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Saturday, 08 November 2025

BBC News

• Tram fares set to increase in new yearThe West Midlands Combined Authority board is asked to approve the rises on 14 November.
• Stornoway ferry runs passenger-only service after car deck faultOne of Scotland's busiest ferry routes has suspended all weekend vehicle traffic following a fault affecting the car deck.
• Reform school taxi letter used as 'political football'The council leader answered questions on home to school transport in BBC CWR's hot seat on Friday.
• Will the new night buses save Belfast's nightlife? A new late-night bus pilot aims to improve people getting in and out of Belfast late on weekends - but the city's night czar says it is a case of use it or lose it.
• Railway station to shut for nine days for upgrade No trains will stop at Manchester Piccadilly during the period as it gets a "major overhaul".
• TfL staff urge skilled worker visa rule changeThe RMT wants urgent transitional protections for staff they call "a special category of workers".

Financial Times

• Hundreds of US flights cancelled as airport restrictions take effectMore than 900 journeys axed after government shutdown exacerbates air traffic controllers’ workload

The Guardian

• UPS grounds all its MD-11 planes after deadly Louisville crashFreight company cites ‘abundance of caution’ and manufacturer’s recommendation after 13 died when wing caught fire and engine fell offThe freight company UPS has grounded its fleet of MD-11 aircraft days after a cargo plane crash that killed at least 13 people in Kentucky.The grounded MD-11s are the same type of plane involved in Tuesday’s crash in Louisville. They were originally built by McDonnell Douglas until it was taken over by Boeing. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Scottish rail engineer Brodie hails Porterbrook backingA Scottish rail engineer which specialises in maintaining, refurbishing and overhauling passenger and freight trains has declared that it has gone from strength to strength since receiving a major investment from one of the UK's biggest rolling stock owners.
• Scotland airports flight wins boost Glasgow and PrestwickScottish airports have revealed major flight wins.
• Edinburgh's Trams - what's the next stop for the capital's trams?A decade on from a troubled launch, Edinburgh's trams have become a success, carrying a record number of passengers.

The Independent

• The stunning number of travelers set to see flight frustrations due to shutdown
• London Gatwick to Cornwall flights to resume this month after Eastern Airlines collapseSingle daily flight will increase to twice a day on weekdays from 14 February next year

City AM

• Skybus steps in to save Cornwall-London route after Eastern Airways collapse Cornwall Council has struck an interim deal with airline Skybus to restore a flight route between Cornwall and London, after previous provider Eastern Airways went into administration. The new service is expected to start from late November, with 70-seat planes running daily and ultimately ramping up to twice-daily on week days by February of next [...]

Daily Express

• The incredible 'masterpiece' railway stretching 300 miles through 22 towns and cities This incredible train journey spans over 300 miles and stops at 22 different stations.

Daily Record

• Sinkhole 'emergency' closes Glasgow city centre street 'on safety grounds'The popular Glasgow street has been shut down tonight while emergency repairs are carried out, with drivers asked to steer clear of the area.
• SNP Government urged to speed up plans to remove free bus passes from young troublemakersEXCLUSIVE: SNP ministers have admitted they do not have a record of the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour taking place on buses since the free pass scheme was introduced.

Mail Online

• One in FIVE flights could be canceled next week if government shutdown does not end soon, top Trump aide warnsTransportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday that flight cancellations could spike to 20 percent if the government isn't reopened soon.
• UPS halts MD-11 flights after fiery Kentucky crash exposes risks of outdated aircraftUPS announced Friday that its MD-11 fleet, which makes up about nine percent of its aircraft, would be grounded immediately.

Birmingham Post

• Rolls-Royce to give trading snapshot amid year of dramatic share gainsThe update is likely to show continued success in the long-term transformation plan first laid out by the firm two years ago
• Administrators appeal for interest in Eastern Airways following collapseA sudden and unexpected cancellation of a key contract with KLM prompted the airline's demise
• Nissan expands use of AI in testing process to reduce development timeLondon firm Monolith's technology was first used to validate testing on the new, Sunderland-built Nissan Leaf

Bristol Live

• Flyers given new advice as airports relax 100ml liquid rulesThe rule is changing, but it's not simple as yet

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Driver's 'unbelievable' eyesight test failure as hundreds of vehicles stoppedMotorists who fail roadside test could have licence revoked, three penalty points and be fined up to £1,000
• Welsh Government report backs new road for North Wales village whose bypass was scrappedThe price has now surged when compared to the quoted cost of the last bypass plan

Wales Online

• Bus strikes to be extended to Christmas, union announcesTrade union Unite has said First can 'fix' the situation by revising its offer

Yorkshire Post

• Rachel Reeves 'remains committed' to Northern Powerhouse Rail despite delay reports [subscription]Rachel Reeves remains committed to delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail despite reports of further delays, The Yorkshire Post understands.

Burnley Express

• Manchester Piccadilly passengers face 9-day station shutdown due to £7.9m upgradeRail travel through Manchester will face disruption as Network Rail carries out a £7.9million upgrade

Cambridge News

• ‘Unbelievable’ actions of train worker should be recognised after ‘horrific’ attack, MP saysSamir Zitouni was left seriously injured after he stepped in to protect others in the Huntingdon train attack.

North Wales Live

• The 'nightmare' Liverpool road where drivers flout double-yellows and council 'don't take it seriously' County Road has double-yellow lines along its full length — but drivers are flouting restrictions, even parking in bus stops and causing people relying on public transit to miss rides into town.

Other Regional Press

• 'Mosh pit' chaos on Exeter to Barnstaple commute from hellPassengers say overcrowding has reached dangerous levels, with reports of shoving, injuries and 'mosh pit' conditions
• Council won't reveal number of congestion charge fines for another monthOxfordshire County Council won't reveal how many people have driven their cars through Oxford’s new congestion charging points until December.
• Warning of weekend of rail disruption due to engineering worksDisruption to Oxfordshire rail services due to Network Rail engineering works between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone Nov 8–9. Rail replacement buses in operation.
• Town council steps in with extra funding to support community busesWitney Town Council boosts funding for WOCT community bus services, supporting vital local transport for older and vulnerable residents amid rising costs.
• Great North Air Ambulance Service launches appeal for vital third aircraft to meet rising demandThe Great North Air Ambulance relies solely on donations but its current fleet will soon be no longer viable

Railnews

• What does the Railways Bill say -- and what does it leave out? Part 1 The legal framework for Great British Railways has been unveiled at last, in the shape of the Railways Bill, which is to be debated at length during the Bill’s Second Reading in the House of Commons next Tuesday. But although the Bill appears to give Ministers many powers, it does not lift the veil on Great British Railways to any great extent.

Other News Sources

• Axed Surrey bus service 'not likely' to returnCutting the service has been called 'shameful' but operators say it was poorly used