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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 20:55 16 Dec 2025
 
. Train timetable revamp takes effect with more services promised
[58 hours old]: Rail operators promise more services across the network and faster journeys on some routes.

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- Liverpool parade attacker Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years and 6 months in prison
[6 hours old]: The married father of three is sentenced after driving at crowds "in a rage" at the victory parade.

- The two sides of Paul Doyle
[3 hours old]: For 32 years Paul Doyle lived a blameless life, but in his past were signs of a violent temper.

- Couple tried to stop Bondi gunman before they were killed, dashcam video shows
[10 hours old]: Boris Gurman, 69, "charged straight towards the danger" and grabbed one of the attacker's guns, a witness said.

- New footage reveals heroism of Bondi bystanders
[4 hours old]: Eleven minutes of video captures the moment Australia's iconic beach turns into a scene of horror.

* Erasmus scheme to return for UK students
[1 hours old]: The UK had ended its participation in the scheme in 2020 after agreeing a Brexit deal with the EU.

- BBC declares it will fight Donald Trump's defamation claim - but should it?
[4 hours old]: As the US president follows through on his threat to sue the BBC, what are the options for the corporation?

- Couple win £1m lottery jackpot - for second time
[3 hours old]: Already millionaires, Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies scoop another seven-figure Lotto jackpot.

- Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering girl, 9
[4 hours old]: The girl was found dead at a house in Weston-super-Mare on Monday evening.

- EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
[1 hours old]: Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.

* Fifa announces small number of £45 World Cup tickets after criticism of prices
[0 hours old]: Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

- Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole
[3 hours old]: Norris was handed a life sentence in 2012 for murdering the teenager in a racist attack in 1993.

- I stopped Paul Doyle from ploughing car into more fans - but I'm not a hero
[7 hours old]: Daniel Barr jumped into action when he saw a car striking pedestrians at Liverpool's victory parade.

- 'It left emotional scars on our family' - read victims' statements
[3 hours old]: Victims of the Liverpool parade attack describe the physical and mental scars the incident left.

* Watch: Timeline of Paul Doyle's journey to parade
[0 hours old]: Doyle, who admitted 31 offences, was sentenced to 21 years and six months in prison.

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

- Footballer who fled Taliban hopes to become 'Pakistani Haaland'
[5 hours old]: Umar Nawaz turned to football to help him adjust to life in the UK - now he's representing his country.

- Why is Donald Trump suing the BBC?
[2 hours old]: The US president has filed a defamation lawsuit over the BBC's edit of his speech in a Panorama documentary.

- My father was murdered in the line of duty - but can't get a bravery award
[14 hours old]: The family of a police sergeant who died in the line of duty are calling for a change in UK government policy on the issuing of bravery awards.

- All you need to know about Sports Personality of the Year 2025
[13 hours old]: BBC Sport has everything you need to know about BBC Sport's Personality of The Year 2025 and how to vote.

- Foreign interference in UK politics to be investigated after jailing of ex-Welsh Reform leader
[1 hours old]: Communities secretary says the country must learn lessons from the Nathan Gill bribery case.

- Thousands of dinosaur footprints found on Italian mountain
[6 hours old]: The footprints date back some 210 million years and show traces of toes and claws.

- Adverts and subscription model for BBC considered by ministers to boost funding
[8 hours old]: It has published a consultation document - or green paper - laying out plans to futureproof the BBC.

* Second doctor sentenced in Matthew Perry overdose death
[1 hours old]: Dr Mark Chavez, one of five people who pleaded guilty in the Friends star's death, was sentenced to eight months of home detention.

- Former chancellor George Osborne joins OpenAI
[1 hours old]: Osborne said it was a privilege to become managing director of OpenAI for Countries based in London.

* Fifa introduces some £45 World Cup tickets after backlash
[0 hours old]: Fifa introduces a small number of "more affordable" (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its pricing structure for the tournament.

- Fernandes 'hurt' that Man Utd 'wanted him to go' to Saudi
[7 hours old]: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes says it "hurt" to realise the club "wanted me to leave" when Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal proposed a huge offer in the summer.

- 'England have been treated like adults - now they must play like adults'
[10 hours old]: As England go into the third Ashes Test in Adelaide 2-0 down in the series, Stephan Shemilt examines what it will take for Ben Stokes' men to bounce back.

- Dembele wins Fifa Best men's player of the year
[2 hours old]: Paris St-Germain and France forward Ousmane Dembele is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best awards.

- Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year
[2 hours old]: Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the third year in a row, with England's Sarina Wiegman named coach of the year.

- PSG ordered to pay Mbappe 60m euros
[4 hours old]: Paris St-Germain are ordered to pay former striker Kylian Mbappe 60m euros (£52.5m) in unpaid salary and bonuses by a French court.

- Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
[2 hours old]: Sir Keir Starmer said the development marked a "major victory for working people in every part of the country".

- Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
[8 hours old]: UK job vacancies flatline in a "subdued labour market", but average earnings still higher than inflation.

- Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
[4 hours old]: When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".

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

- Sunak defends Covid loan scheme over excessive fraud claims
[6 hours old]: Critics say Bounce Back Loans were vulnerable to fraud, but Sunak cited need for speedy rollout

- Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
[7 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.

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

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

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. ​​Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless'
[76 hours old]: ​​PM Keir Starmer says its "beyond belief" strikes could take place during flu outbreak.

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. The story of Britain’s biggest mass poisoning
[495 hours old]: When tap water turns toxic in Cornwall, a public health disaster leads to accusations of a cover-up

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

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

. UK launches taskforce to 'break down barriers' for women in technology
[21 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.

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

. Furlough not perfect but prevented mass unemployment, Sunak says
[28 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
[39 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
[33 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
[30 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
[37 hours old]: Under the so-called pre-packaged Chapter 11 process, the main maker of its devices will take ownership of the firm.

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. Grand Theft Auto game creator sacked us for trying to unionise
[34 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
[68 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
[32 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
[83 hours old]: Tough economic forces are bearing down on whisky producers and the sectors which rely on them.

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[92 hours old]: Christmas treats are getting eaten away by 'shrinkflation' and the Grinch even has an eye on the cocoa content.

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[60 hours old]: East Yorkshire-based Croda developed a treatment for a rare disease – a story retold by Hollywood.

. Spain's commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt
[45 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
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. Japan is facing a dementia crisis – can technology help?
[212 hours old]: Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan's population.

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

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[356 hours old]: Firms are ready to make the equipment needed for green hydrogen, but demand has not picked up yet.

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

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

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

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