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Sunday, 01 September 2024

BBC News

• New bus route links coast towns to trainPeople living in three coastal communities are to get a new bus service which will link to the nearest railway station.
• Temporary change to liquids rules at Dublin AirportThe EU has order that from 1 September, all liquids, aerosols and gels must be under 100mls.
• All-night buses hailed 'a game changer' for ManchesterThe new services will offer 135,000 people cheap transport options over seven days a week.
• Hundreds of Heathrow Border Force staff walk outThe Home Office says there are plans in place to minimise disruption at the airport's border control.
• The 100ml liquid rule is back in all UK and EU airports - but why?Air travellers who hoped the era of "tiny toiletries" was nearly over are facing fresh disappointment.

The Guardian

• Gordon Brown era offers hope that Labour can get train times back on trackFigures show how rail punctuality has been in decline since last Labour PM, with Sunak’s tenure a recent lowAs commuters return en masse after summer holidays next week, the political omens – and the data – afford some hope that a new Labour government may change rail for the better. Say what you like about Gordon Brown, but at least he made the trains run on time.Analysis of official statistics throughout the tenure of the last seven prime ministers show that punctuality was highest, on average, under the last Labour PM in power. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Glasgow?s Govan-Partick bridge: how they did it & what happens next Not long now. We?re standing in front of Glasgow?s newest bridge and there?s just days to go until it opens to the public. The man who?s been running the project is here and so are people from both sides of the river who campaigned for it to be built. There?s some talk, because this is Glasgow, about what the bridge?s nickname will be (swingy? pointy?) but mostly, the talk is about the effect it could have. The hope is that it?s going to be big.

The Independent

• Met Office issue yellow weather warning as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to batter UKSwathes of country face flooding, lighting strikes and hail, bringing threats of power cuts and travel chaos

Times Online

• Ryanair fears it's going nowhere if new Boeing jets don't turn up [subscription]For Michael O?Leary, the airline?s boss, delays in deliveries are putting passenger numbers and profits in jeopardy and could could cause an existential crisis
• Tanni Grey-Thompson: I had to crawl off a train ? then I got trounced by trolls [subscription]The wheelchair-racing legend, who has had abuse from strangers since her ordeal at King's Cross station last week, says the Paralympics can't transform the lives of disabled people - laws are needed for that

Mail Online

• Royal Navy's £1billion HMS Daring warship has spent more time being repaired than it has at seaThe Type 45 destroyer, has spent six years and nine months at sea but by comparison has spent a total of seven years and three months undergoing repairs primarily due to engine problems.

Bristol Live

• September brings new driving laws in England: From number plate changes to ULEZ scrappage schemeThe new laws will be introduced throughout the month of September, with the first change taking place from the very first day of the month

Northern Echo

• Plans to improve transport links and connectivity in Darlington revealedResponses to plans to improve transport connectivity and infrastructure in Darlington are being considered as part of a major redevelopment project.
• Main bridge to reopen as kids return to school stemming fears of traffic chaosThe Newport Bridge over the River Tees will reopen on Monday September 2 after a seven week closure for refurbishment work.
• Most popular train stations in the North East revealed - some may surprise youThe most popular train stations in the North East have been revealed - including Durham, Darlington, and a few other surprise additions.

The York Press

• Yorkshire rail firms bid to be on track for the futureSoutheastern, Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express joined forces as part of Future Labs to consider ideas that address common and emerging issues for the sector.

Wales Online

• M4 road closures to cause weeks of disruption for driversSeveral spots on the network could be affected this week with scheduled repair works

Burnley Express

• 'Robots' working to maintain major East Lancashire roadsLancashire County Council has employed an army of horticultural robots to help wildflowers thrive a year after they were planted.

Cambridge News

• Busway capacity to 'significantly increase' as new Stagecoach timetable startsThe new timetable is in place from Sunday
• Cambridge South station update as bus replacements scheduled this autumnThere are important days for rail passengers to be aware of this autumn

Other Regional Press

• Eerie pictures show multi-million-pound park and ride lying emptyEerie pictures show a multi-million-pound park and ride in Oxfordshire which has no access road lying empty.
• Patience is needed now as we wait for Botley Road to reopenAndy Ffrench says patience is needed now more than ever as we wait for Botley Road to reopen
• Electric cargo bike delivery scheme extended after trialAn scheme offering businesses electric cargo bike deliveries has been extended following a trial period.
• Bus museum offering free heritage bus rides around cityThe Oxford Bus Museum will be offering free heritage bus rides around Oxford next month.

Other News Sources

• Two 'scenic' bus routes for passengers to explore Hampshire countryside soon to endA bus company will close two summer routes through the Hampshire countryside in a matter of weeks.

EIN News Subscription

• Ryanair adds four new routes to UK airport - full list … its flight map. The low budget airline, which operates more than 640 … 117 UK-based aircraft throughout Europe. Ryanair’s CEO Michael O …
• Europe jumps on the train … Madrid.Samuel ArandaGrowing numbers of Europeans are thinking — and acting … arrival of low-cost airlines was the final straw … plane if you add everything up: going to the airport, security … Samuel ArandaThe night train passengers are a microcosm in …
• The 100ml liquid rule returns for UK and EU airports … facing fresh disappointment, as European airports re-introduce strict cabin … is happening in the EU? Airline passengers around the world … stay in bags. Some EU airports, for example in Rome … June, the Department for Transport suddenly announced 100ml liquids …