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Bay of Fires drama sparks winter boom on Tasmania's west coast

From treading the boards on Tasmanian stages as a teenager — via starring in hit television series in New York — actor Toby Leonard Moore is back in the state he used to call home.

ABC News

Avanti could lose West Coast contract as government considers changing rail operator

Avanti has run fewer than half its services since August 14 due to strike action. The contract is due to expire on October 16 and the government has said it could give it to someone else.

Wales Online

Reversal of Avanti West Coast timetable cuts an 'absolute priority', says minister - but she hasn't said WHEN more trains will run between Manchester and London

Transport minister Trudy Harrison faced shouts of 'when?' from Labour MPs

Manchester Evening News

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Reversal of Avanti West Coast timetable cuts ‘absolute priority’, says minister

Transport minister Trudy Harrison was heckled by Labour MPs over the failure to offer concrete details about Avanti West Coast services.

The Independent UK

Eagle Rioli keen on Port Adelaide AFL move

Out-of-contract West Coast small forward Junior Rioli wants an AFL move to Port Adelaide that can set up his long-term future.

AAP

‘Outstanding’ land stewards spark conservation clash

Environmental and local authority interests are in conflict as West Coast public conservation land is divvied up.

Newsroom.co.nz

Under-fire Avanti West Coast in 'last chance saloon' says Andy Burnham as boss quits

'They should today be making a full public apology for their failures and providing a detailed explanation of the steps they are taking to fix things'

Manchester Evening News

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Avanti West Coast boss quits amid mounting chaos

Intercity passengers on West Coast main line have far fewer trains than normal, and more strikes are on the way

The Independent UK

Anthony Rizzo seeing back specialist, could miss Yankees-Rays series

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Anthony Rizzo did not make the trip from California to Tampa. The Yankees first baseman stayed on the West Coast to see a back specialist and could miss the series against the Rays, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told the Michael Kay Show Thursday. Rizzo has missed…

Tribune News Service

Andy Burnham reveals 'dangerous stampedes' for trains from London to Manchester as he issues Avanti West Coast with ultimatum

The mayor says he will ask the PM to strip the train operator of its contract unless it restores full Manchester timetable

Manchester Evening News

Andy Burnham: Is there anybody left running Britain who bothers to care?

As I write this, I am sitting on an Avanti West Coast train from Edinburgh to London listening to arguments break out between the passengers. People are arriving at seats thinking they had reserved them weeks ago, only to find someone else sitting there also holding a valid reservation.

Evening Standard

NYC-style cookie and doughnut shop launches neighbourhood bakery at former Manchester Cat Cafe

The West Coast-inspired bakery boasts a open bakery, a massive Gooey counter and a brand-new brunch menu

Manchester Evening News

Jon Wilner: What to make of Big Ten expansion plans, Oregon’s search for an escape hatch and the Big 12 option for the Pac-12

A series of recent media reports have cast the Pac-12’s fragile situation in the bleakest terms possible. And yet, each development carries a complexity not captured on social media or by fans anxious about the future of the conference.

Tribune News Service

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

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Manchester Evening News

Avanti West Coast rival launches £75 first-class train service from London to Manchester

The 'luxurious' new service has been introduced to help passengers frustrated by a wave of disruption and cancellations

Daily Mirror

Train firm chief is awarded £1million share bonus in week of railway chaos

FirstGroup owns chaos-stricken Avanti West Coast whose passengers scaled a spiked fence on Tuesday - and it awarded boss Graham Sutherland nearly a million shares on Thursday. They take five years to cash in, subject to performance

The Guardian - UK

Heritage railway takes on Avanti with first class west coast service

Locomotive Intercity promises cheaper tickets and comfier seats on its Friday service between London and Manchester

The Independent UK

Is Avanti West Coast broken beyond repair?

The Man Who Pays His Way: Among many passengers on the West Coast main line, the impression right now is that no one is in control

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The Independent UK

Beat the Avanti West Coast cancellations – with a private first-class train

Exclusive: Intercity luxury service will run each Friday evening from London to Birmingham and Manchester

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

Wales Online

All the Transport for Wales and other train services cancelled due to rail strikes

Only around 10% of Welsh services will run during the strikes

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

The Independent UK

Train strike times: Which trains are cancelled?

Northern, GWR and Avanti West Coast are among the worst-affected operators

Wales Online

Exactly how train strikes on August 18 and August 20 will affect Wales

Only around 10% of rail services will run

Los Angeles Times

Amazon warehouse workers walked off the job in San Bernardino. Here's why

Warehouse workers at Amazon's largest air freight facility on the West Coast walked off the job Monday, demanding higher pay and relief from hot conditions they say are unsafe.

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