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Sunday, 28 June 2026

BBC News

• London Ambulance Service hits busiest day on recordIt declared a critical incident from 22:00 to 01:30 BST on Friday as the heat added to pressures.
• Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flightsMore than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK.

The Independent

• Hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed as thunderstorms hit UKDisruption could continue into Sunday as thunderstorms impact flights
• United Airlines plane narrowly misses drone while landing at major US airport
• High-speed boats and drones: Commandos promised £500m in defence spending overhaulThe new Defence Secretary, Dan Jarvis, is credited with refocusing the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) since his appointment

Times Online

• Drones in, destroyers out of Keir Starmer's defence investment plan [subscription]Andy Burnham has signed off on a deal that won't replace Britain's ageing fleet and diverts money into new tech

Mail Online

• London Ambulance Service had its busiest day in history yesterday as it received 8,869 calls responded to 688 life-threatening emergenciesThe service received 8,869 emergency calls and responded to 688 life-threatening incidents, including people in cardiac arrest or who have stopped breathing.
• REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefitsSixteen-year-olds can start driving a year earlier than everyone else if they are claiming disability benefits, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
• EU's drive to let satellite technology force your car to slow down to 20mphDrivers may soon be forced to stick to speed limits by satellite technology that automatically slows down speeding cars, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
• 'We're a danger to ourselves and the public': Pilots complained about being overworked and of 'old, ill-equipped' aircraft before tragic Royal Navy helicopter crash - but face being forced back into the skiesRoyal Navy pilots complained about being 'overworked' and of 'woefully unreliable' helicopters before a tragic crash earlier this month, the Mail can reveal.

The Mirror

• Flight chaos continues as hundreds of Gatwick and Heathrow flights cancelled due to thunderstormsHeathrow and Gatwick airport have had hundreds of flights cancelled this weekend due to extreme weather conditions with more flights expected to be cancelled and delayed today

The National

• New railway station for town refused by Falkirk councilA VETERAN councillor's campaign to bring a railway station to Bonnybridge hit the buffers as Falkirk councillors agreed not to support a fresh bid.

This is Money

• Heathrow forecasts £150m dip in profits as Iran conflict strangles travelThe number of passengers travelling to the Middle East has fallen by 25%, the airport said.

Sky News

• High-speed boats and drones promised for elite commandos in tweak to defence spending planBritain's elite, rapid reaction force is to be equipped with high-speed boats and drones as the new defence secretary Dan Jarvis tries to put his stamp on his new brief.

Birmingham Mail

• HS2 update as work starts for 'world-class station' at Curzon StreetMajor construction has begun at Curzon Street as Birmingham edges closer to a 'world-class station'.

Bristol Live

• Big change coming to South Gloucestershire car parks this weekIt comes a little over a year since unpopular charges were introduced

Manchester Evening News

• Probe launched into how two Northern trains came within 12 seconds of catastropheThe 'dangerous occurence' involved the 9.57pm Manchester Victoria to Leeds train

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• 33 photos of original Tyne and Wear Metro trains as they bow out in last week of official serviceIt was a week of mixed emotions for those at Nexus, as well as anyone who took the time to pay tribute to the iconic fleet of trains

Wales Online

• Major milestone in Bristol Airport plans for routes to New York, Florida, Dubai, and moreBristol Airport wants to serve more passengers and connect with more worldwide destinations than ever before

Cambridge News

• Roadworks to begin on busy Cambridgeshire city roundabout for major train station projectThe new £50 million train station aims to improve connectivity in the city
• National Highways update on reopening of major Cambridgeshire road after upgradeThe £1 billion scheme aims to improve journeys between Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire

Other Regional Press

• Bus services to Bluewater and hospital saved after agreement reachedPopular bus routes serving Kent’s biggest shopping centre have been saved after fears they could be cut due to an increased “bus tax” charge.
• Every road change near to Nuneaton Railway Station including new mini roundaboutIt forms part of the huge plans to change the Leicester Road gyratory system

Other News Sources

• UKTram continue to support development of Cardiff Crossrail projectAs we have reported a fair bit on these pages, South Wales is set to get its first modern on-street tramway within the next couple of years with phase one of Cardiff Crossrail due to be completed by 2028. As part of the project to build a connection between Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay, Transport for Wales have been completing a hazard review and UKTram have been providing support by providing light rail expertise.