Scotland
Highland Council starts search for new electric Corran Ferry
Tenders open for a replacement vessel on one of Scotland’s busiest single-vessel crossings, expected in service in early 2029.
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Scotland
Council-owned bus firm takes over Stagecoach services in Caithness
D&E Coaches will run Thurso and Wick routes from 19 October, with all 26 staff transferring and no redundancies.
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Scotland
Temporary safety measures considered at A9 Dunkeld junction
Traffic lights and lower speed limits are being looked at after another crash on the Perthshire stretch.
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Scotland
North Ayrshire approves new community transport service
An accessible minibus and booking system will be developed with Coalfields Community Transport to help rural, older and disabled residents.
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UK
Airlines must seat young children with a parent free of charge
New rules announced on 2 October end paid seat selection for parents flying with children under 14 and allow free correction of simple name errors.
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