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Tuesday, 17 September 2024

BBC News

• Opening of 'unique' ?68m bypass delayed until 2026Completion of one of the biggest road-building schemes in the north of England has been delayed, North Yorkshire Council has confirmed.
• New plans revealed to pedestrianise Oxford StreetBritain's busiest shopping street is set to ban motor traffic under proposed powers for the mayor.

Times Online

• Sadiq Khan to ban cars and buses from Oxford Street [subscription]Sadiq Khan unveiled plans to overhaul ?the nation?s high street? after the closure of several shops and a rise in crime left it needing a ?boost?

City AM

• Oxford Street: Sadiq Khan plans to pedestrianise iconic retail centre Sadiq Khan has announced plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street in a bid to reinvigorate the nation’s “most famous high street” and attract more shoppers. The mayor of London has announced the proposals to turn the road into a traffic-free avenue, alongside a wider regeneration of the shopping destination.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• 'Huge response' on 20mph and update on when your local road could change back to 30mphWhile the number of responses has been massive the actual roads targeted is far lower

Other News Sources

• ?LOW ON TAXIS?: Calls for change as taxi drivers locked out of high Heathrow Airport rank demandA recent call for more taxis at Heathrow Airport has reignited frustrations over the restrictive access system in place for cabbies.