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Sunday, 08 September 2013

BBC News

• Repairs force train service changesRail passengers are being warned to expect some reduced services on the Cardiff and valleys network this weekend because of repair work.
• VIDEO: Should heavy people pay more to fly?The rise in obesity means more people are struggling to fit into a standard airline seat. So how should the airlines respond?
• VIDEO: Ford unveils its 'car of the future'Ford has revealed its new 'car of the future' - a vehicle that can monitor accidents, communicate with other vehicles and even warn drivers about their blood pressure.
• VIDEO: Augmented reality sat-nav tried outThe BBC's technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones tries out a sat-nav which is projected onto a car's windscreen at Berlin's IFA trade show.

The Independent

• Douglas Oakervee: 'I think the name HS2 is unfortunate'.... so says the boss of the high-speed rail project that faces new opposition almost daily. Can the 72-year-old stay positive, and stay on track?

The Mirror

• £42billion high speed rail link costs to be slammed by critical MPs Government 'failing to spell out the need' for the proposed link from London to Birmingham and the North

Birmingham Mail

• Sunday bus service back in Walsall after councillor dips into his own pocket Richard Worrall uses allowance to help fund the number 35A

Birmingham Post

• Virgin Trains backs community title at Birmingham Sports Awards New Street Station team leader says people - staff and customers - are at the heart of its business and so community award was obvious choice

Edinburgh Evening News

• Borders Railway work will cause Sheriffhall closures MOTORISTS have been warned to expect delays after overnight closures of the Sheriffhall roundabout began.
• Free wi-fi could be added to city taxi fleet CITY taxis are to become free wifi hot spots after the plan was given the green light by licensing chiefs.

London Evening Standard

• London-bound flight delayed in Cairo after bomb tip-offOfficials at Cairo's international airport have said a flight to London was delayed after security services received a tip-off concerning a possible bomb attack on the plane.
• Robotic explorer blasts off to MoonNasa's newest robotic explorer has rocketed into space in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia in the US.

Manchester Evening News

• The HS2 route revealed: Find out exactly where the proposed line will go The MEN can show exactly how the proposed route could affect you as it makes its way from Birmingham on the second stage of the high speed line – due to be open by 2032.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Alnwick businessman's bid to revive vintage car makeA Northumberland businessman has launched a bid to revive the production of a century-old three-wheel vehicle

Sheffield Telegraph

• Search is on for safer stationsSheffield University is launching a European-wide project which will help draw up guidelines to make public transport stations safer.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Concerns over land needed for new roadConcerns have been raised that Highland Council will be unable to obtain compulsory purchase orders for some of the land needed for the Inverness West Link road.

Wales Online

• Speeding drive ban cop Meredydd Hughes gets new road safety roleAnger over new advisory role for former top policeman who was previously caught 30mph over the speed limit in North Wales

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• HS2 mastermind says he wants to milk project for all it’s worthThe controversial HS2 could become as successful as the Olympics, the former London 2012 boss claimed today.

Blackpool Gazette

• Bus firm ‘making changes’Bus chiefs today pledged they are making improvements after Blackpool Transport had its knuckles rapped over maintenance standards.

Bucks Free Press

• New-look Chiltern trains get first run out THE first new-look Chiltern Railways train makes it maiden journey today as a major investment programme kicked in.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Peterborough City Council confirms details of bus services shake-upFriday 5pm: Peterborough City Council has confirmed that nine Local Link bus services will be axed later this month to be replaced by three new timetabled bus services.

Other Regional Press

• Aberdeen road set to close for drainage workAN ABERDEEN road is set to close while drainage works take place.

Other News Sources

• Consultants launch first steps for revamp of Winchester Railway Station area THE first steps are being taken in what could eventually be a multi-million pound revamp of the Winchester railway station area.
• Worthing public’s views on 20mph bid wanted Worthing could follow in the footsteps of a seaside neighbour after councillors agreed to a public consultation on a new 20mph scheme.