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Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Expect delays due to work on Jebel Ali-Lehbab Roads this weekend
Dubai motorists are advised to expect traffic delays on the Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77) this weekend due to bridge maintenance work scheduled to take place at the intersection with the Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66). According to Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the maintenance work will begin at 12am on June 20 and will continue through 12am on June 22. The temporary road closures and diversions are expected to affect traffic flow in both directions. Key road closures: Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road overpass (E77) will be closed in both directions, with traffic redirected to the free right exits that lead onto Dubai-Al Ain Road (E66). The U-turn connecting Dubai-Al Ain Road to Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road will also be closed in both directions. Motorists are advised to use the next available exit on Dubai-Al Ain Road as an alternative route. Commuters who frequently use this route are urged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time to avoid delays.
BBC News
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
New railway car park aims to curb Brough parking woes
A new 52-space car park has opened close to an East Yorkshire railway facility is located near the railway crossing on Skillings Lane in Brough and links directly to the station via a public said the car park was needed due to a "significant increase" in traffic in the area over recent previously said inconsiderate parking by commuters had led to problems. The development is part of the Brough South scheme - a £200m project, which includes homes, leisure, retail and Hodges, director of the Horncastle Group, the lead developer on the scheme, said the car park would bring significant benefits to commuters and the wider said: "Brough is a popular and growing town, and the station is very convenient for people from Brough and the surrounding villages wanting to travel by train."The parking facilities have not kept pace with the increasing demand and that has caused people to park in nearby residential streets, producing significant congestion."In April, a mystery painter daubed yellow lines on a residential street close to the railway station in a bid to deter motorists from parking Hodges admitted the Brough South scheme could have made matters worse, so creating an additional car park was deemed to be "the best solution".Parking charges are the same as existing car parks between Monday and Friday (£5.80 per day). There is a charge of £3 on Saturdays and parking is free on Sundays. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Telegraph
15 hours ago
- Telegraph
‘Man with gun' arrested at London Underground station
A 61-year-old man was arrested at a London Underground station after reportedly carrying a gun. British Transport Police officers swarmed Elm Park station on Thursday morning after receiving reports of a man 'in possession of a firearm' in east London. The force was called as rush hour began at 7am, with commuters starting to board the Tube at the District Line station. The station was closed for several hours as a result, with Transport for London confirming it had only reopened by 10.45am. A British Transport Police spokesman said: 'A 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and taken into custody. 'Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 109 of June 19.'
The Sun
16 hours ago
- The Sun
Horror as man ‘spotted with gun' at Tube station sparking huge emergency response
COPS have raced to a Tube station after a man was allegedly spotted with a gun. A 61-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm. 2 Authorities raced to Elm Park station where they apprehended the man, who is alleged to have be in possession of a gun. He is now in police custody. The rapid operation kicked off at 7am, just as commuters were beginning to flood into the busy District Line station. Cops closed down the station while dealing with the incident, keeping the shutters down until 10.46am. During that time, Transport for London (TfL) took to social media to warn commuters to stay away. A spokersperson for the brand tweeted: "This station is closed while police respond to an incident. "Tickets are being accepted on London Buses via reasonable routes." Meanwhile, a spokesperson from British Transport Police confirmed more details about the case. The spokesperson said: 'Officers were called just after 7am today (June 19) to Elm Park Underground station following reports of a man in possession of a firearm. "Officers attended, and a 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and taken into custody. 'Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 109 of 19 June.' is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
ScotRail issues warning of delays and cancellations on key routes this morning
Commuters have been warned to expect delays and cancellations on several key ScotRail services this morning. A signalling fault was detected in the Newton area this morning and has had a knock-on effect on train services in and around Glasgow. READ MORE: READ MORE: Scottish Citylink adds over 4000 seats on busiest routes for summer ScotRail has confirmed that multiple routes are affected, with some services facing cancellations, delays, or last-minute timetable changes. Services Affected Include: Glasgow Central to Lanark Glasgow Central to Edinburgh via Shotts Glasgow Central to Edinburgh via Carstairs NEW: We've been advised by Network Rail that they are currently dealing with a signalling fault in the Newton area which is affecting our services. — ScotRail (@ScotRail) June 18, 2025 The train operator has confirmed that Network Rail engineers are on site investigating the issue, but passengers should expect short-notice delays until repairs are completed. In a statement, ScotRail said: "We've been advised by Network Rail that they are currently dealing with a signalling fault in the Newton area which is affecting our services."
