*UPDATED*

This matter has since been resolved.

(11:38 26/02/2026)

First Bus in Berkshire and the Thames Valley will launch two new express bus services, offering faster, more direct journeys to Uxbridge in north west London from High Wycombe and Slough. 

The services will begin on Monday 2 March.

George Burton, Head of Network, said: “These new services will give commuters a genuine alternative to travelling by car.”

New M40: Uxbridge – High Wycombe (Express via the M40)

Severe delays to all services due to Police incident in Halifax town centre. Burdock Way, North Bridge and Charlestown Road are all closed.

*UPDATED*

The roads have re-opened in Halifax after the police incident this morning.

(11:43 26/02/2026)

Due to a police incident at North Bridge (Halifax), the 681 will divert in both directions.

Due to the ongoing works on Argyle Street until Friday the 20th of  March, Wellington Street is closed at the junction of Argyle Street.​

During the closure the following diversion will be in operation.​

Service 38B/C/E that terminate on Renfield Street:​

Wellington Street, Holm Street, Hope Street, Blythswood Street, James Watt Street, Broomielaw, Oswald Street & Hope Street to the normal route.

Due to road works, all Sv16s in both directions will be missing out Chestnut Avenue and Beech Crescent. They will be operating via Gower View Road.

Paulton will not be served from Saturday 22nd August until Thursday 27th August due to Road works affecting 171, 172, 376a & 522

Services 171 will divert via A362 Farrington Gurnery, Old Mills in both directions. The following bus stops will not able to be served: Rush Hill until Claremont Gardens.

Please use stops at Book Barn or Thicket Mead Roundabout

Road has re-opened.

Bankhead Avenue Bellshill - Service 201​

Due to a burst water main, Bankhead Avenue at Motherwell Road will be closed until further notice.​

During the closure all stops will be observed and the following diversion will be in operation:

Service 201 towards Petersburn:​

Military Road, Colchester is closed for roadworks. The permit's end date is: 4 Mar 23:59 GMT.

Due to the location of the road closure, the 51 / 53 / 53A services will divert in both directions via Mersea Road and Roberts Road.

The following bus stops will not be served in both directions:

• Military Road
• Lookers Garage
• Garrison Church
• Mill Street

We apologise for the disruption to your bus journey.