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• The joy of the big railway station revamp

  10-10-2015 17:00
  
  New Street in Birmingham is the latest station to get a new look and smart retail spaces, but some say glitzy projects are not the best way to investTo cut the ribbon on a major railway station is a minister’s joy. To open a second one in a month – the day after a rousing speech to warm up the Conservative party conference for the chancellor – must have left quite a smile dancing on Patrick McLoughlin’s face. The transport secretary officially reopened the refurbished Man
  
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• New Transport for London chief optimistic despite threat of cuts

  10-10-2015 17:00
  
  Mike Brown hopes Osborne’s northern powerhouse – and the funding it will require – will not eave the capital out in the coldThe man in charge of London’s transport is out of town. Specifically, he’s in an engineering workshop on a Manchester industrial estate, eyeing a 200kg piece of cast iron destined to line the edge of a Crossrail tunnel. This, says Mike Brown, the new commissioner, is where investment in the capital goes – a point he is especially keen to
  
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• VW scandal: 3.6m European vehicles need major changes

  10-10-2015 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - German carmaker says half of models involved in emissions scandal may need complex, costly repairs such as a new fuel tank Almost half of the Volkswagen cars in Europe affected by the diesel emissions scandal require major hardware changesincluding the installation of new partsin order to meet pollution standards. The revelation by the German transport ministry that 3.6m cars in Europe require hardware changes underlines the scale and expense of the repairs that will be required a
  
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• Volkswagen scandal leaves falf of UK drivers plan to buy or lease an electric or hybrid car

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The Institute of the Motor Industry says 53 of motorists are now considering buying an electric or hybrid car next, but is concerned not enough technicians are qualified to work on them.
  
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• Volkswagen emissions scandal: Everything you need to know about what's happened so far, how to find out if your car will be recalled and which models have been affected

  10-10-2015 02:00 via cityam.com
  
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• Virgin's Manchester-London route gets 'most complaints in Britain'

  10-10-2015 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Dubious honour follows title of 'most delayed long-distance route' - but Virgin says it's because they make it so EASY for people to complain
  
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• Vauxhall launches scrappage scheme deal: Trade in any old motor and get £2k off a new car

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- Five years after the 'bangers for cash' Government incentive - prompting the sale of almost 400k new cars - Vauxhall has introduced its own Scrappage Allowance Scheme.
  
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• UPDATE: Blackburn road could be closed for a week after heavy rainfall

  10-10-2015 02:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -A SECTION of Livesey Branch Road, in Blackburn, will be closed for a week because of damage caused by heavy rainfall.
  
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• UK flight diverted as captain falls ill

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - An Easyjet flight from the UK to Greece was diverted and delayed for six-and-a-half hours after the captain fell ill.
  
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• Travelling players mark new rail link

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Airwise News -PERFORMERS from the contemporary dance company Motionhouse put on a special show to mark the imminent opening of the new Oxford Parkway Station The dance show took place in Broad Street, Oxford.
  
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• Trans-Pennine taxi tensions escalate as Lancastrians hit back at Bradford Council

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus -ROSSENDALE Council has hit back at its Bradford counterpart in the escalating row about taxi licences.
  
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• Taking off: Record passengers for Scotland's remote and regional airports

  10-10-2015 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - REMOTE airports in Scotland attracted record passengers of more than 1.4 million last year.
  
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• Syria air strikes: US and Russia expected to hold talks over risk of planes clashing

  10-10-2015 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Pentagon hopeful of discussions during weekend on how to keep apart US jets bombing Isis and Russian planes fighting on the side of Assad The Pentagon has said it expects to hold new talks with Russias military on pilot safety in Syrias war as soon as this weekend as the US and the Kremlin seek to avoid accidental clashes as they carry out separate bombing campaigns. Russias entry into Syrias civil war has complicated Americas more than year-old campaign of air strikes against Isl
  
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• Striking Air France pilots ready to resume talks

  10-10-2015 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- SNPL union wants to meet with airline management
  
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• Southampton researchers in £11m project to create 'driverless cars'

  10-10-2015 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -SOUTHAMPTON researchers are working on an £11m project to create driverless cars.
  
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• Southampton named port of the year - again!

  10-10-2015 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -SOUTHAMPTON is officially home to the port of the year.
  
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• Smoking in cars not police priority

  10-10-2015 02:00 via blackpoolgazette.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Gazette - Police do not have adequate resources to enforce the new laws on smoking in cars in Lancashire, it has been claimed.
  
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• Russian jet SHOT DOWN by Turkey after it flew into their airspace, according to reports

  10-10-2015 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Daily Express - A RUSSIAN jet has been shot down by Turkish forces after it flew into the country's airspace, according to as yet unconfirmed reports circulating on social media.
  
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• Roads still closed for pipe repairs

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Engineers are
  
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• 'Rise' in passengers refused taxis

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Reports of taxi drivers refusing short-distance fares in Cardiff spike after a safety campaign following three sex attacks.
  
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• Rise in passengers at regional airports

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The operator of Scotland's 11 regional airports handled more than 1.4 million passengers in the 12 months to March 2015, according to its annual report.
  
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• Report highlights growth potential at Birmingham airport

  10-10-2015 02:00 via buyingbusinesstravel.com
  Aviation Industry- Study claims HS2 could attract additional 750,000 passengers to West Midlands airport
  
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• Rail Minister Claire Perry visits Siemens' Chippenham offices

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -DEVIZES MP andRail Minister Claire Perry visited Siemens Rail Automations offices in Chippenham today, meeting some of the companys directors and staff and taking a tour of its facilities.
  
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• Plane drama after landing gear installed upside down

  10-10-2015 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -PASSENGERS endured a four-hour mid-air scare after a plane part was installed upside down.
  
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• Plan to electrify rail line is back on track

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bedfordtoday.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Electrification of the railway line north of Bedford is back ON.
  
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• Operators urged to bid for latest £3 million tranche of green bus funding

  10-10-2015 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - BUS operators have been invited to bid for the latest round of green bus funding.
  
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• Nottingham Post published Dave Gretton: Only die-hards won't use cycle helmets now

  10-10-2015 02:00 via nottinghampost.com
  Nottingham Evening Post - Dave Gretton from Gedling, former chairman of Nottingham Track Cycling Association, looks at how helmets changed from a no-no to a necessity.Cycling helmets are everywhere, at least on the heads of cyclists everywhere mp;ndash; they're so universal that it's hard to believe they haven't always been popular or deemed necessary. There was a time, though, when no-one wore head protection on a bike unless it was a bonnet or flat cap; and, remarkable as it seems nowadays, ev
  
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• Next stage of A55 multi-million pound tunnel scheme to begin

  10-10-2015 02:00 via wales.gov.uk
  Other News Sources - The next stage of the Welsh Governments multi-million pound investment to improve the safety and resilience of the tunnels on the A55 is set to begin in the Penmaenbach Tunnel next week.
  
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• New junction layout trialled at Sedgefield accident blackspot

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -A JUNCTION which has seen 14 accidents this year including three in a week is being re-examined by highway chiefs after residents, councillors and an MP raised concerns.
  
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• National Express spreads its wings at Gatwick

  10-10-2015 02:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - National Express is spreading its wings at Gatwick Airport with the launch of a new round-the-clock service providing a daily direct link between the airport and Kent.The UKs largest coach operator is launching a 24/7 straight-to-the-terminal service - the only means of travelling between Gatwick and Kent direct via public transport.Starting in December, a dedicated National Express service will serve both terminals from locations throughout Kent
  
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• Mercedes, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi cars 'emit more pollution on road'

  10-10-2015 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The four car giants join Volkswagen on the growing list of companies whose diesel vehicles passed the EU's official regulatory test, but fail to meet them in realistic driving situations.
  
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• Meeting over village bus service

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Bus users concerned about the withdrawal of services from a Gwynedd village are set to meet with councillors.
  
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• Manchester gears up for its busy sports weekend

  10-10-2015 02:00 via networkrail.co.uk
  Network Rail - Manchester will be welcoming sports fans from across Britain and beyond when it hosts a number of major events this weekend, so train passengers are being advised to check travel news and leave plenty of time to go to or from the city.
  
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• Man charged over Wrexham bus crash

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - A man is charged over a collision that left a bus hanging over the embankment at Wrexham train station.
  
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• Level crossing road closure could last until Christmas as Network Rail admits gates can no longer be operated

  10-10-2015 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -A ROAD closure which has left villagers with a seven mile detour is likely to remain in place for three months.
  
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• Indian Railways plans to refurbish train coaches with new design

  10-10-2015 02:00 via transportweekly.com
  Other News Sources -Indian Railways is taking steps to provide passenger-friendly services through revamped coaches, and new ticket booking mobile app, according to Railway Technology.Trains will be refurbished to have coaches with newly designed seats, and environment friendly and clean toilets, while optimising the space within, reported the Indian Express.The coaches will be fitted with energy saving LED lights, while the exteriors of the trains will have vibrant colours.A session is being pl
  
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• Hilperton Relief Road will open...just not yet say developers

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -WILTSHIRE Council has been left red-faced after jumping the gun in telling the local councillor that the Hilperton Relief Road would finally open this week.
  
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• Heathrow: 'Biggest ever protest' against third runway to gather outside Parliament

  10-10-2015 02:00 via uk.news.yahoo.com
  
  Other News Sources - Heathrow: 'Biggest ever protest' against third runway to gather outside Parliament
  
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• Grimsby Telegraph commented New air ambulance to respond to emergency incidents in North East...

  10-10-2015 02:00 via grimsbytelegraph.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A new air ambulance will be responding to emergency incidents in North East Lincolnshire from next year.The Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance charity confirmed the arrival of an Augusta Westland AW169, subject to completion of contract negotiations, in 2016.It will replace the current MD902 Explorer, which Specialist Aviation Services provides and operates on the charity's behalf.A spokesperson said: mp;quot;The new helicopter will provide many benefits for ou
  
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• Glasgow crowned UK Airport of the Year

  10-10-2015 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Glasgow Airport wins its second major award this year, after being crowned UK Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards
  
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• Flight from Gatwick in emergency landing drama as pilot "blacks out"

  10-10-2015 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -A PLANE that took off from Gatwick had to make an emergency landing after the pilot blacked out, according to reports.
  
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• Fence 'forces' walkers into busy West Swindon traffic

  10-10-2015 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -RESIDENTS in West Swindon claim poor pedestrian access to the new Aldi store in the area is an accident waiting to happen.
  
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• EasyJet plane carries out emergency landing after pilot blacks out during flight

  10-10-2015 02:00 via telegraph.feedsportal.com
  
  The Telegraph - The plane, which had 164 passengers on board, was travelling from London to Crete
  
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• easyJet flight carries out emergency landing after pilot blacks out

  10-10-2015 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The plane was landed safely at Venice's Marco Polo airport by the co-pilot after his colleague fell ill at the controls.
  
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• East Coast train workers to be balloted over strike action after worker sacked for taking Kindle

  10-10-2015 02:00 via shieldsgazette.com
  
  The Shields Gazette - Almost 1,400 workers on Virgin East Coast, which runs train services through the North East, are to be balloted for industrial action over the sacking of a colleague.
  
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• Drone defence system could thwart UAV terror attacks

  10-10-2015 02:00 via theengineer.co.uk
  Other News Sources - UK engineers have unveiled technology designed to identify and disable rogue UAVs
  
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• Drivers pay more than £2m in bus lane fines in Essex over four years

  10-10-2015 02:00 via eadt.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Motorists in Essex have paid more than £2million in fines for using four bus lanes in the county.
  
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• Drivers on the A55 face nine weeks of pain as work starts to replace a key tunnel's lights

  10-10-2015 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online -The westbound carriageway near the Penmaenbach tunnel will be closed entirely at night
  
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• Derby Telegraph published Last Vulcan flight: When and where you can see it in Derbyshire...

  10-10-2015 02:00 via derbytelegraph.co.uk
  
  Derbyshire Telegraph - The last ever flight by the legendary Vulcan aircraft will take place this weekend.And people across Derbyshire will be able to see the iconic plane on Saturday afternoon.It is due to leave Robin Hood Airport at around 1pm and will fly north in an anti-clockwise fashion.It is due to fly past East Midlands airport at around 3.20pm if air traffic control allow.The flight path then brings it north to Derby where it will fly over Rolls-Royce at around 3.30pm before heading nor
  
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• Deal to help bus services keep on the right road

  10-10-2015 02:00 via whitbygazette.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The county council says it has done deals with a number of bus operators in a bid to mp;#8232;maintain services despite funding cuts to the tune of half a million pounds.
  
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