Free Bus Pass Age Cut by 6 Years for Some Passengers
The Department for Transport has reduced the free bus pass age by six years for some UK regions, including London and Wales, while Birmingham maintains the state pension age of 66.
The Department for Transport has reduced the free bus pass age by six years for some UK regions, including London and Wales, while Birmingham maintains the state pension age of 66.
Asda will replace its online delivery platform with Ocado's technology from 2027, aiming to improve website, app, and home delivery services.
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Alexis Rhodes, 44, pleaded guilty to drink driving after crashing into a barrier on the M42 while twice over the limit. He was fined and banned for 40 months.
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A beachgoer was rescued from sinking sand on Rhyl beach as the tide rose to her waist. RNLI lifeboat crew saved her just in time.
British holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours early at EU airports due to biometric security delays from the new EES system, causing lengthy queues.
The Department for Transport confirms that the free bus pass age in England will rise in line with state pension age changes from 2026 to 2028, affecting those born between 1960 and 1961.
Jet2, Ryanair, and Easyjet reassure UK tourists about jet fuel supplies for summer holidays amid Iran war concerns, with updates on pricing and operations.
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RecommendedJet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, and TUI passengers returning from EU airports are advised to arrive three hours early due to new EES digital border checks causing delays.
From June 1, electric vans weighing 3.5-4.25 tonnes will shift to Class 7 MOT, easing rules for operators and boosting adoption.
The exact date for the June UK heatwave has emerged, with Met Office and BBC issuing updates. Temperatures may rise above average from mid-June.
Transport Scotland proposes compulsory green P plates for newly qualified drivers aged 16-22 under Graduated Driving Licences to improve road safety.
From June 1, zero-emission goods vehicles weighing 3,501-4,250kg will be reclassified from HGV to Class 7 MOT, delaying first test to three years.
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RecommendedA caravan fire on the M5 in Birmingham led to an overnight closure, with lanes shut and traffic halted as emergency services tackled the blaze.
The Treasury rejects Labour plan to cut VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%, affecting households without driveways who rely on public chargers.
The Government has relaxed planning rules for EV chargers on driveways, removing the need for planning permission to boost installation ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
New mandatory safety tests for over-70s drivers could lead to more licence cancellations. The government plans eyesight and cognitive checks to improve road safety.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, starting April 2028, with rates of 3p and 1.5p per mile respectively.
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Warwickshire Police escorted a 430-tonne, 81-metre rotor stator through Rugby, the largest item ever escorted by the force, comparable to two blue whales.
Solihull Council confirms weekly food waste and fortnightly rubbish collections begin October 5, 2026, after missing March deadline.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the UK, highlighting four key hazards: heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. Residents are urged to prepare emergency kits.
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British holidaymakers face travel chaos as a Portugal transport strike on June 3 could cancel up to 500 flights and disrupt trains, buses, ferries, and metros.
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A passenger train collided with a school bus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, killing two teenagers, the bus driver, and another adult. Barriers were down.
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