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New car sales accelerate in May
New car sales in the UK rose 7.9% in May, the industry body says, the largest increase for almost two years.
£80,000 transport bonuses riding on Olympics
TfL chiefs are set to reap big sums if the system works smoothly during the games, while bus drivers vote on strike action over a £500 claim
Baker critical of rail fares 'lottery'
A transport minister has criticised the 'lottery' of rail fare tariffs, even though ATOC has said it has tried to make the structure more straightforward. A new survey has revealed that many passengers are puzzled about the rules for peak hour travel and Advance ticket restrictions.
Ministers propose revisions to EU airport noise regulations
The European Commission (EC) is recommending the adoption of ICAO’s so-called "balanced approach" to replace existing regulation on noise management at the region’s airports. At Thursday’s Council of EU Transport Ministers, the EC recommended that the ICAO standards and EU best practice in noise management become European law in order to even out disparities between states and ensure that certain processes are adhered to where measures are taken to mitigate air traffic noise.
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BBC News
- Two killed in RockNess bus crashA van driver and passenger are killed in a crash with a bus taking people from Edinburgh to the RockNess festival near Inverness.
- New car sales accelerate in MayNew car sales in the UK rose 7.9% in May, the industry body says, the largest increase for almost two years.
The Scotsman
- Tireless campaigner wins fight with Transport Scotland over lay-bysLay-by signs telling drivers “no overnight parking” have been deemed illegal.
Reuters News
- UK sees biggest annual car sales rise in two yearsLONDON (Reuters) - A jump in private demand drove a 7.9 percent rise in British new car sales in May compared to a year ago, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said on Friday, in a sign that consumers are regaining confidence.
Daily Express
- New car sales race on to defy eurozone woesBRITAIN'S new car market accelerated at its fastest rate for nearly two years last month driven by buoyant demand from private motorists.
Daily Record
- Scots pensioner takes Britain's oldest sports car on 620-mile journey after 14-year renovation projectA PENSIONER proved he has drive – by devoting 14 years of his life to renovating Britain’s oldest sports car.
Sheffield Star
- Traffic alert: Summer of road chaos begins in DoncasterDRIVERS have been urged to be patient with major disruption expected as work starts on one of Doncaster’s biggest roads schemes.
Other Regional Press
- M61 reopens after day of chaosA motorway closed following the discovery of a body has finally re-opened after almost 15 hours.
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