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• UK air traffic control: inquiry into whether French error caused failure subscription

  30-08-2023 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Passengers face days of disruption after system meltdown grounds one in three UK flights
  
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• Yes, Britain’s railways are a mess. But is anyone sober enough to care? Zoe Williams

  14-10-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Prosecco for the birthday party, Pimmmp;#146;s for the horsey bunch, some cheeky Stellas for the short-haul crowd: it was all going down on my train the other morningOn Saturday I went to Liverpool with my youngest, and the overhead lines went down at Crewe, but also there were crew shortages across the land, so between the homophones and my lifelong inability to start listening to a train announcement until halfway through, I cannot tell you at what point this journey became a fi
  
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• Would you ride a 70mph electric tricycle? subscription

  14-10-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - A French company is pioneering a three-wheeled, two-door electric vehicle with no steering wheel to challenge cyclists and drivers to become mp;#39;healthiermp;#39;
  
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• Why Leeds needs a tram

  14-10-2026 02:00 via centreforcities.org
  
  Centre for Cities - The Government has reiterated its commitment to support the delivery of mass transit in West Yorkshire but following extensive preparatory work by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, progress is slow. In the next iteration of the business case, the authority must make the case for a tram over buses before any planning work can continue, pushing back service commencement to the late 2030s.
  
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• West Midlands bus overhaul 'to prompt thousands of complaints daily', councillors warned

  14-10-2026 02:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  
  Other Regional Press - Councillors across the West Midlands have been told to brace themselves for an influx of complaints from disgruntled bus passengers when mp;#39;massivemp;#39; changes to the network come into effect.
  
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• Welsh Government takes action to climate-proof Wales's transport network

  14-10-2026 02:00 via media.service.gov.wales
  
  Welsh Government - The Welsh Government is working with partners to build a transport network that can withstand future climate pressures and best serve the people of Wales, it was announced today.
  
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• Welsh Government pledges third Menai Strait bridge

  14-10-2026 02:00 via northwaleschronicle.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A Welsh Government minister has insisted a third bridge over the Menai will be built, although he may not be the ?one cutting the ribbon? in 10 years time.
  
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• Villagers 'overjoyed' as rail depot they feared would 'destroy' area is scrapped

  14-10-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Fulbourn residents said they are mp;#39;overjoyedmp;#39; after East West Rail said plans for a mp;#39;train care centremp;#39; have been scrapped
  
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• UK will not put tariffs on Chinese vehicles, says Jonathan Reynolds

  14-10-2026 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Exclusive: Business secretary says he will not change trade rules due to EU pressure and denies UK will become a mp;#145;back doormp;#146; for cheap importsThe business secretary has hit back at European demands for British tariffs on Chinese imports, saying the government will not change its trade rules because of pressure from Brussels.Jonathan Reynolds warned that the government would not bow to calls from other countries for the UK to hit Chinese vehicles with import taxes, de
  
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• Travel industry sees bounce back to nearly pre-Covid pandemic levels says ABTA

  14-10-2026 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - ABTA has shared its annual Holiday Habits report as firms have started to see a bounce back since pre-Covid levels - and a turn to travel professionals for advice
  
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• Transporter Bridge latest as mayors have say and council 'engage with contractors'

  14-10-2026 02:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Geoff Field, Middlesbrough Council mp;#146;s corporate director of environment, says: mp;#39;Wemp;#146;ve got the design, what we are doing now is wemp;#146;re engaged with contractors who might actually do the workmp;#39;
  
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• Transport plans target disruption from heatwaves, floods and storms

  14-10-2026 02:00 via nation.cymru
  
  Nation. Cymru - Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper told the Senedd on Tuesday that measures included improved train maintenance, preparations for winter road conditions and an exercise to test the response to a port closure.
  
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• Transport for London clamping down on hate crime

  14-10-2026 02:00 via railadvent.co.uk
  Rail Advent - In an effort to clamp down on hate crime on London?s transport network, Transport for London (TfL) is running interactive awareness events at stations and online.
  
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• Transfer of Chiltern Railways' services into public ownership - Written statement to Parliament

  14-10-2026 02:00 via gov.uk
  
  Department for Transport - Ten of the 14 English train operators that provide passenger services under contract with the Department for Transport are now in public ownership.
  
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• Strong interest in airport purchase - councils

  14-10-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - There has been "strong level" of interest in buying an airport, including from a leading business entrepreneur, council leaders say.
  
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• Shropshire leaders calling for London rail services

  14-10-2026 02:00 via ludlowadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Shropshire Council?s leader and cabinet member for transport and regeneration, Councillors Heather Kidd and Rob Wilson, have written to the Minister of State for Rail following the Office of Road and Rail?s (ORR) latest rejection of proposals for a direct Wrexham to London service.
  
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• Scottish Government to blame for furlough scheme failure, says ADL

  14-10-2026 02:00 via cbwmagazine.com
  
  Coach and Bus Week - Alexander Dennis has issued a statement following an update provided by Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn to the Scottish Parliament regarding the status of the previously-agreed furlough scheme for its Scottish facilities.
  
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• Ryanair to cut 500,000 seats as route to European airport axed early next year

  14-10-2026 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - Ryanair services daily direct flights on the route for just mp;pound;15 but from April next year, layovers will now be required for those wanting to fly to fly from the UK to this city
  
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• Revealed: How the M25 would be moved under Heathrow Airport's plans for a third runway

  14-10-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Heathrow chiefs have laid out how they believe the M25 can be moved without creating traffic chaos under plans for a third runway.
  
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• Rail service disruption as train derails at Kent depot

  14-10-2026 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Southeastern rail services in Kent have been disrupted after a Javelin train derailed at a depot.
  
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• Questions over Reform’s ‘broken promise’ to offer free parking across Sandwell

  14-10-2026 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Mail - Two hours free parking has been offered at three council car parks in Great Bridge and Wednesbury as part of a year-long pilot
  
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• Private motorways and tolls without barriers: England opens its roads to investors

  14-10-2026 02:00 via trans.info
  
  Other News Sources - Private companies could soon build, run and charge tolls on major roads in England. The government's Highways (Financing) Bill would also allow toll collection without barriers, for example on the M6 Toll. For hauliers, it means a new type of road operator, new charging systems and new penalty rules.
  
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• Passenger trains to run on £7bn East West Rail line for one weekend

  14-10-2026 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The first passengers to travel on the new East West Rail line will not be able to get off at its freshly built station.
  
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• Passenger trains to run on ?7bn East West Rail line for one weekend

  14-10-2026 02:00 via thisisoxfordshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The first passengers to travel on the new East West Rail line will not be able to get off at its freshly built station.
  
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• Only 20 per cent used public transport at Manchester Airport

  14-10-2026 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - Four out of five passengers travelling through Manchester Airport are still choosing cars, taxis or other private transport over trains, trams and buses, according to new figures.
  
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• One million journeys on publicly-controlled St Helens bus network, with Wirral next up

  14-10-2026 02:00 via thebusinessdesk.com
  
  The Business Desk - The Liverpool City Region?s bus revolution has clocked up its first million journeys, and now Wirral is gearing up to be next area to bring services back under public control.
  
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• Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss

  14-10-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Not building a third runway at Heathrow Airport would be a "huge missed opportunity" for the UK, the boss of the country's busiest airport has warned.
  Thomas Woldbye told BBC Radio 4's Today programme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham refused to say whether he backed expansion.
  
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• Next phase of Oxford station redevelopment 'to be revealed'

  14-10-2026 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  
  Oxford Mail - The next phase of work for the redevelopment of Oxford rail station could be revealed soon by Network Rail bosses.
  
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• New guided busway approved despite fears current busways are 'damaging public trust'

  14-10-2026 02:00 via cambridge-news.co.uk
  
  Cambridge News - Cambridgeshire County Council has approved a scheme to link Cambridge with Waterbeach New Town where thousands of homes are planned
  
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• New bus review framework to protect community services and ensure best value for money

  14-10-2026 02:00 via staffordshire.gov.uk
  Other Regional Press - A new framework designed to ensure public funding for supported bus services brings the greatest benefit for Staffordshire residents is set to be approved.
  
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