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A net zero watchdog chief has warned that "people will die" if major electrical outages and substation fires become a common occurrence in Britain.Thousands of commuters were thrown into chaos after an electrical substation fire in Maida Vale brought London Underground to a standstill. Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters attended the blaze on Aberdeen Place, with three metres of high-voltage cabling connected to the substation destroyed by the […]

The London Underground has been thrown into chaos as a power failure has left travellers facing severe delays.Offices and department stores across London have also reported power outages.It is understood to have been caused by a power outage in south-west London which happened at about 2.30pm.Passengers are reporting being evacuated from the Elizabeth Line, with the Paddington turning away passengers from entering. Embankment Tube station is also being evacuated.Passengers being […]

A major airline has warned Britons that delays to a number of flights could be possible due to ongoing strike action in France. Jet2 made the announcement ahead of several days of proposed action by Air Traffic Control staff which could impact travel across French airspace. Warning passengers about the possible delays, Jet2 said on its website: "We just want to let you know that strike action, supported by French […]

Blackpool has been crowned the UK's most entertaining summer getaway in a new study, making it the perfect staycation spot. The Lancashire seaside resort topped the rankings after being analysed alongside 25 other coastal towns across the country.The research evaluated destinations based on key entertainment factors, including amusement parks, live music venues, bars, restaurants, landmarks, beaches, and escape rooms.Blackpool emerged as the clear winner, offering more amusement parks and casinos […]

A beautiful seaside town in southern Spain has been crowned the country's happiest place to live.Chipiona, located on the coast of Cadiz, topped the list in a recent YouGov study commissioned by sugar producer Azucarera.The company 'travelled the country to discover the happiest towns in Spain' before awarding Chipiona the top spot.Azucarera says the town takes the crown for its people, its weather and its 'philosophy of life'.Chipiona sits on […]

Drivers have been warned to prepare for significant disruption from today as two major M25 junctions get ready to close, impacting travel for thousands. The Brook Street roundabout at Junction 28 will be partially closed from today (Friday, May 9) until Monday, May 12 - affecting traffic between the M25 and A12 in Essex.This will be followed by the complete closure of the M25 Wisley Interchange at Junction 10, the […]

A child has died and multiple people have been left "seriously injured" after a minibus overturned on one of Britain's busiest motorways.The crash happened on the M4 eastbound junction 10 near Wokingham, Berkshire, on Sunday afternoon, Thames Valley Police said.The highway was closed entirely between junctions 11 and 8 for several hours - while the slip road where the bus flipped is still shut.A statement reads: "Sadly, a child died […]

The Eurostar is a popular option for Britons who want to explore Europe. However, news of impending travel disruption could thwart holiday plans.Holidaymakers are advised to brace for impact between now and September as Eurostar issues updates.The railway company has announced significant disruptions to its European network between May 18 and July 19, 2025, due to "operational restrictions". Several trains between Brussels Midi/Zuid, Amsterdam Centraal, and Paris Gare du Nord […]

London Stansted Airport is experiencing major disruption today due to an "ongoing IT issue" affecting multiple systems.The technical problems have impacted check-in, baggage handling and security operations at the busy London airport.Stansted has issued several statements this morning regarding the situation.The airport explained that "a number of systems were affected, including check-in, baggage and security", causing delays to both arrivals and departures.'The airport is chaos and tensions are high,' reported […]