Traffic & Travel News

Commuters face disruption this morning after a freight train derailed between Reading and Paddington. Great Western Railway and Transport for London confirmed some lines were blocked following the incident.GWR said: “Due to a derailed train between Reading and London Paddington some lines are blocked.“Impact: Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 12pm 05/04.”TFL added: “Severe delays between Paddington and […]

Moving to a new country can be a culture shock for expats and there is a lot they will need to adapt to. One woman who moved to Barcelona in Spain shared the water is something "no one talks about" but that she found an issue with.Natasha Bergen said she struggled with the tap water very quickly after moving to Spain while speaking on her YouTube channel. The expat explained […]

Drivers heading to France this summer on holiday or for the Paris Olympics have been warned to check their vehicle is fitted with a Crit'Air emissions vehicle sticker or they could risk getting fined.As nearly 500,000 people head to Paris for the Olympic Games this summer, drivers are being urged to ensure their vehicle meets the Clear Air Zone requirements before setting off.The charging areas - known as ZCRs or […]

London Underground strikes which were due to start next week have been cancelled, the Aslef union has announced.Drivers will no longer walk out on April 8 and May 4 amid a dispute over terms and conditions.Following talks between the union and TfL, "key issues" were "successfully resolved... without the need for strikes".A spokesperson for Aslef said: "Management have confirmed that they have disbanded their 'Trains Modernisation' team and will not […]

Motorists are facing rush hour chaos after a single-vehicle collision has forced the M25 to close as emergency services attend the scene.The M25 is currently closed anti-clockwise between Junction 6 Godstone and Junction 5 at the M25 link.Traffic officers and emergency services remain at the scene, with images from traffic cameras showing police cars on the closed highway.National Highways: South-East updated drivers on the traffic situation and how drivers should […]

With lighter and warmer days coming, Britons can take advantage of some of the most picturesuq beaches in the UK.A lovely spot in Cornwall was found to be the best beach to visit for a day trip this spring and summer. Cornwall dominated the list as Kynance Cove took the top spot. Other Cornwall locations on the list included Fistral Beach, Summerleaze and Watergate Bay.This is according to research by […]

Budget airline Vueling has expanded its service with more flights going from Edinburgh to Spain. Starting this month, flights will run twice a week, giving holidaymakers more options when booking their 2024 getaway.Veuling, which is owned by British Airways' parent company IAG, will run the flights from Edinburgh Airport to Barcelona.Edinburgh Airport stated: "With new Vueling flights, it just got even easier to fly to one of Europe's most stunning […]

Tenerife, Canary Islands, is a beautiful sunny paradise and a popular choice for Britons wanting to get away from the UK.However, some anti-tourist feelings on the island have left some Britons feeling disgruntled and boycotting the destination.Tourists were recently told to get out of Tenerife by some locals who argued that they are noisy, cause pollution by littering, and have driven up the cost of rent for residents.Holidaymakers have been […]

Drivers and holidaygoers are being warned of a major incident taking place near Heathrow Airport which could lead to long delays.Traffic has been stopped on the M4 eastbound between Junction 5 Slough and Junction 4B (M25) at Berkshire.National Highways: East warned motorists of the new incident on social media site X following a “multi-vehicle collision”.Thames Valley Police and Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service are attending the scene, with the […]