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- Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19A government pilot of hired e-scooters is being trialled across the Tees Valley area.
- British Airways retires entire 747 fleet after travel downturnBritish Airways is permanently grounding its jumbo jets which are nicknamed
- US cars 'must be left out of post-Brexit trade deal'UK safety campaigners raise concerns about an increase in the number of US deaths caused by SUVs.
Financial Times
- British Airways fast-tracks retirement of iconic Boeing 747 jumbo jetFleet of 31 aircraft will not return to service in move accelerated by downturn in air travel
Times Online
- Farewell to the magnificent Boeing 747 [Subscription]With British Airways retiring its entire 747 fleet, John Arlidge laments the end of a thunderous era
- Car sharing the alternative to public transport [Subscription]Flexible new schemes may be the answer for those worried about travelling in crowds
The Mirror
- RAF trainee Top Gun pilots banned from flying over water in case they drownEXCLUSIVE Pilots have been ordered not to go on sorties over sea because a fault with their kit means they might be unable to be freed if they had to eject and landed in the sea
Birmingham Post
- Jobs saved after Bristol Airport strikes deal with bus operatorThe airport is suspending some bus services until 2021
- Ł500m green aviation investment plea to make green recovery take offTreasury plea from cross-party group of MPs puts BA and Shell-backed Velocys scheme before the Chancellor
Bolton News
- Ryanair cancels 1,000 flights for August and September Ryanair has cancelled about 1,000 summer flights over what they call a 'defective' quarantine policy in Ireland.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Things you'll no longer be able to do on public transport in WalesThe Welsh Government has issued advice for people using buses and trains during the coronavirus pandemic
Wales Online
- One of Wales' busiest roads for speeding tickets now doesn't catch anyoneThat's despite it being lined with several cameras which can detect speed as well as drivers ignoring red lights
- Cardiff Bus received emergency funding from Welsh GovernmentIt comes amid the coronavirus pandemic saw passengers number drop
Cambridge News
- Emergency declared after crew discovered note on-board flight from StanstedPassengers in Olso waiting to depart to London Stansted are being transferred to a replacement aircraft
North Wales Live
- MSE Martin Lewis shares car insurance tricks to save you Ł501 There are a few simple steps to take to make savings
Reading Evening Post
- Reading buses declared "Good to go" for Covid-19 safety measuresCompany has introduced hand sanitiser stations and extra cleaning
Other Regional Press
- Southampton's most dangerous roads have been revealed The most dangerous roads in Southampton have been revealed in an interactive online map.
- Airport Expansion Opposition (AXO) criticises Southampton Airport's plansPLANS to expand Southampton Airportâs runway have come under fire amid concerns over their impact on climate change.
- Hitchin residents speak out as townâs speeding concerns ramp upResidents and district councillors have criticised the number of speeding vehicles on a busy Hitchin road, as newly released police data suggests their concerns are valid.
- New bus gate gets approval for DidcotA New bus gate has been approved to stop cars and encourage cycling, walking, and riding the bus in Didcot.
- Thousands raised in bid to block airport reopeningA crowdfunder has been set up to help launch a legal battle against the government's decision to reopen an airport as a freight cargo air hub.
- Police in York spend week clamping down on road offences in the cityYork's City Task Force has made 147 arrests since it was established in September last year
- Recent figures show cycling in Dorset is up a significant amountLOCKDOWN has led to a big increase in local cycling â but Dorset Council says it has no firm plans at the moment to increase local routes for bike riders.
- Mounting pressure to get the Western Route relief road up and running NEW calls are being made today for authorities to push for the Western Route relief road to help alleviate congestion and boost the south Dorset economy.
- Investigators continue to unravel Ł100k 'crash for cash' scamUnsuspecting road users have been at risk by con artists who jam their brakes at roundabouts to make false claims
C.N.N.
- Five ways Boeing's 747 jumbo jet changed travelWith British Airways this week retiring its fleet of Boeing 747s four years ahead of schedule, we look back at five ways the jumbo jet changed how we travel.
Rail Technology Magazine
- HS2 launches 'Empowering Communities' initiative HS2 Minister, Andrew Stephenson, has today (July 17th) launched a momentous social legacy programme to be delivered by HS2 London contractors SCS called ‘Empowering Communities,’ hoped to benefit communities along the final part of the HS2 route into London. First of its kind...
- Boris Johnson: Public transport restrictions relaxed Today (17 July) Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced guidance on using public transport is to be relaxed in England as lockdown restrictions are eased further. During a news conference at Downing Street he hoped the country would return to “significant” normality by Christmas...
- Northern increases services for Blackpool Over the past few months, service levels have gradually increased and Monday (20 July) will see additional trains operating between the Lancashire resort and the airport. There will also be an influx of services between Preston and Blackpool South, and one additional train each way in the...
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- How to do face mask makeupStagecoach teams up with @hartyyy In perhaps a sign of the times, Stagecoach has teamed up with makeup influencer Lucy Hart (@hartyyy on Instagram) to create a video showing how bus passengers can keep their makeup in top shape whilst wearing a face covering. As more people return to using buses to get to work and for leisure activities such as shopping and eating out and meeting friends, Stagecoach says thereâs a conversation building online about how to achieve your best look whilst wearing a face covering, and more importantly without transferring makeup all over it. To tap into the ...
- Huge rise in car thefts reported to West Mercia PoliceThefts of motor vehicles in West Mercia have risen by more than 60% in the last four years, new figures show.
- British Airways launches flash sale on summer holidays: Full destination list British Airways have relaunched their flights abroad following the updated travel advice from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).
- London Underground weekend closures: The Tube, DLR and Overground changes on July 18 and 19 Ensure you plan your journey ahead if you're using public transport to head into London this Saturday and Sunday
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