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Sunday, 21 September 2014

BBC News

• VIDEO: 'Road rage' attack CCTV releasedFootage showing an alleged road rage attack outside a Birmingham shop has been released by police.

Financial Times

• Air France workers to extend strikeIndustrial action over cost cutting to enter a second week

The Telegraph

• Ghost tube stations worht billions go on saleTransport for London (TfL) is preparing to invite companies to bid to transform London’s abandoned underground stations into a network of tourist attractions, retail hubs, hotels and museums. It is understood that TfL will announce the beauty parade within the next month.

Nottingham Evening Post

• DanRussell commented Gedling relief road could devalue homesRESIDENTS say they are

The York Press

• Fencing put up to stop trespassers getting on to rail lines NETWORK Rail has completed a line of steel fencing alongside railway tracks near York as it tries to prevent trespassers getting on to the lines.

Wales Online

• Springwatch hosts Kate Humble and Iolo Williams unite to oppose M4 relief road plansWildlife presenter Humble insists the wetlands - which could be destroyed if the motorway is built over the Gwent Levels - are crucial to Newport

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Hauliers warned to step up security over illegal immigrant riskHaulage companies across the West Midlands are being advised to step up the security of their vehicles because of increasing numbers of illegal immigrants trying to get into the UK.

Carlisle News & Star

• Three fighting for life following Carlisle M6 crash Three people suffered

Other Regional Press

• County council commits a further £1 million to fixing Hertfordshire's roads It adds to the £6 million of funding already provided by the coalition government.
• New bikes aim to give everyone pedal power in PortsmouthPEOPLE with physical or mental disabilities are being encouraged to join a cycling scheme.
• Minister to decide on dualling of A465 A DECISION on the controversial dualling of the Heads of the Valleys Road between Abergavenny and Brynmawr is expected to be made by a Welsh minister next month.
• Call for action over accident blackspot RESIDENTS are calling for action after a spate of accidents on their road that has them fearing it is only a matter of time before someone is killed.
• St James’ Mill link road plan moves closer for NorthamptonA provisional funding agreement to join up both ends of the St James’ Mill Road has been welcomed by members of Northampton Borough Council.

Aviation Industry

• Air France pilots threaten to extend strike indefinitelyAir France will find out Saturday if it faces a longer than anticipated industrial action, as pilots threatened to make their week-long industrial action indefinite. read more
• Ethiopian Airlines orders 20 Boeing MAXs plus 15 optionsFast-growing Ethiopian Airlines announced an order Saturday for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s plus 15 options and purchase rights in a deal worth more than $2.1 billion at list prices. read more

Other News Sources

• Twyford residents call for action on 'dangerous' road RESIDENTS in Twyford are calling for a new pedestrian crossing amid claims the main road is too dangerous.
• Major roadworks beginning in Blackburn WORK on the two-pronged £3 million improvement scheme to Blackburn’s Haslingden Road corridor and M65 Guide roundabout has begun.