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Sunday, 25 October 2026

BBC News

• Rest and Be Thankful plans will be 'economically catastrophic' for ArgyllA convoy of tractors and haulage trucks drove along the mountain road in objection to a new transport plan.
• Trains cancelled and road warnings as Storm Boelo sweeps into ScotlandHeavy rain and strong winds are expected during the second named storm to hit in two days, with gusts of up to 80mph forecast.

The Independent

• Storm Boelo: Planes battle strong winds as they attempt to land at HeathrowPlanes were filmed making a bumpy landing at Heathrow Airport as Storm Boelo brought strong winds and heavy rain to parts of the UK. (24 October)
• Storm Boelo latest: Hundreds of flights cancelled as 80mph winds batter UK and ‘danger to life’ warnings issuedFerry and train services have also been halted as Storm Boelo hurtles towards UK bringing heavy rain and gales
• Saudi Arabia reopens airport as attacks by Houthi rebels persist, and other Mideast newsSaudi Arabia has reopened its main airport for international flights after Houthi rebel strikes knocked it out of service

Daily Express

• Andy Burnham told to make crucial update to October 2p per mile driveway ruleThe Prime Minister has overseen new updates to driveway rules this October, but not all electric car owners are feeling the benefit.

Mail Online

• Widespread rollout of road cameras that measure average speed likely after more than seven million Aussie drivers were caught outA trial into a new speed camera system ended in June this year.

This is Money

• Rolls-Royce closes in on engine deal which would support thousands of jobsThe Mail understands hopes are rising that talks - which stalled earlier this year after Sir Keir Starmer was ousted as Prime Minister - could conclude within days, supporting thousands of jobs.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport expansion warning from Ryanair as it announces five new routesThe low-fare airline has invested in Birmingham Airport by adding a ninth based aircraft and supports the expansion proposals but only on one condition
• West Midlands drivers unaware of 'secret' loophole allowing them to drive in bus lanesMotorists don't take the chance to use them when they can

Daily Post (North Wales)

• New express coach service to link North and South West WalesThe service will run daily between Bangor and Carmarthen

Manchester Evening News

• Tax retention, underground stations and energy bills: How the Autumn Budget could 'rewire' ManchesterFrom Salford landlord Neil Burke's £6,500 monthly energy bill to Andy Burnham's historic plan for income tax retention, Iram Ramzan analyses what Chancellor John Healey's Autumn Budget could mean for Greater Manchester.

Wales Online

• Storm Boelo live updates as police issue early morning flood warningThere are more than 50 flood warnings and alerts in place across Wales and two roads in Cardiff have been closed

North Wales Live

• Rules parents must follow to avoid being slapped with parking tickets in half termParents have been given advice about parking over the school holidays. It's important to pay attention if you want to avoid being handed a parking ticket during half term

Other Regional Press

• Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warningFallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
• DVLA confirms MOT change from December that could save drivers a big headacheThe major change is set to be introduced in December