Branson says PM must intervene in West Coast Main Line row
The Virgin boss has offered to effectively run the route for free to allow the decision awarding the 13-year franchise to FirstGroup to be re-examined.
Angela Eagle MP: Franchise decision should be discussed in Parliament
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, Maria Eagle MP says the decision should be discussed in Parliament.
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Accommodation providers in D&G receive 4-star awards
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Woman fined for trying to steal her own takeaway order
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New records set in Billy Bland fell running challenge
The Billy Bland Challenge was set up in 2010 for any team to try to beat his 35-year record. Over the weekend, new runner-up times were set.