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The number of aircraft in the skies will more than double by 2037, according to the latest Global Market Forecast by Airbus.
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- Thousands of cyclists to take part in Velothon WalesThere will be road closures but organisers say these have been
- Arriva Trains Wales blames weather for 30% complaints riseThe outgoing rail operator blamed the storms and snow fall for the spike in complaints.
- William Dunlop killed in crash at Skerries 100 road racesNorthern Ireland motorcycle road racer William Dunlop is killed in a crash at the Skerries 100 road races.
- Airport parking is extortionate, says RACFourteen UK airports now charge to drop off passengers, although Heathrow and Gatwick are free.
The Independent
- Number of planes in the sky to more than double in next 20 years The number of aircraft in the skies will more than double by 2037, according to the latest Global Market Forecast by Airbus.
Times Online
- Ryanair braces for looming pilot strike with talks grounded [Subscription]Ryanair executives say they have plans to minimise the disruption to Irish holidaymakers from a 24-hour pilots’ strike on Thursday.
- Taxmen parachuted in to ease passport queues at Heathrow [Subscription]HMRC officials are helping the stretched Border Force check documents as passengers face waits of almost three hours
- Ford Fiesta, VW Polo and Toyota C-HR among cars that expose drivers to toxic air [Subscription]Systems that block as little as 1% of pollutants are leaving passengers to breathe in millions of soot particles
- Look to the heavens as 100 great aircraft to thunder over palace for RAF centenary [Subscription]For the past year Wing Commander Kevin Gatland has been keeping a notepad by his bed to scribble down any thoughts that come to him in the night.
City AM
- An exhibition at Horse Guards Parade has aircraft old and new on show to commemorate RAF centenary Londoners will be looking up to the sky on 10 July, when as many as 100 aircraft will be soaring over the capital to commemorate the official centenary birthday of the Royal Air Force (RAF).
- Thirteen airports have bumped up parking fees this yearMore than half of the UK’s biggest airports have pushed up parking prices for drivers picking up friends or family members this summer, according to new analysis.
Mail Online
- Cyclist accuses bus driver of undertaking him on busy London street This is the shocking moment a bus driver appears to undertake a cyclist at speed on a busy London street, narrowly avoiding a crash.
The Mirror
- Empty roads during England vs Sweden World Cup match shows a football-mad country as you've never seen itWhile football fans were in the pub, plenty of people were taking advantage of the empty roads and supermarkets
This is Money
- GDPR could cause a spike in the number of clocked cars on the road In order to be compliant with the GDPR, the DVLA has insisted that previous keepers' details will be removed from a car's log book. This means dealers will not be able to check vehicle history for free.
Bolton News
- Northern commits to 'meaningful talk's with rail union as strikes approachTRAIN operator Northern has agreed to enter into new talks with the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) as plans for a strike later in the month continue.
- Farnworth bus station to reopen after four month revampFARNWORTH bus station is set to reopen after four months of upgrades and a Ł1.9 million revamp.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Smash and dash yobs strike again with 12 cars targeted at rail station POLICE chased a number of youths this morning after they'd smashed the windows of 12 separate cars at a train station car park.
London Evening Standard
- World Cup 2018: UK's motorways completely deserted as millions watch team beat Sweden 2-0Motorways across the country were completely deserted as millions of people were glued to their screens
Northern Echo
- Police warn of road closures ahead of Miners' GalaMOTORISTS are being urged to keep the roads clear for this year’s Durham Miners’ Gala or risk having their vehicles towed away.
- Underwater scuba trail will boost region’s charter boat industry SCUBA divers have launched the North East’s first underwater dive trail, in a move hailed a welcome boost to the region’s charter boat industry – as a new UK-wide Save Our Skippers campaign gathers momentum.
- Questions raised on airport deal changesCAMPAIGNERS have questioned whether changes to a deal between Durham Tees Valley Airport’s (DTVA) operator and six councils put pressure on planners to approve a proposal for a large-scale housing development.
The York Press
- New cycling facilities for passengers Malton railway stationCOMMUTERS travelling on the train from Malton can now use the station’s new, secure cycle parking facilities.
Other Regional Press
- END OF THE LINE: Two-week Oxford station close-down starts today RAIL passengers in Oxford are facing a fortnight of major disruption from today as Network Rail carries out vital improvement work.
- Here's all the cruise ships that are expected at Portland Port this month A continuous stream of cruise ships have been arriving at Portland Port this year - here's what cruise ships you can expect to see this month.
- England fever for users of Swindon Bus CompanyPASSENGERS of Swindon Bus Company can expect to see a show of support for England in the World Cup when they buy their tickets.
- West Somerset Railway launches new initiative to encourage more localsTO try and encourage more locals to use the line, West Somerset Railway (WSR) has launched an 'affordable' annual pass.
- Motorcyclists hit the road for 'incredible' bike nightTHE ROAR of motorcycle engines brought a peaceful West Oxfordshire village to life when 8,000 bikers descended.
- Electric cars - will all of Oxford be using one in ten years?OXFORD is primed for an electric vehicle revolution but substantial challenges still stand in the way, a summit has heard.
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- Free bus travel offer for friends of disabledPEOPLE travelling with a disabled friend will get free travel in a scheme supporting Brighton’s Disability Pride festival.
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