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TfL warns of severe London Underground disruption from RMT strike action

TfL warns of severe London Underground disruption from RMT strike action

TfL has issued a warning regarding expected industrial action by the RMT union, which will cause severe disruption and little to no service on the London Underground.

Transport ·15 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Granit Xhaka stays at Sunderland as Chelsea transfer rumours dismissed

Granit Xhaka stays at Sunderland as Chelsea transfer rumours dismissed

Sunderland has confirmed that club captain Granit Xhaka will stay at the Stadium of Light, ending rumours of a transfer to Chelsea. This retention is a key step as the club prepares for European football.

Transport ·15 Jul 2026, 03:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Tube services face five days of RMT strike action from 7 September

London Tube services face five days of RMT strike action from 7 September

RMT union members have announced a five-day strike across London Underground services following a deadlocked dispute over pay and a proposed four-day week.

Transport ·14 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
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
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
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
US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal

US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal

Middle East tensions have intensified as the U.S. and Iran engage in escalating fire, placing an interim ceasefire agreement in jeopardy.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
NOCDO and local fitness centers tackle barriers to accessible exercise

NOCDO and local fitness centers tackle barriers to accessible exercise

Advocates and health centers in Greater Cleveland are working to improve fitness accessibility by addressing structural barriers and integrating smart exercise technology.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 07:34 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter

Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter

Iran claims a U.S. strike hit the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, a charge the Pentagon denies following its July 8 military operations.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Trump hails second night of US strikes on Iran as retribution

Trump hails second night of US strikes on Iran as retribution

U.S. forces conducted a wide-ranging offensive against Iranian military infrastructure following attacks on commercial shipping. The IRGC retaliated with strikes against U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 00:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Tube strike forces commuters to seek alternative airport routes

London Tube strike forces commuters to seek alternative airport routes

RMT union strike action has brought London Underground services to a standstill, causing major disruption for airport commuters and leading to concert cancellations.

Transport ·9 Jul 2026, 23:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
South Western Railway punctuality hits seven-year low after nationalisation

South Western Railway punctuality hits seven-year low after nationalisation

New data shows that 64.1 per cent of South Western Railway services arrived on time between April and December last year. The operator reports that it is working to address reliability issues inherited from the previous private sector operator.

Transport ·8 Jul 2026, 13:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strikes to disrupt services

London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strikes to disrupt services

Rail passengers face significant cancellations and reduced timetables as union members walk out over a rest-day working dispute. Check service updates.

Transport ·8 Jul 2026, 12:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strike to cause major disruption

London Northwestern and West Midlands rail strike to cause major disruption

TSSA union members are staging industrial action over a dispute, leading to significant staff shortages and a reduced timetable across the rail network. Passengers face extensive route closures and service cancellations throughout the affected period.

Transport ·8 Jul 2026, 11:32 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read