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Sunday, 19 July 2026

BBC News

• New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss saysRyanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.
• Villagers fear using level crossing after fatal crashResidents have said they are "frightened" to use a level crossing after a woman was killed when her car was struck by a train.
• E-bike batteries blamed for second bin lorry fireIt is the second refuse wagon fire in two weeks, prompting the warning over discarding hazardous items.
• Firms to be charged for roadworks on busy routesA lane rental scheme has been introduced on busy roads to try and reduce disruption and congestion.

The Guardian

• London Underground users should know about toxic dust risk, whistleblower saysFormer tube network cleaner says tribunal vindicated his health concerns, including about asbestos, that could affect public

The Herald

• Gordon McKee: Why Glasgow desperately needs an elected mayorGordon McKee, Labour MP for Glasgow South, argues that three decades of dysfunctional governance - inherited from a Tory carve-up - is costing Glasgow billions, and that Andy Burnham's path to Downing Street points to the solution.

Times Online

• Investors hit by £250m collapse of car finance litigation funder [subscription]Failure of Woodville Consultants brings together three separate controversies - litigation funding, loan notes and the car finance scandal
• Rise of £40k cars puts nearly a million drivers in 'luxury' tax trap [subscription]The average price of a new vehicle has surged from £26,000 nine years ago. No wonder cheaper Chinese brands are booming

Daily Record

• Network Rail issues week-long steam train ban in UK heatwave amid wildfire fearsThe ongoing heatwave has derailed travel plans for Scots hoping to experience the iconic Jacobite steam train.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham Airport recorded the second-longest average departure delay for 2025Birmingham is only behind Manchester for departure delays

London Evening Standard

• Mayor demands TfL transparency over 'misery' caused by London Underground track noiseLondoners in Brent, Kennington, Islington, Camden and South Wimbledon are particularly affected

Metro

• Whistleblower warns London Underground users they are 'breathing in toxic waste''Everyone who gets on those trains needs to know about it. People are being put in danger down there.'

Other Regional Press

• Elland rail station: Prep work on access package under wayPrep work is now under way on the £22.7 million access package for the new Elland Rail Station and main works will begin this month, says the contractor.
• Council faces questions over PotholePro amid 'shocking' road repair costsThe city council has been criticised over lack of accountability for the PotholePro machine it purchased four years ago - but has responded by saying six weeks of pothole repairs are to start this month
• New Birmingham Airport one-hour parking hack - for the price of a coffeeA new McDonald's at Birmingham Airport offers customers one hour of free parking — giving drivers a handy and low-cost option to drop off or collect passengers for the price of a cup of coffee
• Full list of Warwickshire roads set for new £220k traffic camerasIf plans get the go-ahead, new traffic enforcement cameras will be introduced at these locations in Warwickshire

Other News Sources

• Residents divided over plans to build new car park in small Surrey villageThe plans will be discussed at a meeting on July 22