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• Ignoring call to halt new airports would be ‘electoral carnage’, Sunak warned

  03-09-2023 17:08
  
  Campaigners speak out amid suggestion government could reject Climate Change Committee’s advice Rishi Sunak faces “electoral carnage” if the government rejects its climate advisers’ recommendations on halting airport expansion, a coalition of community groups have warned.The prospect of a renewed political battle around airport growth in various parts of England has been reignited amid concern from campaigners at suggestions the government could reject the Climate Change
  
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• Winchester business chief warns council over impact of parking charges

  03-09-2023 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A BUSINESS leader has warned Winchester City Council about the impact of increases in parking charges.
  
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• Westminster City Council enforces new plans for dockless e-bikes

  03-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Riders who do not end their journey in a bay will risk fines or even a ban from using the bikes.
  
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• Used car values likely to drop as new 73-plate cars hit the road

  03-09-2023 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - The introduction of 73 plates is the second change to take place in 2023 and will impact drivers across England, Scotland and Wales
  
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• Unions vow to carry on striking for another YEAR if rail bosses refuse to water down plans to shut ticket offices

  03-09-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Mick Lynch has said that he would 'absolutely' seek another six-month mandate for strike action, as the current mandate is set to expire in November
  
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• ULEZ: More than 200 reports camera-related crime logged in month to expansion

  03-09-2023 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - There were 222 reports of crimes relating to Ulez cameras logged in the month leading to its expansion across London, according to figures released by the Metropolitan Police. Previous figures released in August showed there had been 288 reports since the force began collecting the data in early April, taking the current total released on ...
  
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• Ulez labelled death of the modern classic car by owners

  03-09-2023 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - A HIGH WYCOMBE motorist and classic car owner said he may have to take out a loanas Londons ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) expansion came into force this week.
  
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• ULEZ cameras and signs will not be put up in Surrey, 'incredibly disappointed' council says

  03-09-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Get Surrey - Conservative Councillor Matt Furness has issued a defiant statement
  
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• The roads in Wales remaining 30mph limits as massive new default 20mph comes in

  03-09-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Councils can opt roads out of the 20mph limit if they want to
  
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• Sadiq Khan tightens the squeeze on drivers: Mayor deploys fleet of Ulez camera vans to catch drivers after vigilantes launched more than 500 attacks on CCTV units monitoring the expanded £12.50-a-day zone

  03-09-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The mobile units with mounted cameras are being deployed in high non-compliance hotspots such as on the approach to Heathrow airport, which is now within the expanded charging zone.
  
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• Rail strikes bring more misery to Brits on back-to-London Saturday

  03-09-2023 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Rail passengers faced more travel misery on Saturday because of continuing industrial action by train drivers and other workers in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at 14 train operating companies launched a 24-hour strike, while drivers in the Aslef union were banning overtime. Services ...
  
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• Pay Ulez now, or we all pay later subscription

  03-09-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - The backlash against Sadiq Khans Ulez zone highlights a far-reaching problem. Any environmental proposal deemed inconvenient to modern life will get a similar reaction, yet as the climate crisis becomes more obvious, there is little doubt that those in power are going to have to introduce far harsher changes than Ulez.
  
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• Map shows 28-mile diversion drivers must take during Hindhead Tunnel closures

  03-09-2023 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Get Surrey - The A3 Hindhead Tunnel will be closed overnight on weekdays for a two-week period
  
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• M4 closures announced for this week with people likely to face delays

  03-09-2023 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - Motorists in Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea could all be affected
  
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• Green Bus scraps services as hundreds of kids left stranded before new school year

  03-09-2023 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - The company has stopped offering services just days before term starts
  
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• From Dart Charge to Eurostar, why is Kent getting short-changed on transport?

  03-09-2023 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Despite being the Gateway to Europe, Kent still suffers from more than its fair share of issues when it comes to travel by road, rail and sea.
  
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• Flight Centre boss Graham Turner rips into Qatar Airways rejection after Anthony Albanese sided with Qantas

  03-09-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - Australia's biggest travel agency took out full page protest ads afterQatar Airways' request for up to 29 extras flights every week was knocked back to protect Qantas.
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: RAF jet used by royals including Kate and William came within 30 feet of smashing into an illegally-flown drone at 260mph

  03-09-2023 02:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The RAF Envoy IV jet was flying at9,700ft on approach to Bristol airport when it just missed the drone. Buckingham Palace did not confirm whether any royals were onboard the jet at the time.
  
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• Exact date new traffic powers to be enforced - as drivers face fines for breaking road rules

  03-09-2023 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Powers to punish motorists are being handed to councils by the Department for Transport
  
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• DVLA number plate fine warning as 73 plates launch

  03-09-2023 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - The DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine
  
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• DVLA £1,000 fine warning to drivers who passed before 2014

  03-09-2023 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine
  
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• Bristol bus changes from September 3 - list of axed routes and new services

  03-09-2023 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - First Bus has shared a list of changes as well as Travel West, with many services affected from today (Sunday, September 3)
  
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• Bogus war on the motorist is sign of Tory desperation Sadiq Khan

  03-09-2023 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - I welcome robust discussion, but this obsession with Ulez is an attempt to sow discord and divisionLondons ultra-low emission zone expanded to the Greater London boundary on 29 Augustmaking it the largest clean air zone in the world. Five million more Londoners will now breathe cleaner airhelping to prevent early deaths, protect children growing up with stunted lungs and reduce serious health issues such as asthma, cancer and dementia.Nine out of 10 cars seen driving in outer Lond
  
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• BMW'sVision Neue Klasse concept previews the next-generation electric 3 Series

  03-09-2023 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The production version of the top-selling BMW set for launched in 2025 marks the start of 'a new era' , for the German car giant, said bosses.
  
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• Barmouth Bridge to close for £30m refurbishment

  03-09-2023 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The bridge carries trains on the Cambrian Coast line and is important for the tourism industry.
  
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• Air traffic control chaos raises questions about UK passenger rights

  03-09-2023 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Thousands have spent days trying to rebook after more than 2,000 flights were cancelled this week
  
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