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Sunday, 25 March 2012

BBC News

• Third Heathrow runway 'pondered'Papers ponder potential u-turn on third Heathrow runway
• SNP to table fuel duty amendmentThe SNP says it will propose a Budget amendment at Westminster which will freeze future rises in fuel duty.

The Independent

• Heathrow: Tories™ secret plot to build third runway George Osborne is secretly pushing for a third runway at Heathrow airport in a dramatic move that threatens to break apart the coalition and overturn a Conservative manifesto promise.

The Observer

• Top Tories admit: we got it wrong on third runway at HeathrowMinisters to rethink decision to rule out runway after warning that trade will move elsewhere unless airport expandedRadical options to increase airport capacity in the south-east “ including developing RAF Northolt on the edge of London “ are being urgently considered by the government amid growing fears that its decision to rule out a third runway at Heathrow is choking off economic growth.According to senior sources, both David Cameron and George Osborne have been convinced of the need to act “ and re-examine long-term policy on Heathrow “ after being lobbied by overseas leaders and busines...

The Telegraph

• Bob Crow threatens to sue Boris Johnson over crony claimsThe militant rail union leader Bob Crow has threatened to sue Boris Johnson, saying it is
• M5 bus crash survivor describes moment lorry hit coachOne of the passengers on board the M5 crash coach describes the moment the lorry hit his vehicle, and the panic that ensued immediately after the accident.
• Bus driver arrested after fatal M5 crashDriver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following fatal crash in foggy weather

Daily Express

• EasyJet looks to land new aircraft as fuel costs soarEASYJET is considering a bumper order for the newest fuel-efficient aircraft as it grapples with a £1STnSbillion-a-year fuel bill.

Mail Online

• 'Lock rage' fears on canals as opening times are cut in droughtBritish Waterways (BW), is limiting the opening of locks on the Grand Union, the Oxford, and the Kennet and Avon canals to four to six hours a day – when there are normally no limits.

The Mirror

• Vauxfall... Zafira, Insignia and Astra lose most value after three years, survey of new cars revealsZafira suffers the most losing £17k in three years

Edinburgh Evening News

• We™re getting on our bikes to go the extra mile or 52CYCLING from Glasgow to Edinburgh is an impressive feat at any age, but when you are only eight years old it is exceptional.

Metro

• Army on standby to deliver petrol in event of tanker driver strike METRO WEB REPORTER Army on standby to deliver petrol in event of tanker driver strikeSoldiers have been put on standby to cover for petrol tanker drivers, who have threatened to go on strike.Trade union Unite has balloted 2,000 tanker drivers working for seven major fuel distribution firms over industrial action in a dispute about pay and working conditions. The government has a plan to ensure petrol continues to reach garages (PA) The result is expected today and could result in a series of walkouts from April 3rd.Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office minister, revealed the government had drawn...

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Sunderland bus driver injured in crashA BUS lost control and smashed into a lamp post today.The single decker bus was involved in a collision at 9.15 this morning (SAT).Northumbria Police say that they believe the bus hit a lamp post in Seaburn Terrace in Sunderland.It is not known how many passengers were on board the bus but nobody was injured in the crash.Northumbria Police have confirmed that a section of road near to the Marriott hotel roundabout is closed to allow for the bus to be recovered.The driver of the bus suffered minor injuries in the crash but no passengers were hurt. 

Sheffield Telegraph

• Cash boost in push to get city on its bikeCYCLING in Sheffield is to be given a big push.

The York Press

• £4.5m boost for York bus servicesYORK is to get a smartcard system like London's Oyster card as part of a £4.5 million boost for the city's bus services.

Wales Online

• Severn Bridge tolls set to continue until 2017 - recession and fuel prices blamedTOLLS on the two Severn bridges could continue for almost a year longer than planned as high fuel prices and the economic downturn have led to less traffic using the crossings.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Peterborough roads cash plea given short shrift by GovernmentAn urgent plea for more than £6 million to repair Peterborough’s roads was made to the Government on Friday (23 March) – and immediately ran into trouble.

Sunderland Echo

• Nissan deal signed and sealedTHE North East is to become a world leader in low-carbon vehicle technology with the establishment of a new base for cutting-edge research.

Other Regional Press

• Fury at road 'option' through Trust park A PARK that was meant to be saved as open space forever in honour of the Queen™s Diamond Jubilee could instead have a road running through it.
• Tram dream will ˜boost™ city tradeThe next stage of Preston’s tram vision has been unveiled.
• ˜Tough decision™ sees bus fares set to rise by five per centBus fares are set to rise by five per cent in the county with companies blaming rising costs and a hike in fuel tax for the increase.

International Herald Tribune

• Opel Worker Representatives Deny Reports of Plant Closings in EuropeThe workers group was responding to reports that Opel, a unit of General Motors, was negotiating to close plants in Germany and Britain.

Aviation Industry

• Ryanair adds six Euro surcharge to tickets purchased in SpainRyanair is to introduce a six Euro surcharge on all flights purchased in Spain from April 15.

Other News Sources

• Congestion charging plan faces delayTransport ministers to discuss Czech compromise deal on 'Eurovignette' law.
• QATAR AIRWAYS CONTINUES AFRICA EXPANSION DRIVE LAUNCHING FLIGHTS TO RWANDAQatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with the launch of its 17th destination on the Continent – daily scheduled flights to Rwanda. The arrival of flight QR 536 to Rwanda's...