The Latest Breaking News from West Coast

Gray whale numbers along North America's west coast down nearly 40% since 2016

Many of the roughly 600 whales found washed up dead on beaches from 2019 to this year appeared malnourished.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2022

Avanti West Coast handed six-month lifeline to improve trains after months of chaos

The train firm will get an extension to April 1, giving it one last chance to win a contract to carry on running the West Coast Main Line, in what unions branded a 'reward for failure'

Daily Mirror · Oct 7, 2022

Government to 'consider all options' on Avanti as calls grow for West Coast Main Line operator's contract to be removed

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham hits out at "chaos" on line

Birmingham Post · Oct 6, 2022

What Is 'Clean Weed' And Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

This article was originally published on The Fresh Toast and appears here with permission. “Clean weed” is becoming more popular on the West Coast. But is it better than regular weed?

Benzinga · Sep 23, 2022

Saving whales beached near Strahan helping rescuers through an emotionally taxing effort

Saving the whales stranded on Tasmania's west coast is emotionally taxing work, but helping even a few has kept the team pushing through, rescuers say.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

Railway cleaners to go on strike amid growing industrial unrest

Members of the RMT union employed by contractors to clean Avanti West Coast trains will walk out for 24 hours on Friday

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2022

Why can’t I book a train? How Avanti West Coast hit the buffers

A drivers’ strike in October will help mask the service failures of one of Britain’s main train operators

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

Port Adelaide posts first AFLW win, Western Bulldogs defeat Hawthorn to stay unbeaten

Port Adelaide chalks up a milestone victory with a 66-point demolition of Sydney, while the Western Bulldogs dispense of Hawthorn to the tune of 30 points, and Carlton records another draw.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

Tasmania's west coast faces boom as mine reopens, but childcare and housing setbacks plague workers

Bryan Soriano was the head chef at the local pub in his regional town. He had to quit because he couldn't get childcare for his daughter.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Elizabeth Line rapidly already the most punctual train in the UK

But figures reveal less than half of Avanti West Coast trains are on time

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2022