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A82 traffic: Fort William link road planned to ease congestion
A plan to build a new link road through one of Scotland’s most congested towns could help alleviate traffic problems on major tourist routes.
Qatar Airways dispute with Airbus worsens over safety fears [Subscription]
The dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus escalated yesterday after the Gulf airline released a video showing apparent damage to the surface of its Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft, including peeling paintwork.
Electric car charging network grows 37% but North-South divide grows
London benefitted from a faster expansion of its infrastructure, with 102 devices per 100k population, while areas like the North West have just 24 per 100k.
Saturday, 22 January 2022
BBC News
- Chris Boardman to lead bid to get more people cycling and walkingThe ex-Olympic champion will encourage more people to cycle and walk as head of Active Travel England.
- Like a drone that you sit in - but would you feel safe?Personal drones that can transport one or two passengers will soon be available for anyone to buy.
- Shock as US jets fly at 500ft over Scotland's central beltThe US Air Force confirms its F-15 fighters trained at low altitude after residents reported sightings.
- Covid test firm urges end to tests for travellersCollinson, which also runs airport lounges and other travel services, thinks tests are bad for business.
- Britishvolt: Electric car battery plant gets millions in fundingBritishvolt says the money unlocks huge private investment for a project that will create thousands of jobs.
- Trains told to get rid of torrent of 'Tannoy spam'Rail chiefs are set to get rid of unnecessary on-board announcements to make journeys more peaceful.
Financial Times
- Qatar Airways escalates dispute with Airbus after jet maker scraps $6bn orderAirline releases video hours after manufacturer rescinded contract for 50 of its A321neo planes
The Herald
- US Fighter Jets Scotland: US Air Force issue apology for 'disturbance'The United States Airforce has issued an apology to Scots last night after low-flying US fighter jets caused a "disturbance".
- A82 traffic: Fort William link road planned to ease congestionA plan to build a new link road through one of Scotland’s most congested towns could help alleviate traffic problems on major tourist routes.
Times Online
- Low-flying US jets catch residents off guard [Subscription]US air force officials have apologised to Scottish communities who were disturbed by low-flying jets roaring over parts of the country.
- Qatar Airways dispute with Airbus worsens over safety fears [Subscription]The dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus escalated yesterday after the Gulf airline released a video showing apparent damage to the surface of its Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft, including peeling paintwork.
Mail Online
- Review could mean goodbye to loud messages on carriages A year-long review ordered by ministers will begin today to consider curbs on the bombardment of passengers with announcements such as 'See it. Say it. Sorted'.
This is Money
- Electric car charging network grows 37% but North-South divide growsLondon benefitted from a faster expansion of its infrastructure, with 102 devices per 100k population, while areas like the North West have just 24 per 100k.
Sky News
- Cyclists get priority in new Highway Code - with drivers ordered to keep 1.5-metres distance when overtakingA revised Highway Code comes into force this week that gives cyclists clear priority over drivers - with motorists given specific instructions on how much room to allow when overtaking.
Birmingham Post
- Hull Trains to return services earlier as Covid restrictions relaxTimetable had been tweaked immediately after Christmas with record high just before festive period began
Bolton News
- Westhoughton's Chew Bridge to be replaced for electrification upgradeRAIL replacement busses will ferry passengers this weekend as preparations get on track for major electrification upgrade on the Wigan to Bolton train line.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- New Highway Code rules 2022: AA issue warning to UK driversThe Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain's roads.
- Report finds Bradford should be 'highest priority' for levelling upA BRADFORD MP has urged Government to reverse
Bristol Live
- New Highway Code rule cyclists must be aware of The new rule tells cyclists how to behave around other road users
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Drivers and passengers face fine if they open the car door 'wrong' under new Highway Code ruleThe new rule is called the 'Dutch Reach' and comes into force at the end of the month
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Network Rail to begin major work on historic Wellington Street railway bridge in Gateshead this monthWork on the project will begin on Monday January 24 to make sure the the landmark is fit for purpose for years ahead
The York Press
- Major work on A64 is 'not yet on the drawing board'THE government is facing calls to name a definite date for long-awaited schemes to cut congestion and improve safety on the A64 between York and Scarborough.
Cambridge News
- BA, easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair: Covid travel tests to be scrapped for fully-jabbed arrivals before half-termIt is thought Day 2 tests will be binned entirely for the fully jabbed, just in time for school half-term holidays
Other Regional Press
- Concerns over cost of Zero Emissions Zone in OxfordA SCHEME that would charge polluting cars entering the city centre, has promoted fears that those on lower incomes, unable to buy electric cars, will be priced out of the city.
- Oxford MP receives response from National HighwaysNational Highways have responded to an Oxford MP's calls for rapid action to improve safety the of the A34, after the number of accidents on the road left her 'very worried'.
- Pointless train announcements set to be scrappedRail passengers could finally enjoy quieter journeys as the government plans to scrap unnecessary train announcements.
- More misery for commuters as Arriva announces fresh cuts to bus servicesFour bus routes around Wakefield, Batley and West Yorkshire are for the chop
- Coventry's 'very light' railway to be UK's first as part of £1.3bn transport network planThe VLR line is among more than 50 new projects including cycle lanes and a new train station
- Coventry set to become UK's first all-electric bus city as £140 million project kicks offThe aim is to have all buses in the city electric by 2025
Railnews
- Your attention, please: this announcement has reached the end of the line FRIDAY BRIEFING: Your attention, please: this announcement has reached the end of the line ++ LNER to restore full timetable ++ Greater Anglia recovers more than �4m from fraudulent travellers ++
Other News Sources
- New signs for Valley Gardens bus gates after thousands finedEXTRA signs warning drivers about bus lanes - or "bus gates" in the centre of Brighton are on order to try to stop thousands of drivers going the wrong way.
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