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Rail passengers in Scotland may face some disruption this weekend as a bout of industrial action is set to take place.

fatal crash that killed Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Dixie Chicks, in a head-on car crash in Texas.The 65-year-old musician died instantly when her Ford F-150 was struck when a westbound truck entered her eastbound lane attempting to pass two cars on the highway just outside of El Paso on Friday afternoon.Smoke started billowing from Lynch’s car, causing a driver who had stopped behind the crash to cut the country star’s seatbelt and remove her from the vehicle, explained @mavmoto182 in a video posted to TikTok.The driver of the other vehicle was rushed to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries, while Lynch was declared dead at the scene.The Texas Department of Public Safety later confirmed the star’s death. According to her cousin Mick Lynch, she was driving from El Paso to Dell City.

A series of rail strikes will be taking place over the coming days, leading to potential disruptions and cancellations across the country's train services.

Upcoming rail strike dates were not picked intentionally to collide with the Eurovision finals in Liverpool, according to a Union boss.

Thousands of rail workers across the country will stage a fresh wave of industrial action amid a long-running dispute over pay and jobs.

Union bosses have accused Tory ministers of "sitting on their hands" and failing to work constructively to bring an end to the latest wave of strikes across the UK's railways.

ScotRail has announced services will remain reduced on Saturday - despite strike action being called off at the 11th hour.

Primal Scream star Bobby Gillespie has teamed up with trade union boss Mick Lynch to release a fundraising song in support of striking railway workers.

The rail workers' union has announced three more strike days next month after it said Network Rail had performed a 'u-turn' on an improve pay deal.

Shutters down, empty departure boards and an eerie quietness isn't what you'd expect to find at Piccadilly train station on a normal Saturday afternoon.

Rail passengers were experiencing more travel chaos today (Saturday) with only 20 per cent of normal train services running due to another strike by union members.

Scots are set for another round of RMT rail strike action this weekend, which will see services heavily reduced as workers walk out as part of an ongoing pay dispute.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has described his first meeting with new Transport Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan as a 'good meeting with a positive attitude'. Rail strikes are planned for October 1, 5, and 8, as the long-running dispute over pay and conditions rumbles on.

Manchester City and Southampton fans could face severe travel disruption when the two teams meet in October as a result of planned rail strike action.

A third day of train strikes has been confirmed for October, continuing a wave of industrial action across the nation.

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Andy Burnham has said he would join a picket line as he urged politicians to 'get round the table' and find a solution to the cost of living crisis that's gripping the nation.

Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper is reportedly in hospital following a “serious” medical procedure.The Good Morning Britain presenter, 55, has been supporting her husband throughout his ongoing complications from an Covid infection he contracted in 2020. Back in July, Derek was rushed to A&E in July after he contracted sepsis, a condition that set back weeks of progress that had been made in his recovery.The former lobbyist was said to be having an operation on his kidneys.

Good Morning Britain viewers have been left divided as Paul Brand made his hosting debut on the show. Those tuning into the news programme were surprised to see the ITV News UK editor, and former political editor, at the helm alongside Kate Garraway.

ITV news editor Paul Brand, who made his debut on the morning news programme. The presenters hosted a discussion about the dating app Tinder, to mark the 10-year anniversary of the app, which was first launched in 2012. Kate said of the dating apps: “I’ve got a friend who’s married with a couple of kids and they met through an app, so we definitely know it works.

Kate Garraway has shared an update on her husband Derek Draper after his recent hospital dash.The TV presenter, 55, opened up on her husband, 54, while on Good Morning Britain today, 18 August, while speaking to rail union boss Mick Lynch. "I spend pretty much all of my time on trains, or in hospital with Derek," she told him, appearing to imply that her other half is still in hospital, but out of the intensive care unit.The comments came during a brief chat about the current rail strikes gripping the nation, as Kate went on to praise the high levels of service she had experienced from staff, while using the services regularly to visit her husband.

Scots are facing rail travel disruption across the country as RMT workers are striking.

More strikes on the railway will cause disruption across the region in the coming months. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at train companies and Network Rail are to walk out again for 24 hours on July 27, and on August 18 and 20.

Yesterday it was confirmed that rail workers are planning on going on strike once again later this month.

It’s been a hell of a week on the country’s railways. As the biggest rail strikes in 30 years entered their third day on Saturday, around 80 per cent of services have been cut, and the country’s train stations resemble ghost towns.

ScotRail have warned of more ‘significant disruption’ on Scotland’s rail network today following the second day of strike action.

Gemma Owen is no longer the only Love Island star in the villa with famous parents after bombshell Antigoni Buxton made a surprise entrance in Tuesday’s episode. Owen, 19, who is the daughter of former England footballer player Michael Owen, looked visibly shocked along with the other female islanders who clocked Buxton’s arrival.

Train services will continue to be disrupted today as the knock-on effects of Tuesday's rail strike affect the timetable. It comes as talks are set to resume between the RMT union and bosses in attempt to resolve a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.

Today has marked the first day of the UK-wide RMT rail strikes, which has slowed ScotRail operations to a near-halt with just five services running.

Good Morning Britain viewers say they were left 'cringing' following Richard Madeley's opening comment to rail trade unionist Mick Lynch. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) general secretary was on the I TV news programme to talk about the rail strikes which is causing chaos across the country.

Last-ditch talks have failed to resolve the dispute over pay, jobs and conditions meaning thousands of rail workers will walk out on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The strikes are the biggest outbreak of industrial action on the railways for a generation.

the RMT union announced that “over 50,000 railway workers will walkout as part of 3 days of national strike action later this month, in the biggest dispute on the network since 1989”.The nationwide strikes are due to take place on June 21, 23 and 25, which means that those travelling to Worthy Farm for Glastonbury 2022 – held from June 22-26 – may face disruption. Other events affected the same week include the British athletics championships in Manchester and Elton John and The Rolling Stones‘ BST Hyde Park concerts.Responding to the planned strike, Michael Kill, CEO of the NTIA, said: “The announcement of UK wide train strikes has sent a shockwave throughout the industry, over concerns for staff and public safety, and the potential impact on trade.”“Limited Rail services across the UK will leave many stranded at night, compromising safety with very few alternative transport services available.”Kill added: “The transport infrastructure within the night time economy is vitally important to our recovery post pandemic, particularly as we move into peak summer season for festival and events, and a critical time for tourism, who rely heavily on public transport.”RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said of the strike: “Railway workers have been treated appallingly and despite our best efforts in negotiations, the rail industry with the support of the government has failed to take their concerns seriously.“We have a cost-of-living crisis, and it is unacceptable for railway workers to either lose their jobs or face another year of a pay freeze when inflation is at 11.1% and rising.

Scots are set to be hit by further rail chaos later this month after it was confirmed the biggest strike in 30 years will go ahead.

Glastonbury Festival may have to reconsider their travel plans as national rail strikes were confirmed for three days in late June.The RMT union announced that “over 50,000 railway workers will walkout as part of 3 days of national strike action later this month, in the biggest dispute on the network since 1989”.The nationwide strikes are due to take place on June 21, 23 and 25, which means that those travelling to Worthy Farm for the festival from June 22-26 may face disruption.Other events affected the same week include the British athletics championships in Manchester, and Elton John and The Rolling Stones‘ BST Hyde Park concerts.RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “Railway workers have been treated appallingly and despite our best efforts in negotiations, the rail industry with the support of the government has failed to take their concerns seriously.“We have a cost-of-living crisis, and it is unacceptable for railway workers to either lose their jobs or face another year of a pay freeze when inflation is at 11.1% and rising. Our union will now embark on a sustained campaign of industrial action which will shut down the railway system.”He continued: “Rail companies are making at least £500m a year in profits, whilst fat cat rail bosses have been paid millions during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rail passengers the length and breadth of the UK face a summer of major disruption after workers voted for the biggest strike more than 25 years. As the Manchester Evening News reported last night, members of the RMT union backed industrial action over pay, conditions, 2,500 Network Rail maintenance job cuts and reforms that the union claims will lead to a wave of ticket office closures.

Railway workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions, threatening massive disruption to the network in the coming weeks. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at Network Rail and 15 train operators backed launching a campaign of industrial action.