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Saturday, 18 April 2026

BBC News

• Weekend of disruption expected on Midland MainlineWork to remove an old footbridge over a busy section of the Midland Mainline has begun, with disruption expected until Monday.
• Fears over rogue parking by sunrise-chasers at national park after overnight banAuthorities in Eryri want to crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but there are concerns people would park on local roads.
• 'No data gathered' on taxis in bus lanes, despite Stormont planNo data has yet been collected on the use of taxis in Belfast bus lanes, a government official says.
• London Tube strikes: What you need to know Tube drivers who are RMT members are set to strike in April, May and June over working hours.
• UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of risesDrivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

The Herald

• Spanish airport to shut for a month as all flights cancelledA popular Spanish airport is set to close for an entire month, resulting in the cancellation of all flights, affecting thousands of British travellers.
• Airport refuelling workers have secured a pay increaseAirport refuelling workers have secured a pay increase.

The Independent

• UK drivers ditch cars for walking and cycling amid fuel price crisisA new survey has revealed drivers are turning to walking and cycling due to fuel prices soaring since the start of the Iran war
• Spirit Airlines asks Trump administration for emergency bailout as it faces liquidation over rising fuel costs: reportsSpirit Airlines was expected to emerge from bankruptcy this summer but then the Iran war caused oil prices to surge

Times Online

• How the electric car dream turned toxic [subscription]The promise of cheap electric vehicle charging has not borne true - why isn't the nation's infrastructure ready for mass take-up despite government commitments?
• Book summer flights now or face spiralling prices, industry warns [subscription]Holidaymakers could be 'priced out of travel' by jet fuel shortages and surcharges despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Mail Online

• Hundreds of thousands of flights could be axed in 'existential crisis' for airlines as jet fuel shortage caused by Iran war bites, expert saysEXCLUSIVE: Passengers are already facing higher fares after the cost of jet fuel doubled since the start of Donald Trump's war with Iran.

This is Money

• Chinese car maker granted patent for voice activated in-vehicle TOILETSSeres, a Chinese electric SUV brand, has invented a waste disposal unit that slides under the passenger seat so that passengers can go to the lavatory on the move.

Birmingham Post

• The transformative impact of the South Wales Metro rail projectAled Edwards of communications consultancy Freshwater says the £1.3bn Metro can be more than just a transport project but a wider economic driver
• Cardiff Airport cargo plans boosted with new board appointmentChris Bosworth is leading figure in the UK's cargo aviation sector

Bristol Live

• 2 major European airlines first to ground dozens of planes as fuel crisis worsensAnalysts are warning more carriers could follow after authority says 'six weeks of jet fuel left in Europe'
• Drivers could be removed from Motability as new '2 week rule' comes into forceNew black box technology will be fitted for some drivers - and if they get 'red' ratings could lose their car

Manchester Evening News

• Andy Burnham demands answers over Manchester Piccadilly debacleBurnham said he has been left "frustrated" by the ordeal
• Airlines warn of possible European flight sisruptions over jet fuel shortages The head of the International Air Transport Association has warned that parts   case fuel rationing becomes necessary.   European airlines have already raised concerns that

Leeds Live

• Major Leeds road set for £30m transformation after 67 injured New bus lanes, cycle tracks and walking routes have been planned for the major stretch

North Wales Live

• EasyJet announces launch of six new flights as it reaches 'milestone'The budget airline has announced six new routes including to a popular holiday destination

Other Regional Press

• Major rail reforms called for by Neil Duncan-Jordan MPA Dorset MP has called for sweeping rail reforms he says would put passengers first.

Other News Sources

• London Underground strikes to go ahead next weekSome bus routes in the capital operated by Stagecoach will be affected by a separate 24-hour strike