CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — A mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the largest landfill in Guinea ‘s capital Conakry early Sunday killing at least 22 people, according to a provisional toll by the country’s civil protection service.

Heavy rains, which started at around 3 a.m. washed over the refuse at Dar Es Salam, triggering a landslide that buried nearby shacks. A search and rescue operation was underway to find survivors.

The site had been designated for closure on Sunday, according to Lt. Col. Baldé Mamadou Bailo, the sanitation officer for the military engineering battalion.

Locals living around the landfill had been given eviction notices, which forced many to vacate the area, but many were still around at the time of the disaster, according to authorities.

“We will ensure that the remaining families are relocated elsewhere,” said Dienabou Touré, the minister of territorial administration and decentralization, at the scene.

Coq and Bull at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel delivered an exceptional meal in beautiful surroundings so make sure you don’t overlook this spot like I have for too long

I’m often guilty of moaning about the evening dining options on offer around Bangor.

While we have some lovely brunch spots and great pubs, I do often feel we lack some more fine dining options, places for a special meal out.

Well more fool me because right around the corner from my own home is a spot I’ve overlooked for years.

I won’t deem The Coq and Bull in the Clandeboye Lodge a ‘hidden gem’ (a ghastly overused term) as it’s well established and loved by many. It’s just a spot I’ve forgotten about and perhaps associate the place more with weddings and the fact it’s a hotel and where my school formal was.

In actual fact, it turned out to be the perfect spot for us to escape to for a well earned night out and it was a quick taxi home as opposed to heading into Belfast.

What we ordered

We were out for the night with the kids at the grandparents for a sleepover so we were going all out on our order.

I opted for the salt and pepper squid salad as it came with charred watermelon, avocado puree and summer leaves (£10.95). It can be a tricky dish to get right as there’s nothing worse than chewy squid.

My other half was torn between whipped feta and pear slices on sourdough and the crispy ham and mustard croquette. He decided to get our waitress to help him decide and after a discussion about his main course choice, he decided to try the croquette (£10.25).

For main course I tried the pan-seared Atlantic cod fillet, which came with crushed new potatoes, samphire and lemon butter sauce (£27.25). My partner went for the Blonde beer-battered Haddock with homemade tartare sauce, triple cooked chips and garden peas with clarified butter (£24.75).

As I said, we were out for the night so it would have been rude not to try a dessert, so we shared the chocolate trifle with chunks of brownie, milk chocolate cream, white chocolate mousse and dark chocolate sauce (£10.50). We did not regret a single course, delicious. Of course we had to sample some of the drinks on offer so we shared a bottle of the Marlborough Sun Sauvignon Blanc (£31) and a selection of cocktails, all priced at £13.50.

What we liked

The restaurant is spilt into two sections, the new Garden Room and the original Brasserie, each on opposite sides of the hotel lobby. This time we ate in the Brasserie and it was a gorgeous setting, very modern with a stunning floor to ceiling window out onto the grounds of the hotel. I snuck a peek over to the Garden Room and it looks like an equally lovely setting. The good thing is that when you book your table you can choose which section you would like.

The service was prompt, without ever feeling liike we were being rushed, and the staff were all attentive and friendly. One of our servers even helped us pick one of the starters. Good service goes a long way with me and being made to feel welcome is an important first impression. They also made sure we were never without water and regularly checked in to make sure everything was OK.

We ordered a bottle of wine and it came out inside a block of ice which was impressive presentation and also very practical for getting a perfectly chilled glass.

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Now on to the food. I have already laid out for you what we ordered and I have to say it was all exquisite. My squid was tender and thankfully there was not a chewy piece in sight. The watermelon and avocado accompliments were delicious and refreshing. I would happily eat that over and over again. It was also the ideal portion for a starter. I also tried a bit of my partner’s ham croquette and was equally impressed as it wouldn’t normally be my kind of thing but it was a far cry from the typical standard croquette which usually comes to my mind.

My cod fillet melted in the mouth and again was a very impressive main dish. I initially thought I would regret not ordering a side with it when it arrived but they actually managed to pack quite a few potatoes under the fish. I loved it. The fish and chips also got the thumbs up and I stole a few of the chips which were exactly what you want from triple cooked chips, crispy enough on the outside but soft and fluffy inside.

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We then shared the chocolate trifle which again was devine. I love chocolate and this hit the spot, it wasn’t too sweet but after a delicious meal it was the right decision to share.

Overall, the food was great and I’m just sorry we haven’t been before. It is definitely a place we would return to again and again for date night and I’m now also intrigued to try for a Sunday roast as well.

What we would change

It’s always hard to avoid the fact that eating out these days is expensive, so when you do spend the money, you want it to be worth it. Coq and Bull is definitely on the pricey side when it comes to how much each dish cost but when it came to overall quality and if I think it was worth the money, then yes it was.

Also I feel that this kind of price range is becoming more and more like the norm when you dine out.

I would say this is more of a special occasion date night then a regular anytime venue. We had a voucher to use this time which is one of the reason it came on my radar again and we decided to give it a go. I’m so glad we did, even if it did cost a little more.

How much it cost

In total, our bill came to £141.70, which we added a tip to, which for two people does sound excessive but again we had a few drinks as this was a special date night which bumped up the price. I feel it was worth every penny but I know this is above what others may be happy to pay.

We would definitely return to Coq and Bull and will be recommending to anyone I speak to. I will say it also makes for a great people watching spot as the hotel is also a popular wedding venue so we saw the bridal party coming and going and also the family of the pair getting married the next day.

Overall we had a wonderful night out, with great food and drink in lovely surroundings. What’s not to love.

In the interest of fairness and transparency, we pay for all the meals and drinks we review. This ensures that we are giving accurate and honest representations of the food and service that we receive. So, unless we state otherwise that we were invited down, we have paid for the meal ourselves and visited without the knowledge of the eatery, so you can trust our opinions aren’t skewed by a freebie.

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Manchester United could see plans to extend the life of a car park at its training ground thwarted – thanks to concerns over the potential for a terror attack.

The Premier League giants want to extend the life of a temporary facility they brought in for contractors to use during the £50m refurbishment works at the Carrington complex by a further three years.

However, Inside Sport understands that counter terrorism cops have evaluated the proposal – and police have ‘implored’ the club to increase security measures should their plans get the green light.

United have lodged a planning application with the local council and, as part of the process, Greater Manchester Police are entitled to have their say. Given the ‘high profile nature’ of the site, they have liaised with colleagues in Counter Terrorism who have assessed the situation.

In a subsequent message to the council, they note the lack of a secure entry and exit point for visitors. In what is a strong response, police say they ‘implore the application to provide suitable secure pedestrian access’ which would ensure that every visitor to the site will be vetted. They have also warned of the prospect of ‘bad actors’ entering the site among a group of pedestrians.

And, in a move that will further increase headaches for Old Trafford bosses, the move has triggered a strong objection from locals. Action group Friends of Carrington Moss have set out their complaints over no fewer than four pages.

They say they are ‘particularly disappointed that United did not consider it necessary to consult with communities in advance of submission’ and claim that granting approval would increase car dependency in the area and is not an application for ‘sustainable development’.

The objection, which also brands United ‘shameful’ adds: ‘The applicant repeatedly states throughout its documentation that Manchester United is a world leading football club. It is clearly not world leading in sustainable operations.’ They also claim United removed two mature trees and ‘totally stripped’ other vegetation and say the car park was fully in use by March 2025 and not August, as had been suggested in planning application documentation.

Manchester United have been contacted for comment.

Jet-setting Gianni fights to hold onto power 

When it comes to saving your skin, it would appear that saving the planet takes a back seat.

Flight logs seen by Inside Sport show that embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino, fighting for his highly lucrative job, is clocking up the air miles at a staggering rate of knots as he travels the world in an attempt to drum up support.

On Friday, his luxurious private jet – provided by FIFA sponsors Qatar Airways – left Doha for Rabat, where Infantino recently and infamously summoned officials for crisis talks. It then headed from Morocco to Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic, where Infantino defied a request from one of his vice presidents to stay away from an Under 14 tournament in Punta Cana.

Victor Montagliani, the Canadian president of CONCACAF who many see as a potential successor, had asked the Swiss supremo not to visit amid concerns his presence would be a distraction from the event itself.

Under Infantino, FIFA provides the Caribbean Football Union with up to $5m from each four-year cycle and he may well have used the trip to remind officials of that point at a president’s meeting.

The following day, the same jet headed from Punta Cana to Paris. That is a total of around 11,800 miles at an estimated cost likely to run into the hundreds of thousands. 

Gianni Infantino is unbothered about his carbon footprint as he clings onto power

‘The Rest is F*** All’

There was huge noise earlier this year around Gary Lineker and his The Rest Is Football podcast after it signed a staggering deal with Netflix worth a reported £14m to produce a daily show throughout the World Cup. That deal has been extended for the next two seasons, with a promise of focus on the Premier League and Champions League in twice-weekly episodes from August.

However, the top flight’s big kick off came and went without as much as a peep, let alone a preview, leading some to joke about the longest World Cup holiday in the industry. Indeed, one insider mused: ‘It’s been noticeable on social media that nobody seems to be questioning where they are or demanding a new episode. The Rest Is Football? More like The Rest is F*** All.’

The silence from Gary Lineker’s The Rest Is Football has not gone unnoticed 

Spurs fan Kay-Jelski turns to North Londoners

Much has been said and written about changes to Match of the Day under BBC director of sport Alex Kay-Jelski. It has also not gone unnoticed that three of the four new arrivals – Robbie Keane, Toby Alderweireld and Thomas Frank have either played for or managed Kay-Jelski’s beloved Spurs, with some joking that we may be witnessing the boss’s ‘Tottenhamification’ of the iconic Saturday-night show.

EFL clubs stand firm on VAR 

Do not expect to see VAR at EFL matches in the near future. Clubs have been spoken to about bringing the technology in for league games and have overwhelmingly decided to leave it to the play-off finals and Carabao Cup final (and all Premier League semis) with ‘significant opposition’ lodged. Football Video Support (FVS) has triggered a similar response, with an ‘overwhelming majority’ raising concerns over the FIFA-approved system which allows coaches a set number of ‘challenges’ to request a review of game-changing incidents.

Do expect an offer from Premier League clubs aimed at ending the deadlock over financial distribution to land across the EFL in the near future.

Police are appealing to locate a teenager who has not been seen since yesterday.

15-year-old Callum has been reported missing from his home in Lampeter. He was last seen yesterday evening (22 August) in Lampeter, though officers believe he has travelled to Aberystwyth today.

Callum is described as around 5’5 tall, of a slim build and wears glasses. He has dyed hair, with short sides described as ‘ruby red’ in colour. He was last seen wearing a grey Nike sweatshirt with a zip, black Adidas joggers and black trainers.

Callum also has links to the Cardigan and Carmarthen areas and is likely to be travelling by bus or on foot.

If you’ve seen Callum, or have any information that could help officers find him, please get in touch via their website, emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by calling 101. Alternatively, you can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Emily Atack is married! The actress tied the knot with partner Alistair Garner in an intimate UK ceremony this weekend surrounded by ‘close family and friends’.

They will have a second, more lavish affair in Spain in two weeks time, she revealed in her Instagram post on Sunday announcing they were wed.

Emily, 36, looked stunning in a £2,325 Josephine Scott dress and floor-length veil as she emerged from a church hand-in-hand with her new husband.

The Rivals star looked incredible in the brand’s Juliette gown, which featured a plunging neckline and lace detailing on the sleeves.

Their celebration continued in their ‘dream’ countryside home in Bedfordshire, where they had a McDonald’s McFlurry ice cream van for guests.

She penned: ‘Yesterday we officially got married among close family and friends. It was absolutely perfect. 

‘I can’t believe we get to do all that again in a few weeks time. Christ, we have fun don’t we @dralistairgarner.’

Her famous pals were quick to offer their congratulations in the comments as author Elizabeth Day penned: ‘Stunning. So so happy for you both! Congratulations’, and Will Manning said: ‘go on!!! congratulations.’ 

They will have a second, more lavish affair in Spain in two weeks time, she revealed in her Instagram post on Sunday announcing they were wed.

Emily and Alistair’s wedding was complete with a McDonald’s truck handing out McFlurrys

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She looked gorgeous in the dramatic gown, which featured shoulder pads and lace detailing and was teamed with a long veil and diamond-encrusted headband.

Alistair, meanwhile, wore a smart black suit and brown shoes as they enjoyed a glass of fizz by the church, before travelling to their wedding breakfast in a vintage silver car. 

Earlier this year, Emily shared details of her second wedding as she revealed her special day abroad will be a ‘fat, f*** off party’.

She added: ‘I think I’ve nailed it. We’re getting married in September. I’ve very much enjoyed the planning process.’

She went on to tell Luxury London Magazine: ‘Choosing napkins and stuff. I’m like, “My God, my life is here!”‘

The Rivals star, who has been inspired by the 1980s fashion on the show, is pushing the boat out in all areas and will also be opting for a ‘big’ wedding dress.

Discussing her plans for a showstopping gown, she told Grazia magazine: ‘Since Rivals, in terms of fashion, I tend to go quite big now generally.’

After much speculation about the location of their September nuptials, Emily revealed she would be marrying Alistair ‘abroad’, which is thought to be somewhere in Spain.

Emily shared her delight over marrying Alistair, 40, telling the publication: ‘Life is good. It doesn’t get much better than where I am now.’

The mother of one, who shares has a two-year-old son, Barney, with Alistair, got engaged to the scientist in July 2025, having welcomed their son the year before.

Emily practising wearing a veil, though a lot shorter than the one she wore on her big day, at her hen do on the French Riviera in June 

Emily, in a white bikini and cover-up by Agent Provocateur, with a novelty veil, as she enjoyed her hen do in the South of France with family and friends

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Emily got engaged to scientist Alistair in July 2025, a year after their son Barney was born

The actress with her son, Barney, who is now two, and her Cavalier King Charles spaniel named Penny

Emily’s mum previously let slip that the star would tie the knot this year, after joking that Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala look would be her dream ‘mother-of-the-bride’ outfit.

Last year, it was reported that Emily and Alistair had been considering wedding venues in Spain.

An insider told The Sun On Sunday: ‘Emily has been going to Spain with her family on holiday ever since she was a child and loves the idea of getting married there.

‘She and Alistair adore the stunning countryside there, and guaranteed sun is a bonus.’

She previously said: ‘I loved my family holidays there when I was growing up. 

‘We had a property there and my dad sold it a couple of years ago, but it’s our favourite place and we still go every year, and stay in a hotel.’

Back in June, Emily joked that she’d had ‘enough rosé to last a lifetime’ as she posed in a white bikini and cover-up by Agent Provocateur, with a novelty veil, in fun-filled snaps from her Cannes hen weekend. While her group of friends tucked into countless bottles of Lady A rosé and enjoyed an incredible spread of food.

The mother of one also looked incredible in a black two-piece as she posed in front of a mirror before topping up her tan in the sunshine.  

She wrote: ‘The most insanely perfect few days. Pure joy from start to finish and enough @drinkladya to last us a lifetime.

‘I thoroughly recommend having a hen do, even if you aren’t getting married btw. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have losing all of your belongings.’

Emily and Alistair are getting married again in Spain in September

Back in June, Emily joked that she’d had ‘enough rosé to last a lifetime’ as she posed in a bikini and a veil in fun-filled snaps from her Cannes hen weekend 

It came after Emily revealed she’s banned children from attending her second wedding to Alistair, despite being a mother herself.

The actress has laid down strict rules for the three-day celebrations in Andalusia, Spain.

She has admitted that she’s told her guests that no children will be allowed, adding she’s been surprised by how accepting they’ve been of the idea.

She said: ‘We’re being kind to our friends and making sure that people don’t have to worry too much about paying for lots of things, but we have said no kids at the wedding, no children.’

Speaking on The Romesh Ranganathan Show podcast, Emily added: ‘I’m surprised by how many people are happy about that. I thought I’d get a lot of people kicking off, but they’re like no, “f*** those kids”.’

PC Tom Clough died after a marked Cleveland Police vehicle was involved in a crash with a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 at South Bank at 3.39am on Saturday, August 22.

His family said: “He was our hero with a fantastic sense of humour. Jumped into action whenever needed, and willing to help anyone for any reason.

“Proudly fought for his country to make the world a better place. Always on public duty throughout his short life.

“We as a family and Tom’s partner would like to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support and condolences from friends, colleagues and the wider community.”

Pc Clough and Pc Matthew Blades were both pronounced dead at the scene alongside the five occupants of the Volkswagen Passat.

Scene of multiple fatality RTC on the A66 at in South Bank, Middlesbrough. 23.8.2026 Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Notrhern Echo (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Cleveland Police said the Passat had been travelling in the wrong direction when it collided with the police vehicle, which was travelling correctly along the carriageway.

Flowers, balloons and messages have since been left near the scene as people across Teesside pay tribute to those who died.

Tributes have also poured in for the two officers, who were described by Cleveland Police Chief Constable Victoria Fuller as “brave officers”.

She said: “These were brave officers protecting our communities and serving our residents who didn’t return home to their families at the end of their shift.”

Scene of multiple fatality RTC on the A66 at in South Bank, Middlesbrough. 23.8.2026 Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Notrhern Echo (Image: Stuart Boulton)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was “devastated” to hear about the crash, while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said her thoughts were with all those affected.

Anna Turley, MP for Redcar, said: “They went to work to keep people safe and they should have come home to their families.

“Their loss will be felt deeply by their loved ones, fellow officers and right across the communities they served.”

By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA

Published: 16:17 BST, 23 August 2026 | Updated: 17:58 BST, 23 August 2026

New vision has emerged from inside a Ryanair plane in the aftermath of a passenger being half-sucked out of the cabin when a window shattered during a flight.

Ljubisa Karovic, 61, was sitting in seat 11F onboard the flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, when his right shoulder, arm and head were sucked outside about 20 minutes after takeoff on July 10.

It’s understood broken engine parts smashed the cabin window while flying at 16,000ft and the sudden cabin decompression pulled him through the hole, while his wife was forced to cling desperately to him.

Footage obtained by 60 Minutes Australia showed passengers silently gripped oxygen masks to their faces as shattered glass flew around the cabin as wind rushed inside. 

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The vision also showed those around Mr Karovic as they attempted to hold him in place. It’s believed the struggle to hold on to him lasted for up to two minutes until he was narrowly dragged back inside.

Eleni Kyranou, 33, was among those who held onto Mr Karovic with all her might.

‘I did what I could to help a person, to save a life,’ she told the program.

‘But it still haunts me, the images and the sound has stayed with me.’ 

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Ljubisa Karovic (pictured being held by passengers) was half-sucked out of a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10

Mr Karovic (above) spent up to two minutes outside the aircraft and suffered injuries to his neck and shoudlers

Sofia Lavou managed to film the horrific incident. She’d believed the plane was going to crash and hoped the footage would help bring closure.

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‘I said, ‘If I’m going down, at least I will have some proof of what happened’,’ Ms Lavou said.

The Daily Mail spoke to Mr Karovic two weeks after the ordeal, during which he had spent six days in hospital.

He said: ‘I only remember hearing the explosion, not much else. I can remember sitting in my seat and was looking forward to seeing my brother because the whole family was getting together to surprise him for his 60th birthday.

‘I fell asleep quite quickly as I usually do on flights. Then there was this deafening explosion, which startled me.’

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Witnesses describe him as dangling diagonally out of the aircraft ‘like Superman flying through the air’, as the wind lashed his face, contorting it out of shape as if he was a cartoon character.

Ljubisa said he now suffers with acute neck and shoulder pain, and had to wear a neck brace for six weeks. Doctors warned him that he may require an operation if the pain continues.

He was also treated for burns to his face and right hand and arm caused by the high velocity wind lashing his upper torso.

Preliminary reports from investigators suggest broken engine parts shattered the window (above)

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the US is leading the investigation into the incident. 

The move is in line with international aviation rules, as the Boeing jet was assembled in America.

A preliminary report from the agency has found the fan blade broke – though the reason for this has not yet been determined.

Maintenance records show the blades in the right engine had been inspected in May 2026 and November 2025, with no damage found. 

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But flight crews had reported four suspected bird strikes to the same engine over the previous year, according to the NTSB. 

Bird remains were found after two of them.

Ryanair earlier this month said it would not comment further until the NTSB investigation is complete.

Michael Robert Cahill, 23, Theo Rae, 17, Cole Robert Worthy, 16, Jacob Matusiak, 23, and Makai Saddington, 18, all died when their Volkswagen Passat collided with a marked police armed response vehicle on the A66 early on Saturday.

PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were also killed in the collision and had been driving in the correct direction.

Cleveland Police said: “Family Liaison Officers are continuing to work with the families all of those who sadly lost their lives in the collision.”

A police officer stands at a cordon near the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough following a fatal crash (Image: Richard McCarthy/PA Wire)

PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were also killed when a Volkswagen Passat which was travelling the wrong way down the dual carriageway near Middlesbrough collided with their marked armed response vehicle that was going in the right direction.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has opened an investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash at 3.39am in South Bank after a mandatory referral from Cleveland Police.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was “devastated” to hear about the crash, while Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said her thoughts were with all those affected.

Anna Turley, MP for the Redcar constituency where the accident happened, said of the two police officers who died: “They went to work to keep people safe and they should have come home to their families.

“Their loss will be felt deeply by their loved ones, fellow officers and right across the communities they served.”

(Image: Richard McCarthy/PA Wire)

David Taylor and Stephen Martin, councillors for the Eston ward, said they were “deeply saddened” by the “unimaginable tragedy”.

Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen said in a statement on Facebook: “A horrible and tragic incident in Southbank this morning and my thoughts are with those affected, their families and the emergency services who attended the scene.

“Our police officers are heroes who put everything on the line to protect us, and I know all of Teesside will want to pay tribute to the officers and other emergency service workers involved for the bravery they have shown in responding to this incident.”

Neither coach enjoyed a smooth summer, with Newcastle also hit by the exits of three key players in Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon, while Liverpool’s transfer progress has been slow as they continue to work on replacing Mohamed Salah. Summer signing Jeremy Jacquet will start alongside Virgil van Dijk in defence, while there are three debuts for Newcastle, who have been rocked by the absence of injured captain Dan Burn.

The disruption began (Saturday, August 22) following a power cut at the company’s control centre in Birmingham, which has left many essential railway management systems unavailable.

The disruption is affecting most routes, including services between Glasgow and Penzance, as well as Leeds and Manchester.

A CrossCountry spokesman said: “While we will run as many trains as possible, passengers should expect significant reductions to services and cancellations across almost all CrossCountry routes throughout the day.

⚠️ Services across the CrossCountry network will be significantly disrupted on Sunday 23 August due to a power cut affecting our control centre

Significant reductions to services and cancellations are expected across almost all routes

For more info:- https://t.co/MPIUm3OpAD

— CrossCountry Trains (@CrossCountryUK) August 23, 2026

“We are sorry to passengers affected by this significant and unforeseen disruption.

“We are working closely with relevant partners and will provide further updates as soon as possible.”

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander said: “I am concerned to hear about a power outage affecting CrossCountry rail services today, which I know will be very frustrating to passengers.

“I’ve asked publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible.

“We’ve also sent Network Rail power teams who are onsite and working to restore power and systems as soon as possible.”

Further information if wishing to travel with SWR today in relation to the power outage at CrossCountry Control https://t.co/CSKVf4DKi7

— CrossCountry Trains (@CrossCountryUK) August 23, 2026

What CrossCountry services are impacted?

Most services are cancelled until further notice – including popular routes linking Glasgow to Edinburgh, Manchester to Birmingham, Cheltenham to Cardiff and Newcastle to Edinburgh.

A near-normal service is expected between Peterborough, Cambridge and Stansted Airport “due to the impact of planned engineering work”, CrossCountry said.

Chiltern Railways said it had added services between Birmingham Moor Street and Oxford to help with the disruption, adding it will accept “all CrossCountry tickets via any reasonable route”.

London North Eastern Railway also confirmed it would accept CrossCountry tickets “to help get affected customers to their destination”.

What can CrossCountry customers do?

CrossCountry has apologised to customers via social media, advising them of alternative routes.

Passengers are advised to check their journeys using National Rail Enquiries before travelling.

Tickets dated for Sunday, August 23, can be used with other train operators on the same route and will remain valid on CrossCountry services until Wednesday, August 26.

Passengers delayed by 30 minutes or more are eligible for Delay Repay compensation, and those who choose not to travel can claim a refund.

The disruption has prompted frustration among travellers, with some describing the cancellations as “very frustrating.”

Has your journey been impacted by CrossCountry cancellations today? Let us know in the comments.