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• YASMIN QURESHI: Ticket office closures will have huge impact

  15-07-2023 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Many readers may have seen the announcement by the Rail Delivery Group and the Government regarding the closure of up to 1000 ticket offices up and down the country. This includes the ticket office at Farnworth station and others across Bolton.
  
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• Wizz Air calls for passengers to trust it despite delays

  15-07-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Hungarian carrier has reviewed 'every single aspect of its operations'
  
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• Weymouth rail station scheme up for engineering award

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The £1m transformation of the Weymouth railway station forecourt has been singled out for praise as the project has been shortlisted for a top engineering award.
  
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• Welsh M4 services criticised for high fuel prices now ranks second worst in UK for electric vehicle drivers

  15-07-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - It scored just 0.59 out of 10 for EV-friendliness
  
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• Welsh Government writes off £5m in costs of unbuilt new roads

  15-07-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The money was used to develop plans for new road projects which have now been scrapped following the roads review
  
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• Under-threat Shields Ferry sees popularity rise as hunt goes on for funding to save it from closure

  15-07-2023 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - More than 380,000 people used the ferry in 2022/23, far more than transport officials had predicted
  
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• Travel chaos inevitable as hundreds of Gatwick workers pledge strike action

  15-07-2023 02:00 via channel4.com
  
  Other News Sources - If you were hoping to get away from the strikes by heading abroad - think again.
  
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• 'The system is broken': Hampshire school transport in crisis

  15-07-2023 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - The cost of school transport in Hampshire could soar with increased costs and a shortage of drivers meaning it will cost up to £70million a year if no action to tackle the issue is taken.
  
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• SWR strikes: Reduced services confirmed for next week

  15-07-2023 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - South Western Railway has confirmed a reduced timetable during strikes next week.
  
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• Stansted Airport tops list for 'jaw-dropping' 15-minute parking fees making it most expensive in the UK

  15-07-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Six of the busiest airports may have frozen their prices, but RAC reveals those not following suit
  
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• Roadworks set to close Winchester Road for three months

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Southern Water will soon be carrying out works on Winchester Road to replace ageing pipes reachingthe end of their operational life.
  
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• Road closures planned as £1 million highways scheme moves to next phase

  15-07-2023 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - A £1 million highways scheme on the A34 in Staffordshire will move to the next phase on Monday.
  
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• Reduced service on trains from Weymouth to London Waterloo

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Rail passengers in Dorset are being warned of a reduced service next week. Those travelling betweenthe capital and stations in the Weymouth and Dorchester area should be aware of a reduced service on the South Western Railway network between Monday, July17 and Wednesday, July 19.
  
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• Rail unions welcome ban on agency staff during strikes

  15-07-2023 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -Controversial regulations which would have allowed employers in the rail industry to use agency staff during strikes have been banned by the High Court, which described them as 'irrational'. Unions had argued against using temporary staff, partly because such a move amounted to 'strike-breaking' and also because many railway jobs need safety-critical skills.
  
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• 'No to ULEZ' expansion protest to take place in Surrey commuter town this weekend

  15-07-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Get Surrey - Motorists will join together to reject the expansion which is just under seven miles from the ULEZ boundary
  
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• McGill's 'very serious' about launching new Glasgow night bus after First axe services

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record - McGill's CEO Ralph Roberts said his firm could launch new late-night routes when First's long-standing service ends on July 31.
  
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• McGill's boss confirms the operator will run Glasgow night buses

  15-07-2023 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - The boss of one of First Bus's transport rivals has confirmed the company will run night bus services from the end of the month - but only on selected routes.
  
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• Maps of North Wales roads - including the A55 - that will be exempt from 20mph limit

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The Welsh Government and three North Wales councils have so far published their exception lists
  
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• Manchester transport bosses point the finger at government for latest Clean Air Zone delay

  15-07-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Problems described as disappointing, farcical and deeply frustrating
  
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• Humza Yousaf urged to bring bus services in Scotland back into public ownership

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  
  Daily Record - EXCLUSIVE: Campaigners argue the privatised bus network has led to vital services being slashed and fares reaching unaffordable levels.
  
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• Hereford's new cycle track is just a few weeks away from opening

  15-07-2023 02:00 via herefordtimes.com
  
  Other News Sources - Hereford's new traffic-free cycle track for training and competition is less than two months away from opening to the public.
  
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• Gatwick to be hit with strikes in peak summer travel season

  15-07-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Unite says 950 ground staff will walk out in July and August in row over pay
  
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• Gatwick Airport to be hit by strikes over summer holidays

  15-07-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The walkouts in July and August could cause some disruption but their impact is uncertain.
  
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• Gatwick Airport staff strike in school holidays over pay dispute

  15-07-2023 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Almost 1,000 workers atGatwickAirport, including baggage handlers and check-in staff, are to strike in a dispute over pay.
  
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• Free travel for under 16s on Herefordshire bus service

  15-07-2023 02:00 via herefordtimes.com
  
  Other News Sources - A HEREFORDSHIRE community bus service, the Daffodil line, will be offering free travel to passengers aged 16 and under throughout August.
  
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• First Bus delays withdrawal of Glasgow night services

  15-07-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The bus firm has delayed the Glasgow cancellation to allow more time to explore potential options.
  
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• Drivers warned of months of disruption with roadworks on two key routes

  15-07-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Two busy routes in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area are affected
  
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• Cycling Scotland data shows drivers 'more at fault' than cyclists

  15-07-2023 02:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - A new analysis of road safety data shows myths about cycling are making the roads less safe for people on bikes, a campaign organisation has claimed.
  
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• Council won't patch up 'car killer' potholes until autumn

  15-07-2023 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A council transport boss has vowed the county's 'car killer' potholes will be fixed -but just in time for winter.
  
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• Changes planned to HS2 project in Cheshire

  15-07-2023 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Council vows 'our detailed scrutiny of HS2 will continue'
  
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• Cathay Pacific: a chance to regain altitude as turbulence subsides

  15-07-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Bumper profits forecast from Hong Kong's flagship airline points to a better than expected travel recovery
  
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• Carnage as 'thousands' trying to get home during Friday's rush hour are stranded at London Victoria

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - No trains have been going into or leaving Victoria station due a 'complete signal failure', National Rail said this evening, with delays expected to last into the night.
  
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• Cambridge road users left 'fuming' as yacht causes traffic chaos in city

  15-07-2023 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Cambridgeshire Police said the abnormal load had encountered 'unexpected delays'
  
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• Bury: Taxi drivers registering in Wolverhampton claims

  15-07-2023 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Taxi drivers in Bury have protested rises in licence fees which they say makes it increasingly hard for them to operate.
  
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• Brits face travel chaos as strikes by Gatwick workers could hit plans of 840,000 passengers

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Eight days of walkouts by Gatwick workers, including check-in staff and baggage handlers, are expected to cause massive disruption, delays and cancellations.
  
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• Barge protesters hit back after cruise ship cancellation

  15-07-2023 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Protest groups have hit back at Portland Port after bosses claimed a cruise ship cancellation due to demonstrations was estimated to cost the local economy £400,000.
  
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• Astley Bridge residents demand action over school parking

  15-07-2023 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Residents fear that an accident could happen if action is not taken around school parking issues.
  
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