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Sunday, 02 August 2026

BBC News

• Train services to be diverted due to hot weatherSouth Western Railway (SWR) has said some of its services will need to be diverted during a continuing period of hot weather.
• Train operator cancels services over air-con faultsTransport for Wales says the only services that will run are the final three on Sunday.

The Herald

• Corran Ferry out of service 'until further notice' due to faultScotland's busiest single-vessel ferry route is out of service until further notice.

The Independent

• At least 13 dead as plane carrying foreign tourists crashes near Nazca in PeruPeru authorities say 11 foreign tourists and two crew were on board plane

Times Online

• Train operators spend £13m on taxis for their own staff [subscription]Train operators spend £13m on taxis for their own staff

Daily Express

• Ryanair seating rules explained as airline guidance says ‘you cannot sit’ hereRyanair has explained its seating rules - and some people may not be able to sit where they want

Mail Online

• Train operators spend £13m on hiring taxis to move staff around the country - including the time that rail alternative was 'too cold'Over 395,000 taxi bookings were made by staff by train operators since January 2025, figures gathered from freedom of information requests have revealed.

The Mirror

• Tourist plane crashes in Peru killing all 13 people onboard as Aerodiana airline breaks silenceAerodiana airline has extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the 13 people who tragically died in a plane crash just outside the city of Nazca in Peru
• Everything to watch for when hiring a car abroad so you don’t get hit with massive billConsumer rights expert Martyn James explains everything you need to know about the horrors of hiring a car

This is Money

• British Airways owner outlook clouded by conflict in the Middle EastIAG said its capacity would remain flat in 2026 compared to 2025, despite having plans earlier this year to grow this by around 3%.

Bristol Live

• Row over plans to expand one of Britain's biggest car parks into Green Belt landBristol Port's battle with the council and local residents has gone to the Government
• Fire near railway between Bristol and Cardiff sparks travel chaos - updatesFire services are at the scene
• Broadmead bus route axe leaves locals fearing the 'final nail in the coffin'Twenty-five bus services will be rerouted away from Broadmead's busiest shopping streets from August 30, as part of the Move City Centre project to transform Bristol city centre transport ahead of major new developments

Daily Post (North Wales)

• New compulsory tests for drivers over 70 on cards under Andy BurnhamLarger numbers of older people face being banned from the roads

Cambridge News

• Busy Cambridge road to close for a month for resurfacing worksThe roads will be closed overnight across the month
• Charity calls for 'default' 20mph zone within Cambridge city boundary to 'improve road safety'CamCycle said a default 20mph limit would improve road safety

North Wales Live

• Jet2 passengers urged to act 12 hours before flights this summerJet2 and other airlines are operating through a very busy summer

Other Regional Press

• M5 in Somerset to close as major roadworks to beginMajor works are set to begin as part of a new scheme which will see the M5 closed in Somerset
• Diversion of over 16 miles announced as road set to close to create bus laneA major road in Fareham is set to close for up to two weeks for improvements including building a new bus lane as a diversion of over 16 miles has been announced.
• Marchwood passenger rail plans move forward after 60 years without trainsA long-awaited return of passenger trains to the Waterside has moved a major step closer after revised plans were submitted.
• 'It's a miracle someone hasn't been killed': Petition launched over Huddersfield's 'worst' road for safetyCouncillors warned it was a 'miracle'; someone hadn't been killed on the Cobcroft Road and Precy Street crossroads

Other News Sources

• Rebuilding U.S. Shipbuilding One Weld at a TimeThe dearth of welding talent for shipyards – for all manufacturing operations – transcends the ‘finding the next generation’ discussion and fall squarely into a conversation about rebuilding U.S. shipbuilding capacity and national defense. Technology…