Rail franchise auction could see passengers paying the price - From Scotsman - BIDDERS for the east coast main line rail franchise will have to submit a "high-return" option that could include raising some fares and replacing poorly-used services with buses. 08-10-2004 AA cuts 1,300 jobs in shake-up - From BBC - The AA is to cut 1,300 jobs across the UK, representing 10% of its workforce. 08-10-2004 Airliner and fighter in near miss - From BBC - An investigation has been launched after a passenger plane and military aircraft flew close to each other above North Yorkshire. 08-10-2004 All parties agree to rail link bid - From IC Network - A RENEWED bid to persuade the government to extend the proposed £10 billion Crossrail high-speed link to Reading has won all-party approval. 08-10-2004 Anger at plan to treble Heathrow night flights - From This is Local London - A VEHEMENT attack on the government's plans to treble the number of night flights from Heathrow has been launched. 08-10-2004 BA's fuel surcharge to increase - From BBC - British Airways is raising its fuel surcharge as a result of the continuing surge in the price of oil. 08-10-2004 Congestion plan puts squeeze on Edinburgh - From Guardian Unlimited - Public inquiry is poised to recommend comprehensive road charges, paving the way for referendum. 08-10-2004 Drivers fined for not belting up - From BBC - More than 50 motorists have been fined by police during a week-long period for not wearing their seatbelts. 08-10-2004 Easyjet passenger numbers surge - From BBC - No-frills Easyjet has said changes to its network helped it deliver a "solid" performance in September. 08-10-2004 Elderly step up bid for free transport - From IC Network - Feisty pensioners believe their campaign to win free travel on public transport could be decided next week. 08-10-2004 Firms bid for bridge toll system - From BBC - A new electronic system for paying tolls on the Tamar Bridge could be in use by late next year. 08-10-2004 Fuel protest costs treasury £2bn yearly - From BBC - The chancellor's decision to cave in to the fuel protest four years ago is costing the government £2 billion a year, according to a Treasury source. 08-10-2004 Full Eurostar Immigration Controls Move to Europe - From Scotsman - Full UK immigration controls on Eurostar trains will move from London to Europe, following the finalising today of a deal between the UK and Belgium Governments signed by Home Office Minister Caroline Flint at The Hague.
08-10-2004 Fury at £21m bus lane threat to car parking - From Glasgow Evening Times - HUNDREDS of residents in the south side of Glasgow are fighting plans for a £21million bus lane which will mean the loss of up to 100 parking spaces. 08-10-2004 Hoverspeed seeks £50m in damages - From BBC - Cross-Channel operator Hoverspeed has made a £50m damages claim against Customs & Excise accusing its staff of "heavy-handed" searching of passengers. 08-10-2004 New ferry plan dropped at meeting - From BBC - Sark's Chief Pleas has rejected proposals for a replacement ferry at its quarterly meeting. 08-10-2004 Project aims to cut deer deaths on Britain's roads - From Guardian Unlimited - Up to 50,000 deer are killed or injured every year in accidents on Britain's roads, according to figures published yesterday. 08-10-2004 Pupils told to keep clear of HGVs - From BBC - Hundreds of pupils will be warned to beware of lorries when crossing roads as part of a council's drive to reduce the likelihood of serious accidents. 08-10-2004 Rail staff given DNA kits to tackle thugs - From Glasgow Evening Times - RAIL bosses have issued their staff with DNA kits in the battle against rising assaults and anti-social behaviour. 08-10-2004
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