Largest town and admin HQ of Thurrock, Essex
A motorway incident on the M5 near Taunton has caused a long traffic delay, overheating concerns for a child in a car, and advisories from Avon and Somerset Police and National Highways on safe actions during such emergencies. RAC forecasts imply further delays this weekend as families plan summer getaways.
Unite has expanded a series of heat-related strikes by Arriva North London drivers. With cabs exceeding 40C in heatwaves, drivers call for full air conditioning. TfL warns routes will face disruption while management says improvements are underway.
Unite has expanded four‑day strikes with Arriva North London, citing intolerable heat in cabs. Drivers across eight garages are walking out in the latest development after a summer of high temperatures and disputed air‑conditioning upgrades. TfL says disruptions will persist until talks yield a meaningful resolution.