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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 10:35 16 Dec 2025
 
. Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
[47 hours old]: Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

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and in other news ...

* Dashcam video shows couple trying to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attack
[0 hours old]: Boris Gurman, 69, "charged straight towards the danger" and grabbed one of the attacker's guns, a witness says.

* Trump files bn defamation lawsuit against BBC over Panorama speech edit
[0 hours old]: The US president has requested bn (£3.7bn) in damages, according to court documents filed in Florida.

- Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
[9 hours old]: Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.




- Thousands of drivers wrongly fined for speeding since 2021
[1 hours old]: An anomaly identified by National Highways caused thousands of incorrect speed camera activations.

* Trump repeats criticism of killed Hollywood director Rob Reiner
[0 hours old]: Reiner was a longtime Democrat, liberal activist and outspoken opponent of the US president.

* Lizzo celebrates as fat-shaming claims dismissed
[1 hours old]: The star says the allegations "haunted" her, but she still faces allegations of sexual harassment.

- Epstein's UK flights had alleged British abuse victims on board - BBC investigation
[12 hours old]: Lawyers representing victims say it is “shocking” there has never been a “full-scale” UK inquiry.

* UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
[0 hours old]: Unemployment rises again as job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation

- How divides emerged at the heart of Trump’s Maga world
[4 hours old]: The next presidential election may seem a long way off, but current frictions within Trump’s coalition suggest the jockeying to succeed Trump is well under way

- University students facing course 'cold spots' as enrolments fall
[8 hours old]: New data analysis suggests courses like artificial intelligence are surging in popularity as languages fall.

- 'Mate, get away from here, something bad's happened': How BBC reporter's day at the beach turned to fear
[11 hours old]: Tessa Wong and her children had just left Bondi Beach when the gunmen launched a deadly attack.

* Who are the shooting victims?
[0 hours old]: Authorities say two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

- Police 'shot in the front': NSW premier rejects criticism of Bondi response
[3 hours old]: Some witnesses have suggested police were too slow to disarm the two gunmen during the Bondi shooting.

- How the Bondi Beach shooting unfolded
[15 hours old]: Eleven minutes of video captures the moment Australia's iconic beach turns into a scene of horror.

- How I conquered my hospital phobia to become a midwife
[9 hours old]: Two women share how they overcame their fear of hospitals and now help others do the same.

- What we know about Nick Reiner, son arrested in death of director Rob Reiner
[10 hours old]: The middle child of the filmmaker and his wife Michele, who has been arrested on suspicion of murder, struggled with substance abuse.

- The Papers: 'Tears, flowers and silence' in Bondi and 'Streeting's fury'
[8 hours old]: The aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack in Australia continues to dominate the front pages of Tuesday's papers.

- Where does Old Trafford thriller rank among best Premier League games?
[10 hours old]: Manchester United and Bournemouth played out a rollercoaster 4-4 draw at Old Trafford on Monday. But where does it rank among the greatest games in Premier League history?

- Ben & Jerry's row deepens as three board members removed
[6 hours old]: One co-founder called it a "blatant power grab" designed to strip the board of its independence.

* Debate on BBC's future kick-started by government consultation
[1 hours old]: It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

* Asylum hotel firm hands back almost £14m in profits amid anger over service
[1 hours old]: Mears, which provides services in Northern Ireland, Scotland and the north of England, made more profit than its contracts allow.

- Whole-of-society effort needed to deter Russia threat, armed forces chief says
[11 hours old]: Sir Richard Knighton says more families will know what "sacrifice for our nation means" as the threat from Russia worsens.

* Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
[0 hours old]: The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries.

- UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
[10 hours old]: It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector's gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

- Eight killed in latest strikes on alleged drug boats, US military says
[3 hours old]: The US has carried out more than 20 strikes in international waters on alleged drug vessels since September.

- Khawaja left out for Stokes' most 'important game'
[4 hours old]: Australia opt against recalling batter Usman Khawaja for the vital third Ashes Test – a match Ben Stokes has called the most important game in his time as England captain.

- A 'throwback' to Man Utd's past, defensive chaos and a mesmerising classic
[10 hours old]: A remarkable, chaotic, mesmerising Premier League thriller at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Bournemouth captures the imagination of all those present - even the two head coaches.

* Portuguese GP to return to F1 calendar in 2027
[1 hours old]: Portugal will return to the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, with a race held at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao.

- Rohl's Rangers roll on - should Celtic and Hearts be worried?
[10 hours old]: BBC Scotland examines how Rangers have recovered domestically under Danny Rohl.

- Teenager Flagg makes history in Mavericks defeat
[3 hours old]: Cooper Flagg, 18, becomes the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in a game.

- Watch Man Utd and Bournemouth's eight-goal thriller
[11 hours old]: Bournemouth's Junior Kroupi scores the equaliser in a dramatic 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, after two quick-fire goals from United's Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha put the hosts in front.

- Meet the biggest heat pumps in the world
[10 hours old]: Across Europe huge heat pumps are being installed that can heat tens of thousands of homes.

- Nissan begins building new Leaf in UK
[4 hours old]: Business Secretary Peter Kyle says "Nissan's investment is a major commitment to the North East".

- Ford to scale back electric vehicle plans, taking .5bn hit
[11 hours old]: The US carmaker is backing away from large electric vehicles, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under US President Donald Trump.

- Empty shelves fill food hub volunteers with dread
[4 hours old]: The Cheylesmore Food Hub are appealing for donations in the winter months due to empty shelves.

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. 'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill'
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. ​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
[66 hours old]: ​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

. Democrats release photos of Trump from Epstein estate
[78 hours old]: Republicans accuse Democrats of playing politics with release of Epstein photos

. Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job
[292 hours old]: Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job, but will he regret it? 

. Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
[17 hours old]: The former PM, who was chancellor during the crisis, says there was no "playbook" of how to respond to the pandemic.

. 'Throw the parcel at the door' - Evri couriers cutting corners to earn a better wage
[28 hours old]: BBC Panorama investigates the delivery firm - a market leader with the worst reputation for non-deliveries.

. Ofcom investigates BT and Three for failing to connect 999 calls
[23 hours old]: The companies have been fined in the past over outages leaving customers unable to call emergency services.

. Airbnb fined £56m by Spain for advertising unlicensed properties
[20 hours old]: The government has been cracking down on the rentals firm as neighbourhoods protest against holiday lets.

. Roomba vacuum cleaner firm files for bankruptcy
[26 hours old]: Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

. Can I just check - are my emails holding me back at work?!
[20 hours old]: What impact is our email etiquette having on how we are perceived and even promoted at work?

. Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
[24 hours old]: Former staff at the Grand Theft Auto creator are seeking an employment tribunal over alleged "union-busting".

. 'A nightmare' - The battle over Warner Bros is turning Hollywood upside down
[58 hours old]: Interviews with dozens of actors, producers and camera crews reveal an industry attempting to weigh the lesser of two horrible choices.

. Tories to scrap petrol car ban if they win next election
[22 hours old]: The Conservative Party leader says the policy is "destructive" and "economic self-harm".

. Whisky industry faces bleak midwinter as tariffs bite and exports stall
[73 hours old]: Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.

. Why your chocolate is getting smaller, more expensive and less chocolatey
[82 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

. How 100-year-old firm went from Hull to Hollywood
[49 hours old]: East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

. EU backs indefinite freeze on Russia's frozen cash ahead of loan plan for Ukraine
[87 hours old]: After almost four years of Russia's full-scale war, Kyiv is running out of cash, and needs an estimated €135.7bn over the next two years.

. Supermarket skincare dupes could save you hundreds. But do budget beauty products work?
[57 hours old]: Budget-friendly alternatives to high-end products often have similar names and packaging, but the ingredients can vary significantly.

. UK economy shrank unexpectedly by 0.1% in October
[94 hours old]: The impact of the JLR cyber-attack continued to affect output, while analysts say spending was hit by Budget uncertainty.

. No 10 says it backs pubs as landlords bar Labour MPs in tax protest
[72 hours old]: The government says it delivered a £4.3bn support package for pubs and restaurants in the Budget.

. Nationwide fined £44m for 'ineffective' crime controls
[94 hours old]: The building society failed to monitor its customers' activity effectively between 2016 and 2021, the regulator says.

. Lululemon boss to step down early next year
[95 hours old]: Calvin McDonald's decision to leave at the end of January comes amid a run of poor sales for the firm in the US.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[34 hours old]: The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.

. 'It's amazing' – the wonder material very few can make
[106 hours old]: Just a handful of companies can make cadmium zinc telluride, a material with powerful properties.

. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[201 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

. Can Japan get more female business leaders?
[202 hours old]: The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

. Sold 30 items on Vinted? Don't panic if you get a message about tax
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. What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular?
[162 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
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. 'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
[314 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
[346 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
[346 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
[370 hours old]: Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.

. Market town's food bank demand triples
[21 hours old]: The charity is appealing for more donations, as it often has to purchase food itself.

. Brixton Soup Kitchen prepares for busy Christmas
[50 hours old]: Volunteers are preparing hampers and toys for local children who would otherwise go without.

. Christmas gifts wrapped and sent out for children
[74 hours old]: More than 100 volunteers gathered to wrap thousands of presents for children across the capital.

. Crafters warn of imported 'tat' at festive fairs
[91 hours old]: Some stallholders and event organisers are angry about cheap goods being sold as 'handmade' items.

. Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
[403 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.

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[514 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
[602 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
[1323 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
[1510 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

. Jamie Oliver on the return of his restaurant chain
[117 hours old]: Speaking to Amol Rajan on the BBC's Radical podcast, chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver reveals all about his experiences of failure and learning from it.

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

. Neighbourhood businesses hit by series of break-ins
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. Vintage market trader retires after 60 years
[430 hours old]: Birmingham vintage market trader retires after 60 years

. Are you a HENRY? Here's how the budget affects you
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