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Ferry captain says evacuation was delayed for lack of rescue ships
Lee Joon-seok says he feared passengers would be swept away Third mate was navigating waters for the first timeThe arrested captain of the South Korean ferry that capsized with 476 people on board said on Saturday he had delayed evacuating the ship because of the sea conditions and the absence of rescue ships.Lee Joon-seok and two of his crew were taken into police custody in the early hours of the morning, charged with negligence and failing to secure the safety of passengers in violation of maritime law. Continue reading...
Major shake-up for bus services in city
A BUS company is introducing a major shake-up of services across Glasgow and the surrounding area before the end of the month.
Fall in new drivers losing licences due to motorists taking tests later
Fall in number of new drivers having their licences revoked may be due to more people taking their tests when they are older and more resonsible on the roads
Saturday, 19 April 2014
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- DLR station makes way for CrossrailDocklands Light Railway's (DLR) Pudding Mill Lane stop shuts to make way for a much larger station after Easter.
- Channel Tunnel trains back to normalChannel Tunnel rail services have returned to normal on Good Friday morning after being hit by severe disruption.
The Guardian
- Lewis Hamilton shines in practice for Mercedes ahead of Chinese Grand PrixHamilton finished 0.141sec ahead of Fernando Alonso Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg came thirdLewis Hamilton missed the first 25 minutes of Friday's second free practice for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix but still finished top of the timings by 0.141sec, ahead of Fernando Alonso and his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.Hamilton's car had a suspension problem and then he complained about understeer, but the current championship leader soon made up for lost time and, after switching to soft tyres, toppled Alonso. Continue reading...
- MH370 flight recorders search to be completed within seven daysIndian Ocean hunt by US navy deep-sea vehicle narrows to an area with a radius of just 10km The underwater search for the flight recorders from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could be completed in five to seven days, Australian officials said on Saturday.A US navy deep-sea autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), Bluefin-21, is scouring a remote stretch of the Indian Ocean floor for signs of the plane, which disappeared from radars on 8 March with 239 people on board and is believed to have crashed in the area. Continue reading...
- Ferry captain says evacuation was delayed for lack of rescue ships Lee Joon-seok says he feared passengers would be swept away Third mate was navigating waters for the first timeThe arrested captain of the South Korean ferry that capsized with 476 people on board said on Saturday he had delayed evacuating the ship because of the sea conditions and the absence of rescue ships.Lee Joon-seok and two of his crew were taken into police custody in the early hours of the morning, charged with negligence and failing to secure the safety of passengers in violation of maritime law. Continue reading...
The Herald
- Major shake-up for bus services in cityA BUS company is introducing a major shake-up of services across Glasgow and the surrounding area before the end of the month.
- Drop in Fife road accidents welcomed THE number of children injured in road accidents in one area of Scotland has fallen to a record low after the introduction of 20mph zones and educational initiatives.
- Glasgow rakes in bus-lane fines to plug hole in budgetTHOUSANDS of pounds collected from bus-lane fines have been used to plug a hole in the parking budget of Glasgow City Council.
The Independent
- Privacy: Vast network of roadside cameras pose 'very real risk' says surveillance regulator Members of the public face âa very real risk to their privacy from the huge roadside surveillance network that captures millions of motorists every day, the Government's Surveillance Commissioner has warned. In an interview with The Independent, Tony Porter urges that clear guidance be provided to ensure innocent people do not fall victim to roadside automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras which have been the centre of concerns over the rise of surveillance in Britain.
The Telegraph
- Fall in new drivers losing licences due to motorists taking tests laterFall in number of new drivers having their licences revoked may be due to more people taking their tests when they are older and more resonsible on the roads
- British drivers are in a hole and must dig deep in their walletsGone are the days when we could laugh at the state of French roads - now it's Britain that is riddled with potholes, says Vicki Woods
- Fall in new drivers losing licences due to motorists taking tests laterFall in number of new drivers having their licences revoked may be due to more people taking their tests when they are older and more resonsible on the roads
Mail Online
- Airport staff secretly open thousands of holidaymakers' bags Last year a staggering 22 million items of luggage were 'mishandled' at airports around the world as thieves and even border officials secretly search through travellers' suitcases.
- Easter getaway sees roads and railway routes crowded More than 5million set off on holiday and millions more jump in their cars as people try to enjoy the sunshine while it lasts amid gloomy forecasts for the weekend
Bolton News
- Bus services set to be cut across Bolton THE brakes have been put on a number of bus services across Bolton as Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM) look to save Ł7.1 million over the next two years.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- Dales warning after Bradford cyclist badly hurt The âlife-changingâ injuries suffered by a Bradford firefighter have prompted police to issue a warning to cyclists visiting the Dales.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Work to repair Cambrian Coast railway moving on ahead of schedule Engineers are working round the clock to get the track fixed between Barmouth and Harlech after storm damage
Sheffield Star
- South Yorkshire passengers plan to avoid paying train fareCampaigners objecting to changes to the bus and train pass system for the elderly and disabled in South Yorkshire are staging a protest tomorrow.
The York Press
- Drivers to be given a voice as move to improve York's traffic flow announced YORK'S new transport boss is setting up a forum to give motorists a voice - and has confirmed that Ł300,000 will be spent on improving traffic flow.
Wales Online
- Hollywood actor Michael Sheen joins M4 junction clsoure protestStar is opposing Welsh Government plans to close Junction 41 of the M4 Motorway at Port Talbot
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Overcrowding is big issue for West Midlands tram users Overcrowding has been identified as the biggest bugbear for tram passengers in the West Midlands, according to a watchdog body.
- 10,000 fined in M54 speed trapMore than 10,300 drivers have been caught speeding on a stretch of the M54 â potentially raking in ÂŁ1m in fines.
Yorkshire Evening Post
- Yorkshire Tour de France volunteers told to mind their languageTheyve been recruited to offer a warm welcome to the visitors who will flock to Yorkshire for this summers Tour de France.
Yorkshire Post
- Cycling legend Beryl getting ârecognition she deservesâ as Tour de France visits YorkshireAn everyday housewife, dedicated mother and keen gardener, Beryl Burton was not your average sporting superstar.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Sudbury: Transport hub could be created at train stationA scheme that would see the creation of a transport hub to help free up Sudburys over-crowded one-way system is being considered by the county council.
Sunderland Echo
- Plans on track to reopen Leamside railway lineTHE reopening of Wearsides disused Leamside railway line has moved a step closer.
Other Regional Press
- Bus blockade was 'over financial dispute' A HAMPSHIRE bus service was blocked in its depot yesterday after a financial dispute erupted between the firm and its mechanics.
- Easter trains cancelled as underpass slides into place at Rochester stationTrains have been cancelled as a new underpass is installed for a new railway station... on a bed of gas.
Aviation Industry
- GreenSky London facility to be built on Essex former oil refinery site The British Airways-Solena Fuels partnership will build the GreenSky London facility on the site of the former Coryton oil refinery in Essex. The facility, which will convert landfill waste into jet fuel, will open in 2017, two years later than originally planned. read more
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