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Reward over �1.1m rail arson attack
A �30,000 reward is offered after an arson attack caused widespread disruption to train services that cost Network Rail more than �1m.
Rail companies to be fined for late-running services
Ministers are introducing a penalty scheme to hold rail operators directly responsible and tackle companies who pass the blame
Channel ferries at risk from jihadi terror attack
Government sources admit they are concerned about security at ferry ports over fears that terrorists - thwarted by tightened airport security - will switch attention to shipping
Osborne pays out for 138 stealth jets (Subscription)
BRITAIN is to buy 138 stealth fighter jets in a £12bn deal that will treble the firepower of the UK’s two new aircraft carriers and put the country on a “full war footing” in the Middle East for a generation.
Gatwick Airport security breach as Mirror reporter stands unchallenged just YARDS from passenger plane
Just days after the Islamic State attacks in Paris, our investigators sailed through unmanned gates and close to a fuel truck
Sunday, 22 November 2015
BBC News
- Reward over �1.1m rail arson attackA �30,000 reward is offered after an arson attack caused widespread disruption to train services that cost Network Rail more than �1m.
The Telegraph
- Rail companies to be fined for late-running servicesMinisters are introducing a penalty scheme to hold rail operators directly responsible and tackle companies who pass the blame
North Wales Live
- Merseyrail train guard to stand trial after woman, 89, fell from platform at Hamilton Square station RMT union slams decisions to bring charges against Martin Zee, 32, and says court action is “unprecedented”
Other Regional Press
- Somerton Bridge WILL be replaced by a temporary footbridge, says Network Rail A TEMPORARY footbridge will be open next week as Network Rail carry out electrification work on the Somerton Road bridge.
- INVITE: come to the next Friends of Bridgwater Station meeting Local public transport users are invited to the next meeting of the Friends of Bridgwater Station, on Thursday�November 26, starting at 7.30pm at the Railway Club, Wellington Road, Bridgwater.
Other News Sources
- Terror alert shuts Brussels metro as jihadist on the runBrussels shut its metro system as a terror alert was raised to its highest level Saturday, with a gunman still on the run after the Paris attacks which have sent jitters through Europe.
- New staircase and lift gives commuters and visitors easier access to London Road from Brighton station COMMUTERS have had minutes shaved off their journey to work with the opening of a new staircase and lift.
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