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• Flood warnings issued for south England amid heavy rain after Storm Ciarán

  04-11-2023 12:14
  
  Met Office issues yellow weather alert as heavy rain forecast to fall on already saturated groundHeavy rain is forecast across south and south-west of England, with 38 flood warnings and 160 flooding alerts in place days after Storm Ciarán hit the UK.Although Storm Ciarán has largely eased, the Met Office issued a yellow weather notice on Saturday to last until 11.59pm, stretching from Kent to Cornwall. Continue reading...
  
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• Walking and cycling route in Aykley Heads upgraded

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - School runs and commutes have become much easier for people living and working in part of County Durham after improvements.
  
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• UK's most expensive second-hand cars revealed in new data

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - Some UK second-hand cars have jumped up in price in the last few years, seeing them be rated at a decent value
  
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• Town council facing a £500,000 shortfall after Bridgnorth Cliff Railway repairs

  04-11-2023 01:00 via expressandstar.com
  
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Repairing a damaged wall that saw Bridgnorth Cliff Railway close last year is to cost the town council more than £750,000, a public meeting has been told.
  
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• The nightmare of the M60 and why major investment is needed

  04-11-2023 01:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - The M60 needs
  
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• The car parks with 198 different tariffs! It's the latest war on motorists - councils who charge drivers according to their vehicle's emissions. And you'll need a degree in astrophysics to make sense of it

  04-11-2023 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - The Charlotte Street Car Park in Bath is charging motorists on a sliding scale based on their exhaust emissions. It has confused many and is being implemented all over the country.
  
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• Storm Ciarn: dozens of projects paused due to winds and flooding

  04-11-2023 01:00 via newcivilengineer.com
  
  New Civil Engineer - Dozens of projects have been paused for safety reasons this week as Storm Ciarn wreaked havoc across the south of the UK.
  
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• Shipping group AP Moller-Maersk axing at least 10,000 jobs

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- The company, which controls about one-sixth of global container trade, flagged a steeper downturn in demand than had been expected.
  
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• Scottish Government off track cleaning up its own fleet of vehicles

  04-11-2023 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - The Scottish Government has been warned it is on course to miss a target to clean up its vehicles after new statistics revealed only a quarter of its fleet is zero-emissions technology.
  
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• Road closures and flood alerts as impact of Storm Ciaran rolls on

  04-11-2023 01:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Roads are still closed and flood alerts remain in place across the county as the effects of Storm Ciaran roll into a second day.
  
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• Port of Immingham expansion puts ABP on track for open storage growth

  04-11-2023 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - Deal done between Humber port operator and DB Cargo UK for 16-acre sidings site
  
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• Oxford Botley Flyer bus service cut back due to roadworks

  04-11-2023 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A bus service set up to help passengers cope with the closure of the Botley Road is being cut back
  
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• Most and least efficient cars: Forget what it says on the tin, these real-world economy figures name the best fuel sippers and biggest gas guzzlers

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- With petrol remaining above £1.50-a-litre and the nation still in the clasp of a cost-of-living squeeze, owning an economical car with low fuel bills is paramount for some drivers.
  
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• Maersk: oversupply set to extend shipping downturn

  04-11-2023 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Investors will have to accept lower returns as the sector contends with too many ships and not enough demand
  
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• Maersk cuts 10,000 jobs as slowdown hits shipping subscription

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - One of the worlds biggest container shipping groups is cutting 10,000 jobs amid a global economic slowdown that has led to weaker demand and a slump in its profits.
  
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• Maersk cuts 10,000 jobs as shipping demand falls

  04-11-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - One of the world's largest export firms reported a huge drop in profits as freight costs have plunged.
  
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• Luton Airport car park to be demolished after fire destroys more than 1,500 cars

  04-11-2023 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - The multi-storey car park at London Luton Airport, which was severely damaged by a huge fire last month that destroyed over 1,500 cars, is now set to be 'fully demolished'
  
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• KC's ferries report: What questions remain?

  04-11-2023 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The lawyer-led inquiry was prompted by a BBC documentary on the ferries fiasco.
  
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• Just Stop Oil deploy latest 'die in' tactic as they bring chaos to the streets of east London during rush hour slow march - as furious motorists are left in long tailbacks

  04-11-2023 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - A dozen activists marched on Cambridge Heath Road at around 4pm, bringing traffic to a halt - and prompting a furious cabbie to flash activists the middle finger. Police have made multiple arrests.
  
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• HS2 damaging Aylesbury with no benefit Labour

  04-11-2023 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - HS2 is damaging Aylesbury with no benefit, the local Labour Party has claimed after the railway company talked up its green credentials.
  
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• Hampshire County Council to approve latest round of cuts

  04-11-2023 01:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Controversial plans, including making cuts to public transport, turning off street lights and removing school crossing patrols, are all part of Hampshire County Council's plan to slash spending.
  
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• Go North East strike action continues as Unite issue update

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - The regional company is currently locked in a pay dispute with Unite the Union, with the industrial action set to go into its second full week.
  
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• Cumbrae: Islanders to mount public demo over ferry tickets 'failure'

  04-11-2023 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - Up to 200 people are expected at a public demonstration on Saturday over what is described as a ferry ticketing 'failure'.
  
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• Colne Road in Burnley labelled 'death trap' by councillor

  04-11-2023 01:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Burnley Express - A councillor has spoken of his anger and is demanding change after yet another crash on one of East Lancashire's 'death trap' roads
  
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• Brighton Enterprise plans approved despite pollution concerns

  04-11-2023 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A car hire company can set up on the site of a former builders merchant in Sussex despite residents' concerns over pollution and fumes.
  
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• Biker visits family in North Wales and completely changes mind on 'insane' 20mph limits

  04-11-2023 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - On a trip to Llandudno, the businessman stuck to speed limits only to be hassled by 'aggressive' drivers wanting him to go faster
  
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• Award-winning Teesside Airport welcomed 178,523 passengers

  04-11-2023 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - Teesside Airport has smashed the past 11 years of passenger numbers in just the first nine months of 2023, new figures have revealed.
  
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• Australia falls out of love with Qantas

  04-11-2023 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Investors join unions and customers in demanding change at the Flying Kangaroo despite strong profits
  
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• American Airlines flight attendants who claimed toxic chemicals in their uniforms made them sick with headaches, rashes and bronchitis get $1 million payout

  04-11-2023 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mail Online - American Airlines gave out the new uniforms in 2016 but 425 attendants filed a lawsuit after reporting rashes, headaches and breathing problems while wearing the new clothes.
  
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• Airport car park to be demolished after fire damaged hundreds of vehicles

  04-11-2023 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - A Luton Airport car park is to be demolished following a devastating fire that damaged hundreds of vehicles.
  
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• A34 morning of traffic carnage as crack opens in road

  04-11-2023 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The A34 near Oxford was partially closed due to a crack which appeared in the road.
  
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