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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 21:55 04 Jan 2025
 
- Tributes to 'much loved and popular' boy after quad bike crash
[4 hours old]: Tiarnán Trainor was injured in the incident just outside Killeavy, near Newry, and died in hospital.

. Avanti passengers face disruption in fresh train strikes
[58 hours old]: Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working.

. Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
[85 hours old]: One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.

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and in other news ...

- Your striking pictures of snow and frost across UK
[5 hours old]: Bitter conditions created by an Arctic wind are expected to continue into next week.

- William shocked by death of ex-nanny's stepson in New Orleans attack
[6 hours old]: The Prince of Wales said his "thoughts and prayers" were with the family of Edward Pettifer, who was among 14 killed.

- Biden plans to send bn arms shipment to Israel
[3 hours old]: The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles.

- Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
[6 hours old]: His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, US media report.

- Demo for teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17
[5 hours old]: Marcus Fakana, 18, was jailed for having sex with a British girl, 17, while they were both on holiday.

- I'll never admit I'm the best, says darts champion Luke Littler
[8 hours old]: Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.

- Man dies in Lake District ridge fall
[6 hours old]: Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.

- She's faking a Welsh accent in The Traitors - but will it work?
[14 hours old]: Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust?

* Biden honours Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom
[1 hours old]: Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.

- How to keep babies warm in cold weather and other winter tips
[13 hours old]: Much of the UK is facing a cold snap, so here are some tips to cope with low temperatures.

- Teenage kicks - what makes darts sensation Luke Littler so good?
[15 hours old]: Luke Littler has become darts' youngest world champion. BBC Sport looks at the qualities that have taken him to the top.

- Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers
[10 hours old]: The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.

- Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
[6 hours old]: Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

- World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116
[10 hours old]: Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

- 'My son thinks I'm mad' - meet the woman who owns 50 classic cars
[14 hours old]: Jane Weitzmann has a collection of 50 classic cars at home and freely admits it's an obsession.

- Referee makes history as first openly gay official
[3 hours old]: Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

- Bronze statue worth £60k stolen from artist's home
[6 hours old]: Essex Police says it is pursuing a number of targeted lines of inquiry.

- Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office
[12 hours old]: Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

- The return of the 'old Man City'? 'Absolutely not' says Guardiola
[1 hours old]: Has Saturday's 4-1 demolition of West Ham marked the return of the old Manchester City? 'Absolutely not' according to boss Pep Guardiola.

- 'Angriest I've ever been' - can Postecoglou be a success at Spurs?
[5 hours old]: Tottenham are enduring a results crisis and an injury crisis - and manager Ange Postecoglou finds himself at the centre of attention.

- 'The best striker in the league' - Isak continues 'hot streak'
[3 hours old]: There have been a number of contributing factors in Newcastle's recent upturn in fortunes, but the scintillating form of star striker Alexander Isak has certainly played a major role.

- Saracens rebound from heavy loss to beat Bristol
[1 hours old]: Saracens respond to a thumping Premiership defeat by Bath to hold off Bristol and end the Bears' record run of wins away from home.

* Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?
[1 hours old]: Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?

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and in other older news ...

. How to drive in snow and icy weather
[61 hours old]: Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.

. Looking after pets during the cold spell
[31 hours old]: Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.

. Keeping warm when budgets are squeezed
[30 hours old]: A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

. What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress
[20 hours old]: Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

. Last hope for Indian nurse on death row in Yemen: pardon from victim's family
[21 hours old]: Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, who was convicted for the murder of a Yemeni man in 2017.

. How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge
[26 hours old]: Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

. China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
[23 hours old]: With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

. Farage distances himself from Musk on Robinson
[17 hours old]: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has voiced support for jailed far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

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. A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care
[28 hours old]: Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

. The New Orleans Attack
[51 hours old]: The FBI now believes the attacker was acting alone

. Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
[16 hours old]: Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.

. How to keep warm when budgets are squeezed
[30 hours old]: A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

. Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
[31 hours old]: He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

. Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes
[46 hours old]: Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

. Apple to pay m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
[34 hours old]: The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

. 'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid
[44 hours old]: Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

. Shops offer grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December
[34 hours old]: Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.

. Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
[40 hours old]: Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.

. Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
[53 hours old]: Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.

. Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales
[59 hours old]: The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

. House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide
[62 hours old]: Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

. Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
[93 hours old]: The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

. Court strikes down US net neutrality rules
[47 hours old]: The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.

. Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
[84 hours old]: The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

. Women working at home could risk missing out, says Nationwide boss
[109 hours old]: The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.

. How much are energy bills going up?
[132 hours old]: Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025.

. What we know about US visas Trump supporters are clashing over
[118 hours old]: A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[131 hours old]: If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed you could be entitled to help.

. Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over bn crash
[104 hours old]: US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.

. HS2 in 'very serious situation', boss says
[125 hours old]: Mark Wild said the high-speed project needed a "fundamental reset" as HS2 issued an update.

. Madoff fraud victims get .3bn as fund completes payouts
[115 hours old]: Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses.

. 'I used maternity leave to launch my mug business'
[135 hours old]: A businesswoman whose mugs have been shared by Molly-Mae says "mum-guilt" is her biggest challenge.

. S Korea orders air safety probe after deadly plane crash
[137 hours old]: The order came after the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in decades in which 179 people were killed.

. Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
[360 hours old]: People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

. AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
[382 hours old]: AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

. The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
[406 hours old]: The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

. In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
[478 hours old]: Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

. Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
[574 hours old]: The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

. What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
[622 hours old]: Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

. Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
[638 hours old]: Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

. Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
[718 hours old]: With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

. Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
[741 hours old]: Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

. Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
[812 hours old]: Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

. Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
[790 hours old]: Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

. Why are doctors wary of wearables?
[812 hours old]: Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.