These news items are taken from various RSS feeds. If you thing we ought to add more feeds then please let us know! Train hits concrete left on line
A train in Staffordshire strikes concrete blocks thought to have been deliberately put on the line by vandals. Tory 'spring of discontent' claim
The Tories seize on strikes by BA and railway workers to claim Britain is facing a "spring of discontent" because of Labour. RMT signal staff vote for strikes
Railway signal workers have voted in favour of strikes in a row over jobs and safety, the RMT union has said. Africa in pictures: 13 - 19 March 2010
A selection of photos from across Africa this week. Senegal's fishermen fight crisis
Fishing has sustained generations of people in the Senegalese town of Kayar, but now a shortage of fish is threatening their livelihood. Design centre's future unveiled
Glasgow City Council says it will continue to run the troubled Lighthouse as Scotland National Centre for Architecture and Design. Rail residents can meet minister
Residents and an MP concerned about a planned high-speed rail link can meet the transport minister to discuss their fears, he says. Small boat replaces Renfrew ferry
A small boat is to take over the Yoker to Renfrew ferry service across the River Clyde in Glasgow, it is confirmed. Hopes to extend free train link
A free train service which links some of Cumbria's worst flood hit towns could be extended until the end of May. Minister gives airport go-ahead
The secretary of state gives the go-ahead for a runway extension at Southend Airport in Essex after planners approved the proposal. Call to tax private plane users
Environmental campaigners are urging the government to tax private jets, saying they emit more carbon dioxide than commercial planes. Speed cameras at rural crash-site
Speed cameras are fitted along part of a busy rural road in Norfolk in a bid to prevent accidents. Good manners tips for Delhi games
The government of the Indian capital, Delhi is to soon tell the residents not or urinate or spit in public. Hydrogen ferry trial considered
A plan to use a hydrogen-powered ferry in Bristol Harbour is being considered by the city council. Electric motoring to be assessed
The potential market for the future of electric cars is to be examined by experts from the University of Aberdeen. City Diaries: "Laura"
Laura (not her real name) works for a commercial bank in London. She is commenting on the frustrations of working in the financial services in the... Pollution row over tram diversion
A residents' group in Edinburgh's West End claim traffic diversions for tram works have made air pollution worse. New buses to improve rural routes
Bus services for rural areas of Northern Ireland are to be improved with the purchase of 48 new vehicles. Tram extension decision announced
Plans to extend the Midland Metro tram service from its current finish in Birmingham are given the go-ahead. Deutsche Bahn confirms Arriva bid
Deutsche Bahn, the German national rail company, has confirmed its bid for Arriva, the UK transport group. Railway security alert continuing
A number of security alerts which earlier caused widespread traffic disruption in Belfast have all ended and been declared hoaxes. 'Rat man' jailed for race offence
A man who travelled on trains with a rat on his shoulder is jailed after admitting a racially aggravated public order offence. BA crew to strike as talks fail
A strike by British Airways cabin crew will go ahead after talks between the airline and the Unite union collapsed. How Norway dealt with its 'Bulger' case
How Norway treated the case of a child who was killed by two six-year-old boys, a case sometimes compared to James Bulger. Real IRA causes alerts in Derry
The Real IRA say they are responsible for security alerts outside the courthouse and a police station in Londonderry. Tory 'spring of discontent' claim
The Tories seize on strikes by BA and railway workers to claim Britain is facing a "spring of discontent" because of Labour. Man dies after toxic gas escape
A man dies in hospital two weeks after he was injured in a gas leak following an explosion at a North East Lincolnshire factory. RMT signal staff vote for strikes
Railway signal workers have voted in favour of strikes in a row over jobs and safety, the RMT union has said. What's life like under a hung Parliament?
It's been 36 years since Britain last had a hung Parliament, but with some opinion polls suggesting it could happen again this year, what would it... Tram extension decision announced
Plans to extend the Midland Metro tram service from its current finish in Birmingham are given the go-ahead. Deutsche Bahn confirms Arriva bid
Deutsche Bahn, the German national rail company, has confirmed its bid for Arriva, the UK transport group. Olympic funding for rail stations
A £2.5m upgrade is planned for Slough railway station to enable disabled access for the 2012 Olympics. Bid to end rail dispute deadlock
Talks are due to be held between union officials and the Scottish transport minister in an effort to end the deadlock in a rail dispute. Huge search for missing Claudia
The disappearance of York chef Claudia Lawrence 12 months ago sparked a huge inquiry by North Yorkshire Police. Arriva shares up on takeover bid
Shares in transport group Arriva climb by almost 20% after it confirms it has received its second takeover approach in as many months. Quarry losses hit Snowdonia town
A town which owes its existence to the slate industry mourns the closure of one of its last remaining quarries. James Bulger mother gets apology
England's children's commissioner apologises to James Bulger's mother for "hurt" caused by her comments about his killers. Public will choose blue plaques
A public vote will be held to decide which people from Derbyshire's history will be commemorated with a London-style blue plaque. Crimean ship found off Balaclava
Ukrainian archaeologists say they have found the HMS Prince, a British naval vessel sunk during the Crimean War. Funeral of 'devoted' crash father
The funeral of a "devoted" father who was one of two people killed in a road accident near Banff is held. Pollution row over tram diversion
A residents' group in Edinburgh's West End claim traffic diversions for tram works have made air pollution worse. Tram extension decision announced
Plans to extend the Midland Metro tram service from its current finish in Birmingham are given the go-ahead. Fines threat over tram deadline
Developers set a new deadline of June 2012 for the firm building Edinburgh's tram line before penalties are imposed. Drained canal reopens after leak
A section of a canal that had to be drained because of a leak has been reopened to river boats. Tiger decline 'sign of failure'
Governments need to crack down on the illegal trade in tiger parts if the big cats are to be saved from extinction, the UN warns. Listed status for town's bridge
Victoria Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, built in 1887, is granted listed status by the government. How much would you pay to park here?
Most of us think of parking in terms of endless double yellows, fines and high charges, but at this time of year the parking industry likes to... City sign £1bn regeneration deal
Manchester City Football Club is at the centre of £1bn plans to redevelop a 200-acre site around its Eastlands home. Greeks stage fresh general strike
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures. Tram project 'could be delayed'
The contractors working on Edinburgh's tram line say they want to delay the project for a further 30 months. Rail-to-tram line will shut down
A rail track in Oldham will be converted into a tram track, only for it to be shut down three years later. Crisis talks over trams project
Talks are to be held over Edinburgh's tram project in a bid to end a stalemate which has halted work on sections of the route. Seaside tram festival cancelled
Fleetwood's Transport Festival, known as Tram Sunday, is cancelled for 2010 due to lack of funds. Protest against city council cuts
A protest against planned cuts at Nottingham City Council has been held at the city's Old Market Square. Edinburgh tram network proposed
Transport bosses in Edinburgh tell BBC Scotland they are determined to push ahead with a city-wide tram network. Tram festival faces cancellation
A Lancashire tram festival is to be cancelled unless £20,000 needed to host it can be raised. Canal section drained after leak
A section of canal is drained following a leak, affecting the first week of the visitor season. Tram driving days for enthusiasts
Enthusiasts are given the chance to drive the Isle of Man's electric trams between Laxey and Ramsey. Murray v Tipsarevic as it happened
World number four Andy Murray suffers a shock defeat by Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic in the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championship. Historic canopy saved for railway
An historic piece of a railway station in Greater Manchester, the canopy at Oldham Mumps, is saved. Thai protests point to wider discontent
The BBC's Rachel Harvey looks at what has been learned from a week of anti-government protests by Thailand's 'reds'. New buses to improve rural routes
Bus services for rural areas of Northern Ireland are to be improved with the purchase of 48 new vehicles. Civilians shot by Pakistan forces
Security forces shoot dead at least two civilians in north-west Pakistan, officials say. Nepal bus crash kills at least 24
At least 24 people are killed in Nepal when a crowded bus veers off a mountain road and plunges into a river, officials say. Cuba police break up Havana march
Cuban police detain about 30 of the wives and mothers of political dissidents at a demonstration in the capital, Havana. Lottery winner stays on the buses
A Lancashire bus driver who won £2.3m on the National Lottery says he will quit his job because he would miss his colleagues. Conundrum of Kerala's struggling economy
The BBC's Soutik Biswas on how India's most socially developed state, Kerala, is also its most economically backward. Nexus plans bus routes overhaul
Members of the public are invited to comment on a proposed overhaul of bus routes across Tyneside and Wearisde. Bath youth centre's £2.3m boost
A youth centre in Bath gets a community cafe, music studio and sports equipment in a £2.3m revamp. Road travel 'needs big overhaul'
There needs to be a "radical overhaul" of road travel in the UK to avoid future gridlock, the CBI warns. How much would you pay to park here?
Most of us think of parking in terms of endless double yellows, fines and high charges, but at this time of year the parking industry likes to... Charge for Titanic dry dock visit
Tour bus and coach operators taking visitors to see the Belfast birthplace of the Titanic are to be charged £50 to view the attraction. Greeks stage fresh general strike
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures. Crackdown over buggies on buses
Parents with buggies who take up wheelchair spaces on buses face a crackdown in a government campaign to improve passengers' experiences. Anger at school bus death report
The mother of a teenager killed by a car after getting off a school bus says she is "angry and upset" at the outcome of an FAI. Pakistan and UK children link up
School Reporters from the UK linked up with a school in Pakistan to discuss issues they felt strongly about. FA probes England security breach
The Football Association is looking into a security breach after a recording emerged purporting to carry discussions between England coaches and... Concern over plans for bus depot
People living in part of Swindon say a proposed changes to operational activities at a bus depot will mean they will get less sleep. City tour buses seized by customs
A fleet of 13 city tour buses operated by Belfast City Sightseeing have been sized by Revenue and Customs officers, the High Court is told. Naked photo shoot for art gallery
Hundreds of people are being asked to shed their clothes to celebrate a Greater Manchester art gallery's 10th birthday. No news items No news items Historic dockyard gets cash boost
The Historic Dockyard Chatham is awarded a £550,000 government grant to upgrade its visitor facilities. £25m investment in marine studies
Plymouth gets a £25m cash injection to increase research into wave energy, marine engineering and science. PCSO hospital position introduced
A Kent hospital introduces a permanent PCSO position in a bid to support to patients and staff and reduce crime. Outbreak of norovirus closes ward
A hospital ward in Kent is closed following a suspected outbreak of the winter vomiting illness norovirus. Public help to cut coastal crime
The public are urged to help in a crackdown on smuggling and organised crime along 750 miles of coastline. Country profile: East Timor
Key facts, figures and dates Timeline: East Timor
A chronology of key events Tanker released by Somali pirates
Somali pirates have released a chemical tanker and its North Korean crew of 28, maritime officials say. Products to tackle floods on show
A special exhibition aimed at helping people in Stonehaven tackle the risk of flooding is being staged. Threat to Tube over jobs deadline
The threat of industrial action on London Underground (LU) increased after a leading union set a deadline for assurances about jobs. Water works create nuclear panic
Loud hailer announcements and a radiation leak leaflet combine to cause fears of a nuclear emergency in a Dorset resort. Underground to axe up to 800 jobs
London Underground is to axe up to 800 jobs under plans to make savings of £16m a year, the company announces. Chile timeline
A chronology of key events Greeks stage fresh general strike
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures. Rail union workers vote to strike
Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter. Revived ferry service sets sail
A revived ferry service between Swansea and Cork is making its first sailing having completed safety checks. Timeline: North Korea
A chronology of key events Swansea-Cork ferry set to launch
The launch voyage of the reinstated Swansea-Cork ferry service could take place if certification checks take place. Vandals target life saving belts
Lives are potentially being put at risk as life saving equipment is being damaged and thrown into the sea in a Gwynedd town. Rescue boat cut plans criticised
Protesters criticise coastguard plans to scrap a rescue boat based in Cornwall for the River Tamar at a public meeting. Cash boost for park water sports
A project encouraging people to use the waterways in the Brecon Beacons receives £100,000 and appoints a "splash officer". Plea to remove litter from canal
People are being urged to help remove litter from the Grand Union Canal in a special event in Leamington Spa. Conundrum of Kerala's struggling economy
The BBC's Soutik Biswas on how India's most socially developed state, Kerala, is also its most economically backward. New sea defence gates installed
Two steel gates, each weighing more than 70 tonnes, are craned into position at Sharpness Docks. Drained canal reopens after leak
A section of a canal that had to be drained because of a leak has been reopened to river boats. Museum to lose national status
The National Waterways Museum at Gloucester Docks is to lose its national status. Mother in river safety campaign
The mother of a student whose body was pulled from the River Foss in York is calling for better safety measures. Canoe trail wins European funding
Plans to establish Scotland's first official canoe trail in the Highlands secure £270,500 of European funding. Timeline: Malaysia
A chronology of key events Wife murder accused is remanded
A man is remanded in custody after appearing at Hull Crown Court charged with murdering his wife at a house in East Yorkshire. Lough eel numbers 'on the brink'
There are growing concerns about the future of the Lough Neagh eel fishery and the hundreds of jobs it supports. Aim to restore 18th Century canal
Plans to restore the 18th Century Stover Canal could move forward after a council sub-leases land to a waterway trust. Man, 68, charged with wife murder
A man appears before magistrates in Beverley charged with murdering his wife in East Yorkshire. Man charged with murdering woman
A 68-year-old man is charged with murdering a woman who died on her way to hospital after allegedly being attacked in Goole. Arrest over woman's attack death
Humberside Police start a murder inquiry and arrest a man after a woman is killed in an assault in Goole. New 70 tonne steel gates at docks
A set of massive gates are floated into Sharpness Docks, Berkeley, to replace those that have held back the sea for the past 52 years. New marina 'could boost economy'
Kennet and Avon Canal Trust welcomes a scheme for a new 248-berth marina near Rowde. UK eel population on a slippery slope
Environment correspondent Sarah Mukherjee finds out why the Severn River's eel population is facing an uncertain future. Buried barges 'must be protected'
The Friends of Purton chairman criticises English Heritage as he takes the campaign to save the sunken hulks of Gloucestershire to Westminster. Today: Wednesday 3 March
One of the killers of the Liverpool toddler James Bulger has been sent back to prison for breaching the terms of his release. A scheme allowing... Call for red coat army memorial
A military historian says government soldiers who fought at the battle of Culloden should be "dignified by a memorial". New Israeli air strike hits Gaza
At least 11 people are reported injured in fresh Israeli air strikes in Gaza, as the Mid-East Quartet calls for a freeze on settlements. Sierra Leone mine accident denied
Officials in Sierra Leone deny reports of an accident at a gold mine where many people are alleged to have been killed. Day in pictures
Striking images from around the world on 19 March. Medals show ferocity of Afghan fighting
The ferocity of last summer's fighting in Afghanistan has been recognised by the greatest number of medals and awards since the war began, with 150... UK troops to march in Red Square
British troops will march in Red Square for the first time at a military parade, the British embassy in Moscow says. PM Abhisit says Thailand divided
Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva tells the BBC his country is divided, as protests continue in the capital. Bravery honours for Black Watch
Awards recognising acts of bravery during operations in Afghanistan are announced for members of the Black Watch. Harry's charity Pole trek hopes
Prince Harry launches the first unaided trek to the North Pole for disabled servicemen, saying he would like to take part in the challenge. Funeral for blast-death airman
Hundreds of people pay their final respects to a Suffolk serviceman who was days away from turning 21 when he was killed in an explosion in... Rio Tinto signs China mine deal
Rio Tinto signs a big West African venture deal with China, days before four of its officials go on trial in Shanghai. Soldier award for braving bullets
A British soldier who recovered dead and injured comrades while under enemy fire in Afghanistan last year is given a gallantry award. How realistic is The Ghost?
BBC UN correspondent Barbara Plett looks at whether The Ghost, a new film about efforts to try a former British prime minister for war crimes, could... Thai protests point to wider discontent
The BBC's Rachel Harvey looks at what has been learned from a week of anti-government protests by Thailand's 'reds'. Acceptance over Obama Asia delay
Indonesia and Australia express understanding after President Obama pushes back a much-anticipated regional visit. Srebrenica gay theory irks Dutch
Dutch officials reject a US general's claim that troops failed at Srebrenica because of poor morale over gay soldiers. Taliban arrests halt UN contacts
The former UN special envoy in Afghanistan says Pakistan's arrest of Taliban leaders halted a channel of secret UN communications. Rocket fire from Gaza kills man
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip into Israel kills a man, the first fatal rocket attack since Israel's campaign last year. City Diaries: "Laura"
Laura (not her real name) works for a commercial bank in London. She is commenting on the frustrations of working in the financial services in the... George Cross for Army bomb heroes
Two Army bomb disposal experts have been awarded the George Cross for their gallantry in Afghanistan. VIEW OF BRUNEL’S MASTERPIECE RESTORED HEREFORD SCORES A WINNING GOAL WITH RAIL CLEAN-UP £30M INVESTMENT FOR VICTORIA STATION WORKS STARTS TO MAKE CANTERBURY WEST STATION MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE TIP-TOP TIPTON STATION REOPENS A MONTH EARLY PLANNING PERMISSION SOUGHT FOR NEW STATION AT KIRKSTALL FORGE ESSENTIAL BRIDGE WORK AT SKINNINGROVE THIS EASTER REVEALED: FIRST GLIMPSE OF NEW STATION FOR BEDFORD
Built in the 19th century. Rebuilt for the 21st NEW STATION AT UCKFIELD OPENS FOR PASSENGERS NEW LOOK NEW STREET COMES TO LIFE The Future has Begun with MEN's First CompactPCI Serial SBC G20 Westermo Wolverine Products Used in ERTMS Level 2 Rail Traffic Management System Bombardier Wins the Régio2N Double-Deck Train Tender from SNCF for the French Regions Absopulse Electronics Presents 2500W Battery Charger for 120V Batteries in Railway and Industrial Environments Absopulse Electronics' Rugged, Industrial Quality DC/DC Plug-In Converter Delivers up to 1500W Qualified for Harsh Environments: MEN's XM1L Computer-on-Module with Intel Atom XL Processor RAIL.ONE Wins Further Major Order from Saudi Arabia Kontron Launches AdvancedMC with Quad-Core Performance Eurotech Launches DuraNAS 1000 Rugged Network Attached Storage for Harsh Environment Applications Dynamic Rail Weighing Ensures Efficient Train Deliveries for Major Cement Supplier Nencki Welcomes CSR Qingdao Sifang Delegation for Factory Pre-Acceptance BLS Installs Another Spring Test Press from Nencki at Boenigen Workshop Nencki Looks for New Agents in Europe and Middle East Russell Taylor is Appointed President and CEO of IMAGEMAP TagMaster Receives Major Railway Order from Italian Partner | 
