Alton Towers May Guide: Bluey, Nemesis, Late Nights
Plan your May visit to Alton Towers with new Bluey coaster, Nemesis Reborn, extended evening hours, and family tips. Check ticket deals.
Plan your May visit to Alton Towers with new Bluey coaster, Nemesis Reborn, extended evening hours, and family tips. Check ticket deals.
A low-speed freight train derailment near Wolverhampton has caused service disruption on the Wolverhampton-Shrewsbury line, with delays and cancellations expected through Thursday.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary urges UK airports to ban alcohol sales before early morning flights to curb disruptive passenger behavior, citing a rise in flight diversions.
Network Rail has released an image of a derailed freight train in Wolverhampton, causing major disruption expected to last until Thursday. No injuries were reported.
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RecommendedAirlines have cancelled 120 flights from UK airports in May due to jet fuel price surges and supply fears, with further cuts expected amid the Middle East conflict.
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Jamaica after British nationals reported rape and sexual assault incidents in tourist areas, including beach resorts.
The Foreign Office issues a hantavirus warning for UK tourists who visited St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha after deaths on a cruise ship.
UK tourists risk being denied entry to 40 countries if their British passport does not have two blank pages. The list includes EU hotspots like Italy and Portugal.
Petrol prices have fallen slightly but remain high due to the Iran conflict. Experts warn drivers not to be fooled by the drop, as risks of escalation could push prices to £2 per litre.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Railway issues an update after a freight train derailment near Wolverhampton caused rail chaos, with delays and cancellations between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
CrossCountry will introduce an updated timetable on 17 May, adding services between Reading, Birmingham, York, and Newcastle, plus new direct links to the New Forest.
A freight train derailment near Wolverhampton causes all-day delays to Birmingham Airport train services. Passengers advised to check journeys or delay travel.
Heathrow has cut 111 flights from its May schedule due to soaring jet fuel prices from the US-Iran conflict, raising fears of summer holiday disruption. Global airlines have axed about 13,000 flights.
The DVLA has revoked or refused renewal of 10,141 driving licences due to eyesight standards, with many older drivers affected ahead of a planned government crackdown.
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RecommendedMartin Lewis warns Brits about booking flights and hotels separately as Iran conflict risks cancellations, urging package holidays for better protection.
British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have scrapped two million seats from May schedules, causing holiday chaos. Jet fuel shortages and Middle East conflict are blamed.
A freight train derailment near Wolverhampton causes all-day delays between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, with emergency repairs ongoing until Thursday.
The UK government announces temporary rule changes to allow airlines to consolidate flights, reducing last-minute cancellations amid the jet fuel crisis.
A person has died on the tracks at Northfield railway station in Birmingham. Police were called at 8.50pm on Sunday, May 3, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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RecommendedUK households advised to use washing-up liquid and hot water to clear blocked kitchen drains after warm weather. Eco-friendly tips included.
UK petrol stations must comply with a new 30-minute rule under the Fuel Finder Scheme, requiring price updates within 30 minutes to ensure accurate information for drivers.
The RAC has issued a stark warning for petrol and diesel drivers ahead of May 14, as wholesale prices jump and forecourt increases loom.
Italy and Portugal have scrapped new EES fingerprint and facial scan rules for UK tourists after Ryanair and Jet2 warnings about airport queues and missed flights.
Octopus Energy CEO Greg Jackson argues some consumers would accept occasional blackouts in exchange for significantly lower electricity bills, sparking debate on grid investment.
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RecommendedA reporter walks the route of Birmingham's new two-stop Eastside Metro extension to compare walking and tram times, finding the tram saves minutes and serves students well.
Petrol and diesel drivers face £100 fines and penalty points for running out of fuel on motorways while searching for cheaper prices amid rising costs.
Rachel Reeves' pay-per-mile car tax faces backlash as 3% of EVs show mileage tampering. The charge starts April 2028 at 3p per mile for EVs.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that UK tourists to Greece and its islands will not face biometric checks under the new EU Entry/Exit System, easing airport queues.
Ahead of the Senedd Election, parties outline transport plans. Analysis reveals key differences between road expansion and public transport investment, with funding challenges ahead.
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RecommendedBecky and David Whitworth were charged £100 after their car was parked at a hotel instead of a multi-storey. They booked through a third-party site, not the official airport.