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A woman has died after she was hit by train at Norbiton station. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene after she was hit by the train at about 1.21pm on Tuesday. A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesperson said the woman’s death was not being treated as suspicious.

22:48, 26 Aug 2011 by Matthew Rees

Motorists caught in the wrong lane could have their fines refunded after a £900,000 bus lane blunder. A total of 15,359 drivers were fined up to £120 after being caught in the bus lane in Eden Street, Kingston, since it was introduced on July 13, 2009.

However, an adjudicator at the parking and traffic appeals service last week overturned a fine incurred on October 3, 2010. Edward Houghton said he was not satisfied the [bus lane] signage was lawful, meaning Kingston Council could now be forced to fork out thousands in refunds. 

18:04, 09 Aug 2011 by Matthew Rees

The largest private sector collection of London buses anywhere in the world has found a new home alongside old planes and vintage cars. The London Bus Museum, known to many as the Cobham Bus Museum, is now open at Brooklands after years of planning.

It opened its doors on August 1, unveiling a 25,000sq ft purpose-built building to display the buses every day of the year. There are more than 30 complete buses, mostly fully restored.

10:01, 08 Aug 2011 by Matthew Rees