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Tuesday, 16 August 2016

BBC News

• Labour leadership contest: Jeremy Corbyn pledges bus service reformsJeremy Corbyn pledges to extend public ownership of the bus networks if he wins Labour's leadership contest and becomes prime minister.

ITV News

• Multi-million pound scheme to develop Lincoln transport hub wins government backingA new bus station and 1000-space car park is to be built in Lincoln as part of a new 'transport hub' for the city.

The Guardian

• Corbyn to launch transport campaign with rail pledgesLabour leader will promise to renationalise railways and save passengers up to 10% on fares, while also seeking to give councils more control over bus routes

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Find out which Wrexham bus services are set to restart after collapse of GHA Coaches The firm, which employed 320 workers, ceased trading last month after receiving a winding up petition from HMRC

Yorkshire Post

• Corbyn wants country’s bus services brought under public ownershipLABOUR leader Jeremy Corbyn will today call for the country’s bus network to be brought under public control.

North Wales Live

• Merseytravel admits budget cuts could mean longer walk to bus stopsTravel body says no area will be left without bus services