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• University of Cambridge solar car crashes before race

  07-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The University of Cambridge team's solar-powered Mirage car rolled and crashed during testing.
  
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• Yemeni attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures over 300 as Houthi-Saudi war escalates

  11-10-2026 02:00 via independent.co.uk
  
  The Independent - It was the third strike on the capitalmp;#146;s airport this week
  
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• Travel chaos hits London Euston as major disruption leaves football fans stranded

  11-10-2026 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Passengers? weekend plans wrecked as damage to overhead wires blocks lines from major London station
  
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• The Huddersfield road loved by locals but hated by drivers

  11-10-2026 02:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - The cobbled road is estimated to be around 170 years old
  
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• The Cumbrian station amongst the quietest with 1,334 passengers a year

  11-10-2026 02:00 via newsandstar.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A remote west Cumbrian railway station has been ranked among the least-used in England after recording just 1,334 passenger entries and exits over the course of a year.
  
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• The confusing London Underground station where the platforms are in the wrong order

  11-10-2026 02:00 via mylondon.news
  
  My London - The platforms at this station have baffled commuters for years
  
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• Shuttle bus arranged as A-road closure leaves residents feeling ‘completely isolated’

  11-10-2026 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A shuttle bus has been arranged for residents as a road closure has left the elderly mp;#147;isolatedmp;#148; and children facing a two-mile walk to school.
  
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• Rochdale-London train idea rejected as West Coast Main Line under 'significant pressure'

  11-10-2026 02:00 via business-live.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Post - MP and train company disappointed at regulatormp;#39;s decision
  
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• Riyadh airport attack kills 12 and injures hundreds more after Houthi missile strike

  11-10-2026 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror - US President Donald Trump has said he will consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis and restarting attacks on Iran following the devastating attack on an international airport.
  
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• Moment HS2 night-shift workers fire a powerful air rifle inside workshop - as five are sacked from £100billion rail project

  11-10-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Mail Online - Five workers were sacked from the mp;pound;100billion rail project after a whistleblower came forward with allegations concerning the mp;#39;dangerous and unethicalmp;#39; behaviour of his colleagues.
  
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• Missile attack on Riyadh airport kills 12 and injures hundreds more

  11-10-2026 02:00 via express.co.uk
  Daily Express - US President Donald Trump has said he will consider joining Saudi Arabia in striking the Houthis and restarting attacks on Iran following the devastating attack on an international airport.
  
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• Houthi missile attack on Saudi?s Riyadh airport kills 12, injures 300 subscription

  11-10-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - President Trump is considering joining Saudi strikes against Houthi rebels as flights are suspended and hospitals overwhelmed by casualties
  
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• Emma Reynolds: 'Local NHS services must be protected'

  11-10-2026 02:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  
  Bucks Free Press - Protecting local NHS services is one of my top priorities as your MP, Emma Reynolds, Labour MP for Wycombe, writes.
  
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• Council plans free parking in Newport to boost Christmas footfall

  11-10-2026 02:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales Online - If approved by cabinet members next week the incentive is expected to apply every day of the week.
  
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• Boeing 747 inches from disaster as jumbo jet narrowly avoids tail strike in aborted LAX landing

  11-10-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Mail Online - A Lufthansa Boeing 747 narrowly avoided a tail strike at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday after an attempted landing went wrong.
  
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• Blue Badge holders warned 'it's not a licence to park anywhere - 12 places you risk a £1,000 fine

  11-10-2026 02:00 via examinerlive.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A Blue Badge is a disabled parking permit that allows holders to park closer to their destination, but there are strict rules about where it can be used
  
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• Andy Burnham 'unconvinced' on Heathrow third runway subsciption

  11-10-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - The PM has said he is open to the upgrade but feels other regions need the growth
  
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• 'I may not be the one cutting the ribbon but we are committed to third Menai crossing'

  11-10-2026 02:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  
  Daily Post (North Wales) - Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper reiterated pledge that new Menai Strait crossing will be completed
  
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• Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?

  10-10-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
  
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• Trump 'strikes deal with Putin' to release 4.8m tonnes of diesel subscription

  10-10-2026 02:00 via thetimes.com
  Times Online - Diesel prices around the world have surged since the outbreak of war in Iran, and the US president is under pressure to get them down before midterm elections
  
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• Thousands of books given away to commuters

  10-10-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The books were left on seats on the first trams leaving depots across the Metrolink tram network.
  
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• Swinney backs Flynn in ferry gas leak row and says 'nobody's perfect'

  10-10-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The first minister says he has confidence in his transport secretary, who denies being briefed about the ferry incident.
  
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• Shropshire leaders call for direct London rail services

  10-10-2026 02:00 via countytimes.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Council leaders have written to the Government calling for direct rail services between Shropshire and London to be given the green light.
  
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• Ryanair adds four new routes from Leeds Bradford with flights from £58.99

  10-10-2026 02:00 via leeds-live.co.uk
  
  Leeds Live - Ryanair has announced new flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to four new destinations for summer 2027, with fares starting at mp;pound;58.99 each way.
  
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• Regulator drafts new ticket-selling rules

  10-10-2026 02:00 via railnews.co.uk
  Railnews -The Office of Rail and Road has launched a consultation on a draft Retail Code of Practice that is intended to create a level playing field for sellers of tickets. At the moment, 14 separate operators run their own websites and apps, and these will be replaced by Great British Railways. However, independent retailers will continue, including open access and devolved operators in Scotland and Wales.
  
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• Putin throws Trump midterm lifeline as Russian tyrant agrees to 'immediately supply US with 300,000 tons of diesel'

  10-10-2026 02:00 via dailymail.com
  
  Mail Online - Donald Trump announced today that Vladimir Putin has agreed to supply the US with hundreds of thousands of tons of diesel.
  
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• Over 1,000 dockless bikes seized in Westminster

  10-10-2026 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Dockless bike regulation was discussed at a London Assembly Transport Committee meeting on Thursday.
  
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• Number 10 launches aviation charm offensive after Burnham third runway remarks

  10-10-2026 02:00 via cityam.com
  
  City AM - Andy Burnhammp;amp;#8217;s Downing Street operation has been privately reassuring members of the aviation sector of its support for Heathrowmp;amp;#8217;s third runway expansion, despite the Prime Minister refusing to give the megaproject his backing in a string of media appearances over Labour party conference. City AM understands that Number 10 has been trying to patch up ...
  
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• Massive change for easyJet passengers as 700,000 seats axed in fuel crisis Friday update

  10-10-2026 02:00 via bristolpost.co.uk
  
  Bristol Live - Ryanair and easyJet bosses make changes including fare increases
  
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• Major passport rule change for Wizz, Ryanair, easyJet UK travellers

  10-10-2026 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle - New rules in place starting from this week - and will be fully online early next year
  
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