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Sunday, 12 October 2025

BBC News

• When will Birmingham's new train stations open?Three new railway stations on Birmingham's Camp Hill Line are expected to open to passengers early next year.
• Greater Anglia transfers to public ownership Greater Anglia describes renationalisation as a step towards a "simpler, more unified" rail network.

The Herald

• Scottish bus company co-founder Brian Souter backs takeoverThe family investment office of Sir Brian Souter, co-founder of Perth-based transport company Stagecoach, is backing London private equity firm Duke Street in its acquisition of a modular buildings group.

Times Online

• Volkswagen promises money to help replace stolen £1,500 sensors [subscription]Drivers are paying thousands for repairs only for thieves to strike again and again

Daily Express

• The huge new twin 320m UK bridges over a major motorwayThe crucial project is being completed with new technology which officials say minimises disruption.

Daily Record

• Scottish airports and oil fields 'could be targeted in future Russian drone incursions'The Sunday Mail spoke to security experts amid rising tension in Europe, with Vladimir Putin repeatedly testing NATO’s air defences.

Mail Online

• Plane carrying Nigeria team - including five Premier League stars - is forced to make emergency landing after windscreen CRACKED mid-flight after World Cup qualifierThe Nigerian Football Federation stated that the aircraft stopped in Angola's capital Luanda for routine refuelling, but suffered a cracked windscreen shortly after taking off from the airport.

This is Money

• Ministers 'giving China free pass' to flood Britain with cheap carsIndustry data revealed 24,357 vehicles were sold by ten Chinese brands in Britain in September. That was more than ten times the 2,347 sold - by just three brands - a year earlier.

Sky News

• Food delivery drones could soon take off in UK - but what do people think about them?An Irish start-up is hoping to have the UK's first food drone delivery pilot scheme operating in 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Birmingham Mail

• The £60 sleeper train that takes you from Birmingham to the world's most beautiful placesYou can head to the Scottish Highlands from Birmingham International on an overnight rail adventure
• Warning for drivers who have traction control in cars in OctoberThe tenth month of the year brings with the risk of adverse weather as autumn and winter starts.

Bolton News

• Railways offering free travel to military personnel and veteransServing members of the armed forces and military veterans will be offered free train travel across the UK on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9
• Train passengers warned of significant travel disruption due to strike actionTrain passengers are being warned of major travel disruption next weekend as RMT union strike action

Bristol Live

• easyJet, British Airways, and Jet2 warned over packing mistake causing Brits to miss flightsIt is a simple mistake that can have huge consequences
• Bristol Clean Air Zone could change if new liveable neighbourhood scheme gets go-aheadThe project would see 'modal filters' block roads to vehicles

Liverpool Echo

• easyJet, British Airways, and Jet2 customers issued hand luggage updateIt is a simple mistake that can have huge consequences

The York Press

• Roadworks set to close principal route into York city centreCity of York Council said closures on Tower Street close to the Eye of York will start at 9pm on Tuesday, October 14.

Burnley Express

• Changes to traffic rules proposed for roads in six Lancashire townsLancashire County Council has published a notice of proposal for a traffic regulation order

Other Regional Press

• New 40 and 50mph speed limits for route between Oxford and ReadingNew 40mph and 50mph speed limits will be put in place on the A4074 which connects Oxford to Reading.
• Motorists in town 'divided' over parking permit schemeResidents in Didcot are divided over a new parking permit scheme, according to a county councillor for the area.
• P&O Cruises to offer refunds for passengers not wanting to cruise with childrenP&O are set to offer refunds to passengers who are unhappy that two popular cruise ships are set to welcome children after formerly being adult only.

Other News Sources

• £119m 'parking fine nightmare' as wardens like 'pirates in a sea of cars'Parking fines are hitting not just tradespeople but consumers and firms in all sectors, say business owners and consumers.

EIN News Subscription

• Pressure mounts on Transport Minister to back or sack embattled DAA chief Kenny Jacobsrole, but would demand that Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien backs sweeping board changes at the airport authority – including the ousting itself – and risk leaving Dublin airport without a boss through the and amid growing threats to European air travel.