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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 04:55 20 Jun 2026
 
- Driver dies and 33 people seriously injured as Bedford train crash declared major incident
[3 hours old]: The crash, which happened at about 17:15 BST on Friday, has left almost 90 people hurt.

- 'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how collision unfolded
[6 hours old]: The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people have been injured -over 30 of them seriously.

- What we know so far about Bedford train crash
[2 hours old]: Two East Midland Railway trains crashed into each other, with emergency services now on the scene

- Video shows scene of crash as passenger describes aftermath
[8 hours old]: Passenger Pete Knapp said the crash "felt like [he'd] been in a bomb explosion".

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

. CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator
[36 hours old]: Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.

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- PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
[6 hours old]: The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.

- Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
[8 hours old]: The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.

- Why candidates dress up and run in major UK elections
[4 hours old]: Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.

- Cooler Saturday gives brief relief before heat returns
[4 hours old]: After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 35C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.

* Harry and Meghan offered royal accommodation during UK visit
[0 hours old]: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit the UK with their children next month, for the first time since 2022.

- Scotland fans dejected after loss to Morocco at World Cup
[2 hours old]: Fans at home and at the World Cup in the US watched as Scotland lost 1-0 to Morocco.

- Quiz: What type of World Cup fan are you?
[4 hours old]: Take our World Cup quiz and discover your fan personality type.

- Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
[3 hours old]: While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.

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

- How Japanese girl band XG went from brutal six year training to global pop stars
[4 hours old]: The Japanese pop group have become global stars, after being recruited before they were teenagers.

- Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
[3 hours old]: From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

- 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
[4 hours old]: The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.

- New video game console aims to get kids moving
[2 hours old]: The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.

- Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
[13 hours old]: Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.

- Michael Fassbender says it is becoming harder to know what to trust online
[2 hours old]: Stars of spy thriller show The Agency discuss espionage, AI and the personal cost of living a double life.

- James Burrows, legendary director of Cheers and Friends, dies aged 85
[3 hours old]: Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.

- Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
[6 hours old]: Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a "strategic mistake" and "disrespectful".

- Boy, 3, hurt at zoo was attacked by a crocodile
[13 hours old]: Police say a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been bailed.

- Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
[11 hours old]: Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

- Flawed but relentless Scotland show themselves as men of substance
[2 hours old]: Morocco threatened to blow Scotland away early on, but Steve Clarke's squad showed their resilience, writes Tom English.

- Clark in control of US Open as wind hinders McIlroy and Scheffler
[2 hours old]: Wyndham Clark opens a four-shot halfway lead at the US Open, with England's Matt Fitzpatrick among the closest challengers.

- The Super Bowl winner's son stepping into spotlight with USA
[4 hours old]: Alex Freeman is stepping out of the shadows of his Super Bowl-winning father to forge his own path in football.

- England winger Saka unlikely to start against Ghana
[7 hours old]: England head coach Thomas Tuchel hints that Bukayo Saka is unlikely to be in contention to start against Ghana on Tuesday.

- O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m
[12 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).

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

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

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. Burnham Wins in Makerfield - So What Happens Now?
[20 hours old]: Burnham wins Makerfield by-election, paving way for leadership challenge against Starmer.

. Jill Biden reveals how she really felt about Joe Biden’s health whilst he was president
[54 hours old]: And Trump wants to give America’s top legal job to his former personal lawyer

. Two chancers bluff their way into weddings to meet women
[171 hours old]: Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star in this classic 2005 comedy

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

. Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises
[19 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?
[21 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
[28 hours old]: Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.

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

. Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money
[18 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
[39 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
[40 hours old]: Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.

. Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs
[38 hours old]: The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

. Why has Texas set its sights on London?
[47 hours old]: Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

. Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting
[57 hours old]: The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.

. Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
[60 hours old]: The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

. Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
[66 hours old]: Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

. Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
[76 hours old]: Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.

. Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
[68 hours old]: The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.

. 'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub
[70 hours old]: The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.

. Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for .7bn
[79 hours old]: The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.

. Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
[74 hours old]: Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.

. Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
[87 hours old]: The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.

. Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years
[91 hours old]: The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

. How the Iran war affects your money and bills
[88 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

. Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
[89 hours old]: Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?

. How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food?
[108 hours old]: Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.

. 'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots
[53 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?
[99 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
[124 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
[197 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?
[221 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?
[268 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
[293 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
[364 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
[389 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
[436 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
[460 hours old]: Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.

. Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
[532 hours old]: BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.

. Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
[556 hours old]: With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.

. The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
[569 hours old]: Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
[628 hours old]: The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

. What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal?
[19 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.

. Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
[22 hours old]: Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[220 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
[293 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
[549 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
[1133 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
[1493 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

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