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Saturday, 26 July 2025

BBC News

• Rail union votes for more strikes in driver disputeDrivers at Hull Trains have voted to continue strike action in support of a colleague who was sacked.
• Major rail line to close for worksThe Cross City line will be closed between Birmingham and Lichfield from 28 July to Sunday 3 August.
• Forth Road Bridge closed after Greenpeace protestProtesters said they were attempting to block the arrival of a tanker in a protest against Ineos.
• Car loan scandal payouts row - what's it about?The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.

The Guardian

• ‘Terrible fuel efficiency, no right-hand drive’: why trade deal won’t warm up Japan to American carsFew vehicles like the Ford F-150 pick-up make it to Japan – as well as being made for the wrong side of the road, they are seen as too big and unreliableDonald Trump has declared that Japan is opening up its domestic market to US cars as part of the bilateral trade deal announced this week. But American manufacturers will find it no easy task convincing Japanese drivers to choose what they see as oversized, unreliable gas-guzzlers.Announcing the agreement – which includes 15% tariffs on imports from Japan, including cars – Trump posted: “Perhaps most importantly, Japan ...

Times Online

• How your email, job and birthplace can affect the cost of car insurance [subscription]We list the tricks that insurers use to inflate prices ? and explain how you should always use your work email when getting cover
• Rachel Reeves may overrule Supreme Court over car finance scandal [subscription]Chancellor is said to be considering a law change to shield lenders from the hit of costly compensation claims

Daily Express

• Flight attendants injured and passengers 'thrown from seats' in emergency nosedive A Southwest Airlines plane was forced to descend rapidly to avoid colliding with another aircraft, leaving two flight attendants injured and passengers 'shaken'

Daily Record

• Forth Road Bridge closed after Greenpeace activists hang off bridge in protestMembers of Greenpeace were filmed dangling from the World Heritage Site on Friday afternoon.

Mail Online

• Mayhem as ten Greenpeace activists abseil down from Scotland's Forth Road Bridge 'to protest Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe'The group said it wanted to block an Ineos tanker carrying fracked gas to a plastics plant at Grangemouth.
• Tesla vs Britain's most confusing junction: Self-driving car takes on Swindon's Magic Roundabout - so, can you guess who wins?It has been dubbed 'Britain's most confusing junction', thanks to its complex system of mini-roundabouts. So, how will a self-driving Tesla cope at Swindon's Magic Roundabout?

The Mirror

• Drivers can make their car use 'zero fuel' - without switching to an EVA built-in feature present in most modern petrol and diesel cars could save drivers significantly at the pump

This is Money

• Used electric cars selling faster than petrol alternatives as prices plummet - this luxury EV is snapped up in 17 daysIn July, a used EV is claimed to be selling on Auto Trader in an average of 28 days after first being advertised - that's a day quicker than the market average across all fuel types.

Birmingham Mail

• Drivers keeping petrol and diesel cars after Labour rule changeGovernment is offering up to £3,750 off a new EV thanks to the £650 million scheme it launched last week.

Birmingham Post

• Airbus workers vote to strike in pay disputeMore than 3,000 aircraft fitters and engineers at Broughton in Flintshire and Filton near Bristol, were balloted by the union Unite
• Clean Air Zone for Greater Manchester 'finally laid to rest' as signs will be removedMore than 1,300 signs were installed across the region, warning motorists of daily charges on certain vehicles

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Cuts to school bus routes described as 'an attack on choice'West Yorkshire’s mayor has been asked how cutting school bus routes can be described as “creating a more equitable service.”

Bristol Live

• Upgraded Bristol Airport divides passengers as some say it's a 'mistake' but others 'impressed'Early reviews have been mixed

Manchester Evening News

• Everything Manchester Airport passengers need to know as it's set for busiest summer everUseful tips covering how to get to the airport, drop off fees, security rules and more

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Replica steam locomotive to re-enact first journey to mark 200th anniversary of railwayIt is part of celebrations marking the Stockton and Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary

Northern Echo

• Famous steam locomotive to run in North Yorkshire this autumnThe legendary steam locomotive No. 60103 Flying Scotsman will return to North Yorkshire this October and November, offering special services on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

Get Surrey

• Fewer trains for some Surrey stations this summer as SWR introduces new timetableThere will be fewer trains for some routes in Surrey

South Wales Argus

• Network Rail urges people to stay informed about rail worksNetwork Rail is urging people to stay informed about railway works near their homes.

Other Regional Press

• Why is London Underground's Central line 1 of the most unreliable on the network?If you've ever been packed in a carriage at rush hour, you'll have felt the to and fro of the tracks
• 'Insane' cycle route plan under bridges branded 'horrifying'An “insane” cycle route plan between Kings Langley and Abbots Langley has been blasted as an “accident waiting to happen” after plans advanced this week.
• M1 safety fears raised by coroner after fatal crash near WatfordA report has been published highlighting concerns about safety on the M1 near Watford after a crash which killed two people.
• 'Future of flight right here' says MP as funds dished out to sustainable aviation fuel projectsAnna Turley said the £15m being shared between two locally based ventures was the kind of bold, practical investment required in the area
• ‘It’s a disgrace!’ Roadworks chaos in town as bus station to shutThe impending closure of a town’s bus station has been branded a “disgrace” as frustrated residents face “chaotic” roadworks.
• Brits heading to Europe facing major hand luggage change on flightsThe days of being charged additional fees for your hand luggage on flights could soon be a thing of the past
• New cycling group a success as they advocate for better cycle routesA community cycle group, advocating for better cycle routes in the county town, saw a great turn out at its first event.
• Whitley residents feel 'trapped' by traffic congestion: 'It's only going to get worse"Whitley residents are fearful that a new cycleway will add to traffic nightmare

Railnews

• Multi-million upgrade for reprieved Beeching axe line Network Rail is to invest 4.5 million pounds on improving a Scottish railway which Dr Beeching had wanted to close more than 60 years ago.

Other News Sources

• Treadmill accelerates for bus franchisingBidding teams for bus franchises in Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region and West Yorkshire have a busy schedule as key dates approach Procurement of two small Bee Network franchise lots kicks off later this year Companies chasing contracts to operate bus franchises in some of England’s biggest cities have a busy summer ahead of them. Following the implementation of bus franchising across Greater Manchester at the start of this year, Transport for Greater Manchester is now seeking operators to provide bus services for small franchises from March 2027, consistin...
• Next steps for bypass revealed as chiefs push aheadHerefordshire’s transport chief has set out the steps towards starting work on the Hereford bypass before the next county election.
• Council to stop monitoring air quality on M3 as pollution levels fallImprovements in air quality on the M3 have seen a council agree to halt its monitoring of the motorway.
• How and where millions in will spent on transport, school, health and recreation upgrades in Surrey areaAlmost half are of money is expected to go on cycling and walking schemes.