A local authority under fire for its widespread use of first-class train travel is to be asked to approve plans to curtail ...

An internal South Tyneside Council audit concludes the travel costs are "not considered significant".

Turning to my boyfriend and travel companion James, I told him we had to get off our train. We were an hour-and-a-half into a three-and-a-half journey from London to Carlisle and I’d surprised him ...

First class travel was utilised on more than 50 occasions by councillors in South Tyneside over the last year at a total cost ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The costlier option provided more comfort and a fuller experience than the coach class.Kristine Villarroel/Business Insider I ...