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Sunday, 03 September 2023

BBC News

• Barmouth Bridge to close for £30m refurbishmentThe bridge carries trains on the Cambrian Coast line and is important for the tourism industry.
• Westminster City Council enforces new plans for dockless e-bikesRiders who do not end their journey in a bay will risk fines or even a ban from using the bikes.

Financial Times

• Air traffic control chaos raises questions about UK passenger rightsThousands have spent days trying to rebook after more than 2,000 flights were cancelled this week

The Guardian

• Bogus war on the motorist is sign of Tory desperation | Sadiq KhanI welcome robust discussion, but this obsession with Ulez is an attempt to sow discord and divisionLondon's ultra-low emission zone expanded to the Greater London boundary on 29 August - making it the largest clean air zone in the world. Five million more Londoners will now breathe cleaner air - helping to prevent early deaths, protect children growing up with stunted lungs and reduce serious health issues such as asthma, cancer and dementia.Nine out of 10 cars seen driving in outer London on an average day already meet the strict emissions standards and their drivers will not have to pay the ...

Times Online

• Pay Ulez now, or we all pay later [subscription]The backlash against Sadiq Khan’s Ulez zone highlights a far-reaching problem. Any environmental proposal deemed inconvenient to modern life will get a similar reaction, yet as the climate crisis becomes more obvious, there is little doubt that those in power are going to have to introduce far harsher changes than Ulez.

City AM

• Rail strikes bring more misery to Brits on back-to-London Saturday Rail passengers faced more travel misery on Saturday because of continuing industrial action by train drivers and other workers in long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at 14 train operating companies launched a 24-hour strike, while drivers in the Aslef union were banning overtime. Services [...]
• ULEZ: More than 200 reports camera-related crime logged in month to expansion There were 222 reports of crimes relating to Ulez cameras logged in the month leading to its expansion across London, according to figures released by the Metropolitan Police. Previous figures released in August showed there had been 288 reports since the force began collecting the data in early April, taking the current total released on [...]

Mail Online

• EXCLUSIVE: RAF jet used by royals including Kate and William came within 30 feet of smashing into an illegally-flown drone at 260mphThe RAF Envoy IV jet was flying at 9,700ft on approach to Bristol airport when it just missed the drone. Buckingham Palace did not confirm whether any royals were onboard the jet at the time.
• Flight Centre boss Graham Turner rips into Qatar Airways rejection after Anthony Albanese sided with QantasAustralia's biggest travel agency took out full page protest ads after Qatar Airways' request for up to 29 extras flights every week was knocked back to protect Qantas.
• Sadiq Khan tightens the squeeze on drivers: Mayor deploys fleet of Ulez camera vans to catch drivers after vigilantes launched more than 500 attacks on CCTV units monitoring the expanded £12.50-a-day zoneThe mobile units with mounted cameras are being deployed in high non-compliance hotspots such as on the approach to Heathrow airport, which is now within the expanded charging zone.
• Unions vow to carry on striking for another YEAR if rail bosses refuse to water down plans to shut ticket officesMick Lynch has said that he would 'absolutely' seek another six-month mandate for strike action, as the current mandate is set to expire in November

This is Money

• BMW's Vision Neue Klasse concept previews the next-generation electric 3 SeriesThe production version of the top-selling BMW set for launched in 2025 marks the start of 'a new era' , for the German car giant, said bosses.

Birmingham Mail

• Exact date new traffic powers to be enforced - as drivers face fines for breaking road rulesPowers to punish motorists are being handed to councils by the Department for Transport

Bolton News

• DVLA number plate fine warning as 73 plates launchThe DVLA have warned not following the rules could result in a failed MOT and a £1,000 fine

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• DVLA £1,000 fine warning to drivers who passed before 2014Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Bristol Live

• Bristol bus changes from September 3 - list of axed routes and new servicesFirst Bus has shared a list of changes as well as Travel West, with many services affected from today (Sunday, September 3)
• Used car values likely to drop as new 73-plate cars hit the roadThe introduction of 73 plates is the second change to take place in 2023 and will impact drivers across England, Scotland and Wales

Wales Online

• The roads in Wales remaining 30mph limits as massive new default 20mph comes inCouncils can opt roads out of the 20mph limit if they want to
• M4 closures announced for this week with people likely to face delaysMotorists in Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea could all be affected

Bucks Free Press

• Ulez labelled 'death of the modern classic car' by ownersA HIGH WYCOMBE motorist and classic car owner said he may have to take out a loan as London's ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) expansion came into force this week.

Get Surrey

• Map shows 28-mile diversion drivers must take during Hindhead Tunnel closuresThe A3 Hindhead Tunnel will be closed overnight on weekdays for a two-week period
• ULEZ cameras and signs will not be put up in Surrey, 'incredibly disappointed' council saysConservative Councillor Matt Furness has issued a defiant statement

Other Regional Press

• From Dart Charge to Eurostar, why is Kent getting short-changed on transport?Despite being the Gateway to Europe, Kent still suffers from more than its fair share of issues when it comes to travel by road, rail and sea.
• Green Bus scraps services as hundreds of kids left stranded before new school yearThe company has stopped offering services just days before term starts

Other News Sources

• Winchester business chief warns council over impact of parking chargesA BUSINESS leader has warned Winchester City Council about the impact of increases in parking charges.