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Saturday, 28 April 2012

BBC News

• Petrol and diesel thefts increaseRising fuel prices blamed for spate of diesel and petrol thefts at Wolverhampton forecourts.
• Landslip rail line remains closedThe railway between Inverness and Aviemore could remain shut until Wednesday after heavy rain caused a landslip close to the line.
• Workers break up stricken vesselDemolition experts say they are ahead of schedule in their work to dismantle the wreck of a cargo ship that ran aground off the north Wales coast.
• Questions over queues at HeathrowLong queues at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 passport control were cleared overnight, but BAA says it is too early to know if they will return on Saturday.
• BMI Regional sale talks advanceA consortium is in advanced talks to buy the regional division of BMI, after the takeover of the larger BMI airline by IAG.
• Ford suffers European sales slumpUS carmaker Ford reports lower quarterly profits following weak sales in Europe and higher tax charges.

Financial Times

• Italian rail link a showcase for AlstomCompetition in sector intensifies as group of high-profile businessmen launch high-speed passenger train service between Naples and Milan

The Guardian

• Concern over chronic queues at Heathrow airportFears that reports of lengthy delayes are tarnishing the UK's image, with the London Olympics only three months awayImmigration Minister Damian Green is to be questioned by MPs about chronic queues at Heathrow Airport amid concern that the issue is doing

The Scotsman

• Train derailed by landslideTwo people were rushed to hospital yesterday after a train was derailed by a landslide thought to have been caused by heavy rainfall.

The Telegraph

• Queues at airport 'hurt Britain's reputation'Passengers forced to wait up to hour and a half to get in to UK as Border Force routinely misses daily targets for queue times.

Daily Record

• Jubilee makeover for the world's most lonely bus stopA LONELY bus stop has become one of the most luxurious in the world after a Diamond Jubilee makeover.

The Mirror

• Taxi for Tory donor: Tycoon loses contract after rows over cash-for-access, cyclists and bus lanesMinisters will stop using cars from his Addison Lee company, which has given the Conservatives more than £250,000
• Flying the Dream: aboard Boeing's brand new 'jet lag-busting' 787 DreamlinerNigel Thompson joins a demo flight aboard the Boeing's revolutionary aircraft, which can fly 9,400 miles in one go           

Network Rail

• PASSENGER UPDATE “ HIGHLAND MAIN LINE LANDSLIPNetwork Rail engineers to work around-the-clock to repair damage to line between Slochd and Carrbridge following landslipReplacement bus services expected to operate between Inverness and Aviemore until start of service on Wednesday, May 2Train services to continue to operate between Aviemore and Central Belt

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Coalition caravan tax devastating for North Wales says MP Guto BebbTHE coalition’s proposed Caravan Tax would be devastating for North Wales – according to one of its own MPs.
• Hundreds of parking fines could be appealed at Ysbyty GwyneddHUNDREDS of parking fines dished out at a hospital car park could be appealed after a traffic penalty watchdog ruled council wardens have no right to enforce the rules at the site.

Derby Telegraph

• Derby Telegraph published Norton Motorcycles back in race they unveil bike for tilt at TTA CASTLE Donington motorcycle manufacturer has unveiled the machine that it hopes will power the firm to glory at one of the most...

Edinburgh Evening News

• Anger as store closed by roadworks to be tram shopFOR the owners of closed-down sweet shop Sugacane, it is sure to leave a sour taste.

Liverpool Post

• Navy’s newest ship HMS Dragon arrives on the River Mersey for the first time (VIDEO & GALLERY)THE youngest member of a crewman’s family was among the first on board the Royal Navy’s newest ship when she docked in Liverpool for her inaugural visit.

Manchester Evening News

• Metrolink on track to a better service as old trams are phased out Transport bosses have started to remove some of Metrolink™s oldest trams after they were plagued with problems.

Metro

• World's first motorbike worth £63 in its day set to fetch £21,000 at auctionA rare surviving example of one of the world™s first motorcycles, the Motor-Wheel, is up for auction and expected to fetch up to £21,000. The world's first motorbike was simply an engine attached to a bicycle's back wheel with a fuel tank hanging under the cross bar (Pic: Bonhams/BNPS) The 1899 machine is an ordinary Singer pedal cycle with a fuel tank hanging under the cross-bar.Its pioneering design was made possible after its British makers invented the world™s first cast alloy wheel, which was capable of supporting an engine.Despite the common belief among petrol heads that Bugatti debuted...

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Anger at fine for speeding mercy ambulance driverMERCY dash ambulance man Andy Thomson’s speeding fine sparked fury today. Last night we reported how Mr Thomson was on a blue-light emergency run taking a child’s liver for a transplant operation in Leeds when he was flashed doing 84mph on the A1 in Scotland.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• All roads lead to July bypass appeal hearingAn appeal against the controversial Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route will be heard by the UK™s highest court in less than three months.
• Rail services disrupted Torrential rain caused rail disruption in the Highlands yesterday after train services between Inverness and Aviemore were hit by a landslip.

The York Press

• Problem of tethered horses on roadsides raised in Commons AN MP has called for parliamentary time to debate problems caused by tethered horses on roadside verges, following a series of incidents near York.
• Roads at standstill due to standing water TRAFFIC around York has almost been brought to a standstill due to the recent heavy rain.
• Bid to halt closure of rail ticket offices RAIL passengers in York have been urged to back a campaign aimed at blocking the potential closure of ticket offices at North Yorkshire™s smaller stations.

Yorkshire Post

• More cash to stop cable theft ruled outThe Government has ruled out any immediate further funding to prevent railway cable thefts.

Carlisle News & Star

• Global rallying call CARLISLE roared to the sound of the rally car yesterday as the city celebrated its unique link with the sport.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Ipswich: Rail commuters being faced with delaysRail commuters are facing delays this evening as a result of a broken down train at Forest Gate train station.
• Bury St Edmunds: Cyclist set off today on 6,000 bike ride to RwandaTHREE Suffolk cyclists will be gathering in Bury St Edmunds at lunchtime today to start their epic 6,000 mile bike journey to heart of Africa to help provide sports equipment for children in Rwanda.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Rail operator vows to get ahead of GamesRAIL operator East Coast is urging Peterborough people with tickets to the 2012 Games to book now and take advantage of special fares on offer.

Other Regional Press

• Young driver says it was ˜a miracle™ he survived horror crashA YOUNG driver today said œit was a miracle he was alive after his car was ripped in two in a horror smash.
• Anti-airport campaign reaches CommonsOpponents of an airport in the Thames Estuary have taken their campaign to the House of Commons.

International Herald Tribune

• Ford’s First-Quarter Profit Hurt by Taxes and EuropeThe automaker said its net income fell by almost half in the first quarter, as higher taxes and a loss in Europe overshadowed improvements in its North American business.

Bus and Coach.com

• First Chinese deckers in London serviceThe first Chinese double-deckers to operate in the UK are now in service on sightseeing services with Big Bus Tours in London.
• Growth reported at Go-AheadTrading at the Go-Ahead Group in the third quarter has been solid and the group says its expectations for the full year to 30 June 2012 remain unchanged.
• TfL wins first round of minicab battleBoth sides were claiming success in the battle between Transport for London and minicab operator Addison Lee over the use of bus lanes by minicabs.

Campaign for Better Transport

• Smoothing traffic flow - what our supporters think27 April: Two weeks ago we published our report on the policy of smoothing traffic. We had a big response from supporters saying it's time to put pedestrians and cyclists first in the way we design and manage our streets. read more

Aviation Industry

• American Airlines Expands Award Program to Include British Airways and Hawaiian AirlinesAmerican Airlines AAdvantageA members can now book award travel via AA.com on British Airways, a oneworldA alliance member and joint business partner, and on Hawaiian Airlines, an AAdvantage participating airline.
• Birmingham sets sights on China flightsAirport talks to airlines about long-haul services from 2014

Other News Sources

• Gatwick North Terminal Lounge voted No. 1The No. 1 lounge at London Gatwick's North Terminal has been voted as the best airport lounge for business facilities in the world. The accolade has been presented after members of Priority Pass voted in the Lounge of the Year Awards. The awards, which have been running since 2005, are voted for by frequent travellers who are part of Priority Pass and have access to over 600 lounges worldwide. In addition to the business services which include free Wi-Fi and conference facilities, the No. 1 Lounge at Gatwick North offers several zoned areas to suit leisure travellers including be...
• New Film - How Traffic Noise Impacts EuropeansEuropeans have been asked how traffic noise affects them, in a short film released on International Noise Awareness Day