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Sunday, 27 February 2022

BBC News

• Telford: Rail embankment work aims to reduce landslip riskThe work across four Sundays will disrupt rail services between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
• Nappies added to roads 'doubles life of surfaces'The trial may help tackle the waste issue, with 140 million disposable nappies used in Wales a year.
• Driving: More 50mph zones on the way for Welsh roads?Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration needs to be reduced on stretches of the A470 and the M4.
• BA flights between Scotland and Heathrow cancelledAirline says its systems are running again after cancelling some short-haul flights from Heathrow.
• Covid-19: London public transport bailout extended by four monthsAnother government funding extension is agreed to keep public transport running in the capital.
• Ukraine: British teacher evacuates colleagues in school busPaul Hodgson, originally from Tyne and Wear, teaches at Kyiv's British International School.
• Russia bans British airlines from its airspaceRussia says the move is a response to the UK's 'unfriendly' decision to ban Aeroflot from the UK.
• East Lancashire Railway: £12m restoration plan approvedA £12m plan to turn East Lancashire Railway into the
• British Airways short-haul flights from Heathrow cancelledAirline says its systems are running again after cancelling some short-haul flights from Heathrow.

Financial Times

• IT failure forces BA to halt short-haul flights from HeathrowAirline says disruption is due to problems with computer hardware and not a cyber attack
• Russian airlines cut off from growing swath of European airspaceSlovenia, Estonia and Latvia ban Russian flights as airline industry fears further restrictions from Moscow

The Guardian

• Boris Johnson’s promise to build 4,000 zero-emission buses makes zero progressOnly £320m of £4bn needed to build flagship vehicles for ’green transport revolution’ has been committed by chancellor Rishi SunakOne of Boris Johnson flagship “green” pledges - to provide 4,000 new zero-emission, British-built buses by the end of 2024 - has been cast into serious doubt by UK manufacturers who say they have yet to receive any orders for new vehicles.MPs and campaigners are pressuring ministers for information on when money will be committed to allow the manufacture of the zero-emission buses, which the prime minister promised would form part of a green transport revolution in ...

The Herald

• West Highland Line trains offering 'poor service'It has been voted the world’s best rail journey and takes in some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery.

The Independent

• Rail firms ramp up timetables as passengers returnAvanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway (EMR) and Southern are becoming the latest train firms to reintroduce services.

Times Online

• Ireland poised to ban Russian flights and expel diplomats [subscription]The Irish government is finalising plans to ban all Russian flights from the country’s airspace as Europe steps up its response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
• Airlines ditch first class but offer fliers more legroom in ’premium economy’ [subscription]The old days are over as carriers chase the ’middle class’ between economy and business
• British Airways apologises for ’unforgivable’ Heathrow cancellations [subscription]British Airways has apologised to customers for its “unforgivable” service after an IT failure led to the cancellation of all short-haul flights from Heathrow on Saturday morning, with problems continuing into the evening.
• Micro e-car takes on the electric giants [subscription]A tiny revolution is whirring towards Britain in the shape of a two-seater Citroën that weighs the same as a horse and costs £7,000

City AM

• British Airways cancels all Heathrow short-haul flights amid IT issueBritish Airways said it would be cancelling all short-haul flights from London’s Heathrow airport until midday as it deals with an IT failure affecting its website, app, and airport operations. “We are extremely sorry that due to the continuing technical issues we are facing we have regrettably had to cancel all short-haul flights from Heathrow [...] The post British Airways cancels all Heathrow short-haul flights amid IT issue appeared first on CityAM.

Mail Online

• Britons rush to fill up cars in Kent creating queues amid fears Putin's war will send prices soaringPetrol stations around the UK saw their forecourts jam-packed with cars as Brits predicted huge price hikes for petrol.
• Rail passengers face Easter travel chaos as operators close five lines due to engineering worksFive of Britain's seven mainline operators will see repairs and upgrades that could ruin the plans of millions hoping to enjoy their first holiday since Covid restrictions ended.

Sky News

• Russian cargo ship seized in English ChannelA Russian cargo ship has been seized in the English Channel by French sea police early on Saturday morning, officials have said.
• BA plans to operate 'vast majority' of flights from Heathrow after raft of short-haul cancellationsBritish Airways was forced to cancel short-haul flights from Heathrow this morning following "technical issues".

Birmingham Mail

• Huge queues at Birmingham Airport security - sparking flight delaysPassengers were said to have 'run to make their flights' after queuing for more than an hour

Manchester Evening News

• DVLA warns anyone with a car to pay tax two months ahead of April changes or risk being penalisedAll drivers must make sure they've done everything that is required before April

Get Surrey

• Heathrow and Gatwick: Russia bans British airlines from airspaceRussia has said the ban was in response to the UK preventing Russian aircraft from entering UK airspace
• Heathrow and Gatwick Airport: British Airways website down as airline deals with 'technical issues'BA has said it is dealing with a technical issue - while Heathrow Airport has moved to say its own systems are working normally

Other Regional Press

• British Airways face heavy criticism from passengers for Heathrow delaysPlenty of annoyance and frustration has been expressed due to the cancellations for short-haul flights this morning.
• Oxford Zero Emission Zone pilot starts tomorrowThe first phase of Oxford’s Zero Emission Zone will get underway tomorrow, with drivers of non-electric vehicles charged for going down eight roads in the city centre.
• Russian plane seen flying over Sheffield and landing at nearby airportA statement has been released explaining why the Antonov 124 aircraft landed at East Midlands Airport earlier this week
• Disgruntled holidaymakers stuck in 'mile-long queues' at Manchester AirportPassengers said that they had to wait a long time to get through passport control
• Snow warnings lifted but heavy rain on its way and drivers urged to take careConditions will remain 'pretty lively' over the next five days, according to meteorologists

Other News Sources

• Price wars erupt as two Blackburn garages on same road go head-to-head with fuel costsA petrol price war has broken out in Blackburn with motorists queuing round the block to try and secure the cheapest fuel.
• Trains on Hereford route get big refurb to improve comfortPEOPLE who travel from Hereford to Cardiff or Manchester on the train should now be able to in more comfort, Transport for Wales has said.
• Herefordshire town losing bus route for good this weekendLEDBURY is losing one of its bus services for good this weekend, with a public transport chief admitting he found out about the axing on Facebook.
• South Western Railway issues rewards programmA NEW rewards programme is offering rail commuters discounts on food, drink and a whole host of attractions across London.
• British Airways flights live: Heathrow passengers forced to abandon baggage and people stranded across EuropePassengers have reportedly been left "stuck" at Heathrow Airport after the airline was unable to notify them of cancellations
• British Airways Heathrow cancelled flights: Full list of departures and arrivals scrappedBritish Airways suffered a major outage that led to several cancellations from and to Heathrow Airport

EIN News Subscription

• Fury of families stranded at Heathrow after British Airways cancelled all short-haul flights … 'chaos'  British Airways passengers have criticised the "absolute … last few days, Eastern Europe perhaps" Plane on taxiway … claim over a major data breach that affected 420,000 … and led to the Information Commissioner's Office handing …