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• On the buses: glimpses of passing commuters in rainy London – in pictures

  04-01-2025 18:00
  
  In October 2005, BBC presenter Steve Madden was standing in Shaftesbury Avenue when he saw a woman on the 38 bus, her figure framed by the misted-up window, which reflected the lights from the street. He took a snapshot and, years later, struck by a similar scene, he had the idea for a photography series. Between January 2017 and March 2020, he waited for cold, rainy evenings, then stationed himself in various locations around London to photograph commuters visible through the bus windows. &ldqu
  
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• Wizz Air passengers surge despite engine dispute

  04-01-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Wizz Air passengers jumped above five million in December 2024, a two per cent increase from last year, even as the company was forced to ground dozens of its planes due to engine issues. The FTSE 250 carrier reported 5.06m customers throughout last month, despite a 3.1 per cent drop in seats from last December ...
  
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• Wizz Air passenger numbers soar despite planes being grounded due to engine issues

  04-01-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - The FTSE 250 carrier reported 5.06m customers throughout last month, despite a 3.1 per cent drop in seats from last December to around 5.8m
  
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• Why won't Herefordshire chiefs bring in lifesaving speed limits?

  04-01-2025 01:00 via herefordtimes.com
  
  Other News Sources - 20 miles per hour speed limits in Wales are a success but Herefordshire Council refuses to follow best practice and advice by introducing 20mph speed limits on streets and roads where people live to reduce road deaths and injuries.
  
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• Warnings for snow and freezing rain set to begin - as major disruption expected

  04-01-2025 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - Warnings have been issued for heavy snow and freezing rain over the weekend, with icy weather expected to cause significant disruption across large parts of the UK.
  
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• UK becomes one of the first the impose SAF mandate into law

  04-01-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate has officially come into force, making the UK among the first countries globally to enshrine it in law.Followingmp;amp;nbsp;1 January announcement, the UK has set an ambitious target requiring 10 of all jet fuel to be sustainable by 2030.The initiative, part of the governmentmp;amp;#39;s green aviation strategy, will utilise sources such as household waste and cooking oil to produce SAF.SAF generates 70
  
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• The dashboard button drivers should 'think twice' before pressing

  04-01-2025 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - A car expert has issued a warning to drivers over a common button on the dashboard which you should mp;#39;think twicemp;#39; about pressing as the UK heads deeper into winter and towards Christmas
  
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• The 'serious problem' of littered e-bikes

  04-01-2025 01:00 via news.sky.com
  
  Sky News - Electric bikes that riders can hire and park at their convenience are an increasingly common sight on UK roads - with an estimated 30,000 Lime bikes available in London alone.
  
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• Snow and icy rain likely to disrupt parts of UK

  04-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  
  BBC News - Bitterly cold conditions fuelled by an Arctic blast are sweeping the UK and could result in disruption.
  
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• Record number of electric cars were sold in UK during 2024

  04-01-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - Environmental groups urge government to keep tougher green targets despite industry claim they are unsustainableCarmakers sold a record number of electric cars in the UK last year, prompting environmental groups to urge the government to stick to tougher green targets even as the industry argues they are unsustainable.The number of new cars sold in the UK rose by 2.6 in 2024 to 1.95m, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) lobby group. Of those, 19.6 we
  
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• Next phase of Cardiff Crossrail project key to maximising benefits of the South Wales Metro

  04-01-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - Professor Mark Barry said the second phase at a relatively modest cost of up to mp;pound;200m would transform rail services in Cardiff but also benefit the wider South Wales Metro
  
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• New operator taking over bus route as latest Watford timetable tweaks announced

  04-01-2025 01:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Intalink has announced upcoming bus service changes that could impact Watford passengers for the 258, 821, RA3, and 755/757 routes.
  
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• New hope for campaigners as battle to reopen railway line continues

  04-01-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - CAMPAIGNERS pressing for the reopening of a railway line have been given new hope.
  
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• National Highways advice to North East drivers as A66 "highly likely" to close

  04-01-2025 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo - National Highways have issued advice to North East drivers as the A66 is mp;quot;highly likelymp;quot; to close at some point over the weekend
  
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• Met Office issues urgent warning to anyone driving a car this weekend

  04-01-2025 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - Nearly all of Britain has been covered by snow and ice warnings - and the Met Office is urging people to be prepared for weather chaos.
  
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• Important advice to avoid costly driving and home errors in severe winter weather

  04-01-2025 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The Met Office has issued weather warnings across the UK for snow and icy conditions
  
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• HS2 Chair to step down as search begins for successor

  04-01-2025 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir Jon Thompson has announced he will step down from his position in spring 2025.Sir Jon, who joined as a Non-Executive Director in 2021 and became Chair in February 2023, will have served four years on the HS2 Board when he departs.Transport Secretary Hedi Alexander praised Sir Jonmp;amp;#39;s strong leadership during challenging times for Britainmp;amp;#39;s largest rail infrastructure project, particularly in guiding both HS2
  
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• Historic station's refurb on track for completion

  04-01-2025 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The ?10m renovation of a 130-year-old railway station in West Yorkshire has been "substantially completed", Network Rail has said.
  
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• Full list of West Midlands roads motorists told to avoid as amber alert issued

  04-01-2025 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press - National Highways has issued an amber severe weather alert with a full list of roads to avoid and travel advice as snow is set to hit the UK this weekend
  
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• Full list of changes to Liverpool John Lennon Airport in 2025 including new premium lounge

  04-01-2025 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  
  North Wales Live - Anyone travelling from the airport this summer will notice a distinctly different look inside the departures lounge
  
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• Fleet of 19 new double decker buses to introduced to key route this weekend

  04-01-2025 01:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Overcrowding is set to be eased on two of Burymp;#146;s busiest bus routes with the introduction of 19 new electric double-deckers this weekend
  
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• Emirates' Glasgow and Edinburgh airports flights call ?disappointing?

  04-01-2025 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  
  The Herald - A leading business figure has declared he is ?disappointed? that major airline Emirates chose to resume its Edinburgh Airport flights ahead of reinstating its double-daily service between Glasgow and Dubai.
  
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• Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024 but fall short of government target

  04-01-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - New car sales hit 1.95 million in 2024; EVs take 19.6 per cent share; Ford Puma is Britainmp;#146;s best seller
  
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• Drivers warned of huge car tax changes for 2025 - including for electric cars

  04-01-2025 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press - The changes, which are due to come into effect in April, will see more motorists paying the standard vehicle tax rate of mp;pound;190. For the first time ever, vehicle tax will apply to owners of electric cars
  
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• Carmakers miss electric vehicle sales target subscription

  04-01-2025 01:00 via thetimes.com
  
  Times Online - With private buyers resolutely untempted by discounts, the industry says cutting prices to reach government thresholds is unsustainable
  
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• Bus fares rise across York and North Yorkshire - how will your journey be impacted?

  04-01-2025 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  
  The York Press - Bus fares in York have risen by as much as 50 per cent this week, after the government cap on bus fares has been lifted.
  
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• Bolton to Wigan railway route on track despite disruption due to theft

  04-01-2025 01:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - The theft last week of these crucial cables in the area around Lostock Junction meant there was a danger of missing a deadline of New Yearmp;#39;s Day
  
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• 'Residents deserve better' says roads group on major infrastructure plan

  04-01-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A roads action group has said mp;#39;residents of Oxfordshire deserve bettermp;#39; after a multi-million-pound infrastructure road for Didcot was permitted by the government.
  
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• 'Relief' for thousands of passengers as Bradford Interchange bus station to reopen

  04-01-2025 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Bradford Interchange bus station will finally reopen this weekend - bringing to an end a year of travel misery in the city.
  
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• ‘Everything is more expensive’: Passengers react to bus fare increase

  04-01-2025 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Passengers have reacted to the news that the cost of bus travel has increased in the city following the turn of the year
  
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• Airport must repair crumbling runway or it could be forced to close

  04-01-2025 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - Shoreham Airport, also known as Brighton City Airport, has applied for permission to resurface and widen its mp;quot;degradingmp;quot; runway
  
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• A1 and A421 to face road closures in Cambridgeshire for work near Black Cat

  04-01-2025 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  Cambridge News - There are several closures to be aware of in January
  
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