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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 19:15 07 Dec 2025
 
- Child among those treated after pepper spray used in Heathrow robbery
[2 hours old]: Police say the substance was sprayed as a group of four men robbed a woman in an airport car park lift.

. Liverpool Street named UK's busiest station again
[77 hours old]: Some 98 million passengers entered and exited the station until the end of March, the regulator says.

. A speeding driver killed my parents - there needs to be a cultural change
[91 hours old]: Claire Corkery wants attitudes to change on road safety after her parents were killed by a speeding driver.

. The entrepreneur connecting tourists to African hospitality
[307 hours old]: TripZapp founder Rory Okoli wants to make it simple for tourists to book and pay for African travel.

. 'This is the big one' - tech firms bet on electrifying rail
[907 hours old]: Railway operators have new options for electric trains including getting rid of locomotives altogether.

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and in other news ...

- Briton Lando Norris wins his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi
[2 hours old]: The tearful 26-year-old thanks his family after he seals the championship by finishing third in the season-ending grand prix.

- Backed by his family, propelled by his talent: the rise of Lando Norris
[4 hours old]: F1 world champion Lando Norris has long seemed destined for the top of his sport, as key figures who worked with him through the junior categories tell BBC Sport.

- New US security strategy aligns with Russia's vision, Moscow says
[3 hours old]: The Kremlin welcomes the starkly worded document, which does not cast Russia as a threat to the US.

- Rayner will make return to cabinet, says Starmer
[5 hours old]: The prime minister says his "hugely talented" former deputy will one day return to government.

- Katy Perry goes Instagram official with Justin Trudeau
[7 hours old]: The pop star posted a string of photographs of herself and the former Canadian Prime Minster.

- Young people to lose benefits if they turn down work, says minister
[7 hours old]: Pat McFadden says they would need a "good reason" to decline one of 55,000 new work placements.

- Photographer Martin Parr, whose colourful images captured British life, dies aged 73
[3 hours old]: Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.

- Benin coup attempt foiled by loyalist troops, interior minister says
[2 hours old]: A presidential adviser tells the BBC that President Patrice Talon is in a safe location.

- Chernobyl radiation shield 'lost safety function' after drone strike, UN watchdog says
[7 hours old]: The protective shield at the site of the 1986 disaster has lost its main safety function, the IAEA says.

* Murder investigation after child and woman die in house fire
[1 hours old]: Gardaí believe the fire was "deliberately started" and described it as a "reckless, callous and murderous attack" on a family home in Edenderry.

- England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times
[7 hours old]: England are 2-0 down after just six days of the Ashes in Australia - careers and reputations are on the line for the remainder of the series, says Stephan Shemilt.

- Covid fraud and error cost taxpayers £10.9bn, report will say
[4 hours old]: A lack of anti-fraud controls in Covid support schemes is expected to be highlighted in the report.

- Hong Kong votes in election as city mourns deadly fire
[1 hours old]: The Legislative Council election is seen as a test of public sentiment following a deadly fire.

- Nightclub fire in India's Goa kills 25 staff and tourists
[1 hours old]: Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic in one of Goa's bustling nightlife areas.

- Rugby star Sinfield completes gruelling ultramarathon challenge in memory of Rob Burrow
[3 hours old]: The former Leeds Rhinos rugby star completes seven ultramarathons in seven days for MND charities.

- Warning against mushroom foraging in California after fatal poisoning
[2 hours old]: California's poison control system says there have been 21 cases of poisoning in recent weeks, including one death, linked to wild death cap mushrooms.

- YouTuber Angry Ginge had I'm a Celeb 'on his bucket list'
[11 hours old]: Tasha says she could not be prouder of Angry Ginge, whose real name is Morgan Burtwistle.

- The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People
[5 hours old]: The government has a new plan to get nearly a million young people into work.

- 'England in battle to avoid worst Ashes tour in modern times'
[7 hours old]: England are 2-0 down after just six days of the Ashes in Australia - careers and reputations are on the line for the remainder of the series, says Stephan Shemilt.

- Reverse advent calendar call-out from foodbank
[12 hours old]: Every day up until Christmas, the Redcar foodbank is asking the community to donate a specific item.

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and in other older news ...

. Don't panic if you get a message about tax after selling 30 items on Vinted
[19 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. Netflix deal puts Gary Lineker in podcast super league - but can he succeed?
[19 hours old]: In a big money move, Lineker will go head-to-head with his old employer with The Rest Is Football.

. Can a new song really become Christmas number one?
[19 hours old]: This Christmas, to save you from tears, there’s some genuine competition, our music correspondent finds.

. 'Ketamine Queen' spiralled before Matthew Perry death, friends tell BBC
[18 hours old]: A new BBC documentary sheds light on how Jasveen Sangha ended up being charged in the Matthew Perry case.

. Australia is about to ban kids from using social media - but some teens are a step ahead
[24 hours old]: The law comes into effect this week but critics worry it can't be enforced - and shouldn't be either.

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. Is Trump giving the FIFA World Cup a MAGA makeover?
[60 hours old]: What’s behind Trump’s relationship with FIFA president Gianni Infantino?

. A festive favourite to spark your Christmas spirit
[618 hours old]: The feel-good Christmas story, perfect for cosy winter nights

. Johnny Depp braves the perilous seas as Captain Jack Sparrow
[113 hours old]: Young Henry Turner seeks out Jack Sparrow to help him locate Poseidon's trident.

. Failed Sarah Ferguson-backed app received £1m taxpayers' money
[43 hours old]: The former Duchess was an "ambassador" for vVoosh, founded by her friend Manuel Fernandez.

. Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix-Warner Brothers deal
[44 hours old]: It might seem like a simple merger deal, but it's got all the ingredients of a Hollywood drama.



. Iceland boss Richard Walker to become Labour peer, sources say
[21 hours old]: The supermarket chair quit the Conservative Party to throw his support behind Sir Keir Starmer.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
[19 hours old]: Here's what you need to know about tax rules if you're selling items online.

. Jamie's Italian to return six years after collapse
[49 hours old]: Jamie Oliver is relaunching his casual dining brand in the UK backed by the people behind Prezzo.

. Shoppers loved the 'fabric queen'. Then, order by order, her story fell apart
[48 hours old]: Designer Nerida Hansen admits failing customers who ordered textiles worth thousands of dollars from her businesses.

. Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for bn
[45 hours old]: The major Hollywood deal means Netflix will takeover ownership of franchises including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

. We would sell books by AI, says Waterstones boss
[67 hours old]: James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.

. My husband would still be alive if he'd got Post Office compensation
[67 hours old]: The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.

. US hits out at EU's 'suffocating regulations' after it fines Elon Musk's X
[49 hours old]: The European Commission says the social media site is opening its users up to scams and impersonations.

. Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses
[61 hours old]: The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

. Turkey breeder supplying luxury stores investigated over welfare
[66 hours old]: Farm workers are suspended over animal welfare and biosecurity concerns at a turkey breeding site.

. Details of plan to keep pubs open longer for World Cup revealed
[65 hours old]: Licensing hours could be extended to 01:00 if a home nation reaches the final stages next summer.

. Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
[62 hours old]: Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

. Six-month unfair dismissal right to begin from 2027
[73 hours old]: Labour ministers will commit to the start date next week after previously watering down the new protection.

. Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills
[77 hours old]: Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

. Construction sector shrinks at fastest pace since pandemic, survey suggests
[77 hours old]: Some analysts said the score was a mere fluctuation in the run-up to the Budget.

. Porn site fined £1m over age checks has never responded to Ofcom
[80 hours old]: The regulator tells the BBC it has been emailing AVS Group Ltd without reply since July.

. Court sides with Adidas in appeal over Kanye West collaboration
[88 hours old]: Investors had accused Adidas of misleading them as its relationship with the rapper showed cracks.

. Italian fashion giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount
[108 hours old]: The .38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

. Investigation into pre-Budget leaks is under way, MPs told
[80 hours old]: Chancellor Rachel Reeves has given her "full support" to a review of security processes around the lead-up to the Budget.

. Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden
[92 hours old]: Carmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.

. Russia bans Roblox over concerns about safety and extremist content
[87 hours old]: Its media agency flagged content linked to terrorism and LGBT issues, which are deemed extremist.

. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[58 hours old]: Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation.

. How family firms can best plan for succession
[91 hours old]: The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[106 hours old]: In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

. Why time is running out for Germany's green hydrogen industry
[139 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

. OBR head's resignation leaves potential landmines for Reeves
[138 hours old]: Chancellor's next mission to find a respected and credible economist to run the OBR will require careful balance

. Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
[163 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Fracking has transformed an Argentine town but what about the nation?
[259 hours old]: Argentina hopes that an oil and gas boom can benefit the whole country.

. Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
[331 hours old]: Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.

. The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers?
[403 hours old]: Sensitive to the weather and soil cardamom is difficult to cultivate - can tech help?

. From florist to drone maker: How the weapon became so mainstream
[549 hours old]: With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

. Will AI mean better adverts or 'creepy slop'?
[460 hours old]: Advertisers are using AI to personalise adverts but not everyone agrees that's a good idea.

. The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport
[643 hours old]: From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

. Fire-blocking chemicals promise safer buildings
[739 hours old]: New treatments promise to make buildings fire-resistant without using older, toxic chemicals.

. Will quantum be bigger than AI?
[763 hours old]: The highly complex technology is increasingly being tipped to transform computing.

. The start-up creating science kits for young Africans
[811 hours old]: Stemaide's goal is to bring tech skills to young Africans and prepare them for future jobs.

. Warm Welcome hubs an 'important' helping hand
[35 hours old]: Dozens of venues are offering free drop-ins for anyone struggling with cost-of-living pressures.

. Martin Lewis on what people misunderstand about credit scores
[53 hours old]: Martin Lewis explains the things people misunderstand about credit scores.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[54 hours old]: We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.

. Pensioners see energy bills 'quadruple overnight'
[75 hours old]: Residents in two tower blocks see a huge rise in their energy bills that were previously subsidised.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[196 hours old]: Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.

. Has Britain's budget watchdog become too all-powerful?
[307 hours old]: Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a "straitjacket on growth"

. The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living crisis
[395 hours old]: Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

. The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
[1116 hours old]: Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

. How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
[1302 hours old]: Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
[204 hours old]: Businesses in Canton tell BBC Wales about how a recent spate of break-ins has affected them.

. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[223 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
[225 hours old]: HENRY stands for High Earners who are Not Rich Yet. Most are young and work in tech or finance.

. BBC joins officers on criminal network raids
[240 hours old]: Three men have been arrested in dawn raids following a BBC News investigation into organised crime gangs operating on the High Street.