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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:35 09 May 2026
 
- Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
[9 hours old]: Some on the Spanish island worry the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.

- 'Illegal' traveller plot was listed for sale on Facebook
[5 hours old]: The four-acre site has been at the heart of an ongoing row with locals since Friday.

. Boy, 8, showered with gifts after calming plane passenger with singing and football cards
[93 hours old]: Phoenix has been sent gifts from as far away as Germany after his actions prevented the flight being diverted.

. Major train operator to be renationalised in months
[17 hours old]: GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.

. Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day
[39 hours old]: A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

. 'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone
[49 hours old]: The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

. Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
[1065 hours old]: The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.


and in other news ...

- Historic win for SNP but change and challenges ahead at Holyrood
[2 hours old]: John Swinney will return as first minister after a fifth Scottish election victory for the SNP.

- Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming Starmer himself for elections body blow
[12 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.

* Reform UK will never take voters for granted, Yusuf says
[0 hours old]: A Reform UK spokesman says the party will "welcome scrutiny", following its sweeping election gains.

- No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
[11 hours old]: The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.

- Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
[14 hours old]: The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.

- William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert
[11 hours old]: The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.

* More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
[1 hours old]: More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year

* Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
[0 hours old]: The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.

- The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
[10 hours old]: Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.

- Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs
[10 hours old]: From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

- Move over matcha. Hojicha is coming to a cafe near you
[10 hours old]: From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.

* Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
[0 hours old]: Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

- The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
[10 hours old]: Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.

- The UFO community has been waiting for answers. Has the Pentagon delivered?
[6 hours old]: Those within the UFO community spent their day scrutinizing the new documents, images and videos released by the Pentagon.

- Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool
[9 hours old]: In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.

- Electioncast: The winners and the losers
[10 hours old]: Labour suffers historic losses across UK elections.

- Fernandes: The trophies, the assist record and his future
[11 hours old]: No Premier League medal, no Champions League title, but Bruno Fernandes has won other trophies and many accolades, and the FWA footballer of the year is on the brink of setting a record.

- Arteta rallies Arsenal for huge Premier League weekend
[14 hours old]: As the Premier League title race nears its conclusion, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tells his players and the Gunners fans to "stay present and live the moment".

- From cricket to 'bosh' queen - England prop Muir
[3 hours old]: England prop Maud Muir discusses her childhood cricket days and love for pottery and "boshing" defenders.

- Saints charged by EFL with spying on Middlesbrough
[11 hours old]: The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.

- 'Good business' for PGA Tour if LIV players return - McIlroy
[2 hours old]: Rory McIlroy says bringing back LIV Golf defectors would be "good business" for the PGA Tour amid doubts over the future of the breakaway series.

- Djokovic stunned on return to action in Rome
[14 hours old]: An out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic suffers defeat on his return to action as he is stunned by gutsy qualifier Dino Prizmic in the Italian Open second round.

- Tight-lipped Dubois weighs in at career-heavy 18st
[14 hours old]: Daniel Dubois will not to be drawn into a war of words after weighing in at a career-heavy 18st for Saturday's all-British heavyweight world-title fight against Fabio Wardley.

- US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row
[13 hours old]: The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

- How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
[3 hours old]: The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

* How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy
[1 hours old]: Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.


and in other older news ...

. The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian
[86 hours old]: A Kent bodyshop painted the striking orange breastplate she wore to the Met Gala after previously fixing its designers' car.

. Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record
[28 hours old]: While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".

. 'Bumpy' the orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared at Kenyan sanctuary
[43 hours old]: The calf was just days old when it was found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake last weekend.

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. Trump takes his revenge on disloyal Republicans
[21 hours old]: The US president targets his political enemies in Kentucky and Indiana

. Fast-paced, witty and smart coming-of-age comedy
[251 hours old]: Two booksmart girls try to cram in four years of fun on the eve of their graduation.

. An insight into the secretive 'matchstick men' painter
[1755 hours old]: The secretive artist revealed as never before, with his voice lip-synced by Ian McKellen.

. US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages
[19 hours old]: An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems.

. The companies making billions from the Iran war
[25 hours old]: Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

. South East Water boss quits after supply failures
[22 hours old]: David Hinton faced criticism after outages affected tens of thousands of people in Kent and Sussex.

. Instagram privacy tech is turned off today - what does this mean for your DMs?
[32 hours old]: The platform said it would remove end-to-end encrypted messages, a major U‑turn by parent company Meta.

. Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
[25 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

. Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
[42 hours old]: Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

. Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US
[34 hours old]: Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

. World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty
[29 hours old]: Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

. Morrisons supermarket in Wales fined £750k for dirty bakery
[38 hours old]: A judge said the case was not about a few rogue employees but showed serious and systemic failure.

. Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact
[48 hours old]: The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

. The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial
[57 hours old]: The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.

. The AI fitness instructors selling unreal gains
[52 hours old]: A BBC Sport investigation finds misleading adverts for fitness apps that use AI-generated instructors to make exaggerated claims.

. bn order boosts Belfast Airbus factory
[51 hours old]: Malaysian airline Air Asia places an order for 120 Airbus A220s, the wings of which are made in Belfast.

. Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close
[66 hours old]: The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.

. Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations
[61 hours old]: Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.

. People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears
[65 hours old]: Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.

. Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs
[73 hours old]: No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.

. Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time
[71 hours old]: Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.

. Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war
[65 hours old]: Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.

. Apple to pay up to to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
[81 hours old]: Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.

. Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video
[65 hours old]: Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.

. Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict
[58 hours old]: Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

. Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
[106 hours old]: Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

. Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?
[202 hours old]: It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

. The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed
[226 hours old]: Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

. Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music
[274 hours old]: Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

. How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific
[298 hours old]: Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.

. From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal
[369 hours old]: Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.

. How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success
[394 hours old]: Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

. What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news
[377 hours old]: If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough
[442 hours old]: A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

. Housing market 'fragile due to global unrest'
[20 hours old]: Jersey estate agents say there is uncertainty in the market due to the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

. Average house price falls by 5%, report shows
[42 hours old]: The cost of an average island property is down from almost £600,000 at the start of 2025.

. 'How loan shark threats keep victims like me silent'
[52 hours old]: A meat cleaver and samurai sword are among items seized from suspects, shown exclusively to the BBC.

. Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do?
[69 hours old]: Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.

. Border politics - how similar jobs in the same firm deliver different tax bills
[76 hours old]: Workers in southern Scotland can find themselves paying more tax than colleagues who live south of the border.

. The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
[130 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
[490 hours old]: Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1011 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers
[1209 hours old]: Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

. Watch: Drone delivers first Amazon parcels in UK
[49 hours old]: The tech giant says it hopes to slowly expand the service as the demand for ultra-fast deliveries grows.

. Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort?
[69 hours old]: Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.

From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort

. Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?
[98 hours old]: New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.

. Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter?
[239 hours old]: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.


 
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