AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBus access debate: Hampshire’s Test Valley council defended its bus network after residents complained about gaps, pointing to its Northern Test Valley Transport on Demand service and £2 fares. Rail and safety: British Transport Police dog Otto is retiring after seven years, including Royal Train and Coronation duties. Weather disruption: The Met Office issued yellow heavy-rain warnings for parts of Scotland, with flooding and travel disruption risks for bus and rail. Maritime security: A cargo ship was attacked off Yemen’s Red Sea coast, with UKMTO reporting the incident and ongoing shipping risks. Defence and drones: The Armed Forces will launch a new taskforce to speed up drone rollout as part of the UK’s wider defence investment plan. Public transport policy: Andy Burnham’s “No 10 North” push drew fresh scrutiny over how transport and planning powers would be reorganised. Aviation and travel support: Glasgow Airport reminded passengers with hidden disabilities about sunflower lanyards and how to arrange assistance via airlines. Local ordnance scare: A bomb squad in Clitheroe removed an inert 30mm round after a suspected WW2 artillery shell was found.
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