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Sunday, 11 August 2024

BBC News

• Will railways really be expanded across the island?An all-island plan envisages new railway lines, faster trips and more choice - but is it achievable?
• Special needs school travel plan unlawful, says mumSolicitors have issued a legal challenge to Birmingham City Council over changes to school transport
• More than 5,500 people used free bike schemeAbout 13,000 bike hires were made by 5,586 people earlier this summer, Transport for London says.

Financial Times

• Shipping chief warns of dangers of Trump presidency to tradeSecretary-general of International Chamber of Shipping says threat is now at its highest level since second world war

The Guardian

• Airport parking: “I was charged £170 for stopping at a traffic light”Drivers say they are ’incredulous’ after receiving ’absurd’ charges for picking up or dropping off passengersBritain has a new contender for the most ridiculous private motoring ’fine’, with a Cardiff man being sent a £170 demand after he stopped at a temporary traffic light near the terminal at Bristol airport.Dave Fitzheslop says he has been left incredulous after being sent a £100 demand - now increased to £170 - for pulling up at a red traffic light on his way to the short-stay car park in April. Continue reading...

Times Online

• Why British Airways bailed out of flying to Beijing [subscription]Stopping flights to the world’s second-biggest economy looked counter-intuitive. But having to avoid Russian airspace meant the maths didn’t work
• No petrol or diesel by 2030? Carmakers say EVs are going nowhere fast [subscription]While Labour wants to step on the accelerator with zero-emission vehicles, some in the industry claim the targets are impossible

Daily Record

• Edinburgh Airport chaos as passengers left to queue outside amid 'IT failure' at check-inLarge queues have formed as far as outside the terminal building amid the technical error.
• ScotRail cancelled or reduced more than 3400 morning services last yearNew data has shown 2,136 trains were fully cancelled, while 1,336 were partly cut last year.

Mail Online

• Weekend travel chaos: Rail passengers warned 'do not travel' as King's Cross Station is hit with train cancellationsRail bosses have issued a 'do not travel' warning after overhead wiring on several lines into Kings Cross station sustained 'severe damage', causing trains to be delayed or cancelled.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Clueless drivers in North Wales baffled by flashing blue lights on roads - here's what they need to knowKnowing the correct procedure may 'help to save a life'

Wales Online

• What needs to happen to turn around Cardiff Airport?In this opinion piece, former Cardiff Airport director Andrew Sargent argues the Welsh Government needs a new approach to the troubled business

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Major road project 'could cause financial pressures' for crisis-hit city councilA huge maintenance project for a vital road link in Birmingham has been identified by the city council as a ’risk’ which could lead to future financial pressures.

Bucks Free Press

• Drivers over 70 at risk of £1,000 fines or losing their licence, DVLA warnsFailing to return an expired licence to the DVLA is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and can be punished with a £1,000 fine
• HS2 could boost rural broadband and mobile connections across BucksThousands of homes and businesses near HS2 could benefit from better mobile reception and faster broadband, according to the company building the high-speed railway.

Cambridge News

• 'Major milestone' as plans for A509 Isham Bypass are submitted by councilThe previous government said it would fully fund the £122 million project late last year

Leeds Live

• Leeds Bradford Airport emergency avoided after pilot steers 140 souls to safetyFire crews across West Yorkshire were called out to the scene to assist

Other Regional Press

• Motorists urged to fill up before October 30 as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers fuel duty hikeChancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be considering ending a 10-year freeze on fuel duty by raising the levy in the upcoming autumn Budget
• Call for lower speed limit on ’danger zone’village road rejectedThe county council has rejected a call for a speed camera and lower speed restrictions along a busy road despite a 1,000-strong petition.
• Motorists warned to 'wash their cars' before Monday's scorching dayHigh temperatures can result in many car-related issues from glass damage to faded paintwork