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Saturday, 09 November 2013

BBC News

• Rail route works on 'massive' scaleAlmost 1,000 people are involved in works along the length of the Borders to Edinburgh railway to ensure it can open in 2015.
• Rally planned over BAE shipyard cutsHundreds of people are expected to gather in Portsmouth later in protest at the end of shipbuilding at BAE's yard in the city.
• Profits up at British Airways ownerInternational Airways Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, reports a jump in profits, helped by a recovery at its Spanish airline Iberia.
• Nissan's Ghosn warns UK over EU exitNissan will reconsider its investment in the UK if Britain leaves the European Union, chief executive Carlos Ghosn tells the BBC.

Financial Times

• IAGs Iberia restructuring takes offThird-quarter operating profits rise at British Airways and Spanish carrier during busy summer holiday period, with plans to increase capacity
• IAG: come fly with meChief executive Willie Walsh sounded as smooth as Frank Sinatra as he reported third-quarter numbers. But how long can the good times last?

The Herald

• Pedal power: councils praised for getting people on their bikesTEN councils across Scotland have been praised for the action they have taken to encourage more people cycling.

The Independent

• Biker Luke Weeks banned from roads after swearing at speed camera 19 times A biker who repeatedly swore at a speed camera when he sped past it has been banned from the roads after police eventually identified him.    

The Telegraph

• Bank cards could be used as train ticketsTrain operators, the Government and the banking industry are working on a ticketing overhaul which could see bank and credit cards being used as train tickets    

Mail Online

• Tory anger as Nissan boss warns of leaving UK if we quit EU despite praising firm's 'blessed' Sunderland factoryCarlos Ghosn, chief executive of the Japanese car giant, said it could pull its investment and thousands of jobs if the UK voted to leave the EU.

The Mirror

• Political posturing leaves Portsmouth having having its heart and history ripped outThe Spinnaker Tower stands proudly looking out to sea from Portsmouth’s harbour.
• "You are beautiful and kind": Heart-warming London Underground sign cheers up grumpy commuters The Thought of the Day at Earls Court station told each and every passenger that they are beautiful

Bolton News

• Commuters' anger over rail electrification delays COMMUTERS have reacted with anger to news that they face two years of major disruption on the Preston to Manchester line — warning it means more overcrowding and longer journey times.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Traffic calming measures a success in Pudsey Traffic calming measures are being installed on a busy road in Pudsey thanks to a campaign by local councillors.

London Evening Standard

• No more crippling fare increases: Transport chiefs urge Treasury for restraintLondon transport chiefs today came under mounting pressure to avoid sharp fare rises as they battle with the Treasury to protect commuters.
• BAE redundancy talks 'constructive'The Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary say they have held constructive discussions with BAE Systems directors and union officials about the hundreds of shipbuilding job losses announced by the firm this week.

Nottingham Evening Post

• Nottingham Post published Ring road junction work set to cause more delaysMOTORISTS and bus users face delays while work is carried out on the ring road.The work at the Aspley Lane junction, next to Bluecoat Academy, is the first stage of a £16.2 million scheme.Western Boulevard will be restricted to one lane north and southbound while the road is resurfaced. Buses will be diverted.The disruption started yesterday at 6pm and is expected to last until 6am on Monday.Further delays are expected with work planned from 7pm on Friday to 6am Monday on two...

The York Press

• New cycle lane and pedestrian crossing for Monks Cross A NEW cycle lane and pedestrian crossing is set to be installed near a York shopping centre to improve safety.

Bucks Free Press

• Concerns raised over Wycombe road plan £4M PLANS to realign the roads in High Wycombe have received a mixed response from traders and a school.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Kesgrave/Benhall: Company fined after inadequate warnings signs on approach to A12 roadworks resulted in serious accidentA company which put up “wholly inadequate” warning signs on the approach to major roadworks on the A12 resulting in a motorcyclist suffering devastating injuries has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling more than £200,000.
• Needham Market: Chance to examine railway crossing proposals for Gypsy LanePeople will have the chance to examine proposals to improve safety for pedestrians when crossing a railway line.
• Suffolk/Essex: Opposition politicians dismiss George Osborne’s claims of £550m investment for region’s railOpposition politicians have poured cold water on claims that the region’s rail network is set for a major boost following the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s backing of an investment plan this week.

Other Regional Press

• Full effects of closure Portsmouth shipyard are unclearTHE full effects of ship building leaving Portsmouth are not going to be felt ’for weeks’, as small and medium-sized businesses in BAE Systems’ supply chain take stock.
• We must stand up for Portsmouth shipyard, says unionTRADE unionists will protest outside the recording of Question Time in Portsmouth next week – and people are being urged to join them.
• Gritting team are ready to keep county’s roads safeWith 32,000 tonnes of salt already stockpiled, 16 gritters serviced, and 49 members of staff on standby, Lancashire County Council has announced it is ready for winter.
• School bus activists lament council veto of their ideas CAMPAIGNERS say they are “disappointed” their school transport proposals have been ignored by Oxfordshire County Council.
• Major roadworks planned for area around Northampton’s railway stationRoads around Northampton’s railway station will be closed on a number of days so they can be resurfaced, Northamptonshire County Council has announced.

Aviation Industry

• British Airways must face flyers' U.S. lawsuit over fuel surchargesA U.S. judge has rejected British Airways Plc's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by frequent flyers who accused the carrier of imposing bogus fuel surcharges on rewards flights.

Green Miscellany

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Other News Sources

• Bikers aim to turn M25 into giant Remembrance Day poppyMotorcyclists dressed in red will join the M25 clockwise from service stations at 12.30pm on Sunday, aiming to create the effect of a poppy around the motorway
• Plans for £267m north west managed motorway revealedThe Highways Agency has unveiled a £267m plan to build the first managed motorway scheme in the north west.