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List of 35 new train stations and wish list schemes leading the UK railway upgrade

Here is a rundown on the latest rail station developments currently underway with details of schemes that local leaders say will transform the economy if they get built.

Birmingham Post

easyJet boss explains cancellations after airline axes hundreds of flights during Easter holidays

The chief executive of easyJet said cancellations were partly a result of Department of Transport delays.

Daily Record

Airport chaos could remain for another year amid staff shortage, experts warn

‘It is going to take at least the next 12 months for the industry vacancy-wise to settle down,’ says airport recruiter

The Independent UK

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Accounting watchdog investigates Deloitte over Go-Ahead audits

Deloitte says it will cooperate with FRC investigation after Go-Ahead was embroiled in accounting scandal

The Guardian - UK

Scrapping controversial HS2 branch would ‘jeopardise’ Wigan's future and impact ‘already fragile’ economy

Wigan Council's leader has written to the Transport Secretary for clarification after Sir Graham Brady claimed he’d had ‘assurances’ the Golborne Spur will not go ahead.

Manchester Evening News

Councillors attack Department for Transport over Rimrose Valley plans

Campaigners said 'communities won’t be fooled by word games'

Liverpool Echo

Controversial £3bn HS2 link to be scrapped, says Sir Graham Brady

The Altrincham and Sale West MP said Grant Shapps had told him the Golborne Link would be dropped

Manchester Evening News

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Holidaymakers facing airport nightmares this Easter while rail users have their pick of seats

Families who choose to take a domestic holiday are likely to have a far more relaxing journey

Wales Online

Calls made to ban cyclists and e-scooter riders from using mobile phones

Cyclists can be prosecuted for careless or dangerous cycling with a fine of up to £2,500

Manchester Evening News

New signs at level crossings as home delivery surge prompts safety fears

The Department for Transport said there was ‘room for improvement’ in the clarity of signage at private level crossings.

The Independent UK

The transport funding Greater Manchester asked for and what it actually got

Mayor Andy Burnham welcomed the government's announcement this week, but said Greater Manchester got half of what it asked for

Manchester Evening News

Work to start on major West Midlands transport projects as £1.3bn investment programme confirmed

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed a £1bn grant to transform road, bus, rail, tram, cycling and walking infrastructure across the West Midlands

Birmingham Post

City region allocated just £12m government bus funding after bidding for £667m

The bus funding is said to be a key part of the Government's plan to level up transport outside London

Liverpool Echo

Andy Burnham warns bus services could get WORSE as Greater Manchester only receives half the funding

The mayor has welcomed the funding, but it was half of what he asked for

Manchester Evening News

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Nottingham Post

Yellow box warning as motorists could be fined by councils under new rules

The RAC has criticised the potential changes

Manchester Evening News

'Avalanche' of fines set to hit drivers as councils get new yellow box powers

Councils will be able to fine drivers for smaller offences like breaching yellow box junctions and dodgy turns

Daily Mirror

Drivers warned to expect 'avalanche' of fines as councils get new yellow box powers

Councils across England will soon be able to enforce fines for smaller offences such as yellow box junctions and performing bad turns - but the RAC warns drivers could be unfairly targeted

Chronicle Live

Drivers warned as new rule will see 'avalanche' of fines from June

"There will be a high degree of confusion among drivers and local authorities"

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Liverpool Echo

Drivers set to face an 'avalanche' of fines as councils get powers to make new rules

The RAC claimed many motorists will be unfairly punished unless the Government improves its design

Wales Online

Drivers warned to expect 'avalanche' of fines as councils get new powers today

The new rules come into force from June 1 and the RAC says drivers will be 'unfairly punished'

Daily Mirror

Mystery Russian superyacht worth £38m seized in London in 'warning to Putin'

UK officials boarded Phi - owned by a Russian businessman - in Canary Wharf, east London, on Tuesday and detained it under sanctions imposed after the invasion of Ukraine

Wales Online

P&O Ferries’ rivals to meet Government officials after staff sackings

DFDS and Stena Lines will hold talks with the Department for Transport

The Independent UK

P&O Ferries’ rivals set to meet with officials after mass sacking of staff

DFDS and Stena Lines have been invited to meet with Department for Transport officials on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

London mayor threatens legal action over minister’s veto on housing plan

TfL exploring options after transport secretary blocks planned development on tube station car park

Wales Online

Grant Shapps told about P&O ‘challenges’ but not redundancies in November meeting

The Department for Transport said that Mr Shapps was not told about any plans to lay off workers

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