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Rail line disruption faces dramatic increase

Rail services to and from the South West of England could be disrupted for more than 10 per cent of each year by 2040 and almost a third by 2100, a new study suggests.

The cost of maintaining tracks and sea defences could also soar as predicted sea level rises, coupled with coastal storms and floods, pose major challenges for rail operators and governments.

The research,...

Beat the Rugby World Cup crowds

England Rugby 2015 has launched its travel demand campaign to help fans, residents and local businesses beat the Rugby crowds during Rugby World Cup 2015, which takes place from September 18 to October 31.

With 4.3 million extra journeys expected across the 44 days of the biggest event to be hosted in the UK since the Olympics, the transport networks in and around the Host Cities will...

Luke Pollard: New trains could be ordered today - so why the delay?

Labour candidate Luke Pollard has called on First Great Western and the Government to make an announcement on new trains before the election, not after it.

First Great Western has today been awarded a new four year franchise without any competition.

Luke Pollard, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, said:

“The south west desperately needs...

Travellers' health at risk due to lack of knowledge about areas rife with disease

Experts are today warning of the negative implications that can come from using insect repellents that do not contain at least 20% DEET, and are fearful that young travellers are not fully aware of the potential diseases rife in popular travel destinations.

A new survey has found that 78% of people do not research current diseases that they are at risk of catching in areas they are...

Luxury penthouse accommodation for city

In May, Burrington Estates began marketing its newly refurbished apartments in Ocean Crescent, Plymouth, putting this landmark building in the city centre, back on the map.

The 122-apartment development also includes four luxury duplex penthouses boasting city and ocean views and Burrington Estates is hosting an Open Weekend on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 July to launch its luxury one...

Prime Minister visits Plymouth after storm damage

Prime Minister David Cameron has given his personal assurances in Plymouth today that all options for a fast, resilient, 21st Century rail network to serve the South West would be looked at.

At a private meeting attended by Plymouth City Council's Chief Executive Tracey Lee and Chief Executive of Plymouth's Chamber of Commerce David Parlby, the Prime Minister promised a study of all...

If you thought you'd seen the last of the rain, think again

Forecasters are warnng of possible icy patches again tomorrow morning as temperatures dip.

And if you thought you'd seen the last of the rain, think again.

Bookmakers William Hill cut the odds of 2014 being the wettest year on record from 8/1 to 6/1.

Yesterday the Environment Agency said 148 flood alerts and 11 more serious flood warnings were in place.

Somerset...

Take care on the roads this winter

With the cold weather predicted to last for the rest of this week South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is urging motorists to slow down and ensure their vehicle is ready for winter.

A spokesman for the Trust said: "We have already received numerous call outs this week to motorists who have been involved in a collision due, in part, to the road conditions caused by the...

Flybe's majority shareholder sells entire stake

The majority shareholder of Exeter based airline Flybe has sold its entire shareholding.

The 48.1% stake owned by the Walker Family Trust through Rosedale Aviation Holdings Ltd was sold for £25.2m.

The move marks the end of a long standing relationship between the airline and the Walker family.

Late steel magnate and former owner of Blackburn Rovers Jack Walker bought...

Wales - on the edge of Snowdonia National Park...

In a really rural location in North Wales but not too far from the main A5 is Tyddyn LLan which is in the small village of Llandrillo This is one of Wales’ most renowned restaurants set on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park in a beautiful location

This restaurant has luxurious rooms A great way to experience excellent food in elegant surroundings ... There’s 12 luxurious bedrooms...

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