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Chris Grayling cancels ferry contracts at £50m cost to taxpayers
The ferry contracts signed to ensure critical imports could reach the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit have been cancelled, costing taxpayers a further £50m.
Friends of the Earth to appeal against Heathrow judgment
Campaigners argued a third runway was inconsistent with Paris climate agreement
Scotland’s free bus travel ‘increases happiness for older people’
Free bus travel for the over-60s has made them happier and more active, according to the first study into its health impact.
Legal challenge against Heathrow quashed
A High Court challenge by campaigners against the government’s decision to approve plans for a third runway at Heathrow airport was rejected by judges yesterday.
Thursday, 02 May 2019
BBC News
- Leicester City Council in legal action over bus sheltersAn advertising company has made a £2m legal claim against Leicester City Council over bus shelters. JC Decaux claims a contract to replace and maintain the city's bus shelters has been awarded to another company.
The Scotsman
- Scotland’s free bus travel ‘increases happiness for older people’Free bus travel for the over-60s has made them happier and more active, according to the first study into its health impact.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Bus passengers down by 1.7 million in StaffordshireFewer people are taking local buses in Staffordshire, new data has revealed.
Other Regional Press
- Eco-bus service set to offer new routesAN ECO-bus service will be venturing into different areas to reach more passengers. The Big Lemon will be driving into uncharted territory this week with the launch of a new style flexible bus route.
- Fife folk call for bus between Dundee and St Andrews to stop near Tay Road BridgeCampaigners are calling for better bus services between communities at Tay Bridgehead and St Andrews.
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