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Three companies cancel all Newcastle trains due to driver strike on Saturday November 26

LNER and Lumo will run very limited trains to and from Newcastle on Saturday November 26, CrossCountry, Northern and TransPennine's are all cancelled

Chronicle Live · Nov 25, 2022

Lucrative conferences cancelled and investors forced to go by minibus: What Manchester's rail meltdown is costing the city's economy

Senior business leader spells out the damage to local reputation in letter to the Transport Secretary Mark Harper

Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022

Christmas rail strikes still on, says Mick Lynch after meeting minister

‘Until we get tangible outcome, action will be on,’ says RMT leader after talks with transport secretary

The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2022

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Strict rules on liquids in cabin luggage could be scrapped within two years

Currently passengers have to present liquids in plastic bags at security

Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022

UK airports to ditch 100ml liquids and laptops rule for hand luggage by 2024

Passengers will no longer have to remove laptops from their bags and will be able to take aboard liquids over 100ml as airports install more advanced security scanners

Chronicle Live · Nov 24, 2022

UK airports could axe limits on liquids in cabin luggage

Boris Johnson announced plans while Prime Minister in 2019 for all major UK airports to introduce new technology

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022

Newcastle e-scooter trial set to end on November 30 - but it could be extended

Newcastle City Council has yet to announce if the orange Neuron e-scooters will stay beyond November 2022. Sunderland has extended its trial into 2024

Chronicle Live · Nov 21, 2022

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Ports, Border Force, driving tests and licences to be hit by strikes

The Public and Commercial Services union said action will start in mid-December and continue for a month.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Portishead rail line restoration finally gets planning permission

But there will 'undoubtedly be more bumps in the road' warns metro mayor

Bristol Post · Nov 15, 2022

Government is ‘working on options’ for boosting Bradford’s rail services

Plans for a high-speed railway station in the West Yorkshire city were dashed last November.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

EV charger designed ‘for UK-wide rollout’ may never be made

Winner of government tender was unveiled at Cop26 as one that would ‘stand the test of time’

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2022

Notts MP Ben Bradley opens up on 'frustrating' Westminster chaos

"It will be beneficial for all of us to just have some stability"

Nottingham Post · Nov 6, 2022

Drivers could be hit with penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt under new Government plans

The consideration comes after figures from the Department for Transport revealed that 30% of people killed on the roads last year were not wearing a seatbelt

Chronicle Live · Nov 1, 2022

Drivers face penalty points on licence for not wearing a seatbelt under plans being considered by ministers

Drivers face penalty points on their licence for not wearing a seatbelt under plans being considered by ministers to cut the number of fatal accidents.

Evening Standard · Nov 1, 2022

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Wales Online · Nov 1, 2022

People not wearing seatbelts in cars could be given points on their licence

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain's roads last year were unrestrained

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

Drivers caught without seatbelt could get points on their licence

Some 30% of people killed in cars on Britain’s roads last year were unrestrained.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

Drivers who don't wear seatbelts could be hit with penalty points

The Government is considering cracking down on seatbelt safety beyond the current £100 penalty.

Daily Mirror · Nov 1, 2022

New rules could see drivers hit with penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt

Motorists could soon be given points on their licence for failing to wear a seatbelt under plans being considered by the government following alarming new statistics

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Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2022

HS2 ‘likely’ to exceed mammoth budget unless urgent savings found

“HS2 Ltd has indicated that, if unmitigated, the final delivery cost is likely to exceed its target cost of £40.3 billion based upon its forecast of future spending,” Mark Harper said

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

New ‘Head of Uncertainty’ job at Department for Transport sparks slew of jokes online

‘Apply before everything goes horribly and unexpectedly wrong,’ joked one Twitter user

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2022

Fine for being caught without train ticket rising from £20 to £100

It is the first time penalties have been increased in 16 years

Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022

Fare-dodgers without train ticket will be fined £100 - five times current £20

The Department for Transport (DfT) said the move will help address a £240million bill taxpayers face every year - saying the current £20 fine does not act as a deterrent

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2022

Scots being treated like 'third-class citizens' by Avanti West Coast, say SNP

PEOPLE in Scotland and the North are being treated as “third-class citizens” when it comes to railway provision, according to the SNP.

Liverpool Echo · Oct 14, 2022

'No more hiding' over Port's role in controversial road through 'last bit of green space'

Campaigners have spent years fighting against the controversial plans

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2022

Hammersmith Bridge: Council pushes ahead with ‘double-decker’ solution to reopen crossing to motorists

The proposal would see a temporary crossing fixed above the bridge for cars and people with a toll to cross

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