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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
'It won't be quick and it won't be easy' - mayor's bid to improve transport
"IT won't be quick and it won't be easy." The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire David Skaith says improving transport across his patch is top of his agenda. Writing in his column in The Press, Mr Skaith said: "Whether I'm in the heart of the city or out in our more rural communities, the message is the same, people want and need better ways to get around. Recommended reading: Police incident in busy York street - police and ambulance leave scene 'It's fantastic we could make this happen' - York park revamp celebrated 'We have tried so hard to keep it' - signs of change in York street "We are home to some of the most rural villages in England, but you don't have to travel far from York before public transport becomes limited, infrequent, or disappears altogether. "That's something I am determined to change." Mr Skaith says that for many people, particularly in rural areas, the car remains the only viable option for some journeys, but that doesn't mean it should be the only option. "We need better bus services that are reliable, frequent, and run at the times people actually need them," he said. "It means investing in rail and ensuring our stations are accessible and connected. It also means creating safer streets so that walking, cycling, and wheeling are viable options, not just for the few but for everyone. "As we develop York and North Yorkshire's first regionwide Local Transport Plan, these principles will be at its heart: practical improvements, rooted in people's everyday experience." He said that the recent extension of Park and Ride hours in York means that weekday buses now start at 5.30am, and seven days a week the last bus back from the city centre runs at 10.30pm. "I've had lots of people get in touch to say what a difference this has made. Whether it's a night out with colleagues or a family dinner, they no longer feel rushed to catch the last bus. That's exactly the kind of practical, people-focused change we need to see more of," he said. "I've always been honest that transforming our transport system won't be quick and it won't be easy. "One of the challenges we face is that York and North Yorkshire isn't part of the Transport for City Regions funding settlements. That means when we see billions of pounds going into places like West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, and Liverpool. Our region deserves still deserves its fair share of the pie, and I'll keep fighting for that." Despite those funding challenges, he welcomed the long-awaited funding for Haxby Station. "This is a huge step forward for our region and a long-overdue breakthrough after years of delays and broken promises. Since the general election, I've worked closely with Luke Charters, the MP for York Outer, and the Labour-run City of York Council to make the case to Government," he said. "I'm delighted that we've finally secured the backing we need to move forward. Now the hard work begins. I've learned that 'quick' in the world of transport is a lot slower than most people expect, but we're bringing everyone to the table to make sure progress happens as fast as possible." Meanwhile he says that this week, he met with the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, ahead of roundtable talks with bus manufacturers. "We spoke about our ambitions and the scale of the challenge. I made it clear that a one-size-fits-all approach won't work for us," he said. "Our system will need to reflect the unique needs of our region and address the fact that too many of our communities are barely served by buses or not served at all. Change won't happen overnight, but we are moving in the right direction." David Skaith with Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander (Image: Supplied)
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Park and Ride options for Oasis at Murrayfield as hotly-anticipated gigs near
Getting to the gig will be busy, but there are a few Park and Ride options available. Oasis' Murrayfield gigs are just a couple of weeks away, so it's high time fans started planning how to get there. With over 67,000 revellers attending each of the brothers' three gigs in Edinburgh, which are taking place on August 8, 9 and 12, it's safe to say that traffic will be BUSY. And what's more, the Scottish capital will already be overrun with crowds due to Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, which coincides with the three Oasis tour dates. We've outlined how to get to the gig by public transport and what road closures fans can expect, along with which items are allowed or prohibited from the venue. But another way of getting to the stadium to consider is making use of Edinburgh's many Park and Ride services. Those brave enough to tackle the traffic may wish to opt for a Park and Ride service over driving the whole way to the gig to save themselves from the worst of the jams. Here's everything you need to know about getting to the gig via Park and Ride. Park and Ride options to get to Murrayfield Stadium Citylink is offering several special bus services from various cities, including some Park and Ride spots. Halbeath Park and Ride and Kinross Park and Ride will see these extra Citylink services that will deliver you straight to Murrayfield's doorstop. But because these are special additional services, Citylink has warned that NEC cards such as the Young Scot Card or Over 60s concession card will not be valid on these particular buses. Ingliston Park and Ride is a great option for those taking the M8 from Glasgow or elsewhere in the central belt, due to its proximity to the motorway. The Edinburgh tram can take fans straight to Murrayfield from there in under 20 minutes, or the Airport Express bus also goes through Ingliston and stops outside the stadium. Also just off the M8, Hermiston Park and Ride is another option, from where you can hop a number 25 bus to Restalrig. If you get off on Gorgie Park Road, you're a mere 13 minute walk from Murrayfield, according to Google Maps. Other Park and Ride facilities in Edinburgh include Straiton and Newcraighall, but these both involve longer and more complicated bus routes to get to Murrayfield. Of all the available options, Ingliston or a specialist Citylink Park and Ride service are the quickest and most convenient, but beware to give yourself plenty of time to get to and from the gig as things are guaranteed to be extremely busy. With so many fans expected to descend on Murrayfield, and with Edinburgh already seeing thousands of holidaymakers and crowds for Fringe, planning out your journey to and home from Oasis is vital to avoid frustrating delays and traffic. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
The Independent
26-06-2025
- The Independent
Holiday Extras discount codes for June 2025: up to 40% off airport parking
Whether you've booked your next getaway or thinking about where to visit next, we've found some of the best ways to make travelling a whole lot less stressful thanks to Holiday Extras. From booking your airport parking in advance to securing discounted lounge passes, Holiday Extras offers a range of services at most major UK airports. Right now you can save up to 40 per cent off airport parking and 20 per cent off travel insurance with our exclusive discounts below. We'll be sure to keep this page updated with all the best Holiday Extras deals and offers throughout the summer months. How to save with a Holiday Extras discount code Airport parking If you've ever parked your car at the airport, you'll know how quickly costs can add up, which is why we always recommend booking as early in advance as possible. Holiday Extras offers a few different options, depending on your needs. Whether you opt for Park and Ride, Meet and Greet or on-site parking, the Holiday Extras parking rates start from just £5 per day at airports up and down the UK, saving you anywhere from 40 to 70 per cent, compared to paying for parking on the day. You'll also have the opportunity to compare different parking providers all in one place, making it a much more affordable and hassle-free process. If you already know you'll be flying out and returning on set dates, Holiday Extras advises booking its non-flexible deal, as this offers some of the top savings. Our top piece of advice, as always, is don't leave it to the last minute to book. Airport hotels If you have a particularly early flight or don't fancy travelling home at the end of a long travel day, you may want to book into an airport hotel. You won't need to worry about unexpected traffic jams or how long it might take you to get to the airport, with most airport hotels being located just a few minutes away from the main terminal. It's another way to take some of the stress out of what can be a hectic day. Airport hotel deals start from as little as £28 at Holiday Extras, with rooms at Travelodge, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Ibis and Premier Inn being just a few of the options available, depending on the airport that you're departing from. You can also combine your overnight stay with hotel parking to save even more money. According to Holiday Extras, adding parking to your hotel booking can cost as little as £4. You may also want to combine this with our offer on airport parking. Transfers Save up to 20 per cent when you get to your destination, with airport transfers starting from as little as £2.45 per person. Sometimes the last thing you want to think about after a long day of travelling is making the journey from the airport to your hotel, and booking a transfer beforehand saves you paying for a exorbitant taxi at the terminal. With locations all over the globe, from cities such as New York and Paris, to summer holiday favourites such as Lanzarote, Mallorca and Antalya, all prices include tips, local taxes and tolls, so there aren't any hidden fees. Choose from shared shuttles to private transfers, with options for those needing wheelchair access, too. Holiday Extras even offers a 'best price guarantee'. That way if you find the exact same transfer with the same supplier for cheaper, within 24 hours of booking, it'll match the lower price. Travel insurance Travel insurance is a must, regardless of where you're travelling to or for how long, and with our exclusive Holiday Extras travel insurance code you can get 20 per cent off. Whether you need single trip, annual, cruise, winter sports cover, or have a medical condition, you can tailor your Holiday Extras holiday insurance to your exact requirements to save you paying for what you don't need. Airport lounges Once you've paid for airport snacks and bottles of water, or sat down for a pre-takeoff meal and drinks, you've probably shelled out a good chunk of your holiday budget before even stepping onto the plane. This is why you might want to consider booking into an airport lounge. That's right, you don't need to have a specific credit card or be a gold member with your airline to get access anymore. Holiday Extras sells airport lounge passes at 22 UK airports, as well as some abroad, so you can start off your holiday in style. From complimentary food and drinks, including alcohol (you may need to pay an additional fee for champagne), and free WiFi, to comfortable and often quieter seating areas, plus complimentary magazines and newspapers, it's the perfect spot to relax and unwind. You typically get three hours to make the most of the space, as well as the perks, before you need to board. Prices start from as little as £24.99 at Manchester Airport to £38.99 at London Stansted per adult, but can vary depending on the exact date. It's well worth checking in advance if you're thinking of upgrading your airport experience before your next trip. Some lounges can become fully booked too, so if you don't want to miss out, be sure to grab your pass sooner rather than later. More ways to save with Holiday Extras While security lines can vary depending on your flight time and how busy the airport is, if you're flying on a bank holiday or over the school break, it might make sense to purchase a fast track pass. In most cases it will save you from long queues or feeling quite as rushed, if the standard line is particularly long. Prices start from just £3.50, saving you up to 20 per cent. For those who don't have a designated travel money card in your travel wallet, you can pick up the Caxton travel money card. Essentially, you can use it wherever you see the Mastercard logo, but you won't pay any transaction fees and can store up to 15 currencies on the one card – ideal for those who jet off on several holidays a year. You can download a free app to keep an eye on your spending, too. For more offers and deals, be sure to sign up to the Holiday Extras newsletter. You'll get the latest discounts, plus you'll receive handy travel guides and inspiration for future trips straight to your inbox. Why choose Holiday Extras With services at most major airports here in the UK, and a growing number abroad, we appreciate that Holiday Extras lets you streamline your travel prep by offering everything from airport parking and lounge access to transfers and insurance in advance. Anything we can do to make the actual day of travel a bit more stress-free, is worth it in our books. If you want to amend your Holiday Extras booking, this depends on the type of booking that you've made. Let's break it down: If you opted for one with free cancellation and cancel within 7 days of making your booking, you'll receive a voucher which entitles you to a full refund within 14 days. If you need to cancel after 7 days have passed, the same voucher can be put towards another booking or you can exchange it for cash for a £10 fee. It is worth noting that this £10 will be saved to your Holiday Extras account to be used on future bookings, so you won't lose out. For saver bookings you will also get a voucher, however, if you simply want to change the date or time of your existing booking, you'll need to cancel and rebook, with a separate voucher being issued for you to do so. If you booked using the supersaver option, this can't be changed or cancelled, which means you won't be entitled to a voucher or a refund. You'll still be able to change details such as your name or car registration, though. So, make sure to choose the best option for you. Why you can trust us A trusted consumer champion since 1986, the team at The Independent are always on the lookout for the best deals, sales and ways to save you money. From holidays abroad to ensuring you're getting the best price during some of the biggest shopping events of the year (think Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and the Boxing Day sales), we only ever select savings from retailers that we trust. Having written about travel deals for cities all over the world, Ellis is an experienced consumer writer who only highlights the very best hotels, flights and discounts.
Rhyl Journal
12-06-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Patients waiting up to 48 hours to be seen in North Wales
The issue was raised at a social care and health scrutiny committee at Coed Pella, where councillors grilled Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board chiefs on the state of the NHS in North Wales. Attending the meeting were Dyfed Edwards, chair of the health board; Gareth Evans, integrated health community director; and Alison Cowell, assistant area director for child and adolescent health. Mr Edwards began by acknowledging the challenges the board has faced since being placed in special measures two years ago. He told councillors there had been 'challenges in every area' but claimed the situation had since stabilised. He also pointed to significant reductions in patient backlogs. He said there had been a 43% reduction in the number of patients waiting two years or more for treatment. MORE NEWS: Health board looking at changing planning application review process Park and Ride scheme could return to Glan Clwyd Hospital to ease parking woes Woman 'outsourced and ostracised' after 10-month wait for Glan Clwyd scan results Health chiefs added that a number of areas had improved, citing the example of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd's emergency department, which in 2022 been designated as a Service Requiring Significant Improvement (SRSI) due to concerns raised by the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. It was de-escalated following an unannounced follow-up inspection of the Emergency Department in 2024. LATEST NEWS: 'Large group of caravans' are found parked on private land in Rhuddlan Rhyl bar opens with golf simulator, interactive darts and karaoke booth Man ignored red light in Rhyl – now he's been handed a fine and points But the claims were met with opposition from councillors, including Cllr Cheryl Carlisle, who questioned how the department could have been de-escalated while patient experiences remained 'worse than ever'. She said: 'You say that Ysbyty Glan Clwyd (YGC), the emergency department (E.D) there, has been de-escalated by the Health Inspectorate for Wales, but the patient experience for those of us in Conwy is worse than ever. 'There are waits of 48 hours. I regularly witness my residents for 48 hours in chairs in corridors, and I'm not quite sure how de-escalation has come around, when things are patently so bad in this central area.' Responding, Gareth Evans defended the board's progress, insisting some performance measures had improved, although he acknowledged major pressures remained. He said: 'I don't think waits have got worse. I think, in some areas, performance data is telling us things have got a bit better. 'So things like how long people are waiting in ambulances before they are offloaded has actually got better; however, there are still some areas which probably haven't improved and probably are pretty much the same. 'So, we still have far too many people that wait more than 12 hours for admission once they need to be admitted. That is a key performance indicator that we are not getting worse on, but we are struggling to make the improvements that we would like to. 'And that is because that particular key performance measure is highly dependent on things that go on outside the emergency department – how long people are delayed getting home from hospital, and indeed, how many people are coming to the front door in the first place. 'So, I wouldn't want to play down the experience of people who use our services and our E.D. at YGC (who say it) still isn't good enough. It isn't. But the concerns that the Healthcare Inspectorate Wales identified when they placed us into special measures have been addressed.' He added: 'But it doesn't mean it's perfect by any means. The problems we have at YGC E.D. are probably no different than the ones we have at E.D. departments anywhere in the UK, I would suggest. 'So there is lots, lots more improvement work going on, and we will need to go on so that hopefully, one day, you'll sit here and say things have got better.'
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Overnight parking proposed for park and ride sites
Plans to introduce overnight parking at park and ride sites in York are among a number of proposed changes being put out for consultation. City of York Council wants to hear people's thoughts on the plans, which also include increasing accessibility and refurbishing toilet facilities. The council has earmarked £4m of funding from a £17m government grant to improve park and ride services, which were used 4.5m times last year. Kate Ravilious, executive member for transport, said the proposed changes would "increase transport options for everyone". Five of York's six sites are included in the project; Poppleton Bar, Grimston Bar, Askham Bar, Rawcliffe Bar and Monks Cross. The Designer Outlet is not owned by the council, so would not be affected by the planned upgrades, it said. Overnight car parking would be introduced at Rawcliffe Bar and Askham Bar, with better located dedicated spaces for oversized vehicles at the two sites as well as Grimston Bar. Ravilious said: "By introducing overnight parking at two sites we will offer a convenient alternative to driving and parking in the city centre, helping to reduce traffic congestion, improve bus reliability and free up the roads for those who need to drive." There would also be overall improvements to waiting facilities, toilets including changing places, cycle parking and lockers. "I'd encourage everyone, whether you live in York or further afield, and whether you use the Park and Ride or not, to feedback on our proposals and help us maximise the benefits of the Park and Ride site upgrades," Ravilious added. The proposed changes come after rises in the price of parking in the city, including at Bishopthorpe Road's car park where charges have increased from 80p an hour to £4.85. The consultation is open until 9 June. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. 500% parking hike 'will tackle congestion blight' People want 'changes' in city transport - council City of York Council
