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Sunday, 12 July 2020

BBC News

• Water taxi plan for Cardiff to Bristol green energy ferryTwo boats could soon start running between Wales and England, with other routes on the horizon.
• Brexit: Britain's border checks to get £705m boostIt follows reported concerns from the international trade secretary over the readiness of Britain's ports.

Financial Times

• Carmakers turn to the silver screen to boost salesAudi, Porsche and Seat host drive-in events to steer industry out of pandemic slowdown

The Herald

• Police close Duke's Pass A821 near Loch Achray after bottleneck on narrow stretchPolice have been forced to close a busy road near to a popular beauty spot amid concerns over congestion and 'dangerous parking'.

The Independent

• What you need to know about new e-scooter legislationE-scooters are now legal on UK roads, provided they are part of a share scheme. Here's what you need to know about the new legislation, write Luke Blazejewski, Graeme Sherriff and Nick Davies

The Telegraph

• The 59 countries exempt from England's travel quarantine - full list

Times Online

• Ireland’s taxi drivers still flagging after pub and restaurant reopening [Subscription]The National Transport Authority has said that 45% of taxi drivers in Ireland remained on the Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment last week, even after the reopening of pubs and restaurants.
• New cyclists told to watch out for bicycle thieves [Subscription]Almost two million people have bought a bike during lockdown, meaning that there are now 20 million cyclists in the UK.
• Jaguar delays all-electric XJ launch in dash for cash [Subscription]Jaguar’s new flagship electric model will not be launched until October next year as Britain’s biggest car-maker is paring back production to focus on its most lucrative vehicles.
• Virgin Atlantic circles £1bn rescue deal [Subscription]Virgin Atlantic is set to announce a £1bn rescue deal to prop up the struggling airline — without an injection of taxpayers’ money.

Daily Record

• Dangerous parking forces Loch Lomond road closure as visitors flock to the hillsFurious locals told how piles of rubbish had been left near the area as police were forced to temporarily shut the A821 at Duke's Pass this afternoon.

Mail Online

• Air pollution is at 30% of pre-lockdown levels in London and major UK citiesAnalysis of more than 100 roadside sites across the country by the University of York found nitrogen dioxide pollution levels were well below normal on July 1 - despite the lifting of many lockdown rules.
• Travellers turn rail station car park into a TRAILER park by 'taking over' site with 50 caravansPhotos taken today show dozens of mobile homes stationed in the car park at Spital station in Wirral. The rows of caravans can be seen on either side of the car park, which is used by Merseyrail customers.
• A cruise ban is crazy... you're now safer on our ships than on shore, says RICHARD DOWNSRICHARD DOWNS: We have worked hard to make sure our ships are safe and we were ready to relaunch our £10 billion-a-year industry. Then the Government blew up the whole plan.
• Get back on trains and buses as government prepares to ease restrictions on public transportThe UK Government is set to relax restrictions on public transport in order to convince the public to work in offices again in a bid to boost the economy which has been ravaged by the global pandemic.

The Mirror

• Public transport restrictions 'set to ease' as Brits urged to return to workDepartment for Transport, Transport for London and other large authorities introduced measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 around one month ago

This is Money

• Britain's favourite cars cheaper to buy with finance than cashThe best-selling UK model for the last 11 years, the Ford Fiesta, is £522 cheaper with finance than buying traditionally, as salesmen hope for repeat customers.
• Tui boss says travel industry STILL needs helpTui's opening schedule of 44 flights a week, initially from Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham to eight destinations, is just 4 per cent of its usual European summer flying programme.

Sky News

• £705m to ensure Britain's borders 'fully operational' when out of EUThe government will spend £705m to secure Great Britain's border after leaving the EU, including a lorry park in Kent to deal with potential disruption.

Bolton News

• Ryanair and Virgin among worst travel firms for refunds during coronavirus Virgin, Love Holidays and Ryanair are some of the worst travel firms for offering holiday refunds during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. 

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Vehicle thefts up more than 60 per cent in four years across the countyTHEFTS of motor vehicles in West Yorkshire have risen by almost 61 per cent, against a national average of 56 per cent in four years, new figures obtained by RAC Insurance show.
• Speeding drivers caught in Bradford EastBRADFORD East Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has caught a total of 52 drivers speeding during speed watches carried out between July 2 and 8,

Bristol Live

• TUI promises a '90% return to normality' for touristsAs they confirm the return of many routes to and from the UK

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Stunning first photos from reopened Snowdon railway show what we've been missingTrains are running from Llanberis as far as Clogwyn station

London Evening Standard

• French bus driver dies 'after being attacked by passengers who refused to wear masks'A bus driver has died, five days after he was allegedly attacked by passengers who refused to wear face masks in France.

Northern Echo

• Cycling groups to have a say on improvementsCYCLE trails and footpaths are set to be improved across North Yorkshire and interested groups are being asked what they want to see.
• Are these some of the worst road junctions in the North-East? THERE are junctions across our region that can easily catch you out - even if you are the most confident of drivers.

The York Press

• York set to lose millions in car park cash due to coronavirus crisis COUNCILS across the country, York included, are bracing themselves for millions in lost car parking fees.

Cambridge News

• A little-known driving law that could stop you getting a fineThere might be a chance you could avoid a speeding penalty notice
• TUI warns of major changes to holiday packages for guestsThe company has reassured its customers it will not fly to any destinations where lockdown rules might ruin the holiday
• Concern as six-week road closure set to cut off two Cambs villagesThe works, carried out by Cambridge Water, will create a long detour between Rampton and Cottenham
• Stansted Airport appealing decision against increasing passenger numbersThe rejection was made by the council for environmental and noise reasons

East Anglian Daily Times

• Days Gone By - Cheering on cycle races through Suffolk over the decadesCycling is currently very much in the spotlight, with more of us being urged to get on our bikes for the sake of both fitness and the environment.
• Stansted expansion could still go ahead as airport appeals unanimous council decisionStansted Airport’s long-awaited expansion could still go-ahead after it announced it would appeal a decision by local councillors to refuse an increase in passenger numbers.

Get Surrey

• 10 things you probably never knew about Heathrow Airport From secret places to work behind the scenes, this is what it takes to run Britain’s busiest airport

Other Regional Press

• Huge cruise ship draws Disney fans to portA Disney cruise ship boasting 11 decks and a massive Goofy hanging from the stern is currently moored up in Kent.
• Plans move forward to reopen former railway station in Nuneaton It would provide better transport links and could improve job prospects

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