Early start to panto season on LNE Route

This from 31154...

According to the York and District Advertiser:

York Central MP Hugh Bayley, right, views work at Holgate Junction, with Richrd Lungmuss of LNE, left, and Nigel Cay, of Network Rail.


Altogether now - 'It's behind you!'

Villiers vignettes - From Derbygate to Gardengate

Much gnashing of teeth in the East Midlands!

Local rail lobby group the Derby and Derbyshire Rail Forum is one speaker short of a full agenda for its annual conference this Thursday.

According to the Derby Evening Telegraph:

But the DfT has now said that Ms Villiers will not be attending the event because of a planning issue in her Chipping Barnet constituency.

A spokesman for Mrs Villiers' constituency office said: "The Hemington Avenue planning case is very controversial locally and Theresa has been contacted by a large number of constituents on this issue. Having campaigned against so called 'garden grabbing' for many years, Theresa feels it's vitally important that she is present at the appeal hearing to support her constituents."

Eye is sure that this statement was issued in error and having spoken with Sid Spiv, DfT's Director of Leaks, has secured the following updated version:

"The Newton Aycliffe planning case is very controversial locally and Cruella has been contacted by a large number of constituents about this issue. Having campaigned against so called 'train grabbing' for many years, Cruella feels it is vitally important that she is present at the appeal hearing to support the Japanese Ambassador."

Yet another case of the Minister walking away from her brief?