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Sunday, 07 September 2025

BBC News

• First Tube strike since March 2023 under wayLondon Underground staff have started a five-day walkout over pay and conditions.

Financial Times

• UK faces mounting stockpile of used EV batteriesIndustry experts warn that tens of thousands of used batteries are piling up because recycling capacity is scarce
• TfL warns of severe disruption if London Underground strike goes aheadUnion says management has refused to engage on pay and working conditions

The Herald

• Scotland needs a new rail line to EnglandAll over Scotland, wherever you go, there they are: the remnants of what used to be, the ghost lines through forest, glen and moor. You can trace them, and follow them across the country if you like, using all the old names. Largo, Elie and Stravithie. Philorth, Brucklay and Rathen. Murtle, Drum and Glassel. All gone now of course, the lines wiped out, and we know who to blame (Dr Beeching sir, we?re still bitter).

The Independent

• Air Canada flight attendants vote against agreement reached last month, but operations to continueAbout 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have voted down the the employer’s wage offer that the union and airline agreed to last month but another walkout is not expected
• Train fares on the East Coast Main Line soar – but only for a few of usThe Man Who Pays His Way: Here’s how to simplify rail fares and pacify passengers

The Telegraph

• HS2 hangover 'means Heathrow third runway may never be built'Ministerial 'dithering' and a hangover from HS2 mean Heathrow may never get a third runway, the boss of Dubai Airports has warned.

Daily Record

• Edinburgh Airport flights delayed after drone detected in airspaceThe small unmanned aircraft was spotted within the exclusion zone at Edinburgh Airport.

This is Money

• Every driver must do this to avoid fines and points on their licence if they're going to be behind the wheel this afternoonThe AA and insurance comparison site Confused.com have both urged caution to road users to take extra measures to prevent them being startled behind the wheel.

Birmingham Mail

• 30 electric car prices slashed with £3,750 discount rolled out to more EVsThe Labour Party government has finally announced the first round of vehicles that are eligible for the largest incentive of the Electric Car Grant.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Bradford station to mark 200 years of railway heritage with special journeyA classic steam locomotive is set to depart from Bradford for a special journey through the north of England.

Northern Echo

• Embrace the railway story of a dale's end of the line and its showcase exhibitionTHE tracks of Teesdale make up one of the great railway stories which is being told next weekend in a new exhibition.
• Main road in North Yorkshire to close for eight daysAnnual maintenance to a main road in North Yorkshire gets underway tomorrow (Sunday).

Wales Online

• Further delay to re-opening of road shut for two years due to sinkholeThe road will now remain close for an additional month

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Train services between Wolverhampton and Stafford are being replaced by buses on Sunday - full details hereRail passengers delays are warned of delays this Sunday as train services are replaced by buses between Wolverhampton and Stafford.

Burnley Express

• New no-waiting zone proposed on Nelson roadLancashire County Council has proposed a new no-waiting zone on Barkerhouse Road, Nelson

North Wales Live

• Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet and TUI flyers told 'always' do this at airportThe simple act could save you a heap of trouble, according to one travel expert

Other Regional Press

• The London Underground's 'loneliest' section on the Essex border where you can often get a carriage to yourselfThe branch of the line passes through several places in Essex
• The Dorset railway line that suffered problems from start to finishThe 50th anniversary of the closure of the Bridport railway will be marked with an exhibition and walks on a line beleaguered with difficulties
• Airline sparks fury after making expensive change for larger passengersSouthwest Airlines has announced a new policy for larger passengers, who may now have to pay more for their tickets - and it's sparked fury among some travellers
• New bus route project to connect town amid 'plague of roadworks'A community transport project to connect Wallingford with a new town circular bus route has proved a huge success as its first route is completed.
• Oxfordshire A-road closed due to two sets of roadworks with huge diversionTwo sets of major roadworks on the A34, M4 and M40 will cause massive disruption for drivers travelling this weekend, as a 75 mile diversion is in place.
• Rail campaigners react to plans for five new stationsRail campaigners have been reacting to some major proposals to improve the network before 2040 including an Oxford to Cambridge line.
• HMRC new electric charging rates for EV drivers who charge at home or in publicThe tax authority has announced a split in the advisory electricity rate (AER) for electric vehicles (EVs) in September
• Council's £770k plan to ban cars exiting major Huddersfield roadThe matter will be discussed at a meeting next week
• Some drivers in England face 'essential' new £5 daily fee to travelThe council's cabinet will announce plans for the proposed Congestion Charge in September, the city has said