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Saturday, 16 May 2026

BBC News

• West Midlands rail timetable changes and how they affect youA revamp of train timetables comes into effect across the West Midlands this Sunday, with these latest schedules operating until 12 December.
• Two weeks of disruption on Metrolink tramsTram services across Greater Manchester face two weeks of disruption from May 16th.
• London Tube strikes: What you need to know London Underground drivers who are RMT members are due to strike in May and June over working hours.
• Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog saysThe aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion.

The Guardian

• Ban private jets and cut speed limits to avert UK fuel crisis, say campaignersClimate and transport organisations warn ministers not to ‘sleepwalk into crisis’ amid Iran war oil and gas shortagesPrivate jets should be banned and the speed limit on UK motorways reduced to 60mph as part of a pre-emptive effort to ease the looming fuel supply crisis, according to leading climate and transport organisations.The group – including Greenpeace and Transport and Environment – are calling on ministers not to “sleepwalk into a crisis” that could lead to severe shortages of jet fuel and spiralling petrol prices at the pump in the coming months. C...
• UK drivers struggle to get insurance for Chinese EVs such as JaecooFirms do not offer cover for some models, or charge more than for equivalent petrol cars, research findsUK insurers are more hesitant to cover some hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) from China than cars from other countries, research suggests.While some drivers can save money by buying cars made in China, they may have more limited options to get insurance than those buying electric, hybrid and petrol cars from Europe, the US and South Korea. Continue reading...

The Huffington Post

• TUI Issues Jet Fuel And Price Hike Update For Summer Fliers

The Scotsman

• CalMac celebrates 'full normality' after months of major ferry breakdown disruptionIsle of Lewis returns while Alfred to become spare vessel to cover emergencies

Times Online

• Billionaire's plan for a third Heathrow runway gets lift from CAA [subscription]The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a consultation putting forward four potential models for Heathrow expansion, including Surinder Arora's proposal

City AM

• Watchdog rules Heathrow third runway could be built by rival bidder Heathrow will lose its decades-old monopoly over building and operating new projects at the airport under new proposals tabled by the aviation watchdog, paving the way for a rival operator to build the third runway and new terminal. As part of a review of the airport's red tape conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority, the [...]

Daily Record

• ScotRail reveals 'red list' train routes that are the worst for antisocial behaviourThese trains routes are said to have the highest levels of antisocial and drunken behaviour in Scotland.
• Scots trapped on cruises from hell amid Hantavirus outbreak on shipScots have suffered a number of ordeals on cruise ships over the years.

Mail Online

• Self-driving cars 'lack common sense', says boss of company helping to develop themSelf-driving cars have been slammed by an industry boss as lacking 'common sense' after one tried to drive itself down a flooded road in the US.
• Pro-indy rail? Greens really have gone locoA Green MSP has called for politically motivated railways to prepare Scotland for independence.

The Mirror

• British Airways cancels flights from Heathrow and Gatwick as hundreds stranded at airportHundreds of passengers were left stuck at major UK airports as airlines included British Airways cancelled departing flights alongside hundreds of other delays

London Evening Standard

• Tube strikes to go ahead as union accuses TfL of 'failing to engage in negotiations'The RMT is pressing ahead with two more rounds of 24-hour walkouts next week
• Unite the Kingdom and Nakba 78 London marches: Tube, rail and bus services affected and road closuresArmoured vehicles, armed police, drones and 4,000 police officers are part of an unprecedented public order operation being imposed by the Metropolitan Police

Manchester Evening News

• It has been slammed as 'horrendous', now the reason for ongoing M66 slip road lane closure has been revealedResidents have branded the situation a ‘dire mess’ and ‘ridiculous’

Metro

• Two major London train stations will close for 22 days this summerThe capital's key railway stations will close for three weeks this summer, spelling trickier travel through central London.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Inside the police's fight against e-bikes with riders running riot in North EastCommunities urged to shop the road yobs in their neighbourhoods after great-grandmother killed on Sunderland zebra crossing

Cambridge News

• Pothole repairs neglected as locals claim 'council wasting money on wrong projects'Cambridgeshire readers have criticised council spending priorities, calling for investment in road repairs and footpaths over cycleways and busways

Leeds Live

• Leeds road to close amid plans to tackle 'rat-running' and car meetsLeeds City Council plans to close the road in a bid to clampdown on anti-social behaviour.

North Wales Live

• Jet2 'ban' on passengers bringing common item sold in airports on flightsJet2 has reminded passengers that its policy is strictly enforced at airports

Other Regional Press

• Darlington station transformation project ready to welcome passengers in ‘new chapter'A large ceremony was held at Darlington railway station to mark the occasion

Railnews

• Industry counts down to summer timetables The introduction of summer timetables on National Rail in two days from now involves significant changes to train services, many of which are new or improved.

Other News Sources

• Oil Prices Rise More Than 3% As US-Iran Talks Dent Hopes of PeaceOil prices gained more than 3% on Friday, climbing more than $3 a barrel, after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran's foreign minister further dented hopes of a deal to end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures gained $3.35…
• Travel in Guildford and Woking to be disrupted this weekend as rail line closes for engineering workIt will impact travel from the capital down to the south coast