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Travel & transport from BBC stories as at 15:55 05 Jan 2025
 
. Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage
[16 hours old]: Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

* Watch: Will it snow where you are?
[0 hours old]: Amber warnings for heavy snow and ice remain in place for parts of England, Scotland and Wales, with travel delays and power cuts likely.

- Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre
[10 hours old]: An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.











* Flights and trains cancelled as snow hits UK
[0 hours old]: An amber warning for snow and ice remains in place for parts of the UK until midnight.

. Avanti passengers face disruption in fresh train strikes
[76 hours old]: Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working.

. Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
[103 hours old]: One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.

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and in other news ...

- Watch: Snowy Sunday in parts of the UK
[7 hours old]: Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to wintery scenes.

* Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader
[0 hours old]: Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

- Grooming gangs attack on Phillips 'disgraceful smear', says Streeting
[2 hours old]: Wes Streeting says his cabinet colleague has "done more than most people ever do" to fight grooming gangs.

- Slicing veggies, baking cakes - will Meghan's rebrand work?
[15 hours old]: The Duchess of Sussex appears to be embarking on a new era in her glossy new Netflix show.

- Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
[5 hours old]: It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

- Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment
[8 hours old]: Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023.

* 'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts
[1 hours old]: Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

- Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region
[2 hours old]: The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.

- Your pictures of Sunday morning snow across UK
[3 hours old]: Snow drives north on Sunday as bitter conditions are set to return for much of the UK next week.

* How to drive in snow and icy weather
[1 hours old]: Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.

- Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet among stars gathering for Golden Globes
[15 hours old]: Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are among the nominees at the Los Angeles ceremony.

- After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?
[10 hours old]: The outgoing vice-president is weighing her options, which could include another White House run, or a bid to be California's governor.

- Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
[7 hours old]: Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.

- 75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
[14 hours old]: The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

- New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
[7 hours old]: The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

- NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
[3 hours old]: Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

- Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47
[1 hours old]: His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, US media report.

- Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for .3m
[2 hours old]: The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan.

- Detectorist unearths warrior's gold scabbard stud
[9 hours old]: Experts say the stud, found at a detecting rally, could be one of "less than a dozen in the country".

- Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
[2 hours old]: It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

- Is Elon a Musk-Have for Nigel Farage?
[2 hours old]: Reform’s former communications director is on

- Gauff beats Swiatek as US win United Cup
[4 hours old]: Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz clinch victory for the United States over Poland in the United Cup final in Sydney.

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. Keeping warm when budgets are squeezed
[48 hours old]: A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

. Looking after pets during the cold spell
[49 hours old]: Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.

. Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?
[19 hours old]: With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?

. Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
[24 hours old]: Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.

. Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected
[17 hours old]: The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

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. The New Orleans Attack
[69 hours old]: The FBI now believes the attacker was acting alone

. How to keep warm when budgets are squeezed
[48 hours old]: A cold snap across the UK comes just as energy prices have risen, so here are a few tips to help you keep warm.

. Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
[34 hours old]: Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.

. Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes
[64 hours old]: Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.

. China's overqualified youth taking jobs as drivers, labourers and film extras
[41 hours old]: With high youth unemployment rates, Chinese graduates are resorting to working as waiters, cleaners and movie extras.

. Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump's return as US president
[49 hours old]: He will be replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan, a former White House deputy chief of staff under President Bush.

. Apple to pay m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit
[52 hours old]: The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

. 'Ripped off' caravan owners start compensation bid
[62 hours old]: Parks involved in the legal action have defended their sales practices and pitch fee rises.

. Shops offer grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December
[52 hours old]: Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.

. Why Apple is offering rare iPhone discounts in China
[58 hours old]: Rival technology giant Huawei has also cut smartphone prices in the run-up to the Lunar New Year holiday.

. Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
[71 hours old]: Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.

. Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales
[77 hours old]: The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

. House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide
[80 hours old]: Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

. Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
[111 hours old]: The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

. Court strikes down US net neutrality rules
[65 hours old]: The ruling marks a significant moment in the long running battle over how to regulate internet providers.

. Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
[102 hours old]: The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

. Women working at home could risk missing out, says Nationwide boss
[127 hours old]: The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.

. How much are energy bills going up?
[150 hours old]: Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025.

. What we know about US visas Trump supporters are clashing over
[136 hours old]: A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

. What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
[149 hours old]: If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed you could be entitled to help.

. Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over bn crash
[122 hours old]: US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.

. HS2 in 'very serious situation', boss says
[143 hours old]: Mark Wild said the high-speed project needed a "fundamental reset" as HS2 issued an update.

. Madoff fraud victims get .3bn as fund completes payouts
[133 hours old]: Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses.

. Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
[378 hours old]: People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

. AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
[400 hours old]: AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

. The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
[423 hours old]: The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

. In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
[496 hours old]: Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

. Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
[592 hours old]: The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

. What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
[640 hours old]: Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

. Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
[656 hours old]: Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

. Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
[736 hours old]: With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

. Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
[759 hours old]: Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

. Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
[830 hours old]: Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

. Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
[808 hours old]: Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

. Why are doctors wary of wearables?
[830 hours old]: Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.