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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Busy south Essex road closed both ways after 'serious' fuel spillage near A13
A MAJOR road is closed in both directions after a "serious" fuel spill near the A13. The A1306 is closed in both directions in Purfleet due to a "serious fuel spillage" between Circus Tavern roundabout and the A13, according to Essex County Council's traffic control. Purfleet- A1306 CLOSED in both directions due to a serious fuel spillage between A1090 (CIRCUS TAVERN Roundabout) and the A13. Delays in the area and Road expected to remain closed throughout evening rush hour Delays are building in the area and the road is expected to remain closed throughout the evening rush hour. More to follow.
The Independent
30-07-2025
- The Independent
Air traffic control outage latest: Major outage grounds flights across UK
Major delays have been reported for flights in the UK due to traffic control issues, grounding planes in the London area. In a statement, Gatwick Airport said the technical issue meant there are currently no departures while the situation is being resolved. Several flights bound for London Heathrow have already been cancelled or diverted to other airports, including British Airways flights from Budapest, Marseille and Nice. Air traffic control provider Nats said it is limiting the number of aircraft which can fly in the "London control area". A statement from the company said: "As a result of a technical issue at Nats Swanwick air traffic control centre, we are limiting the number of aircraft flying in the London control area in order to ensure safety, which is always our first priority. "We apologise for any delays this may cause. "Our engineers are working hard to resolve the problem as quickly as possible and we are working closely with airlines to help minimise disruption.' 'Chaos and confusion - the communication is terrible' Earlier, we brought you news that Zara Metcalf, a passenger at Manchester Airport, had been told her flight to Croatia was delayed by six hours. Passengers have now been informed to board immediately, she tells The Independent. 'We were about to board the flight and were told all flights were grounded! We were then advised of a 6 hour delay,' Ms Metcalf said. 'There's chaos and confusion across the airport as now we apparently need to board immediately! 'Very frustrating and the communication is terrible,' she added. Alex Croft30 July 2025 17:17 Flights resume at Manchester Airport, delays expected Flights have resumed at Manchester Airport, but delays are expected to continue. Zara Metcalf, who is currently at the airport, told The Independent her flight to Split, Croatia, has been delayed by at least six hours. 'There may be some ongoing impact to flights schedules so passengers due to travel are advised to consult their airlines for updates,' Manchester Airport wrote on X. Alex Croft30 July 2025 17:14 Get in touch with your experiences Have you been affected by the air traffic control outage and flight delays across the country? Tell us all about your experience and what is going on in the airport right now. You can get in touch by email at Alex Croft30 July 2025 17:11 Continued disruption expected, says transport secretary We've heard from transport secretary Heidi Alexander, who said on X that she is aware of the technical issue which shut down air traffic control operations. 'I have been informed systems have now been restored but continued disruption is expected, and passengers should check with individual airports for advice,' Ms Alexander added. Alex Croft30 July 2025 17:05 London City Airport: All flights to and from London suspended London City Airport has joined the large list of airports to confirm that flights have been suspended. Flights will be delayed and may be subject to cancellation, the airport said. Alex Croft30 July 2025 17:03 'It's going to be chaos': Briton's flight turns back to Oslo mid-air A Briton who was on a flight from Oslo to London - which has turned around mid-air towards the Norwegian capital - is expecting 'chaos' when the plane lands. Tanya Goldhaber said she was two-thirds of the way to London when the pilot informed passengers that the flight would be turning back to London due to a radar issue - and lack of fuel. 'My child went into meltdown for a little while which wasn't great but she's sleeping now,' Ms Goldhaber told The Independent. 'It's a plane full of Norwegian and British people so it's actually very calm and stoic, but basically we have zero information from anyone about what's going to happen when we're on the ground - but I'd imagine it's going to be chaos when we get to Oslo,' she added. 'They're suggesting the plane will land and go back at 7pm but I'm not sure anyone believes that. So we may or may not be back in the UK this week, we'll see - I would not recommend doing this with a four-month-old baby." Alex Croft30 July 2025 16:57 All departures from Edinburgh Airport being held All departures at Edinburgh Airport are being held due to the Nats technical issue, the airport wrote on X. "We are waiting for further information from NATS and will provide updates when possible," the airport wrote. "Please check with your airline for the latest information on your flight." Alex Croft30 July 2025 16:51 Recap: What happened last time air traffic control collapsed? Nearly two years ago, more than 700,000 passengers suffered disruption when flights were grounded at UK airports on August 28. It happened after ATC provider National Air Traffic Services (Nats) suffered a technical glitch while processing a flight plan. Travel correspondent Simon Calder takes a look at what happened that day: Here's what happened after a major air-traffic control failure The first UK airline to learn of the failure of Nats' main and back-up systems was Tui, after German operations officials called their British counterparts Alex Croft30 July 2025 16:47 Affected system has been restored, says air traffic control provider Travel correspondent Simon Calder reports: Air traffic control provider Nats has said that the system which was affected this afternoon has now been restored. Here is its latest comment: Our engineers have now restored the system that was affected this afternoon. We are in the process of resuming normal operations in the London area. We continue to work closely with airline and airport customers to minimise disruption. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Alex Croft30 July 2025 16:44 No flights taking off, says Gatwick Gatwick Airport earlier said no flights were taking off because of the outage. "A technical issue impacting Nats is affecting all outbound flights across the UK. There are currently no departures from London Gatwick while the situation is being resolved," it said. Although many Gatwick-bound jets were landing, at least one was diverted to other airports – an AirBaltic service from Riga, Latvia. Alex Croft30 July 2025 16:42
CTV News
07-07-2025
- CTV News
Speed bump and radar signage installed on Tecumseh street to deter dangerous drivers
Speed bumps and a speed radar trailer were deployed on Arlington Boulevard following a CTV News Windsor story. Speed bumps and a speed radar trailer were deployed on a busy Tecumseh, Ont. street over the weekend. The move by the municipality was in response to a story CTV News Windsor ran last week. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stepped up patrols on Arlington Boulevard, focusing on aggressive and dangerous driving. Neighbours were complaining to officers about speeding vehicles, failing to stop at stop signs, and stunt driving. There have been multiple reports of drivers cutting through side streets to avoid road construction on Riverside Drive. Area residents described to CTV News Windsor a road rage incident on the street in question that landed a neighbour in hospital in critical condition with a brain bleed. The town is asking drivers to follow the posted detour – Tecumseh and Manning Road – not the adjacent streets.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- CTV News
OPP targeting road in Tecumseh for enforcement
OPP in Tecumseh have identified an are officers will be targeting for enforcement. Over the next few weeks, there will be increased patrols around Arlington Boulevard, after hearing concerns of residents in the area about speeding, failing to stop at stop signs, as well as aggressive and stunt driving. 'Stunt and aggressive driving, including speeding and not stopping at traffic control signs and signals, poses a significant threat to everyone on the road - drivers, passengers, and pedestrians alike. Every time someone engages in dangerous driving, they risk not only their own life but the lives of countless others,' said a statement from OPP. The statement went on to say, police are committed to holding violators accountable and officers are asking the public to work together to create a culture of safety on our roads.
Bloomberg
03-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Sweden's Arctic Railway Prepares for a More Militarized Future
Linda Bjurholt had just gotten Swedish mining giant LKAB's trains back up and running after a costly derailment north of the Arctic Circle when she got a call from her company's traffic control center. There had been another accident in the area, the second in less than three months. It would be almost two weeks before trains could resume their travel along Malmbanan, or the Iron Ore Line, between the world's biggest underground iron ore mine and the export port on the coast of Norway. Her first thoughts were of sabotage.
