32 h. ago People are only just realising reason behind small dents on bus tyres

The finer details on public transport tyres have proven an area of interest amongst Brits on social media as those in the know explained the importance of dents on tyres

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54 h. ago 'Fabulous' island which is 26C in October perfect for pensioners looking for an autumn escape

The weather, food, attractions and excellent public transport make it a great destination to visit at this time of year

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3 d. ago Heathrow unveil plans to upgrade UK’s busiest motorway as part of third runway proposal

Heathrow Airport has unveiled plans to upgrade the UK’s busiest motorway as part of its plans to add a third runway.

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3 d. ago Heathrow reveals how it plans to build a new stretch of the M25 to cope with the third runway

It aims to deliver a brand-new tunnel and bridges for the M25 while keeping motorists on the move during construction of a third runway.

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1 week ago Sadiq Khan: Gatwick expansion means we don't need a third Heathrow runway

Khan argues that Gatwick’s expansion further undermines the case for expanding Heathrow

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1 week ago A third of girls avoid taking public transport alone over safety fears – survey

The data has come from the latest annual Girls’ Attitudes Survey from Girlguiding.

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1 week ago Heathrow's third runway and the other public transport projects that will reshape London by 2035

Major transport infrastructure projects include Gatwick’s second runway, Heathrow’s third runway and a new Piccadilly line fleet

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1 week ago How to get to the Oasis reunion gigs at Wembley Stadium in London: complete London public transport guide for final two shows

How to get to the Oasis reunion gigs at Wembley Stadium in London: complete London public transport guide for final two shows  Time Out Worldwide

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1 week ago ‘Build the runways’: Not as compelling as ‘smash the gangs’ but Gatwick expansion is easier to achieve

I have reported for decades on nothing happening at Gatwick or Heathrow – suddenly, things might be changing

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1 week ago What does a second runway at Gatwick airport mean for passengers and when will it be ready?

‘Due to extreme capacity constraints at London’s biggest airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, current arrangements are dysfunctional’

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2 w. ago The village to be 'cut off' from Greater Manchester amid Bee Network bus strikes

The bus strikes would see the village on the edge of the city-region cut off from all public transport options

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2 w. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands march to demand PM rethinks budget cuts

Sébastien Lecornu, who has recently taken office, faces pressure to act on wages, pensions and public services as disruption is caused across the countryHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister Sébastien Lecornu to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested pricing policies. Around one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests

Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cutsHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested against pricing policies. About one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New call for national free travel pass on public transport for all NHS workers

The UK Government did not rule out future changes to the concessionary travel scheme on public transport.

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2 w. ago Controversial 'See it, say it, sorted' transport public safety campaign to be updated... with even MORE announcements

The 'See it. Say it. Sorted.' slogan is being refreshed for the first time since it was introduced nearly a decade ago - with passengers set to hear updated announcements and see new posters.

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3 w. ago London Underground Tube strikes exact dates and reason behind September walkout

The London Underground and other public transport services are affected by strikes this week, and commuters are struggling to get around the capital

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3 w. ago Mapped: Tropical Storm Tapah forces evacuations in China and shuts schools in Hong Kong

Public transport largely suspended, with buses, and ferries halted and trains running at longer intervals

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4 w. ago Scottish Government working on removing free bus travel for poor behaviour

"Everyone has the right to be and feel safe when using or working on our public transport network."

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4 w. ago Lisbon funicular crash: Portugal’s PM vows swift and thorough investigation

Luís Montenegro describes accident, in which 16 people died, as ‘one of the biggest tragedies in our recent history’Explainer: what is Lisbon’s Elevador da Glória and how does it work?Europe live – latest updatesPortugal’s prime minister, Luís Montenegro, has promised a swift and thorough investigation to determine the causes of the funicular railway crash that killed 16 people and injured 21 others in Lisbon, describing the accident as “one of the biggest tragedies in our recent history”.Public prosecutors are already looking into the crash, which happened on the Portuguese capital’s famous Glória funicular just after 6pm on Wednesday. The city’s mayor has also asked Carris, the municipal public transport company that operates the service, to investigate the accident. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago American who left the UK shares four things she misses most about Manchester

An American woman has opened up about what it was like living in Manchester – and all the things she misses about the city from food spots, nightlife, lifestyle and even public transport

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