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Peace Bridge Undergoes LED Lighting Upgrade, Closes Until Friday

The peace bridge in Londonderry closes temporarily for LED lighting upgrades affecting the iconic spires. Pedestrians and cyclists should use the Craigavon bridge instead until Friday.

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An aerial view of the peace bridge in Derry, as it spans the river Foyle. In the background is the city, with the Guildhall and other buildings visible.

West Coast Main Line reopens after overhead wire fault near Penkridge

The West Coast Main Line in Staffordshire reopened on Saturday after engineers cleared a 25,000-volt overhead line fault near Penkridge. Services between Stafford and Birmingham New Street resumed at 12:00 BST, but delays and cancellations were expected to continue until 16:00 BST due to trains a...

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A photo showing the backs of two men in orange hi-viz jackets which say Network Rail on the back of them. They also wear white hard hats. In the background, two men are in a cherry picker.

Family sells home and possessions to travel world with three children indefinitely

A British family sold their home and possessions to embark on an open-ended round-the-world journey with their three children. Five months into their travels across Indonesia, they continue their children's education while exploring new cultures and experiences.

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Family of five sitting on a wooden fenced ledge with rice padis in the background and green hills behind . Tom is 38, white, short fair hair. Morgan and George have short fair hair. Dani has long fair hair in a ponytail and Olivia has loose long dark blonde hair. All five wear shorts and sleeveless tshirts in varying shades of grey. Dani and Tom wear sunglasses. They all smile at the camera.

Avianca Flight Diverts to Miami After Severe Turbulence Injures Nine

An Avianca flight from Medellín to New York diverted to Miami after severe turbulence injured nine people aboard. The incident highlights growing concerns about turbulence frequency linked to climate change, with industry reports showing a 25% surge in incidents.

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Train services resume after Stockport disruption as engineers repair overhead wires

Train services resumed through Stockport after Network Rail engineers repaired overhead electrical wires damaged when an empty Northern train struck them near Stockport Viaduct. Six train operators were affected, with services cancelled or diverted. Passengers could use tickets on alternative bus...

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Railway engineers wearing orange high-visibility protective clothing and white safety helmets work from a raised metal platform beside overhead electrical wires at night.

Rail regulator blocks new Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool services citing west coast line strain

The Office of Rail and Road has rejected proposals for new direct train services from London to Wrexham, Rochdale and Blackpool, citing insufficient capacity on the already-strained west coast main line.

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Thousands spent on Tui river cruises replaced by coach trips, no refunds offered

Tui river cruise passengers who paid thousands of pounds say their holidays were replaced with extensive coach trips and no refunds were offered, despite the company's apology for low water level disruptions.

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A photo taken out of a porthole on a river cruise vessel. Visible is the Dabune river with some trees in the background, against a blue sky.

M8 crash near Edinburgh causes hour-long traffic delays

A crash near Hermiston Gait on the M8 has caused nine miles of queues with delays up to an hour. Traffic is backed up to junction three at Livingston and junction 1B on the M9.

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A traffic camera image of the M8 near the Hermiston Gait turnoff following a crash.

Shropshire Way weekend: rolling hills, historic towns and riverside pubs

A new series of curated walks breaks the 185-mile Shropshire Way into weekend-friendly segments accessible by train, featuring rewilded beaver populations, dramatic quartzite ridges and acclaimed regional pubs.

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Landscape of rolling hills and in the mid distance a long line of beech trees

Thousands of couples worldwide choose Scotland for their dream wedding

Nearly a quarter of marriages registered in Scotland last year involved non-resident couples, with Gretna Green accounting for over half. From castle ceremonies to island celebrations, international couples are drawn by history, scenery, and tradition.

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Savannah who is blonde, fair skinned and wearing a white wedding dress stands next to her husband Hayden, who has dark hair and a beard and wearing a black suit. They stand in front of a Scottish Castle with the sunshining.

Former Royal Marine Completes 327-Day Solo Row Across Pacific and Indian Ocean

Former Royal Marine Dave "Dinger" Bell completed a 327-day solo row across the Pacific and Indian Ocean, covering 15,000+ nautical miles without landing. He arrived in Kenya on 3 June, raising over £110,000 for Rock2Recovery charity supporting veterans and emergency workers.

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Dave Dinger Bell and his partner Georgie smile for the camera. Bell has a long scruffy beard and blond hair. Georgie has tied back hair.

UK Government to Ban Airlines from Charging Parents to Sit With Children

The UK government plans to ban airlines from charging parents to sit next to children under 14 on flights, with rules taking effect from October 2026 if the Civil Aviation Bill passes Parliament. The reforms would also eliminate fees for correcting minor booking errors.

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A dark-haired woman watches on as two children look through an aeroplane window.

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