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Major update on free bus passes for over 60s in England

Hotel Villa Angela

I visited Jim Kerr's Sicilian boutique hotel in the hills of Taormina

A double-decker bus has been given an upgrade

Iconic London double decker bus has been given a 'first class lounge'

'Sprinting monk', 81, wins gold in 400m running race

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Millions of bus passengers facing 50% fare increase

Sheffield has woken up to snow this morning.

Watch: Snow coats roads and parks across UK as travel is disrupted

Various trains will be diverted via Wakefiled from Huddersfield to Leeds.

Transpennine Express to divert trains to Wakefield due to major engineering work

A diversion will be put in place along Neil Fox Way (A6194), Noval Way (A6194), Aberford Road/Stanley Road (A642), Jacobs Wells Lane (A642), Marsh Way (A61) and Kirkgate (A61).

Diversions in place as Doncaster Road partially closed for major gas works

Poundford got onto the Leeds-bound train to get caught, after anyone failed to notice his using the buses. (pics by Northern)

Desperate bus menace boarded train to ensure jail return

Kelly Jones Picture: James D Kelly

Stereophonics’ Kelly Jones on the process of creating new solo album

Mayor of West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Tracy Brabin, has said better bus services "are a vital part" of her "mission for a better-connected West Yorkshire".

Some Wakefield bus routes to double in frequency and a new service starting

The announcement of the go ahead for a public consultation was said to be a "milestone on the bus reform journey".

Public consultation to go ahead on potential bus franchising throughout region

The special meeting comes after the Combined Authority carried out an assessment into the options for reforming how buses are ru.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority to discuss plans to franchise bus services

Susan Carson, Head of Operations at Arriva Bus Yorkshire, Coun Matthew Morley and Phil Milner, Acting Operations Manager at Arriva Bus Yorkshire.

New bus service for Wakefield's City Fields housing development

An easyJet pilot issued a stark warning to passengers before Rhodes flight

Easyjet pilot issues stark warning to passengers before Rhodes flight

Wakefield Bus Station. Picture Scott Merrylees

“It’s time to fix Wakefield’s broken bus system”
Wakefield’s bus system is broken.
Jane Chippindale

Major incident’ unfolding in UK city with multiple roads closed

Road diversions remain in place in Wakefield city centre while Northern Gas Network continues with work to replace major pipework in the area.

Road closures and diversions in Wakefield city centre as gas works take place

Andrew Cowell after arriving in Whitby

Holiday maker travels 300 miles using £2 bus tickets in 3 days

The extended cap applies to more than 140 bus operators around England (Photo: Adobe Stock)

When does £2 bus fare cap end? New finish date for low-cost fare

The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in Peru.

Protests in Peru leave hundreds stranded at Machu Picchu

A stop on the way for the Purbeck breezer 60 bus (Photo: Scenic buses)

England’s most scenic bus routes for £2 a ticket - see the list

Work has begun to restore the second platform at Castleford Train Station.

'Forgotten rail platform will benefit town'

An artist's impression of the forthcoming work at Castleford station

Forgotten train platform is set to reopen

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Bus fares across England to be capped at £2 for three months

Essential engineering works are being delivered over the bank holiday weekend, severely impacting journeys across the Northern network, especially in the Manchester area.

Engineering work to take place over the Jubilee weekend on Northern network affe...

Wakefield Bus Station.

'Sorry if we have let you down' - Bus operator's apology as it scales back Satur...
West Yorkshire's second largest bus operator Arriva has apologised to customers for scaled-back weekend services, blaming a driver shortage for being unable to fulfill timetables.
Richard Beecham

A tenth of Brits will lose or break 10 or more umbrellas in their lifetime

West Yorkshire Combined Authority will once again be funding bus services across West Yorkshire this Boxing Day, Sunday 26 December.

Travel for just £1 one way on West Yorkshire’s buses this Boxing Day

Northern is advising customers travelling this August bank holiday weekend to check before they travel and be flexible with their journeys.

Northern advises customers to book ahead this bank holiday weekend due to Leeds ...

A busy Hemsworth road is set to be closed for almost three weeks while resurfacing work is carried out. Photo: Google Maps

Buses diverted as busy Hemsworth road to close for three weeks

Arriva will only carry a fraction of its usual capacity. (photo by Scott Poole)

Buses to carry just a quarter of their usual capacity, Arriva confirms

Yvette Cooper MP.

Column: Politically speaking with Yvette Cooper MP: ‘Unfair cuts to bus services...

Engineers have released a photo of the damaged overhead power cable which is causing disruption for train passengers in Leeds today.

Stranded rail passengers rescued as lines blocked at Leeds

Wakefield Road is closed.

Buses diverted after police close road due to accident

Buses travelling through Horbury will be diverted today as resurfacing work is carried out in the town centre. Picture: Google.

Diversions for Horbury buses as resurfacing works carried out

Buses could be history sooner than you think '“ here's why

Buses diverted due to three car pile-up on busy Wakefield road

Arriva announces changes to Wakefield bus services

A collision in Fryston Road, Airedale, is causing disruption to bus services. Picture: Google

Travel alert: Buses diverted in Castleford after crash

How to get to and from work during Monday's train strike in Yorkshire

Leeds Bus Station.

Reminder that Leeds bus station is closed this weekend

Major train disruption in West Yorkshire due to signalling problem

Bus disruption as crash leaves woman trapped

New bus strike is ON after pay talks fail

BREAKING: Boy injured in van collision

There is dismay at increased rail fares

Christmas bus and rail services announced for West Yorkshire

Passengers facing festive shutdown on rail and buses

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Sweet treat in store as annual liquorice festival returns to Pontefract

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Holiday changes to buses and trains

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Engineering works on railway lines near Knottingley

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Overhead line problems causing delays on trains through Outwood

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Changes to public transport over New Year

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Buses delayed for Knottingley Carnival

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