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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 08:15 11 Aug 2026
 
. How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters
[87 hours old]: The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

. Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
[104 hours old]: The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.


and in other news ...

- PM asks justice secretary to find way to keep PC Harper's killers in jail
[3 hours old]: Andy Burnham is confident a solution can be found to exclude two of PC Harper's killers from an early release scheme, the BBC understands.

- Amber heat health alerts for almost all of England as next heatwave begins
[5 hours old]: The amber alerts will be in place until Friday evening to cover high and even extreme temperatures expected through this week.

- Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces
[9 hours old]: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said town centres had been "hollowed out" by decades of decline.

- At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
[3 hours old]: More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.

- Trump says it would be 'terrible mistake' to remove Infantino
[2 hours old]: US President Donald Trump says it would be a "terrible mistake" if under pressure Fifa president Gianni Infantino was ousted.

- Perseid meteor shower reaches peak: When and where to catch a glimpse
[5 hours old]: On Wednesday night the Perseids will peak offering the best chance of seeing a 'shooting star'.

- Jewish school heads spend more time on security than education, review finds
[2 hours old]: It's one of the findings from an independent review into antisemitism in schools and colleges.

- 'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men
[8 hours old]: Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

- England set to eliminate hepatitis C
[7 hours old]: England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

- Swimming lessons 'vital' as schools gap revealed
[2 hours old]: How is your school doing on teaching pupils life-saving swimming skills in the English curriculum?

- The lonely Chinese men being conned by fake brides
[9 hours old]: "Flash marriage" scams are an extreme symptom of a demographic crisis long in the making in China.

- Disabled in a heatwave: 'We're talking about survival'
[7 hours old]: Disabled campaigners say the official advice for staying safe in a heatwave can put them in more danger.

- My brother was found dead – but police didn't realise for days that he had been shot
[2 hours old]: Brian Low was murdered while walking his dog by a former colleague whose hatred had festered for years.

- 'I felt Tourette's would ruin my life, now I teach at Cambridge'
[7 hours old]: Amanda Cole previously hid her condition but now wants others to "tic freely" without embarrassment.

- The Papers: '45m Brits in drought' and a 'Not-so-small boats crisis'
[7 hours old]: More of the UK is declared to be in drought an a "mega-dinghy" crossing the Channel leads Tuesday's papers.

- What he told me made my blood run cold - Michael Sheen investigates Wales' toxic legacy
[2 hours old]: The Hollywood actor investigates claims cancer-causing chemicals were dumped across Wales.

- Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat belt
[10 hours old]: The incident has sparked a debate over child safety and discipline on commercial planes.

- Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
[4 hours old]: The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".

- GB's Amy Hunt wins European 100m gold
[8 hours old]: Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

- Moment Chinese rocket explodes after lift-off
[3 hours old]: The rocket failed after an in-flight anomaly while carrying a satellite, Chinese state media reported.

- Vandals target playground before it has even opened
[12 hours old]: The playground was due to open to the public later this week, the council says.

* Trump Media reports 8m loss as crypto falls
[0 hours old]: The firm says it will refocus on social media, which includes a plan to sell faster access to Trump's posts.

- Subscriptions, ‘Intergalactic Affairs’ and Alleged Cartel Boss Daniel Kinahan
[14 hours old]: Adam, Caitríona Perry and Joe Pike join us at the Edinburgh Fringe

- Americanswers...on 5 Live! Will Trump's new challenge to birthright citizenship work?
[12 hours old]: And Hunter Biden speaks to the BBC about his pardon and Joe Biden’s health

- GB's Hunt comes of age with European 100m gold
[8 hours old]: Britain's Amy Hunt has her "coming of age" moment as she storms to 100m glory at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

- Following Guardiola may be impossible job - Maresca
[1 hours old]: New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca talks about replacing Pep Guardiola, his interest in AI and his captaincy dilemma.

- Who could Arsenal sign after missing out on Vinicius Jr?
[11 hours old]: One big signing missed, but one big signing through the doors - it's been a mixed transfer window for Arsenal.

- Forest owner Marinakis sues Palace over gun banner
[13 hours old]: Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head.

* Can Lawson keep seat for 2027 season? - F1 Q&A
[0 hours old]: BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

- Britain's Hunt sprints to European 100m gold
[9 hours old]: Great Britain's Amy Hunt wins her first major gold medal with victory in the 100m at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.

- Wall Street giants hand Nvidia 0bn to fund boom in AI projects
[9 hours old]: The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.

- School uniform rules must go further, charity says
[2 hours old]: A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.

- Families under pressure to find food in summer
[2 hours old]: Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.

- Jeff Bezos and Liverpool explained
[15 hours old]: BBC Sport's Sam Harris breaks down the potential new investment of Jeff Bezos into Liverpool.


and in other older news ...

. Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat
[16 hours old]: The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

. BBC News app
[11225 hours old]: Top stories, breaking news, live reporting, and follow news topics that match your interests

. Cult drama directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro
[368 hours old]: Martin Scorsese's timeless masterpiece, with Robert De Niro’s most iconic performance

. Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee
[16 hours old]: The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

. Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months
[21 hours old]: The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

. Consortium advances talks for stake in Liverpool
[18 hours old]: A group including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos advances its talks to buy about a 30% stake in Liverpool, BBC Sport has been told.

. Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week
[26 hours old]: Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

. Taylor Farms recalls jalapeno products after salmonella outbreak
[16 hours old]: Food producer Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 US states after a salmonella outbreak.

. You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check
[31 hours old]: Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

. Water outage forces Chessington theme park to close
[17 hours old]: Chessington says all tickets booked for Monday can be used on a future date.

. Is football AI-proof? Why tech investors wanted a slice of the World Cup
[65 hours old]: What was the thinking of the investors backing the now-canned plan, and are such proposals in the future inevitable?

. Could your tattoo stop you from getting a job?
[30 hours old]: A quarter of the UK population – including the new prime minister – have at least one tattoo, but they still divide opinion in the workplace.

. Goodwin considers selling part of defence business
[88 hours old]: The firm is a key supplier of components to UK and US frigate and submarine programmes.

. Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
[55 hours old]: Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.

. Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
[104 hours old]: The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?

. Meta fined 7m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
[94 hours old]: The ruling is in addition to 5m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of 2m.

. Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues
[89 hours old]: Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

. Trump administration to pay German firm .2bn to halt US wind projects
[90 hours old]: The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.

. Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China
[102 hours old]: The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

. EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
[110 hours old]: The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

. First OpenAI, now Meta - why do AI hacks keep happening?
[111 hours old]: A flood of companies are revealing AI models gained access to the internet - with real consequences.

. Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages
[126 hours old]: Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

. Shorts, strappy tops and sandals: What is acceptable to wear to work?
[114 hours old]: Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

. Cashing in on SpaceX: 'Every chance I get, I'll sell a little more'
[112 hours old]: Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

. Owner of bike maker Raleigh files for insolvency
[114 hours old]: Accell, based in the Netherlands, has owned the famous bike brand since 2012.

. 'You could smell someone' who worked at Raleigh
[26 hours old]: The company was more than just a employer. For years, it was part of the fabric of Nottingham.

. The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
[152 hours old]: Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

. 'I feel like I dug my own grave': The workers caught in the AI transition
[153 hours old]: AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

. How tech is helping in the battle against wildfires
[152 hours old]: Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

. Zinc dresses and ice creams - how to survive a heatwave wedding
[176 hours old]: The wedding industry is facing last-minute costs to cope with the heat and October bookings are up.

. India wants to join the strawberry superpowers
[273 hours old]: Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.

. The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
[297 hours old]: Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

. How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool
[306 hours old]: Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.

. Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper?
[344 hours old]: Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

. The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks
[513 hours old]: The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

. This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't
[536 hours old]: Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

. Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?
[680 hours old]: Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

. New school uniform rules won't cut costs, says mum
[18 hours old]: Michaela Wilson says she has "no idea why schools don't just sell iron-on branded badges".

. Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters
[463 hours old]: Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

. Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
[992 hours old]: Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

. The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
[1472 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
[1544 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
[1800 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

. What do people want from Argos?
[95 hours old]: As Sainsbury agrees to sell Argos for £120m, we ask people if they still shop there, and what the new owners can do to compete with big online retailers like Amazon.

. Business Daily
[107 hours old]: Why is global trade proving so resilient despite the tariffs and trade restrictions?

. What happened to the internet?
[141 hours old]: Faced with a barrage of ads, misinformation, AI slop, toxicity and doom-scrolling, it can feel like the internet is kind of... broken. Is it? And what are the alternatives?

. How the dry weather affects your supermarket shop
[161 hours old]: Tomos Morgan visits farm in Vale of Glamorgan to explain how the hot and dry spell affects crops.


 
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