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• Will the new night buses save Belfast's nightlife?

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - A new late-night bus pilot aims to improve people getting in and out of Belfast late on weekends - but the citymp;#39;s night czar says it is a case of use it or lose it.
  
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• What does the Railways Bill say -- and what does it leave out? Part 1

  08-11-2025 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The legal framework for Great British Railways has been unveiled at last, in the shape of the Railways Bill, which is to be debated at length during the Billmp;#146;s Second Reading in the House of Commons next Tuesday. But although the Bill appears to give Ministers many powers, it does not lift the veil on Great British Railways to any great extent.
  
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• Welsh Government report backs new road for North Wales village whose bypass was scrapped

  08-11-2025 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) - The price has now surged when compared to the quoted cost of the last bypass plan
  
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• Warning of weekend of rail disruption due to engineering works

  08-11-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Disruption to Oxfordshire rail services due to Network Rail engineering works between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone Nov 8mp;#150;9. Rail replacement buses in operation.
  
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• UPS halts MD-11 flights after fiery Kentucky crash exposes risks of outdated aircraft

  08-11-2025 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - UPS announced Friday that its MD-11 fleet, which makes up about nine percent of its aircraft, would be grounded immediately.
  
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• UPS grounds all its MD-11 planes after deadly Louisville crash

  08-11-2025 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Freight company cites mp;#145;abundance of cautionmp;#146; and manufacturermp;#146;s recommendation after 13 died when wing caught fire and engine fell offThe freight company UPS has grounded its fleet of MD-11 aircraft days after a cargo plane crash that killed at least 13 people in Kentucky.The grounded MD-11s are the same type of plane involved in Tuesdaymp;#146;s crash in Louisville. They were originally built by McDonnell Douglas until it was taken over by Boeing. Continue re
  
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• Tram fares set to increase in new year

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The West Midlands Combined Authority board is asked to approve the rises on 14 November.
  
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• Town council steps in with extra funding to support community buses

  08-11-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Witney Town Council boosts funding for WOCT community bus services, supporting vital local transport for older and vulnerable residents amid rising costs.
  
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• The stunning number of travelers set to see flight frustrations due to shutdown

  08-11-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
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• The incredible 'masterpiece' railway stretching 300 miles through 22 towns and cities

  08-11-2025 01:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - This incredible train journey spans over 300 miles and stops at 22 different stations.
  
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• The 'nightmare' Liverpool road where drivers flout double-yellows and council 'don't take it seriously'

  08-11-2025 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  North Wales Live - County Road has double-yellow lines along its full length mp;#151; but drivers are flouting restrictions, even parking in bus stops and causing people relying on public transit to miss rides into town.
  
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• TfL staff urge skilled worker visa rule change

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The RMT wants urgent transitional protections for staff they call mp;quot;a special category of workersmp;quot;.
  
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• Stornoway ferry runs passenger-only service after car deck fault

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - One of Scotlandmp;#39;s busiest ferry routes has suspended all weekend vehicle traffic following a fault affecting the car deck.
  
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• SNP Government urged to speed up plans to remove free bus passes from young troublemakers

  08-11-2025 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - EXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers have admitted they do not have a record of the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour taking place on buses since the free pass scheme was introduced.
  
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• Skybus steps in to save Cornwall-London route after Eastern Airways collapse

  08-11-2025 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Cornwall Council has struck an interim deal with airline Skybus to restore a flight route between Cornwall and London, after previous provider Eastern Airways went into administration.mp;amp;#160; The new service is expected to start from late November, with 70-seat planes running daily and ultimately ramping up to twice-daily on week days by February of next ...
  
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• Sinkhole 'emergency' closes Glasgow city centre street 'on safety grounds'

  08-11-2025 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - The popular Glasgow street has been shut down tonight while emergency repairs are carried out, with drivers asked to steer clear of the area.
  
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• Scottish rail engineer Brodie hails Porterbrook backing

  08-11-2025 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - A Scottish rail engineer which specialises in maintaining, refurbishing and overhauling passenger and freight trains has declared that it has gone from strength to strength since receiving a major investment from one of the UKmp;#39;s biggest rolling stock owners.
  
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• Scotland airports flight wins boost Glasgow and Prestwick

  08-11-2025 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - Scottish airports have revealed major flight wins.
  
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• Rolls-Royce to give trading snapshot amid year of dramatic share gains

  08-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - The update is likely to show continued success in the long-term transformation plan first laid out by the firm two years ago
  
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• Reform school taxi letter used as 'political football'

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - The council leader answered questions on home to school transport in BBC CWRmp;#39;s hot seat on Friday.
  
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• Railway station to shut for nine days for upgrade

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News -No trains will stop at Manchester Piccadilly during the period as it gets a mp;quot;major overhaulmp;quot;.
  
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• Rachel Reeves 'remains committed' to Northern Powerhouse Rail despite delay reports subscription

  08-11-2025 01:00 via yorkshirepost.co.uk
  Yorkshire Post - Rachel Reeves remains committed to delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail despite reports of further delays, The Yorkshire Post understands.
  
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• One in FIVE flights could be canceled next week if government shutdown does not end soon, top Trump aide warns

  08-11-2025 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday that flight cancellations could spike to 20 percent if the government isnmp;#39;t reopened soon.
  
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• Nissan expands use of AI in testing process to reduce development time

  08-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - London firm Monolithmp;#39;s technology was first used to validate testing on the new, Sunderland-built Nissan Leaf
  
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• 'Mosh pit' chaos on Exeter to Barnstaple commute from hell

  08-11-2025 01:00 via devonlive.com
  Other Regional Press - Passengers say overcrowding has reached dangerous levels, with reports of shoving, injuries and ?mosh pit? conditions
  
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• Manchester Piccadilly passengers face 9-day station shutdown due to £7.9m upgrade

  08-11-2025 01:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  Burnley Express - Rail travel through Manchester will face disruption as Network Rail carries out a mp;pound;7.9million upgrade
  
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• London Gatwick to Cornwall flights to resume this month after Eastern Airlines collapse

  08-11-2025 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - Single daily flight will increase to twice a day on weekdays from 14 February next year
  
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• Hundreds of US flights cancelled as airport restrictions take effect

  08-11-2025 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - More than 900 journeys axed after government shutdown exacerbates air traffic controllersmp;#146; workload
  
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• Great North Air Ambulance Service launches appeal for vital third aircraft to meet rising demand

  08-11-2025 01:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - The Great North Air Ambulance relies solely on donations but its current fleet will soon be no longer viable
  
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• Flyers given new advice as airports relax 100ml liquid rules

  08-11-2025 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  Bristol Live - The rule is changing, but itmp;#39;s not simple as yet
  
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• Edinburgh's Trams ? what's the next stop for the capital's trams?

  08-11-2025 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - A decade on from a troubled launch, Edinburgh's trams have become a success, carrying a record number of passengers.
  
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• Edinburgh's Trams - what's the next stop for the capital's trams?

  08-11-2025 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - A decade on from a troubled launch, Edinburghmp;#39;s trams have become a success, carrying a record number of passengers.
  
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• Driver's 'unbelievable' eyesight test failure as hundreds of vehicles stopped

  08-11-2025 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Motorists who fail roadside test could have licence revoked, three penalty points and be fined up to mp;pound;1,000
  
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• Council won't reveal number of congestion charge fines for another month

  08-11-2025 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Oxfordshire County Council wonmp;#39;t reveal how many people have driven their cars through Oxfordmp;#146;s new congestion charging points until December.
  
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• Bus strikes to be extended to Christmas, union announces

  08-11-2025 01:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales Online - Trade union Unite has said First can mp;#39;fixmp;#39; the situation by revising its offer
  
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• Axed Surrey bus service 'not likely' to return

  08-11-2025 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Cutting the service has been called mp;#39;shamefulmp;#39; but operators say it was poorly used
  
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• 'Mosh pit' chaos on Exeter to Barnstaple commute from hell

  08-11-2025 01:00 via devonlive.com
  Other Regional Press - Passengers say overcrowding has reached dangerous levels, with reports of shoving, injuries and mp;#39;mosh pitmp;#39; conditions
  
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• ‘Unbelievable’ actions of train worker should be recognised after ‘horrific’ attack, MP says

  08-11-2025 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  Cambridge News - Samir Zitouni was left seriously injured after he stepped in to protect others in the Huntingdon train attack.
  
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• Administrators appeal for interest in Eastern Airways following collapse

  08-11-2025 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - A sudden and unexpected cancellation of a key contract with KLM prompted the airlinemp;#39;s demise
  
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