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The Observer view on rail nationalisation
There is certainly a case for returning Britain’s train services to public ownership, but Jeremy Corbyn would struggle to pay for it
Heathrow and Gatwick meet Transport Secretary to lobby for expansion
he new transport secretary has met with the bosses of Heathrow and Gatwick airports for the first time to hear their arguments for expansion, signalling the Government is edging towards the controversial decision about where to build a new runway.
Airbus anti-bird strike patent that could STOP air crashes like this in the future
The aerospace giant wants to have guards on the engines to stop birds from downing planes
Sunday, 28 August 2016
BBC News
- M20 motorway shut after lorry crash causes bridge collapseA footbridge collapses on the M20 motorway in Kent after it was hit by a lorry carrying a digger, on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
The Guardian
- M20 closes after bridge collapses on bank holiday trafficEmergency services declare major incident after lorry crashes into pedestrian bridge on route to Channel tunnel and Dover as experts predict travel problems
The Telegraph
Mail Online
- Bridge collapses onto lorry on motorway in Kent A bridge collapse between junction 3 and 4 of the M20, in Kent, has been dubbed a miracle after one motorbiker has been left injured and tailbacks are already clearing.
Birmingham Mail
- Watch: Brazen bikers deliberately 'shut down' Birmingham city centre Video posted online shows gang laughing at the law, pulling stunts and driving dangerously
Birmingham Post
- Axe hanging over Birmingham's lollipop ladies finally lifted New charity also launched with £100,000 cash pot to promote and fund safer school travel schemes such as walking buses
London Evening Standard
- M20 bridge collapse: Road will remain closed overnight after footbridge smashes onto motorwayA stretch of Kent motorway will remain closed tonight as the clear-up continues after a footbridge crashed onto the carriageway of the M20.
Manchester Evening News
- Stockport residents near Stepping Hill hospital are furious they now have to pay to park outside their homes Homeowners say the new parking permit scheme has been forced upon them
The York Press
- Uber looks set to launch in York CONTROVERSIAL transport app Uber looks set to launch in York.
Other Regional Press
- Couple organise Sutton Bridge transport summit in bid to stop wrong-way lorries Fed-up residents will stage their own transport summit in a bid to stop “wrong-turn” lorries using a narrow lane at Sutton Bridge.
- 'Think happy thoughts' - top tips for Coventry drivers who stress most in UK when their car breaks downRoadside service is launching a free mindfulness phone line to keep drivers calm while they await rescue
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