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Sunday, 01 June 2025

BBC News

• 'Road from hell' fully reopens after 23 yearsFor the first time since 2002, you can drive on the A465 without getting stuck in roadworks.
• Rise in crashes caused by tourists driving on wrong side of roadTourists driving on the wrong side of roads in Scotland were responsible for 35 crashes in 2023.

Financial Times

• Kelly Ortberg: Boeing should not be an ‘unintended consequence’ of trade warBoss of US plane maker says he is working with Trump administration to navigate period of ‘uncertainty’

The Herald

• Scot Gov declines to reveal cost of Intercity bids processScotRail has been urged to act with 'transparency' as it procures new trains for its 50-year-old Intercity fleet, after the Scottish Government declined to confirm how much the exercise has cost.

The Scotsman

• Delays threat to 4 hour Edinburgh-London rail journeys from congestionPassengers expecting to enjoy faster Edinburgh-London journeys from December face being delayed if too many trains are squeezed on to the line.

Times Online

• British Airways to undercut rivals with cheaper 'green' flights [subscription]The UK flag carrier has said it can benefit from being an early adopter of sustainable aviation fuel - and savings could be passed on to customers

Mail Online

• Plane crashes into house in Germany - killing two including the pilotA plane has crashed into a house in western Germany, killing two people including the pilot, according to local police.

This is Money

• No more planning applications needed for EV charging point installationsThe Government has removed planning red tape making it easier for EV owners and businesses to install chargers, helping the switch to electric and for drivers to save money.

Birmingham Mail

• UK tourists warned as Spain introduces new holiday driving lawsThe new laws will be a particular concern for Brits keen to try out the country's new 'smart' motorways, which currently operate on the roads between Benidorm and Alicante
• Drivers with 'stop-start' technology urged to press button or face £80 fineWith most typical cars, the air conditioning system ceases to operate properly when the engine is turned off.
• Major update for drivers who use M1 motorway as 'essential' project startsNational Highways is in the "early stages" of exploring ways to improve "safety and travel times" at a motorway junction in Derbyshire.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• A55 to close for several nights amid work on active-travel linksThe work being carried out is part of a £1.3m scheme to improve pedestrian and cycling links

Northern Echo

• Drivers to face hour-long diversion as County Durham bridge to close for worksDrivers have been told to prepare for 'significant disruption' in June, as a route near Egglestone Abbey in County Durham will close for nearly three weeks.

The York Press

• York level crossing set to closeThe level crossing in York Road, Haxby will be closed for rail maintenance work.

Other Regional Press

• 20mph debate isn't slowing as Conservative head calls them a 'frustrating mess'Councillors Steve and Sandra Cosier recently met the police and crime commissioner to discuss enforcement with the wider debate still raging.
• Major bus service enhancements rolled out in DorsetA major upgrade to bus services has been delivered.
• Residents say 'absolutely great' as they try new Coventry Very Light RailRides took place in the city yesterday (May 30)
• UK drivers told they can save £178 if they choose the right homeData from GoCompare shows that the average car insurance policy costs less for those who park in a locked garage

Other News Sources

• Bridge collapses onto passenger train in western Russia, killing at least 7At least seven people were killed when a road bridge collapsed onto a passenger train in western Russia late Saturday, with railway authorities blaming "illegal interference."
• Millions of drivers warned of hefty fines over commonly believed motorway mythSmart motorways have become a prominent feature of the UK's road network, offering increased capacity and improved traffic flow
• Drivers warned having a dog in your car could result in £5,000 finesBeing in breach of this can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their licence and even a driving ban