trump warns of an ‘invasion’

. Which PM punched John Simpson?
[29 hours old]: Plus… what did Andy Burnham's wife say about his leadership bid?

. Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[20 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

. US beef prices have soared but farmers aren't making more money
[22 hours old]: The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

. Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
[16 hours old]: Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.

. Trump administration pays back 0bn in 'Liberation Day' tariffs to businesses
[25 hours old]: It represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected under the policy, with billions still to be repaid.

. Infantino sorry for errors but stays Fifa president
[23 hours old]: Gianni Infantino will remain Fifa president after receiving backing from senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors in his controversial private investment plans.

. Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
[32 hours old]: A deal between will allow some creators to use clips from Disney films and TV shows in their videos.

. Prioritise new jobs over green targets to win public contracts, firms told
[35 hours old]: The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

. Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
[36 hours old]: This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

. Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
[26 hours old]: More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.

. SpaceX shares sink after first earnings report reveals huge AI spending plans
[31 hours old]: Elon Musk told investors that people were "underestimating" his company.

. Fashion brand Jaded has ad banned for 'glamorising smoking'
[46 hours old]: The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

. Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall
[41 hours old]: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

. Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco
[38 hours old]: People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

. Anthropic AI used fake profiles to target people in hack then hid the evidence
[36 hours old]: The UK's AI Safety Institute said recent behaviour from Anthropic and OpenAI models was malicious and unprecedented.

. Paramount chief executive David Ellison breaks silence on Warner Bros mega merger
[49 hours old]: The chief executive of Paramount-Skydance says criticism of 0bn (£82m) merger with Warner Bros. relies on outdated Hollywood model.

. The Sims and EA FC maker Electronic Arts sells for bn to Saudi-led group
[34 hours old]: The deal takes the maker of titles including The Sims and EA FC into private ownership - and loads it with debt.

. Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
[55 hours old]: Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[46 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[47 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[46 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[70 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[167 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[191 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[200 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[238 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[407 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[430 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[574 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
[16 hours old]: Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.

. Uniform bank now helping working families
[16 hours old]: The Community Cupboard offers used school uniform in West Kingsdown and Swanley, Kent.

. Bid to extend holiday food and activities programme
[17 hours old]: The authority will consider who should deliver the holiday activity and meal scheme going forward.

. UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began
[34 hours old]: The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[357 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
[886 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1366 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
[1438 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
[1694 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

. What happened to the internet?
[35 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[55 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.

. Assignment
[67 hours old]: How amid the tents and the rubble Gaza is developing once again as an unlikely tech hub

. Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare'
[78 hours old]: The former department store closed in 2016.


 
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