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Sunday, 29 October 2017

BBC News

• 'Thousands' driving without crucial diesel filtersThousands of motorists are breaking the law by driving diesel cars without pollution filters, experts have told BBC 5 live Investigates.
• Man arrested after fatal cycle crash on A48 near CowbridgeOne cyclist died and two others were hurt following the incident on Saturday morning.
• Heathrow probe after 'security files found on USB stick'The airport launches an inquiry after a USB stick with security information is given to a newspaper.
• Most stranded pilgrims to fly home on Sunday, says EasyJetEasyJet said all but nine of 74 pilgrims stranded in Portugal since Thursday would fly back to Scotland on Sunday.
• Titanic: The ship that inspired a merchandising bonanzaFrom films and visitors centres to mugs and t-shirts, the Titanic continues to rake in the profits.
• HMS Vigilant: Nine sailors sacked after failing drugs testsNine men were dismissed from duty from HMS Vigilant - which carries the Trident nuclear deterrent.
• What's gone wrong in the UK car market?Until recently, new car sales in Britain were booming. Now, things look very different.

ITV News

• Heathrow investigates after 'security data found on USB stick'Heathrow Airport says it has launched an investigation after a USB stick containing confidential information was reportedly found on the street.

Financial Times

• Pilot relations in spotlight ahead of Ryanair resultsInvestors will seek assurance but airline still has highest operating margin in Europe

The Guardian

• Navy discharges nine submariners from nuclear vessel over drugsFiring of service personnel from HMS Vigilant follows recent claims of ‘inappropriate’ onboard relationshipNine service personnel on a nuclear submarine have been discharged from the Royal Navy after testing positive for drugs.Compulsory drugs tests on HMS Vigilant – one of four Vanguard class submarines that maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent – produced nine positive results, leading to nine individuals being discharged. Continue reading...
• Police to clamp down on Halloween motorbike 'ride-outs' in LondonMet announces planned operation to tackle ride-outs, which involve bikers driving recklessly, often on stolen vehiclesPolice officers are launching a clampdown on motorcyclists taking part in Halloween “ride-out eventsâ€� in London.The ride-outs involve motorcyclists gathering at locations across London, driving recklessly, on the wrong side of the road, through red lights and across pavements, with many riders using stolen vehicles, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...
• Foreign journalists charged after flying drone near Myanmar's parliamentTurkish reporters and their helpers will be held until 10 November amid tensions with Ankara over the Rohingya crisisMyanmar police have charged two foreign journalists and two Burmese locals after they flew a drone over the country’s parliament.The men – two of whom work for Turkish state media – will be held in custody until their first court hearing over allegations they breached import laws. The charges – relating to the import and export of “restricted or banned goodsâ€� without obtaining a licence – are punishable by up to three years in jail or a fine. Continue reading...

The Herald

• More than 30 dead in horror bus plunge in NepalA PASSENGER bus heading towards Nepal's capital Kathmandu veered off a key highway and plunged into a river, killing at least 31 people and injuring 15.

The Telegraph

• Nose of aeroplane carrying NBA team caved in after 'hitting bird' while landing

Times Online

• Cars drive Gowan profits to €1.2m [Subscription]Gowan Group, the motor and home appliance distributor, bounced firmly back into profits in 2016 on the back of the strong performance at its car division.
• I want to plug and play. Is the UK ready for electric cars? [Subscription]They’re cheaper and faster than you might think — so long as you can keep them charged in the more remote corners of Britain
• HMS Vigilant scandal: drugs tests on all submarines [Subscription]Sir Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, has ordered mandatory drugs tests across the UK’s submarine fleet after nine British servicemen on one nuclear vessel were ordered off after testing positive for cocaine.
• London congestion charge on minicabs to boost buses [Subscription]Uber drivers are among those who face paying an extra £3,000 a year each to operate in London even if the company keeps its licence, The Sunday Times has learnt.

Daily Record

• Passengers outrage as Scotrail train on 'slippy tracks' overshoots platform Dozens of commuters were left stranded at Rosyth station when the 06.32 train to Edinburgh flew past.
• Royal Navy sacks nine from Clyde-based nuclear submarine after testing positive for drugs The Royal Navy said the nine service personnel on HMS Vigilant "fell short of their high standards" after positive tests for what has been reported as cocaine.

Mail Online

• Judge who complained about lost bags in BA case retires A senior judge who complained about lost luggage 33 times during a case involving British Airways has quit, meaning he will retire before his disciplinary hearing can start.
• Heathrow security files containing Queen information found The USB stick, found by an unemployed man in Queen’s Park, North-West London, also included routes and safeguards for Cabinet Ministers and foreign dignitaries.

The Mirror

• Terror threat as Heathrow Airport security files found dumped in the street Britain’s biggest airport launched a “very, very urgent” investigation after the Sunday Mirror alerted them to the frightening security lapse

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Call for more buses to serve busy station CALLS are being made to increase bus services to one of the city’s most popular stations to try and reduce traffic and congestion in the area.

London Evening Standard

• Ten-year-old boy leads police on 100mph car chase in OhioA 10-year-old boy led police on a 100mph car chase ending in a crash on the side of the road.
• Brixton crash: Second motorcyclist dies on south London's roads in two daysA motorcyclist has died in a crash in Brixton, becoming the second to be killed on south London's roads in two days.

Manchester Evening News

• Tram driver assaulted on Metrolink platform in front of horrified passengers The Metrolink driver had just completed the journey from Manchester Airport when he was set upon

Northern Echo

• Parking rules to be relaxed in Chester-le-Street to encourage more shoppers into the town PARKING rules are to be relaxed in a “strugglingâ€� market town in time for the run-up to Christmas in a bid to encourage more shoppers to visit
• Oldest working railway bridge in the world is one of historian's top ten travel picksA HISTORIC bridge that witnessed the dawn of the railway age has been named as one of England’s top ten travel spots by a leading historian.

The York Press

• Traffic lights to 'talk' to cars in £2.85m technology boost YORK has been given nearly £3 million in national funding for cutting edge new traffic light technology.

Wales Online

• Cyclist killed and two others injured after car crashes into group of riders A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Lichfield bridge is most hit in regionIt's the sixth most lorry-bashed in Britain and the most frequently hit in the West Midlands, according to a new report.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Essex Police warn bikers on their way to unauthorised event in London to not put others at risk on the roadsEssex Police have warned motorcyclists taking part in an unauthorised bike meet in London during the Halloweeen period they will take action against anyone riding in a way that puts others in risk.

Other Regional Press

• Mail readers echo call for action in Bonn SquareCALLS to rid Queen Street of buses before there is a serious accident have been supported by scores of Oxford Mail readers.
• Campaigners demand a say over controversial route for new Oxford-Cambridge ExpresswayHOW a the route of a new £3bn road – which could plough through a 10-mile stretch of the Oxford green belt – might be chosen has been criticised as undemocratic.
• Police appeal after 22 attacks on buses in GravesendPolice have issued an urgent appeal for help to catch youths responsible for 22 rock attacks on buses in a town centre.
• Temporary shelter installed to improve experience for Scillonian passengersThe Isles of Scilly Steamship Group has started work on the first stage of a plan to improve the experience of passengers travelling on Scillonian III.
• Five weeks of disruption expected as gas pipe works begin in Helston Five weeks of disruption will begin in Helston in just over a week's time as an £11,000 programme of gas pipe replacements gets underway.
• Bus company will support Oxford Pride with on-board video messagesTHERE will be no excuse for missing out on Oxford Pride this year, with adverts for the fun-filled festival to be broadcast across the city's bus network.
• Mail readers echo call for action in Bonn SquareCALLS to rid Queen Street of buses before there is a serious accident have been supported by scores of Oxford Mail readers.
• Campaigners demand a say over controversial route for new Oxford-Cambridge ExpresswayHOW a the route of a new £3bn road – which could plough through a 10-mile stretch of the Oxford green belt – might be chosen has been criticised as undemocratic.
• Anger at wait for new crossing on 'dangerous' road CAMPAIGNERS are calling on civic chiefs to progress with their promise of installing a “vitalâ€� crossing on a dangerous Hampshire road.
• Last chance for views on major plans for Southampton roadsRESIDENTS and businesses in Southampton are being encouraged to ensure their voice is heard as a public consultation on improvements to the eastern approach to the city enters its final few days.
• MP calls for government to cough up funds for £20million city bridge schemeA SOUTHAMPTON MP has called on the government to back a £20million scheme to save two of the city's most important road bridges.
• Residents call for u-turn over buses“THINK of the users, not the money.â€�

Railway Gazette

• EC confirms Croatian electrification fundingCROATIA: Financial support worth €80·8m for a project to modernise and electrify the 24·2 km line...

Other News Sources

• Leaf-busting trains join railway network to tackle autumn delaysRAIL passengers are expected to face endless delays on the railways – because of leaves.
• Another win for GatwickGATWICK Airport won an award at the London Construction Awards event in recognition of its programme of work to develop its North Terminal which was completed last year.