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EU probes airlines foreign stakeholders
Move comes as Etihad seeks to boost presence in Europe, raising its stake in Air Berlin to the maximum allowed and with an expected offer for half of Alitalia
MH370: Time running out in search for Malaysian Airlines plane's black box
Sonic trawl of southern Indian Ocean underway as countdown begins to end of flight data recorder's signal transmissionsFour weeks after the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, the underwater search for the wreckage has started: a sonic trawl of a stretch of the southern Indian Ocean more than 1,000 miles from the Australian coast.The overall search area has narrowed, but only to a vast expanse of 217,000 sq km. Members of the international operation have vowed to continue the hunt for the Boeing 777, yet the black box or flight data recorder is only expected to emit signals for...
Network Rail appoints new managing director to spearhead £25bn infrastructure investment programme
Network Rail has announced that Dr Francis Paonessa will join the company as managing director, infrastructure projects this summer. Dr Paonessa is currently managing director UK, Bombardier Transportation. He will replace Simon Kirby, who leaves Network Rail in June to take up the role of chief executive at HS2 Ltd.
PM visit call as Dawlish line opens
Holidaymakers have been urged to head to the South West this year to help the region recover millions of pounds lost during the closure of the Dawlish railway line.
Saturday, 05 April 2014
The Telegraph
- UK car sales roar to highest level in a decade Car sales in Britain have roared to their highest level for a decade thanks to resurgent consumer confidence and surging demand for fuel-efficient vehicles. Almost half a million new cars were registered last month, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT). The industry body said the 18pc year-on-year rise was down to fuel-conscious motorists looking for cars that could do more miles to the gallon, as well as the rise of financing deals that allow consumers to lease out a vehicle, rather than buying one outright.
- Mazda recalls 42,000 cars because of spiders Mazda is recalling 42,000 Mazda6 cars in the US because spiders can weave a web in a vent hose and cause the fuel tank to crack. The recall involves cars from the 2010 through 2012 model years equipped with 2.5-litre engines. The yellow sac spider, which is attracted to hydrocarbons, builds webs that cause pressure to build in the fuel tank. That increases the risk of fuel leaks and fire.
This is Money
- New car sales rise to highest level in a decadeThe Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 464,824 new cars were registered last month, 17.7 per cent higher than the 394,806 in March last year.
This Is Local London Network
- Kingston Council admits mistake over pothole accident figures Far fewer people were injured by potholes in Kingston last year than initially thought, Kingston Council has said.
Yorkshire Post
- Sales of new cars surge to 10-year highNew car sales soared in March, with the new 14 number plate helping registrations reach their highest monthly total for 10 years.
Burnley Express
- Traffic lights to be installed at busy Burnley roundabout to ease traffic TRAFFIC lights are set to be installed on a busy roundabout to ease long tailbacks, it has been announced.
East Anglian Daily Times
- Travel: New bridge building closes A14 in both directions at Bury St EdmundsA new bridge being built across the A14 has closed the road to traffic this evening and will again tomorrow night.
Other Regional Press
- New spine road will connect up plans for enterprise zoneTHE job of installing a major new road at Daedalus enterprise zone has been taken on by Hampshire County Council.
- Commuters warned of 'fatberg' road jams MOTORISTS and commuters are being warned they could face delays of up to 45 minutes near Oxford Station due to work to remove a āfatbergā from a sewer.
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