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New route between South Coast & West Midlands

National Express has announced plans to increase direct coach services for customers travelling between the South Coast and the West Midlands.
From Friday 12 April 2024, the UK’s largest scheduled coach operator will introduce a new daily 161 service d…

Concerns for A3 drive-thru bakery and coffee shop in Petersfield

The project known as Gentian Park will see an industrial unit and drive-thru build if plans are given the green light on land south of Buckmore Farm, off Winchester[1] Road and A3 between Portsmouth and London.
The scheme has been submitted to South Do…

Heavy rain expected to disrupt journeys on Easter Sunday evening

Heavy rain in the south of England and parts of Wales will likely cause travel disruption and lead to difficult driving conditions on Sunday evening, forecasters have said.
The Met Office said heavy showers expected between 8pm and 11.45pm may affect b…

Easter Monday washout sparks travel warning

Heavy rain could spark travel chaos for an estimated two million Brits making return journeys following the Easter weekend.
The RAC has said that more than 2 million[1] journeys will be made on Easter Monday.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has warned of hea…

ABP breaks ground on ?25m Solent Freeport development

Associated British Ports (ABP)[1] has commenced work on the first phase of its Solent Gateway development at the Port of Marchwood.
Sir Julian Lewis, MP for New Forest East, officially launched construction on the 21-acre site.
He was accompanied by re…

Plymouth Freeport appoint new interim chairperson

Adrian Bratt has been named as the new (interim) Chair of The Board of Directors at Plymouth and South Devon Freeport[1].
Bratt will support recently appointed Freeport CEO Richard May in the role during what is a remarkably exciting time for the proje…