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Saturday, 01 August 2015

BBC News

• Bus station closes ahead of revampCardiff bus station will shut on Saturday night ahead of a major redevelopment of the site, with services instead operating from nearby streets.
• Bus charges 'hit Welsh education'Charges for school buses hit Welsh-medium sixth-formers harder than other students, the Welsh Language commissioner says.
• Firm halts Calais travel over attacksA haulage company owner from Pembrokeshire stops operations overseas because of attacks on his vehicles crossing the Channel.
• Men charged over roadside shootingTwo men are charged with attempted murder and possessing a firearm following a shooting in Mountain Ash.
• Rail 'ambassadors' to help visitorsSome of the first people to use the new Borders Railway will be met off the trains by official
• Rise in illegal immigrants at portsThe number of illegal immigrants intercepted at ports in Northern Ireland trying to reach other parts of the UK has risen significantly in the last three years measured.
• RideLondon: Inspirational storiesInspirational stories of those taking in cycle event
• New deal tries to avert Tube strikeA new deal to try to avert the Tube strike is offered to unions.
• Etihad sued over obese passengerAn Australian plane passenger, who says he suffered back pain after being seated next to an overweight man, is suing Etihad Airways.
• Airbus reports profits up by 34%Europe's aircraft maker Airbus group beats forecasts with a rise in profits for the first half of the year.
• BA owner IAG in big profits jumpBA and Iberia owner International Airlines Group (IAG) reports a big jump in second quarter profits.

Financial Times

• Q&A: The hunt for flight MH370Will the discovery of wreckage solve the aviation mystery?
• IAG against paying for Heathrow runwayOwner of British Airways opposes ‘excessive’ cost of Heathrow expansion
• Chinese investors compete to buy AvolonBidding battle for Irish aircraft leasing company could see it valued at $2.5bn
• Uber passes Xiaomi in $50bn funding roundCar-hailing service raises $1bn to help fend off local rivals in India and China

The Guardian

• 'Migrant stowaways' leave lorry after arriving in UK – CCTV videoCCTV footage shows men getting out of a lorry in Stourbridge, West Midlands. Three men cut a hole in the rear side of a lorry, jump out and run off. About 3,000 people from a range of countries including Syria and Eritrea are camped in the northern French port of Calais, with many trying to cross into Britain illegally by climbing on board lorries and trains Continue reading...
• Heathrow third runway unjustifiable, says BA parent company bossIAG chief executive Willie Walsh said Heathrow had glossed over its ability to finance the new infrastructure, which he called inefficient and unfit for purposeHeathrow’s biggest customer, the group that owns British Airways, has dealt a stinging blow to the airport’s expansion hopes by saying the £17.6bn price for a third runway is excessive and “cannot be justified on any basisâ€�.Willie Walsh, the chief executive of BA’s parent company IAG, warned that his airlines would not pay the outrageous cost for new infrastructure that he called “inefficient and not fit for purposeâ€�. Continue...
• MH370: flaperon arrives in France as search for truth switches to laboratoryThe debris washed up on Réunion will be driven from Paris to the defence laboratory in Toulouse for confirmation that it belonged to the Boeing 777 missing since March 2014Investigators in Toulouse are hoping to unlock the mystery of the disappeared Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as the piece of plane wreckage found washed up on a beach on the Indian Ocean island of Réunion arrived in France for official identification.The two-metre, barnacle-encrusted chunk of metal debris which emerged from the sea this week has raised hopes of discovering what happened to the Kuala Lumpur-Beijing...
• Striking French ferry workers block Calais port route with huge fireMy Ferry Link workers burn tyres across key motorway to port, causing gridlock amid attempts by dozens of migrants to cross Channel to UKA huge fire set alight by striking French ferry workers brought more disruption to Calais on Friday, causing gridlock on routes towards the port as dozens of migrants made new attempts to reach the UK.About a dozen workers of My Ferry Link burned tyres across a key motorway leading to the port shortly before midday as part of a long-running dispute over 600 job losses. Continue reading...
• Osama bin Laden sister and stepmother feared dead in UK plane crashSaudi ambassador offers condolences to the family amid reports that relatives of the al-Qaida leader were among four killed in light aircraft crash in HampshireThe sister and stepmother of notorious al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden were reportedly among the dead after a business jet crashed at a private airport in Hampshire and ploughed into a car auction centre.Without confirming the identities of the victims, the Saudi ambassador to Britain, Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf Al Saud, offered condolences on the embassy’s official Twitter account to the Bin Laden family, a prominent Saudi Arabia clan w...

The Herald

• Washed up wing likely to be from missing Malaysian Airlines flightA CHUNK of 8ft long aircraft wing washed up on a remote French island is almost certainly the evidence needed to solve the world's greatest aviation mystery, according to investigators.
• Aberdeen bypass project classification change 'a hammer blow' to Scottish Government investment strategyThe Scottish Government's investment strategy has been dealt a
• Four dead after private jet crashes into car lotFour people have died after a private jet crash landed in a car auction site and burst into flames as prepared for landing on a nearby runway.
• Calais chaos to 'last all summer' as Scottish business counts costTHE Prime Minister has said that chaos in Calais will last all summer, as representatives of Scottish haulers claimed one driver caught up in the turmoil had been threatened with a gun.

The Independent

• Hampshire plane crash: Four dead after light aircraft hits Blackbushe Airport car auction site while trying to land Four people have died after a light aircraft 'went up into a ball of flames' when it crashed into a car auction site at Blackbushe airport, Hampshire, as it attempted to land on a runway.

The Scotsman

• Delayed air passengers fail to claim compensationTENS of thousands of air passengers who suffered severe delays at Scotland’s busiest airports last summer failed to claim compensation totalling more than £15 million, new research shows.

The Telegraph

• RideLondon: Everything you need to know about how to get around LondonThe capital will grind to a halt this weekend as around 100,000 cyclists take to the streets
• Calais crisis causes misery for Kent's long-suffering residents and businessesOperation Stack has turned the Garden of England into the Car Park of England
• Private jet owned by Osama Bin Laden's family crashes in Hampshire, killing fourThe Embraer Phenom 300 was owned by Salem Aviation, a company which is part of the Bin Laden conglomerate based in Jeddah

City AM

• RideLondon transport disruption - everything you need to knowPlanning a weekend trip to London this weekend? Journeying across the capital to see an old friend? Be warned: Tens of thousands of cyclists are taking to the streets for Prudential RideLondon 2015, meaning tube, rail and buses are likely to be affected throughout the weekend.Read more: Prudential RideLondon - When, where and how to watchTransport for London recommends Londoners take the Tube to get around, however there are a number of line closures and stations close to the event are expected to be busier than normal with road closures throughout central London sending people onto ...

Daily Express

• Stansted Airport security alert as 'suspected pipe bomb' found in cargo areaARMY bomb disposal experts were called to Stansted Airport after a suspected pipe bomb was reportedly found in a cargo facility.
• Osama Bin Laden's stepmother and sister 'killed in Hampshire private jet crash'OSAMA Bin Laden's stepmother and sister were reportedly among four killed in yesterday's horrifying plane crash in Hampshire.

Mail Online

• Lorry follows satnav and gets wedged in Alexandra Road in Wellington, Somerset Police were forced to close the street in Wellington, Somerset, while they freed the 42-tonne vehicle on Wednesday.
• British Airways slashes the size of hand luggage The firm permits two pieces of baggage to be taken into the cabin, but is nearly halving the size of the ‘personal’ bag. It could lead to many travellers having to buy new luggage.
• Striking Calais ferry workers burn tyres on roads causing chaos for Brit families Striking French ferry workers have blocked roads to Calais with a burning wall of tyres, causing further chaos for British holidaymakers, with some cancelling their trips to Europe.
• Army explosives experts called in and staff evacuated after suspected pipe bomb found by FedEx staff at Stansted Airport  The device was detected on scanners by FedEx staff before it could be loaded on to a plane. Cargo flights have been suspended at the airport and staff have been evacuated.
• Eurostar and BA hike their prices if you're British as UK postcodes charged more Tourists from the UK are often charged significantly more for summer breaks than their European counterparts – with premiums applied to both travel and accommodation.
• Bin Laden family’s jet crashes into a car auction near Blackbushe Airport A plane has reportedly overshot the runway at Blackbushe Airport in Hampshire and crashed into vehicles parked at a nearby car dealership sending thick smoke into the air.

The Mirror

• Cops 'probe whether Bin Laden family members were on private jet which smashed into car auction killing four'Although based in Saudi Arabia, the aircraft was flying into Hampshire from Milan and the Bin Ladens have interests in northern Italy
• Two RAF aircraft came within 20 FEET of high-speed crash in what could have been UK's closest near miss A report into the near miss, which occurred in Lincolnshire in March, found that one jet was travelling at almost 400mph
• Stansted Airport security scare after suspected pipe bomb found in FedEx cargo areaArmy bomb disposal were called to the airport after scanners picked up a suspected explosive device as it was about to be loaded onto a cargo flight

Birmingham Post

• The UK's cheapest electric car will cost less than £10,000 An electric car costing less than £10,000 will go on sale in the UK, making it one of the cheapest electric vehicles on the road.

Derby Telegraph

• Derby Telegraph commented Woman in critical condition after crash that causes 'chaos' in...A WOMAN is in a critical condition tonight after being hit by a car in the city centre in an incident which caused hours of travel problems across Derby.She was taken by ambulance to the major trauma unit at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham after receiving head injuries and a broken leg in the accident involving a Seat Ibiza in Traffic Street just after 1pm.The incident led to disruptions across Derby as police closed the west-bound carriageway of Traffic Street and Liversage...

London Evening Standard

• Third Heathrow runway is ‘an outrageous vanity project’ says BA boss Willie Walsh British Airways boss Willie Walsh today launched a scathing attack on plans for a third runway at Heathrow, dismissing it as a “vanityâ€� project whose costs would be “outrageousâ€�.
• Hampshire plane crash: four people killed after light aircraft crashes at car auction site Four people were killed after a light aircraft crashed at a car auction site in Hampshire this afternoon.
• Why M-way breaks are a turn-off It’s that time of year that motorists love most — summer road trips, shady green country lanes, trips to the beach and, if you’re lucky, getting the roof down on your convertible.
• Police hunt thug who punched commuter repeatedly in the face on Tube as he used his mobile phone Police are hunting for a thug who punched a commuter repeatedly in the face on the Tube as he sat using his mobile phone.
• Road test: Kadjar Expression+ dCi 130 Kadjar. Crazy name, crazy car. Renault’s latest crossover model is meant to be a bigger brother to the successful Captur. But under the skin the Kadjar is pretty much a Nissan Qashqai (the two companies have a working partnership) and that’s no bad thing.
• Man protests against 'awful local parking situation' in Croydon by blocking traffic with horse and cart A bizarre protest involving a horse and cart brought traffic to a standstill in Croydon town centre yesterday afternoon.
• Black cab drivers protest over 'lack of regulation of minicabs' outside TfL HQ London's black cab drivers and their families gathered in their masses outside Transport for London's headquarters today to protest over the "lack of proper regulation" of private minicab companies.
• RideLondon 2015: Roads closed as thousands expected at annual cycling festival Roads across London will be closed this weekend as the third annual RideLondon cycle event gets underway.

Northern Echo

• Thousands of drivers caught using mobile phones THOUSANDS of drivers have been caught using a mobile phone or tablet behind the wheel over the last three years.
• Bus company to invest millions in flagship route following large rise in passengers A BUS company is to invest several million pounds in its flagship route through a North Yorkshire town by adding 14 new vehicles.

The York Press

• First 24/7 bus service launched in York YORK'S first 24/7 bus service will be launched in the autumn, when a service will run through the night between the city centre and the University of York.

This Is Local London Network

• Go ahead given for new CCTV cameras and powers to enforce traffic offences New CCTV cameras to catch motorists committing traffic offences will be rolled out in Barnet, along with new fines.
• Cycling ummit discusses 20mph zones in Sutton A summit has been to discuss the introduction of 20mph speed limits across parts of the borough and how to encourage more people to cycle.

Wales Online

• Welsh truck driver urging all lorry companies to stop cross-Channel freight in a bid to force a solution to the Calais migrant crisisPeter Harding, who runs a road haulage firm out of Haverfordwest, said 90% of his firm’s business involved going back and forth to France
• Traffic signal changes lead to 'chaos' and delays of more than 25 minutes for drivers on busy city roads The council says the changes, near Cardiff City Stadium, are part of a trial

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• New junction for Asda accident blackspotA new  junction will be built at the entrance to Cannock’s 24-hour Asda store in a bid to improve safety after five crashes in a year.
• Calais migrant crisis: Migrants filmed slashing their way out of lorry to find new life in Black CountryThese dramatic images show how three migrants slashed their way out of a lorry and made their bid for a new life here in the Black Country.

Blackpool Gazette

• Small airport review 
a ‘lost opportunity’Failing to offer more support for small airports like Blackpool is a ‘lost opportunity’ one of the resort’s MPs warned today.

Bucks Free Press

• New Bisham roundabout scheme 'a waste of £8m taxpayers money' says council road chief Politicians have launched a scathing attack on Highways England proposed changes to an infamous traffic blackspot near Marlow, saying they are a “waste of moneyâ€�.

Burnley Express

• Are we there yet? Seven stress-free tips on driving the children to the holiday destinationIt’s all too often a journey that everyone wants to end as soon as possible.

Daventry Express

• A43 Moulton bypass set to be approved by Northamptonshire County CouncilA planned bypass for Moulton, which will allow thousands of new homes to be built on the edge of Northampton, is set to be approved on Tuesday August 4.

Sleaford Standard

• FEATURE: Air ambulance could be asked to transport pregnant and seriously ill patientsHeavily pregnant women could be among cases sent to hospital via air ambulance under some of the proposals by the counties health leaders.

The Shields Gazette

• Metro revamp is completed five months ahead of scheduleSouth Tyneside Metro travellers should be in for a smoother ride after a £30million refurbishment of the transport system was completed – five months ahead of schedule.

Other Regional Press

• Routes shut down as traffic piles up BUS services were withdrawn from Oxford Station on four days this week as operators battled against congestion.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Paddington £20m revamp to include more food outletsPaddington Station is undergoing a revamp to provide better waiting facilities, more seating areas and food outlets, said Network Rail. The work, costing around £20m, will include replacing the glazing on the roof with clear windows to let in more natural light. The pillars, roof and steelwork of the Grade 1 listed building will be cleaned and repainted. It should be finished in the next 18 months, Network Rail said. The work comes as Network Rail predicts 61 million passengers will use the station in 2015. First Great Western will also improve its ticket office, installing 12 counters a...
• BA owner IAG reports big jump in quarterly profitsBritish Airways (BA) owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a big jump in quarterly profits. IAG reported a 25% rise in pre-tax profits to £315m for the three months to 30th June. Chief executive Willie Walsh told the BBC's Today programme the results 'reflect the underlying strength of the airlines'. IAG is in the process of buying Irish carrier Aer Lingus. The group is still waiting for approval from stakeholder Ryanair, which Mr Walsh is confident they will receive. The company said that at current fuel prices and exchange rates, IAG's outlook remains unchanged. Since t...
• RHA raises concerns over drivers' hours relaxationConcerns have been raised by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) over the extent of the relaxation of how the new drivers' hours rules will be enforced.  While the RHA acknowledged that a degree of relaxation is welcome under the current circumstances, it warned the Department for Transport against going too far - particularly given the present situation at Calais.  The trade body states that the extension of the driving day to 11 hours would have been both welcome and proportionate, as drivers should not drive when tired.  However, the curtailment of the daily rest period is con...
• Unibus breaks the mould to become York’s first 24/7 bus routeUnibus will become the first bus company in York to go 24/7 after listening to the needs of its passengers at the University of York. The service will start in Freshers Week and will be completely commercial. Unibus 24/7 will run between the station, city and University hourly right through the night, along with a turn up and go timetable during the main part of the day and every 20 minutes in the evening. Transdev Managing Director Alex Hornby was delighted to introduce the new-look Unibus which is the first of its kind in the city. 'We’re proud of what we have achieved in the past few...

Aviation Industry

• Walsh: ‘We will not pay for third runway’IAG boss calls runway plan at Heathrow “way over the topâ€�

Other News Sources

• GRIDLOCK: New roadworks to add to Blackburn drivers' woes MOTORISTS in Blackburn are set to face a fresh headache as the summer of roadworks continue in the town.
• MyFerryLink crews start fresh disruption in CalaisThe port of Calais faced fresh disruption this weekend as MyFerryLink seafarers began new action to protest over the failure of talks to protect their futures following the cessation of their company’s activities at the start of this month.
• Gatwick teams up with nutrionist to produce happy meals to make passengers smile AN AIRPORT can be a pretty stressful time during the summer getaway but bosses at Gatwick hope their happy meals will put a smile on passengers’ faces.
• Calais chaos hitting Scottish exportsThe continued chaos in Calais is impacting Scottish exports and the French Government must take action on the migrant situation in the port as a ...
• FTA calls for ‘green truck fund’ to support operatorsThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for a ‘green truck fund’ to help operators adopt environmental technologies following release ...
• FTA says free toll will cut congestion & improve air qualityThe Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for free use of the M6 Toll by HGVs following yesterday’s publication of the West Midlands ...