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HS2: Pressure grows to stay the course for eastern leg [Subscription]
Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to approve the construction of HS2 in full amid renewed warnings that scaling back the project would represent a betrayal of the north of England.
Airbus selects Broughton to build helicopters for the Ministry of Defence under proposal to UK Government
The proposal has been revealed in a briefing by Airbus and would create hundreds of jobs
'They've failed the Chilterns': Furious campaigners launch HS2 legal challenge amid pollution fears
Furious campaigners say the Environment Agency has 'failed the Chilterns. and must reconsider HS2's entire Chilterns tunnel project as they prepare to launch a legal battle to stop what they fear will be serious harm to the landscape.
Saturday, 11 September 2021
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BBC News
- Rail industry urges workers not to spurn the trainCity centres and High Streets could suffer unless workers start taking the train again, the industry warns.
The Guardian
- HS2 loses large amount of potentially highly polluting bentoniteCampaigners are dismayed that so much of the clay slurry could have been lost during constructionHS2 has lost vast amounts of a potentially highly polluting substance in an aquifer during the construction of the high-speed rail link, it has emerged.Environmental campaigners have raised concerns about the impact of this on the water supply. Continue reading...
Times Online
- HS2: Pressure grows to stay the course for eastern leg [Subscription]Boris Johnson is under mounting pressure to approve the construction of HS2 in full amid renewed warnings that scaling back the project would represent a betrayal of the north of England.
Birmingham Post
- £50m overhaul planned for Birmingham's Snow Hill stationFourth platform alongside other transport and property investment could create 7,700 jobs says council chiefs
Bucks Free Press
- 'They've failed the Chilterns': Furious campaigners launch HS2 legal challenge amid pollution fearsFurious campaigners say the Environment Agency has 'failed the Chilterns. and must reconsider HS2's entire Chilterns tunnel project as they prepare to launch a legal battle to stop what they fear will be serious harm to the landscape.
Other Regional Press
- Southampton council confirms roads which could get 20mph limitTHE locations of potential new 20mph speed limits in Southampton have been revealed as part of a bid to improve safety in the city.
Railnews
- Minister refuses to confirm eastern leg of HS2 FRIDAY BRIEFING: Minister refuses to confirm eastern leg of HS2 ++ Rail Delivery Group warns of 'double whammy' unless commuters return ++ Engineers worked flat out to repair cable damage
Other News Sources
- Rail commuters' return is 'vital' to reduce traffic jams and business closuresThe rail industry has warned that city centres could experience a 'double whammy' of traffic jams and closures of businesses if workers continue to commute by transport other than a train.
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