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• Chris Grayling defends Heathrow air quality data

  02-12-2016 01:00 via edie.net
  
  Other News Sources -Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has defended the Government's air pollution data on Heathrow proposed third runway amid claims from green campaigners that "outdated" and "contradictory" figures are being manipulated to force through the Airport's expansion.
  
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• Tyne Tunnel operator reports rising profits since cashless toll system came into force

  09-01-2026 01:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - Tyne Tunnels operator TT2 reported a post-tax profit of mp;pound;6.5 million in 2024/25 and has paid a multi-million pound dividend to its shareholders for the first time
  
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• The Challenges and Rewards of Pushing Ahead with Autonomous Ships

  09-01-2026 01:00 via marinelink.com
  Other News Sources - In his 2026 goal setting message, IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez noted that all eyes will be on the finalization of the autonomous ships code.The MASS Code is a framework for the safe, secure, and environmentally friendly operation of remotely operated and autonomous ships.Maj.
  
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• The 'embarrassment to Manchester' a council says doesn't reach 'intervention levels'

  09-01-2026 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - Metrolink commuters have been pictured walking through flood waters to reach a tram stop
  
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• Storm Goretti live: Snow causing major travel disruption as UK hit by ‘weather bomb’ with 99mph winds

  09-01-2026 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - Birmingham airport suspended runway operations as heavy snow and mp;#147;dangerous stormy windsmp;#148; hit the UK
  
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• Stockton cycle link work to start - but MP criticises scheme as 'massively downgraded'

  09-01-2026 01:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Stockton Council says it is an mp;#39;exciting stepmp;#39; supporting a growing business destination, but Matt Vickers says it is a mp;#39;far smaller schememp;#39; than promised
  
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• Pay politicians £1mn a year, says Ryanair boss O’Leary

  09-01-2026 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Budget airline chief also talks about expansion plans, Trump and why the carrier does not mp;#145;hatemp;#146; its passengers
  
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• MPs call for temporary parking permits for people recovering from surgery

  09-01-2026 01:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  Cambridge News - MPs have questioned the government over Blue Badge eligibility for people with fluctuating conditions like Parkinsonmp;#39;s and temporary parking support during recovery from surgery
  
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• Major roads to close as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall

  09-01-2026 01:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A number of Peak District major routes will close ahead of expected heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti with up to 30cm forecast
  
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• Major changes to road layout near M32 junction could be reversed - but more details needed

  09-01-2026 01:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  Bristol Live - A trial has included restrictions on the busy junction for several years due to air pollution
  
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• Major airline stops selling tickets on transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport

  09-01-2026 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News - It comes amid growing uncertainty over the future of the Aer Lingus base at Manchester Airport
  
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• Loganair launches new base at Southampton Airport

  09-01-2026 01:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  Other News Sources - Loganair has launched its new Southampton Airport base.
  
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• Exhaust pipe position affects how much air pollution we breathe, research finds

  09-01-2026 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Cars that emit fumes closer to pavement result in pedestrians experiencing40 more pollutionSome vehicles are much more polluting than others and the design of exhaust pipes could affect how much air pollution we breathe when we walk along a busy road, research has found.Diesel vehicles still dominate exhaust pollution 10 years after the International Council on Clean Transportation revealed that many diesel cars were highly polluting, emitting far more nitrogen oxides on the road
  
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• East Midlands Airport closes runway as Storm Goretti brings 'heavy snow' and causes chaos

  09-01-2026 01:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - Storm Goretti has brought heavy snow to parts of the UK, with East Midlands Airport forced to close its runway temporarily as travel disruption continues
  
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• East Midlands Airport closed after Storm Goretti's heavy snow batters Britain

  09-01-2026 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror - East Midlands Airport, which is an operating base for Jet2.com, Ryanair and TUI Airways, says it has had to close the runway as mp;amp;quot;safety of passengers is top prioritymp;amp;quot;
  
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• Drivers facing major delays as three Coventry roads closed for resurfacing

  09-01-2026 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press - Work started in Holbrooks this week (January 7)
  
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• Birmingham Airport suspends flights as heavy snow closes roads

  09-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - Passengers have been asked to contact their airlines for the status of their flights.
  
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• 'Worst snow for a decade' hits central Britain with flights grounded, roads blocked and rail lines closed as 100mph Storm Goretti leaves trail of devastation across UK and thousands without power

  09-01-2026 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - Birmingham Airport was forced to suspend use of its runway operations on Thursday night after mp;#39;heavy snowmp;#39; made it unsafe to fly, while Heathrow cancelled dozens of flights.
  
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• ‘Deep concerns’ raised over fleet of US military planes arriving at UK bases

  09-01-2026 01:00 via herefordtimes.com
  Other News Sources - THE arrival of a fleet of US military planes at several UK bases since the attack on Venezuela has been branded mp;#147;deeply concerningmp;#148;
  
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• Airbus to open flagship aerospace skills academy near Bristol

  09-01-2026 01:00 via business-live.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - The employer-led curriculum will be co-designed with Airbus and partners including Babcock, GKN and Rolls-Royce
  
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• A42 traffic chaos as vehicles stranded overnight due to Storm Goretti heavy snow

  09-01-2026 01:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail - Heavy snowfall is causing severe delays on the A42 southbound between Junction 14 Tonge and Junction 13 Ashby-De-La-Zouch with drivers reporting being stuck for hours
  
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• US planes land at Scottish airport during operation to seize tanker

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - ThreeU-28A Dracos- used by the US Air Force special operations command - stopped at Scottish -government owned Wick airport before heading north.
  
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• UK's second busiest passenger ferry port reopens after incident

  08-01-2026 01:00 via bbc.com
  BBC News - It is the second time in a year that the port has been fully closed to ferries.
  
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• UK severe Storm Goretti amber travel warning as heavy snow expected

  08-01-2026 01:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - National Highways and the Met Office have issued amber weather warnings for snow on Thursday and Friday, with up to 15cm forecast around major cities
  
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• The beautiful train journey that now starts in the UK and travels through three European countries

  08-01-2026 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - For those considering a trip to Portugal this year, itmp;#39;s worth considering an alternative way of seeing the country - by hopping on a 15-day epic rail journey.
  
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• Storm Goretti live: UK braces for up to 30cm of snow as Met Office issues amber warnings for ice and wind

  08-01-2026 01:00 via independent.co.uk
  The Independent - Large swathes of the country will be under mp;#145;danger to lifemp;#146; warnings on Thursday
  
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• Revealed: how aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys

  08-01-2026 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Exclusive: Getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using efficient aircraft could slash CO2, analysis suggestsClimate-heating emissions from aviation could be slashed in half mp;#150; without reducing passenger journeys mp;#150; by getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using the most efficient aircraft, according to analysis.These efficiency measures could be far more effective in tackling the fast-growing carbon footprint of fly
  
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• Renewed calls to slash fares by moving Watford into Zone 6

  08-01-2026 01:00 via watfordobserver.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Watford Liberal Democrats have demanded TfL rezone Watford stations to end mp;#147;unfairmp;#148; charges for the townmp;#146;s commuters.
  
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• Railway braces for another winter storm

  08-01-2026 01:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -Train services have returned to normal after Network Railmp;#146;s major programme of engineering work over the Christmas and New Year break. However, more bad weather is likely to cause disruption again from tomorrow, as Storm Goretti arrives. Scotland is still dealing with the effects of heavy snow, and some trains on lines in the Highlands are cancelled today. The Met Office has issued snow warnings affecting much of England and Wales from 18.00 tomorrow until midday on Friday, with
  
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• Rail sale returns with over 50 off millions of train tickets

  08-01-2026 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Passengers across Britain will be able to purchase heavily discounted train tickets from 6 to 12 January 2026, as the Great British Rail Sale makes its fourth annual appearance.More than 3 million tickets will be available at discounted rates, with savings exceeding 50 on many advance and off-peak fares. The reduced-price tickets will be valid for travel between 13 January and 25 March 2026 on thousands of routes, with nearly all train operators i
  
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