UK airport e-gate age lowered to 8, affecting 1.5 million children
From July 8, children as young as eight can use passport e-gates at UK airports, benefiting up to 1.5 million families and reducing wait times ahead of summer holidays.
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M23 near Gatwick Airport closed after fatal crash
A fatal crash on the M23 southbound near Gatwick Airport has closed the motorway for hours, causing severe rush hour delays. The carriageway is expected to remain shut until early afternoon.
Europe's longest ferry: 36-hour UK to Spain journey
Europe's longest ferry journey takes 36 hours from Portsmouth to Bilbao, Spain. Brittany Ferries offers cabins, Spanish food, and a sundeck. Prices from £231.
80 firefighters tackle Wood Green blaze near tube station
Eighty firefighters and 12 engines were called to a fire on High Road in Wood Green near Turnpike Lane tube station. Fifteen people were led to safety, two taken to hospital for smoke inhalation.
Four rescued after motorboat fire off Scilly coast
Four people were rescued from a flaming motorboat 20 miles off the Isles of Scilly after an engine explosion. The RNLI lifeboat crew extracted them as black smoke poured from the saloon.
Bus smashes into Notting Hill house, no injuries
A red bus crashed into a terrace house in Notting Hill, West London, causing chaos but no injuries. Emergency crews responded and an investigation is ongoing.
Notting Hill bus crash damages house and cars
A single-decker bus crashed into a terraced house and two cars in Notting Hill on July 2. No injuries were reported; police appeal for witnesses.
Tottenham fire: 100 firefighters tackle warehouse blaze
Around 100 firefighters and 15 engines are tackling a two-storey warehouse fire at an industrial estate in Tottenham, London, since 10.51pm Thursday.
Fire at Aberthaw Power Station: Residents told to close windows
A large fire at the former Aberthaw Power Station in Barry, South Wales, has prompted authorities to advise residents to keep windows and doors closed due to heavy smoke.
Gatwick parking scam: dozens stranded as cars vanish
Dozens of holidaymakers were stranded at Gatwick after a dodgy meet-and-greet parking service left cars dumped in scrapyards or hotels, with possessions stolen.
Police warn of overcrowding risk at new Charlton venue
Police fear dangerous overcrowding at Charlton station if a new 5,000-capacity outdoor venue is approved. The Met Police and Southeastern Railways raise concerns over crowd safety.
Two killed, 20 injured in Long Island Expressway crash
Two people died and 20 were injured in a chain-reaction crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, involving a coach bus and five vehicles, prompting an NTSB investigation.
Charing Cross and Waterloo East shut for 22 days
Charing Cross and Waterloo East stations will close for 22 days from July 26, affecting 55,000 daily passengers, as Network Rail replaces 1,800m of track.
Shetland Councillors Back £655m Tunnel Plans to Link Islands
Shetland councillors have approved plans for up to four subsea tunnels, starting with links from Mainland to Yell and Unst, costing £655m, to replace ageing ferries and combat depopulation.
Cows on tracks cause major delays on West Coast Main Line
A herd of cows blocked the West Coast Main Line in Staffordshire for over four hours, causing delays and cancellations for thousands of passengers.
Hammersmith Bridge full reopening ruled out by deadline
Hammersmith Bridge will not reopen to traffic due to Government fund requiring repairs by April 2030, dashing hopes for full restoration.
Woolwich Foot Tunnel lift reopening by December after 4 years
The north lift at Woolwich Foot Tunnel, out of service since August 2022 due to vandalism, is expected to reopen by December 2026, with repairs costing £217,000.
Car crashes into north London bus stop, two injured
Two people were injured after a car ploughed into a bus stop queue in north London, witnesses say people ran for their lives as the vehicle flipped onto its roof.
Jet skier killed by rock arch collapse in Malta
A 26-year-old Chinese jet skier died after a rock archway in Malta collapsed when an American tourist jumped off it; a woman was injured.
Blind 20-Year-Old Lands Wimbledon Job Through Inclusive Scheme
Michael Hoskins, 20, who lost his sight due to brain tumours, works at Wimbledon's information points helping visitors find strawberries and cream, thanks to the 'Work at Wimbledon' scheme.
Gracie the Giraffe Found Safe in Texas After Nearly Two Weeks
Gracie, a giraffe missing from a Texas ranch for nearly two weeks, was found safe Friday about four miles away, ending a saga marked by a false report.
TfL must cut Central line noise for 50 West London homes
Residents near Notting Hill Gate and Holland Park Tube stations report trains every 2 minutes, with noise audible up to 570 times daily. TfL plans fixes by November 2026.
Huge fire near Copeland Park in Peckham
Firefighters tackle a massive blaze near Copeland Park in Peckham, with thick black smoke filling the sky. Cause and exact location unknown.
Yosemite visitor dies after being swept over 594ft waterfall
Josue Baires Alfaro, 22, died after being swept over Nevada Fall in Yosemite park. A bystander who tried to rescue him barely survived.
One dead, child critical after train hits car in Lancashire
One person died and a child suffered life-threatening injuries when a train struck a car at a level crossing in Hoghton, Lancashire, on June 25, 2026.
Smithfield and Billingsgate markets to open at Royal Docks by 2029
London's historic Smithfield and Billingsgate markets will relocate to a new shared site at Newham's Royal Docks, with full operations expected by 2029, pending Royal Assent by mid-2027.
Buckingham Palace Cancels Changing of the Guard Over Heat
Buckingham Palace cancels Changing of the Guard ceremonies for June 24-25 due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 39°C, prioritizing soldier and public safety.
£17m Orpington leisure centre reopens July 2
Bromley Council announces Walnuts Leisure Centre reopening on July 2 after £17m transformation, featuring new pools, gym, sauna, and community events.
Major incident after bus crash in Kidwelly, Wales
At least 26 people are feared injured after a public bus crash near a roundabout in Kidwelly, Wales, prompting a major incident declaration by Dyfed Powys Police.
Girl, 4, drowns in Lanzarote hotel pool; parents' panic described
A four-year-old British girl drowned in the main pool at HL Playa Blanca resort in Lanzarote, with witnesses saying the lifeguard was not at their post. Her death is the latest in a spate of child drownings across Spain, prompting warnings about supervisi
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