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Monday, 25 August 2014

BBC News

• Weekend strike to hit Irish rail travelThousands of travellers in the Republic of Ireland continue to face disruption because of a rail strike at Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
• Free bus for job-hunting homeless people in KentA bus operator is providing free transport to and from job interviews for homeless people in Kent.
• Protest over dumped harbour mudResidents of a south Wales resort angry about the dumping of mud from a harbour on a car park are due to protest calling for it to be cleared.

Financial Times

• Malaysia Airlines: Long haulAfter two tragedies the national carrier faces wholesale restructuring but will it be enough to revive the lossmaking company?
• Environmental groups build runway caseHeathrow protests are a reminder to advocates for expansion that environmental concerns will play an important part in any decision

The Guardian

• Laserlight, the bright idea of a student behind a lifesaver for cyclistsEmily Brooke has created a virtual cyclist, seen by drivers if there is a rider in their blind spot with 3,000 sold at £125 eachThe moment of clarity for cyclist Emily Brooke was less like an apple falling on her head and more like the prospect of a white van slamming into her.Like many bicycle users before her, she realised that if the vehicle beside her on the road turned left, she would be squashed as she was in the driver's blind spot. Continue reading...
• Malaysia Airlines plane forced to turn back due to pressure problemsTokyo-bound flight returned to Kuala Lumpur airport after 50 minutes because correct pressure could not be maintainedA Malaysia Airlines plane was forced to turn back due to pressure problems inside the aircraft after being in the air for almost an hour, a top aviation watchdog official said on Sunday.Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, director-general of the department of Civil Aviation, told AFP the plane returned to Kuala Lumpur International Airport because it was unable to maintain the correct pressure inside the aircraft. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Polite drivers cause queues DRIVERS who are too polite or timid are the cause of lengthy traffic jams on Scotland's roads.

The Telegraph

• Meet the French train giant invading UK railThe Englishman running French rail giant Keolis's UK business suggests a train operator owned by the British taxpayer should have a chance to bid for franchises - but it will lose every time as long as there is a level playing field

Mail Online

• Losing white lines from the road 'cuts speeding' because lack of markers makes drivers more cautious Transport for London, which controls major roads in the capital, conducted a study on three routes which showed vehicle speeds fell by up to 13 per cent.

The Mirror

• Bride travels to her wedding in style - catching a TRAIN Leanne Cole said she didn't want a flashy car to take her to the ceremony when

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Bradford rail passengers 'livid' as Ministers dump pledge to scrap hated Pacer trains MINISTERS have dumped a flagship pledge to scrap the district’s hated Pacer trains, to the fury of passenger groups.

Lincolnshire Echo

• Lincolnshire families missing out on bank holiday trips due to low incomes Bank holiday seaside trips are now beyond some families because parents are not paid enough. Children's charity Barnardo's has warned that one in five families cannot afford to take a trip to the coast on bank holidays because they have little disposable income.

London Evening Standard

• Teenager charged after driving bus out of depot while drunk A teenager has been charged after he drunkenly drove a bus out of a depot.

Northern Echo

• Government U-turn on pledge to scrap hated 'cattle truck' Pacer trains MINISTERS have dumped a flagship pledge to scrap the North’s hated ‘Pacer’ trains, to the fury of MPs and passengers.

Sheffield Star

• Bikers gather in Sheffield for justice protestHundreds of motorcycles roared into Sheffield city centre as part of a justice and awareness demonstration for bikers.

Sheffield Telegraph

• Peak District boss puts forward transport tunnel planIt is a challenge that has caused headaches for planners and politicians for generations – how do you improve transport links between Sheffield and Manchester without damaging one of England’s most important natural assets, the Peak District?

Blackpool Gazette

• Police await extradition bid in hunt for killer driverMurder detectives in France are trying to extradite a man wanted in connection with the death of former Blackpool Council chief executive Steve Weaver.

Bucks Free Press

• Rail boss goes deaf for a day THE managing director of Chiltern Railways went deaf for a day after being challenged by a Saunderton-based charity to experience the train service his company provided - both with and without the help of a hearing dog.

Other Regional Press

• Those affected by possible Heathrow extension urged to take part in public consultationThose affected by the expansion of Heathrow airport in Slough are being invited to take part in a consultation about possible compensation.
• Blaenau Gwent rail improvements by 2016COMMUTERS in Blaenau Gwent could see an improved rail service thanks to a passing loop which is due to be completed in 2016.
• Manston airport: US group RiverOak Investment Corp tell Airports Commission that Thanet airfield could solve UK capacity problems An American group which wants to buy Manston airport has told a Government-appointed commission the airfield could solve the UK's capacity problems.

Other News Sources

• £150m bid to transform Guildford railway stationWork could begin in late 2015 to reshape the