InYourArea News
Railway station's disabled access branded 'Dickensian' in Widnes
"The poor access discriminates against travel by many and only increases as people get older and less able."
Traffic and Travel
InYourArea Community
Northern Rail ‘Big Commuter Giveaway’ to offer free tickets to 1,000 customers
The train firm has offered the promotion to anyone who buys a daily, weekly or annual season ticket over the next two months
National
Bus fares to be capped at £2 in England from January
The new fare cap will see the Government working with operators and local authorities to introduce the scheme
National
Drivers warned to avoid bank holiday getaway trips on Friday afternoon
Monday is the last public holiday before Christmas in the UK excluding Scotland
National
Amber traffic warning for bank holiday getaway
The AA are expecting 45% of UK drivers to embark on at least one non-commuting journey between Friday and Monday
National
Weather, strikes and Covid contribute to worst year for train cancellations
Avanti West Coast says it is suffering staff shortages caused by drivers engaging in an “unofficial strike”
InYourArea News
Mersey Gateway passes 100,000,000 crossings
Traffic volumes are rising towards pre-pandemic levels.
National
6 travel insurance pitfalls to avoid according to an expert
The average claim value is nearly £500 – a significant bill to be stung with
InYourArea News
Motorcyclist suffers non-life-threatening injuries in M56 pile-up near Runcorn
Two lanes were shut while emergency services tended to the scene.
National
EasyJet ‘can’t guarantee’ smooth experience for summer passengers
During the Easter and jubilee periods, thousands of flights were cancelled
InYourArea News
Runcorn bus drivers strike over 'pitiful' pay offer
There are no Arriva bus services across most of the region due to a pay dispute.
InYourArea Community
Expected Arriva bus service disruption due to strike action
Arriva North West has been informed that its bus drivers are expected to strike tomorrow.