By Ben Quinn Plans to double the size of the UK's third busiest airport are to face opposition from six local authorities representing 3.2 million people.

By Cahal Milmo From Plantagenet hunting parties to the 250,000 ramblers who now stroll among its ancient trees, Hatfield Forest has coexisted with humanity for generations without coming to much harm.

By Anonymous Battle lines are being drawn over the future of Stansted Airport after transport improvement plans were announced this week.

By Early, Catherine The draft Olympic transport plan contains little detailed consideration of transport links from the South East to Olympic venues, according to the South East England Regional Assembly (SEERA).

By Early, Catherine Local and regional authorities have vowed to fight plans for another runway at Stansted Airport's despite BAA reducing the amount of land it would need. Original plans for the second runway had stated that 700ha would be needed, but BAA has cut this to 486ha.