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Sunday, 24 November 2024

BBC News

• Birmingham 30mph: Why speed limits could be cutBirmingham City Council plans on cutting the speed limit of most of the city's 40mph roads to 30mph.
• 'Trust and reserve judgement' on rebrand, says JaguarThe iconic carmaker's rebrand has certainly caught people's attention, but will it pay off?

Financial Times

• E-scooter backlash could send fledgling sector off courseIf mobility companies want to avoid obstacles and bans, they would be advised to help local authorities enforce road rules

The Scotsman

• Passengers on 'Harry Potter' Jacobite steam train 'dreaded' return journeySome passengers were so upset with travelling on the so-called ?Harry Potter? Jacobite steam train to Mallaig this year they ?dreaded? the

Times Online

• We used to build ships in four months. Now it takes nine years [subscription]Kate Forbes says we should rejoice at the arrival of the Glen Sannox. But this has been a saga and the state has its hands all over the ferry fiasco
• Would you choose ScotRail wi-fi? We put it to the test [subscription]In an attempt to watch Trainspotting using the wi-fi on ScotRail trains our reporter finds he is diving into the worst broadband in Scotland
• Joby Aviation: the air taxi that could finally happen [subscription]The company has raised more money than any western competitor, but can it get its aircraft certified and into the air?
• Why the ?30bn car finance crisis is turning into a pile-up for banks [subscription]A landmark court case has left the banking industry facing a ?30 billion bill. But the government must not rush to rewrite the rules
• London City, Birmingham and Bristol airports go up for sale [subscription]Ontario Teachers Pension Plan in talks over multibillion-pound sale of stakes in London City, Birmingham, Bristol, Brussels and Copenhagen airports
• Dijon-style trams could finally rid UK cities of the traffic jam [subscription]Louise Haigh, the transport secretary, is looking to France for inspiration as she heads to Leeds to unveil her strategy to get Britain moving
• Jaguar boss: I don?t care if Nigel Farage hates our car rebrand [subscription]Replacing the leaping cat with a double J logo has infuriated traditionalists. A bigger issue for boss Rawdon Glover is, do drivers want to go electric yet?

Daily Express

• The incredible £43m bridge in Africa so long it crosses the same river twice Egypt's 6 October Bridge is named after two major modern events. Despite its huge cost and size, it now struggles to cope with Cairo's traffic.

Daily Record

• Storm Bert snow leaves drivers stranded on Edinburgh City bypassFootage taken at around 11am on Saturday morning shows several vehicles at a standstill with drivers being urged to 'avoid' the major city road.

Mail Online

• Drivers fuelling epidemic of blinding incidents on Britain's roads by illegally fitting super-bright headlights into cars, research suggestsMotoring campaigners say the trend to replace worn-out halogen bulbs with LED 'upgrades' may be a key factor in the epidemic of blinding incidents on Britain's roads.
• Revealed: The secret meanings behind London Underground announcements - including warning of an emergency evacuationPassengers may hear alerts of a 'Code One', 'Code Eight' or even for an 'Inspector Sands' sounding over many London Underground station speakers but not many will know their meanings.
• Jaguar boss hits out at 'vile hatred and intolerance' after car fans turned on firm's widely-ridiculed woke rebrandRawdon Glover, managing director of the Indian-owned firm, denied the rebrand exercise was meant to be a 'woke' statement.

The Mirror

• Tiny UK airport closed for 10 years is set to open again as exact date revealedManston Airport in Thanet, Kent, has been closed for almost a decade but is set to reopen as a freight hub in the coming years. The historic runway is also planning to host an air show next summer
• Elizabeth Line workers to go on New Year's Eve strike sparking London travel chaos fearsMembers of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union say their demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet and 'are determined to secure a fair deal'

Birmingham Mail

• 'Ghost railway station stops me seeing my son - my disability makes travel impossible'Polesworth station is Midland's least used train station with only 118 passengers between 2022 and 2023

Bristol Live

• Storm Bert wreaks havoc with huge M4 traffic jamsEight-mile traffic build-up on the M4
• Electric car drivers in the UK issued with cold weather warningDrivers who own an electric vehicle have been warned to take extra care this winter as low temperatures can impact the car's range and charging time

Daily Post (North Wales)

• List of North Wales road closures as Storm Bert hits the UKPolice have warned drivers about conditions today

Northern Echo

• The North East train station that averagely sees less than two passengers per dayAcklington railway station, near Morpeth, has been revealed as the least-used station in the region, according to data from the Office for Rail and Road.
• 'Out of action' EV chargers in car parks 'will be replaced in June 2025'As previously reported, 32 EV charging points were installed in car parks in Bedale, Northallerton, Stokesley and Thirsk last year.
• Children 'could have to travel 120 miles to school' due to 'impassable' roadsChildren in some parts of North Yorkshire could be faced with a 120-mile round trip to school due to 'impassable roads'.

Sheffield Star

• Sheffield station: Plan to tackle station gridlock unveiled as government provides thousandsSheffield station: Plan to tackle station gridlock unveiled as government provides thousands

Wales Online

• British Airways to invest millions of pounds in CardiffThe company says the work underscores the airline's commitment to the future of its Cardiff-based operations

Cambridge News

• The busiest train station in Cambridgeshire revealed The county is also home to one of the quietest train stations in the UK

North Wales Live

• Liverpool City Region's invisible £10m bus fleet that have disappeared from viewThe first journey of the state-of-the-art fleet of hydrogen buses was launched with much fanfare, but after that things started to go wrong

Other Regional Press

• Controlled explosion near Euston station is fifth in 4 days as UK hit with wave of bomb scaresThere have been two bomb scare incidents in London and another at Gatwick Airport
• Motorists could be fined twice for driving through ZEZ and traffic filtersMotorists in Oxford could be fined twice for driving through roads within the ZEZ that have traffic filters, should the proposals come into place.
• Motoring expert says Jaguar’s upcoming car is “breathtakingly beautiful” amid rebrand criticismThe new car will be revealed to the public next month

EIN News Subscription

• Spain fines five low-cost airlines €179 million for abusive practices – IATA slams Spanish decisionmove violates EU pricing freedom, limits consumer choice, and undermines budget airline models IATA urges the EU to defend its
• Tiny UK airport closed for 10 years is set to open again as exact date revealed More information about the Manston International Airshow will be that losses from their European airports had increased from £ there are whispers that passenger flights could be introduced side of the airport proves successful, passenger routes to
• The incredible new flights set to revolutionise four Spanish airports popular with BritsSpanish airports popular with Brits. Malaga Airport air taxis in integration with airports and commercial operations. five years, with European manufacturers interested and several medical emergencies or cargo transport, as highlighted by Crisalio