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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 13:15 10 Mar 2026
 
* Glasgow Central Station still shut but seems to have avoided major damage from fire
[0 hours old]: A huge fire destroyed a neighbouring building but Network Rail staff believe the station has not been seriously damaged.

* UK preparing support ship to deploy to eastern Mediterranean
[0 hours old]: RFA Lyme Bay is placed on "heightened readiness" as a precaution, the Ministry of Defence says.

- More whales are stranding. Now more people are needed to help them
[13 hours old]: Calls for more people to train as marine mammal medics so they can help rescue stranded animals.

. Surge in jet fuel prices could push up air fares, analysts warn
[93 hours old]: Disruption to supplies from the Gulf due to the Middle East conflict has pushed the cost up by more than 80%.

. Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
[80 hours old]: New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption since late February which has left many Britons stranded.

. The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables
[469 hours old]: During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

. The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse
[1404 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
[1885 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?


and in other news ...

- An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year
[7 hours old]: We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK.

* Inmate charged with murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley
[1 hours old]: A prison inmate has been charged with the murder of Soham killer Ian Huntley, police say.

- How the 'red v blue school wars' exposed the social media gap between children and parents
[13 hours old]: Parents were frightened by social posts that seemed to encourage violence at schools. But it was more complicated than it looked

- Olivia Dean to headline final day of Radio 1's Big Weekend 2026
[4 hours old]: The annual music festival will take place in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park from 22 to 24 May.

- Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
[2 hours old]: Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

* Joey Barton charged after assault near golf club
[1 hours old]: The former footballer is arrested along with a second suspect near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

* Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts
[1 hours old]: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy says the changes are part of "rebalancing the system to put victims first".

- Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
[3 hours old]: The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.

- Vicar defends church's devil-horned bench tribute to Prodigy's Keith Flint
[3 hours old]: Some are questioning if the Satanic detail is appropriate in a Christian place of worship.

- Energy prices fall and stocks rise after Trump says war is 'very complete'
[4 hours old]: The US president's comments lead to a drop in crude costs and a rebound in shares.

- Why the price of oil matters more than you might think
[15 hours old]: A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.

- GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
[13 hours old]: GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.

- How the Iran war may affect your money and bills
[3 hours old]: The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

- Has Hollywood golden boy Timothée Chalamet lost his shine?
[13 hours old]: Is the backlash against Timothée Chalamet about more than his views on ballet and opera?

- 'I thought my unborn baby had died in e-bike crash'
[7 hours old]: Siobhan Barling's baby was born six weeks early and seriously ill after being hit by an e-bike.


- Frozen out? The 'mixed' team event with one female player
[5 hours old]: Despite Para-ice hockey being a 'mixed' event at the Winter Paralympics, just one female player will compete at Milan-Cortina.

- Georgia voters to pick replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene in special election
[2 hours old]: The shadow of Greene, who resigned from Congress after a rift with the president, looms large over a crowded contest.

- Like Brooklyn Beckham, I don't speak to my family - we need to talk about estrangement
[7 hours old]: Ben hasn't spoken to his mother for three years, and helps others experiencing family estrangement.

- Overseas 'content farms' creating political deepfakes uncovered
[7 hours old]: The warning comes as work to spot and combat deepfakes ahead of the Senedd election is taking place.

- 'Soft, friendly and some slobber': Crufts win puts Clumber spaniels in spotlight
[7 hours old]: The breed can trace its origins to a grand country estate in the heart of Sherwood Forest.

- First V-level subjects announced with aim to 'prepare for future jobs'
[12 hours old]: Ministers say "bold reforms" for post-16 students will end snobbery and prepare students for work.

- Snow for some as winter weather returns to UK this week
[2 hours old]: The weather is set to get a lot colder as the week progresses, as Tomasz Shafernaker and Simon King explain.

- Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
[1 hours old]: The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.

- Former US Open champion Gary Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis
[4 hours old]: Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

- Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction plan
[3 hours old]: Lawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials.

- China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
[7 hours old]: Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.

- Uefa fears impact of Premier League spending rules
[6 hours old]: Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.

- The 'big brother' helping Arteta's Arsenal 'over the line'
[6 hours old]: As Arsenal pursue a first Premier League title in 22 years, BBC Sport looks at how the relationship between Mikel Arteta and his assistant, Gabriel Heinze, is helping them.

- Is there a right time for a Panenka - as Brentford pay the price?
[14 hours old]: Brentford are beaten by West Ham on penalties as Dango Ouattara is left to rue a missed Panenka. Is there ever a right rime to take one?

- Fallout from first race since biggest rule changes - F1 Q&A
[5 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions following the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

- Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis
[4 hours old]: Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

- 10 players from Jamaican club denied entry to US
[2 hours old]: Jamaican side Mount Pleasant will be without 10 first-team players for their Champions Cup tie against LA Galaxy after they were denied visas to enter the United States.

- Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
[2 hours old]: The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.

- Reeves pledges to explore helping with heating oil bills
[9 hours old]: The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.

- Faisal Islam: Trump comments may have eased oil price surge, but havoc remains
[12 hours old]: It has been the most volatile day of oil trading in world history, and there is much still to play out.

- Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
[1 hours old]: Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.

- G7 to take 'necessary measures' to support energy supplies
[13 hours old]: Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed 0.

- Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
[15 hours old]: The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude

- How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
[12 hours old]: The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.


and in other older news ...

. Iranians deeply divided over Mojtaba Khamenei's rise to power
[21 hours old]: While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.

. BBC News app
[7535 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
[48 hours old]: And the critisism of it from Donald Trump and Tony Blair.

. Iran president apologises for striking neighbours
[70 hours old]: President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

. Six ways the Iran war could affect you - in charts
[24 hours old]: With fuel and gas prices having risen in recent days, here are some ways the conflict could affect households.

. How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?
[26 hours old]: For every rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

. Asia governments to cap fuel prices as oil costs jump
[27 hours old]: The price of crude has surged above 0 on concerns about shortages due to
supply disruptions.

. London mayor courts embattled AI firm Anthropic
[87 hours old]: The letter from London's mayor came as the US moved to designate the company a supply chain risk.

. Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
[91 hours old]: A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.

. There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
[81 hours old]: Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.

. US economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs in February
[94 hours old]: The contraction came as a surprise with payrolls down in nearly every sector.

. Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
[91 hours old]: Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.

. Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80
[96 hours old]: Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.

. Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
[86 hours old]: Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit 0 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.

. Lenders lift mortgage rates as Iran war hits borrowing costs
[98 hours old]: Nationwide, HSBC and Coventry Building Society are all putting some mortgage rates up.

. One in 7 shops in UK has turned cashless in the past year, survey finds
[109 hours old]: Some 14% of small High Street traders have gone card only in the last year, a survey suggests.

. US eases sanctions on Russian oil sales to India during Iran conflict
[102 hours old]: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent gives India a 30-day waiver to buy Russian crude as a "stop gap measure".

. Anthropic vows to sue Pentagon over supply chain risk label
[106 hours old]: The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

. Spain's migrants welcome amnesty: 'It will help us in every way'
[37 hours old]: Madrid cites humanitarian and economic reasons to give undocumented workers legal status.

. Can snacks help you sleep?
[109 hours old]: Chocolates, bars, gummies and drinks promise to help you sleep, but is the science behind them sound?

. We have more privacy controls yet less privacy than ever
[133 hours old]: Has online privacy become "a luxury not a right" for us all in 2026?

. Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami
[175 hours old]: Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.

. Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated'
[198 hours old]: The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.

. Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches
[277 hours old]: Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.

. The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles
[301 hours old]: Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

. Orbital space race heats up in Arctic north
[349 hours old]: Europe lags far behind the US and China in orbital space launches, but new facilities are opening up.

. Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica?
[373 hours old]: Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.

. How do you modernise mango farming?
[445 hours old]: India's mango farmers are being urged to innovate as climate change makes cultivation "unpredictable".

. Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood
[517 hours old]: Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content.

. Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain
[531 hours old]: The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

. Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands
[613 hours old]: Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics.

. Who is billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how did he make his money?
[623 hours old]: The industrialist and Manchester United co-owner has apologised over comments he made about immigration.

. The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs?
[613 hours old]: As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay.

. The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
[637 hours old]: The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

. Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech
[685 hours old]: Even with sophisticated technology it is still difficult to detect fake foods.

. Iran war impacts heating oil bills for homeowners
[21 hours old]: Some residents say they have seen prices more than double since the conflict started.

. Rural households feel the pinch of war in Iran
[22 hours old]: North Yorkshire residents using oil tanks to fuel their homes say bills are soaring.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[2422 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[2533 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[2621 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. What in the World
[94 hours old]: Iran says it has closed the vital shipping channel to global trade.

. Wales' richest man says Britain is 'uncomfortable place' for Jews
[173 hours old]: The billionaire says "anti-semitism is always in the air" with parallels to the persecution his ancestors faced.

. Edible Economics by Ha-Joon Chang (Omnibus)
[244 hours old]: Professor Ha-Joon Chang, “a hungry economist” explores why economics matters.

. Why you should consider fixing your energy tariff now
[265 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains what the upcoming change to the energy price cap means for your bills.

. 'Is this all bad debt or good debt?'
[282 hours old]: Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also in serious debt.


 
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