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Monday, 28 September 2026

BBC News

• Thousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new cameras Thousands of illegal registration plates on cars and other vehicles have been detected by a new camera system currently being tested on motorways in south-east England, BBC Panorama can reveal.
• New Barrhead railway station welcomes first passengersThe £18.3m Balgray station will connect people in the town with Glasgow city centre.
• Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at HeathrowAndy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn
• Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from MarchThe move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

ITV News

• Avanti West Coast trains to be nationalised from next yearThe government will take control of the private train company from 7 March in an effort to tackle issues with the line's infrastructure, cancellations and delays. It also hopes to improve WiFi on board for better connectivity.

Department for Transport

• Transport Secretary to nationalise Avanti West Coast services at first opportunityFrom 7 March 2027, Avanti West Coast's services will be nationalised to improve infrastructure, cut delays and improve the passenger experience.

The Guardian

• Burnham dodges questions on Heathrow third runway as project faces four-year delayAirport chiefs say 2035 operations deadline unachievable as critics say new delay makes case for project 'even more dubious'
• Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in EnglandUS-owned firm says average monthly users at UK arm surged to nearly 700,000 with sales up by a thirdLove them or hate them, Lime ebikes are an increasingly common sight on England’s roads with new figures showing annual profits more than doubling thanks to a surge in riders.Lime’s average number of monthly users jumped 31% to approaching 700,000 as it added more than 4,500 ebikes and scooters to its fleet, taking the total to almost 38,000, the company’s UK arm, Lime Technologies, said in accounts filed at Companies House. Continue reading...

The Herald

• What next for Edinburgh Airport after investment plans and CEO change?Hard on the heels of the announcement the previous week that London Gatwick Airport chief operating officer Mark Johnston would be the next chief executive came last Monday's unveiling of details of a major investment programme at Edinburgh Airport.

The Independent

• Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised as Burnham declares 'enough is enough'Nationalisation will be supported by a plan to improve infrastructure, reduce delays and improve passenger experience, the Government said

The Telegraph

• Burnham refuses to back 'contested' Heathrow third runway [subscription]PM says views of Londoners should be taken 'seriously' amid airport expansion row
• Burnham to nationalise Avanti West Coast [subscription]Avanti West Coast will be nationalised from next year, the Transport Secretary has announced.

Times Online

• Avanti West Coast main line set to be nationalised in March [subscription]The transport secretary says the operator's Manchester to London route 'hasn't been good enough for far too long' and passengers have been paying the price

Daily Express

• Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
• Andy Burnham and John Healey at odds as Heathrow plans crumbleThe Prime Minister has refused to say whether he backs the plan, which could help boost the economy

Daily Record

• Scots hit by major change as bus drivers can kick off passengers for new reasonThe bus company has updated its rules on antisocial behaviour.

Mail Online

• STEPHEN GLOVER: China built an airport in five years. How bleak it is that Britain could wait 100 for one runway at HeathrowWhy is this country so utterly hopeless at carrying off large new projects within a reasonable timescale? Over the weekend we learnt that Heathrow Airport's third runway will be delayed another four years. It is now supposed finally to be in service in 2039.

The Mirror

• Heidi Alexander says 'enough is enough' as she confirms Avanti West Coast services to be nationalisedHeidi Alexander vowed Burnham's Labour is committed to 'putting essential services back in public hands, connecting people to opportunity and delivering growth in every postcode'

Sky News

• Avanti to be nationalised 'to build railway that actually works for people' Avanti West Coast will be nationalised as of March next year, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has announced.

London Evening Standard

• Euston station's £50million upgrade and Avanti West Coast nationalisation confirmedHeidi Alexander confirmed the hated last minute platform announcements that create a 'scrum' of passengers rushing for trains at the station will also be phased out within the next year

Manchester Evening News

• 'Underperforming' Avanti West Coast to be nationalised next yearTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander said 'enough was enough'
• 'We've had enough' - Chaos in Bury as Simister Island closure leaves roads gridlocked'We've got three more years of this c**p'

Nation. Cymru

• Changing the image of public transport could reduce road congestion - Professor Stuart Cole CBEFor many people the bus is not for them as a means of travel to work, leisure or business. Its image is probably against it as a means of relieving urban congestion.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Newcastle Airport crowned Airport of the Year by UK aviation industry expertsNext time you set off on holiday from Newcastle Airport, you can know you're flying from one of the best airports in the country. The North East airport has added another prestigious accolade to its collection after being crowned Airport of the Year at the Aviation Industry Awards UK.
• Newcastle Airport crowned Airport of the Year by UK aviation industry expertsThe North East airport beat Manchester to claim the top prize

Other Regional Press

• Prestwick Airport cargo volumes climb to 5,279 tonnesNew figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority for July show 5,279 tonnes of cargo passed through the South Ayrshire airport.
• Motorists could be banned from Bournemouth road to improve bus serviceMOTORISTS face a potential ban from part of a busy Bournemouth road as BCP Council considers restricting access to cyclists, buses and taxis.

Train Operators

• Statement about transfer to public ownershipAndy Mellors, Managing Director at Avanti West Coast, said: 'We're proud of what we've achieved over the last six years - from refurbishing our Pendolino fleet and introducing our new Evero trains to running more services than ever before. Together, these improvements have given customers greater choice, more capacity and better connectivity, while we've continued to innovate to shape the future of the West Coast and wider rail industry.

Rail Advent

• Community artwork brightens up South Wales stationPembrey and Burry Port railway station in South Wales is now more welcoming after the unveiling of a major art installation celebrating the town's local history.