[ad_1] Southeastern has strongly advised rail passengers to not attempt travel today (July 30) due to strike action. The ASLEF trade union, which represents train drivers, announced the walkout earlier this month after it said rail companies failed to make a pay offer to keep pace with the increase in the cost of living. There…
[ad_1] An elderly woman is in hospital in critical condition after being hit by a Royal Mail van. The crash happened in South Gloucestershire earlier this month. Police are now appealing for witnesses after the collision in Birdwood, Hanham, at around 7.30pm on Friday, July 15. The woman, who is in her 90s, was taken…
[ad_1] LNER has warned commuters to only travel if necessary following a red weather warning. The UK’s first red extreme heat warning has been issued across a large part of England from London to Manchester and York on Monday and Tuesday, while an amber warning initially covers all of England on Sunday and extends to…
[ad_1] Millions of people are expected to face travel disruption as the biggest rail strike for 30 years takes place this week causing delays and cancellations across the UK. Nottingham is set to see strikes from East Midlands Railway, Cross Country and Northern Rail which all serve passengers at Nottingham Station. Last minute talks are…
[ad_1] Teachers and nurses could be the next to take industrial action, union bosses have warned as the country prepares for strikes on the railways. The National Education Union said unless teachers received a pay offer closer to inflation it would plan to ballot its 450,000 members. Unison boss Christina McAnea said the Government had…
[ad_1] Campaigners have welcomed plans to improve safety on one of the main roads in Cornwall but say they are disappointed that a new replacement road has not been supported. National Highways has announced a package of measures to improve safety on the A38 in South East Cornwall. And while these have been welcomed by…
[ad_1] Roadworks across Devon are continuing to cause disruption across the county this week. From repairs to water works, and resurfacing works starting in February, there are a number of roadworks to be aware of before setting off on your journeys. No motorist wants to be caught up in traffic or have to divert due…
[ad_1] With Christmas fast approaching, ensuring Christmas presents and cards make their journey on time is important. As the pandemic continues, it will mean yet again some families may be unable to come together to celebrate Christmas due to people self-isolating. Therefore, some people will be unable to give their seasonal gifts to loved ones…
[ad_1] A crash involving a Royal Mail van on the A63 is causing heavy delays this morning. The van is believed to have crashed with another vehicle just after 7.30pm on Saturday morning. For the latest travel stories, click here. It is not known if anyone was injured. Traffic and travel app Inrix said: “One…
[ad_1] East Midlands Airport is anticipating one of its busiest weekends as travel restrictions are lifting. The airport will likely welcome more than 24,000 passengers this coming weekend – its busiest since the pandemic. The lifting of travel restrictions and no need for a day two PCR test from October 24 onwards, coupled with further…