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Sunday, 01 March 2026

BBC News

• Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks.
• Action urged over violence against transport staffLondon's transport workers are facing violent assaults while doing their jobs, a committee hears.
• Birmingham airlines cancel Middle East flightsSir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up to their highest level.

The Guardian

• Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted amid air space closures in Middle EastChaos as key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close, and more than 1,000 flights by major Middle Eastern airlines cancelledFull report: Iran state media confirms killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei US-Israel war on Iran: latest updatesA visual guide to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – and Tehran’s responseWar on Iran: how the US-Israeli bid for regime change unfoldedAmerica and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the...

The Independent

• Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on IranThe attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond

Times Online

• Iran attack's effect on oil prices could push petrol to record highs [subscription]Drivers in the UK may end up having to pay more than 142.5p per litre
• Revealed: US bid to cap soaring cost of Heathrow's third runway [subscription]Plus - airport boss Thomas Woldbye pockets £2.7m bonus despite sleeping through a fire that halted operations and caused disruption for 200,000 travellers

Daily Express

• Dubai airport chaos: Emirates confirms when flights will resume as Brits scramble to fleeThe top airline has issued a crucial update for travellers on the unfolding situation in the UAE, as Brits scramble to flee the Middle East.
• British Airways issues critical flight change update for Middle East routesThe major airline issued a statement on air travel crisis that has grounded flights in and out of the region.

Daily Record

• British Airways flight declares mid-air emergency over ScotlandDuring the flight’s approach to Edinburgh, the pilot initiated a procedure known as squawking 7700.

Mail Online

• Several flights cancelled at Sydney Airport and planes are forced to turn back - what you need to knowThe aviation fallout will drag on for weeks, leaving countless travellers stranded overseas.
• Plane crashes into popular UK beach as pilot forced to 'crawl from the wreckage into water'The light aircraft (pictured) nosedived into the sea at Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, on Saturday, just feet from the shingle, to the horror of nearby beachgoers.

The Mirror

• Dubai airport chaos: British Airways cancels Middle East flights amid airspace closuresBritish Airways has cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Bahrain and Amman with passengers offered free changes or refunds - as travellers are warned they may need to 'get creative' amid mass disruption

Sky News

• One dead and others injured at Abu Dhabi and Dubai airports - as missile threat grounds flightsOne person has died and seven have been injured after an 'incident' at Abu Dhabi's Zayed airport, while four were also hurt at Dubai International - reportedly due to an overnight Iranian attack.

Birmingham Mail

• I used pothole detector on Midlands 'safest roads' and results were surprisingWe used artificial intelligence to assess the road quality in a West Midlands borough after top ranking issued by government
• Fastest speeds recorded in West Midlands as dangerous drivers hit 155mph - full listReckless drivers were clocked doing over double the motorway speed limit

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Council reveals planned location for first double red lines in BradfordBradford's first double red lines – which will see drivers immediately fined if they park on them – could be introduced on a city centre street.

Bristol Live

• Ryanair launches more city break flights from Bristol Airport this summerThe airline is planning new trips to the stunning Italian city of Bari

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Wales rail fares frozen for a year from St David’s Day'This gives certainty to passengers at a time when many are struggling with the cost of living' says First Minister

Wales Online

• Rail fares in Wales to be frozen for 12 monthsThe freeze comes into effect on St David's Day

Cambridge News

• Nearly 800 potholes reported in Cambridgeshire city this yearThe number of potholes reported this year to date has more than tripled compared to the number reported this time last year

Other Regional Press

• TRU: No trains through Dewsbury and Batley for most of June as part of major upgrade worksNo trains will be running through Dewsbury and Batley for most of June due to upcoming Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail engineering work.
• Pensioner bus pass restrictions will not end in OxfordshireOxford Bus Company has revealed pensioner bus pass restrictions in Oxfordshire will not end for free travel 24/7.
• Blame game continues as Oxfordshire town suffers under pothole pandemicAfter the Oxfordshire MP challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the county's roads, potholes have continued to be reported in the area.
• Drivers warned as Totton Bypass hit by council road works next monthMotorists are being warned of a closure of the Totton Bypass in March to allow for essential highway repairs.
• Dubai airport evacuated as four injured in incident amid Middle East tensionsDubai Airports has confirmed that emergency response teams have been activated
• Drivers must tell DVLA about 110 conditions or face consequences - full listExperts warn that failing to report certain medical conditions to the DVLA could result in fines of up to £1,000 and legal consequences

EIN News Subscription

• U.S. strikes on Iran spark travel chaos as airlines cancel flightsin the region closed their airspace, aircraft were forced to divert around fuel costs.    BRITISH AIRWAYS, LUFTHANSA, CATHAY SUSPEND FLIGHTS The European Union… Ministry of Transport said on Feb. 28 that Russian air carriers had