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High-speed rail plans announced
Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:26 GMT
Union considering BA strike dates
Union leaders representing British Airways cabin crew are meeting to decide whether to announce dates for a strike.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:04:39 GMT
Reopened ferry service sets sail
A revived ferry service between Swansea and Cork is making its first sailing after completing safety checks.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:25:53 GMT
Switch-off for main road lights
Thousands of street lights in Caerphilly county are being switched off to reduce emissions and energy costs.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:50:02 GMT
Thousands caught by speed camera
A temporary speed camera on the M6 in Cumbria catches out more than 5,500 drivers in just five weeks.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:20:25 GMT
Toyota confirms 750 jobs will go
Toyota managers confirm 750 posts will be axed at its factories in Derbyshire and Flintshire, following a review.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:42:36 GMT
Under-age petrol sale brings fine
An Edinburgh petrol station is fined after admitting to selling petrol to a customer under the age of 16.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:56:44 GMT
Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship
Cruise ship passengers are confined to their cabins during an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:19:24 GMT
Airlines offer to give up slots
British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia offer to give up take off and landing slots in London and New York, say EU watchdogs.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:16:02 GMT
Data from the BBC travel website via BBC Backstage
