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Met Office says it will learn lessons from Storm Bert after criticism over its 'incompetent' warnings as 300 flood alerts stay in place after wild weather
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Met Office says it will learn lessons from Storm Bert after criticism over its 'incompetent' warnings as 300 flood alerts stay in place after wild weather

Daily Mail  

The Met Office has insisted it will learn lessons from Storm Bert after criticism over its 'incompetence' that led to a 'clear underestimation' of the devastating impact. But Met Office services director Simon Brown insisted 'observed rainfall totals were broadly in line with the forecast and the severe weather warnings issued in advance.' He said 50 weather warnings were issued …

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Man arrested after ‘Islamophobic cyberattack’ on wifi at major railway stations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Man arrested after ‘Islamophobic cyberattack’ on wifi at major railway stations

The Independent  

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Birmingham: This UK city was an unexpected summer holiday hotspot for 2024
4 months ago

Birmingham: This UK city was an unexpected summer holiday hotspot for 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It boasts the oh-so-tenuous title of having more trees than recent 2024 Olympic Games host city Paris, who did their …

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It’s time to exorcise the ghosts of our great railway stations
1 year, 3 months ago

It’s time to exorcise the ghosts of our great railway stations

The Independent  

If you see something which doesn’t look right, speak to a member of staff or text the British Transport Police on 61016. “What really makes Freshford station stand out from similar rural stations, he wrote, “is – or was, for a long time – its garden.” This has been adopted by the elderly Vaisey sisters, daughters of the late village …

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How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?
1 year, 9 months ago

How will the latest rail strikes affect each train operator?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here is a breakdown of each operator’s plan: – …

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Best hotels in Birmingham: From luxury stays to budget self-catering
1 year, 10 months ago

Best hotels in Birmingham: From luxury stays to budget self-catering

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best for views: Staying Cool Neighbourhood: Bull Ring open image in gallery Superb views greet guests at Staying Cool If …

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How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?
2 years ago

How is each train operator affected by the latest rail strikes?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – c2c On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be …

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UK rail strikes: The WFH exodus to steer clear of strikes
2 years, 4 months ago

UK rail strikes: The WFH exodus to steer clear of strikes

Daily Mail  

Commuters avoided the worst of militant Mick Lynch's rail strikes today by escaping big UK cities including London in their droves yesterday, according to traffic data - as hard left MPs including Jeremy Corbyn joined 45,000 workers on picket lines amid mounting fears of a general strike this winter. Spikes were also recorded in Manchester and Cardiff WATERLOO STATION: A …

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UK rail strikes: Grant Shapps reveals 16-point plan to 'take on' militant trade unions
2 years, 4 months ago

UK rail strikes: Grant Shapps reveals 16-point plan to 'take on' militant trade unions

Daily Mail  

Grant Shapps yesterday unveiled a 16-point plan to smash the rail unions' power and stop them from holding the country to ransom. Network Rail issued this map showing the expected services on routes across Britain tomorrow and on Saturday Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, pictured at Downing Street on July 19, is planning to reduce the power of trade unions Transport …

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Train strikes tomorrow and Saturday will see only a fifth of normal rail services
2 years, 4 months ago

Train strikes tomorrow and Saturday will see only a fifth of normal rail services

Daily Mail  

Travellers face misery on the rail network for the next few days with rail strikes across the country set to see only a fifth of normal services running and half of the country's lines closed. On Saturday, RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators, TSSA members at seven companies, and Unite members at NR will strike again, alongside …

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Birmingham city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UK’s thriving canal city
2 years, 5 months ago

Birmingham city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UK’s thriving canal city

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The historic Jewellery Quarter in the northeast portion of the centre is replete with architectural gems from Birmingham’s industrial past …

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Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday
2 years, 5 months ago

Militant RMT chief warns strikes may last until next YEAR - as Britain braces for Walkout Wednesday

Daily Mail  

Militant RMT union chiefs reportedly rejected Network Rail's latest bumper offer despite initial plans to accept the deal, it was claimed yesterday, as Britain braces for another 24-hour walkout that will cripple the rail network. c2c: This Wednesday, the rail operator will run two trains per hour from Fenchurch Street to Shoeburyness via Laindon; two trains per hour from Fenchurch …

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Travellers ‘anxious’ and ‘worried’ as rail services cancelled due to heatwave
2 years, 5 months ago

Travellers ‘anxious’ and ‘worried’ as rail services cancelled due to heatwave

The Independent  

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Rail strikes WILL go ahead tomorrow: Millions of workers face another battle to work
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail strikes WILL go ahead tomorrow: Millions of workers face another battle to work

Daily Mail  

Mick Lynch's militant RMT has declared that tomorrow's rail strikes will go ahead from midnight, in a move that condemns millions of commuters, patients and students to misery, undermines Boris Johnson's anti-WFH push, and delivers yet another hammerblow to Britain's flailing economy. The Met Office said there is a chance of further rail and bus cancellations due to lightning strikes, …

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Rail strike chaos will spread into Wednesday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail strike chaos will spread into Wednesday

The Independent  

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When are rail strikes happening, are trains running and are there cancellations?
2 years, 6 months ago

When are rail strikes happening, are trains running and are there cancellations?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. – Great Northern No more than two trains per …

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