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Rhys Morgan edits Weather and Transport, tracking warnings, disruption and infrastructure changes.

British rail and airline strikes cause fresh transport chaos

British rail and airline strikes cause fresh transport chaos

Transport networks are reeling as strikes by rail and airline staff trigger cancellations and commute delays. Experts warn the action could cost millions.

Transport ·14 Jul 2026, 13:08 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Recent Train Times is currently undergoing maintenance

Recent Train Times is currently undergoing maintenance

Recent Train Times has suspended some services for scheduled maintenance following intermittent outages in the National Rail data feed. The platform is expected to return to full functionality by late Friday.

Transport ·14 Jul 2026, 10:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Trains hit by TSSA strikes

London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Trains hit by TSSA strikes

TSSA union members are staging two phases of industrial action, resulting in widespread service cancellations and reduced timetables across the rail network.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 22:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues yellow rain warnings as unsettled weather hits UK

Met Office issues yellow rain warnings as unsettled weather hits UK

A shift in weather patterns is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and thunderstorm risks to parts of the UK, prompting multiple yellow weather warnings.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 18:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Underground services at standstill as RMT strikes hit network

London Underground services at standstill as RMT strikes hit network

A week of coordinated industrial action has disrupted London's Tube and DLR networks, leading to major event postponements and widespread commuter delays. Transport for London and the RMT remain deadlocked over shift patterns and a proposed 3.4 per cent pay increase.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 16:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London rail services face severe disruption following major trackside fires

London rail services face severe disruption following major trackside fires

Commuters across London are facing widespread travel disruption caused by a combination of trackside fires, technical infrastructure failures, and RMT strike action.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 16:07 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Federico Chiesa closes on Liverpool transfer as Stefan Bajcetic exits

Federico Chiesa closes on Liverpool transfer as Stefan Bajcetic exits

Liverpool is completing the signing of Italian international Federico Chiesa while managing several loan departures, including Stefan Bajcetic and Owen Beck.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 14:42 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
UK bans Iran's Revolutionary Guard and IMCR after Jewish site attacks

UK bans Iran's Revolutionary Guard and IMCR after Jewish site attacks

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced that supporting the IRGC is now a criminal offense in the UK, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. The decision follows a series of arson and vandalism attacks on British Jewish sites.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 14:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read

Oxford University begins world-first human trial for Ebola vaccine

Researchers are conducting phase-one trials for the ChAdOx1 BDBV vaccine, which uses the same chimp-adenovirus vector as the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 jab.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 13:10 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Environment Agency issues 52 flood warnings as Storm Herminia brings rain

Environment Agency issues 52 flood warnings as Storm Herminia brings rain

Storm Herminia is causing significant disruption across the UK, with numerous flood warnings in place and heavy rainfall expected to continue through the week.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
North Wales declares major incident as UK wildfire risk hits exceptional

North Wales declares major incident as UK wildfire risk hits exceptional

Emergency services have evacuated approximately 60 residents near Conwy Mountain as extreme heat triggers nationwide wildfire risks and resource strain.

Weather ·13 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
West Highlands set for warm and dry week with high UV levels

West Highlands set for warm and dry week with high UV levels

High pressure is bringing sunshine and clear skies to the West Highlands, though visitors should prepare for high UV exposure and potential morning fog.

Weather ·12 Jul 2026, 21:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Nuclear power industry faces persistent safety and security risks

Nuclear power industry faces persistent safety and security risks

Despite renewed interest in nuclear power as a carbon-free energy source, the industry remains vulnerable to threats ranging from cyber attacks to combat. Ongoing concerns include potential human-induced errors and the long-term management of nuclear waste.

Weather ·12 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week

England faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave persists into next week

The Met Office and UKHSA have issued urgent heat and wildfire alerts across England as record-breaking temperatures continue to strain public services.

Weather ·12 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Portuguese airport strikes threaten UK summer holiday flights

Portuguese airport strikes threaten UK summer holiday flights

Ground staff at Portuguese airports have announced weekend strikes throughout August, which are expected to impact check-in, baggage handling, and maintenance.

Transport ·11 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures

London faces extreme wildfire risk as heatwave hits record temperatures

Emergency services have elevated the wildfire threat level in London to extreme as sustained high temperatures and dry conditions persist. Authorities have issued urgent safety warnings regarding barbecue use and water safety as the heatwave continues.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday

UK heatwave continues as health alerts remain in place through Sunday

The UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures, leading to active heat health alerts and the implementation of hosepipe bans across several regions. Authorities have also issued urgent warnings regarding the extreme risk of wildfires caused by dry conditions.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 13:05 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues four-day amber extreme heat warning for England and Wales

Met Office issues four-day amber extreme heat warning for England and Wales

A four-day amber warning is in effect across England and Wales as an Omega block weather system drives temperatures toward 38°C. Officials are warning of significant disruption to infrastructure and health risks for the general population.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
The overall flood risk for England and Wales is very low for next five days

The overall flood risk for England and Wales is very low for next five days

Official reports indicate a stable outlook for river, sea, and surface water levels across England and Wales. Residents should use official portals to monitor.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 08:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Met Office issues rain and power cut warning for parts of Scotland

Met Office issues rain and power cut warning for parts of Scotland

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across parts of Scotland, while other areas of the UK prepare for an incoming heatwave.

Weather ·11 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read