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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Wizz Air flight to Luton diverted after 'technical issue'
A UK-bound passenger flight had to be diverted after developing a "technical issue", an airline has Air said a flight from Poland bound for Luton Airport was "safely diverted" to Amsterdam on Sunday flight left Poland at 11:35 BST and the airline added that it was bringing "the affected passengers to London Luton as soon as possible".In a statement, a spokesperson from Wizz Air said: "We can confirm that flight WUK1KM from Poznan Airport to London Luton Airport was safely diverted to Amsterdam due to a technical issue." They added: "The safety of our passengers and crew is of utmost priority. "We are keeping all affected passengers promptly informed on developments and will be providing WIZZ vouchers to all of them." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Shrewsbury bus service changes during gas main works
There will be changes to two bus services in Shrewsbury while gas main replacement work takes allow for Cadent Gas operations on Longden Road and Roman Road, there will be a one-way closure of Longden Road from 21 July to 4 August on the east section of the road and 21 July to 15 August on the west east closure will impact the Arriva-operated 26 service from Meole Village to Shrewsbury Bus Lakeside Coaches-operated Radbrook to Shrewsbury Bus Station service will be impacted by the west closure. East closure The 26 service will operate following the usual route from the bus station to Meole Village, but will follow a temporary diversion route from Meole Village to the bus the end of Upper Road, the service will turn right on to Roman Road continuing to the traffic lights. The bus will then turn left on to Hereford Road, before turning left on to South Hermitage. At the end of South Hermitage, the service will then turn right on to Longden Road, continuing the usual route into stops at Priory Playing Fields, Cemetery, Central Drive Junction and South Hermitage Junction will be unavailable during this period for passengers travelling into Shrewsbury. West closure During the one-way closure of Longden Road west, the Radbrook to Shrewsbury Bus Station service will run as normal from the bus station to Henlow Rise bus stop. A temporary diversion will be in place where the service then turns left into Grange Road, travelling to the junction at the bottom with Roman Road. The service will then turn, wait for the usual departure time, before returning to the bus station along the normal line of stops at Bank Drive West and stops along Longden Road will be unavailable for passengers during this period. Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
A40 roundabout closed following serious crash
A major road is closed following a serious Police has said the A40 is closed at the Northleach roundabout, where it meets the A429 eastbound towards Burford, due to a crash in the early are in place, with police telling motorists who are not driving heavy goods vehicles to head through Northleach instead."The road will be closed for some time," a spokesperson added.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Delays as 20-mile stretch of A14 remains closed due to overrunning roadworks
A 20-mile stretch of the A14 remains closed due to overrunning roadworks. National Highways has said the eastbound carriageway of the major route is shut between junction 43 for Bury St Edmunds and junction 49 for Stowmarket. A spokesman for National Highways said: "Resurfacing is delayed, and the road may remain closed throughout the morning. UPDATE#A14 eastbound between J43 #BuryStEdmunds and J49 #Stowmarket in Suffolk ROAD CLOSED Due to overnight roadworks which are taking longer to complete than planned, due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause. — National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) July 18, 2025 "We apologise for any inconvenience this will cause." National Highways is current carrying out planned works on the major route in west Suffolk. READ MORE: Thunderstorm warning issued for Suffolk While the A14 is closed, engineers will carry out resurfacing, renewal of road markings and replacement of traffic signs. A diversion route remains in place while the stretch of road is closed. Exit A14 at junction 43 (Bury St Edmunds) Travel along the A143 to Scole Then south on the A140 to junction 51 (Beacon Hill)
The Sun
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
M54 closed after lorry crashes and overturns as drivers hit with two-hour delays & SIX miles of traffic
A MAJOR motorway has closed after a lorry crashed and overturned as drivers face six miles of traffic. Motorists have reported two hours delays on the M54 in Staffordshire this morning. 2 2 The crash happened between junctions two for Wolverhampton and three for Cosford, Shropshire, National Highways said. The overturned lorry struck the central reservation barrier before coming to a halt, added the network. One lane has been closed on both sides of the motorway. Traffic is now only passing the scene of the incident via the hard shoulder on the M54 eastbound, said National Highways. Motorists are facing a two hour delay eastbound with six miles of congestion. Lane 2 is also still closed westbound. National Highways urged drivers to find alternative routes and plan their journeys ahead. "A lengthy recovery and clear-up operation will be taking place," the network added. Full diversion route National Highways has urged drivers to allow extra time for their journeys and follow a diversion route after exiting the M54 eastbound at J3 for Cosford. The alternative route is as follows: - Exit the M54 eastbound at J3 and join the A41 northbound - Continue on the A41 until the A5 roundabout and then take the third exit onto the A5 eastbound - Continue on the A5 eastbound until the Galley Roundabout with the A449 - Take the third exit onto the A449 southbound - Continue onward on the A449 southbound to then re-join the M54 eastbound at J2 near Wolverhampton
