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Unite members employed by Arriva North London are set to walk out on 26 dates this August to October, citing dangerous heat in cabs and poor working conditions. TfL warns some routes will be busier and delays are expected while urging customers to plan ahead.
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.