Locals of a seaside town have slammed leftie councillors for proposing an increase to seafront car parking charges in time for the summer holidays and the rush of tourists. ‘I don’t drive, but a lot of people buying ice creams talk about the car parks, and say, “Do you know how much, I’ve paid?”.’ Paul Thompson, 50, who owns Pebbles …
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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