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Sunday, 11 May 2014

BBC News

• Passenger killed after leaving busA passenger is killed when he is hit by the bus in which he had been travelling in Greater Manchester.
• One-way system for £1m bridge workA temporary one-way system will be introduced on a busy road bridge in Rhondda Cynon Taff as £1m repair work are completed.
• Rowland Emett's Marvellous MachinesAn eccentric flying machine, a carpet dragon and a Lunacycle are just some of the wonderful contraptions by Rowland Emett to go on display in Birmingham.

Financial Times

• Brazil opens airport ahead of World CupCountry’s new international airport terminal in São Paulo is its biggest infrastructure project for the World Cup, and was completed with 32 days to spare

The Herald

• A burning issue: Tyre dump risk is 'urgent' threat to Glasgow GamesA dump of more than 100,000 waste tyres on the flightpath to Glasgow Airport has been identified as a fire risk that could prevent athletes and dignitaries from flying in for the Commonwealth Games in July.
• New underwater hunt for MH370An Australian naval vessel carrying an underwater drone set off yesterday on its second mission to scan the Indian Ocean where the longest sonar
• I'm indy ... fly meSCOTLAND'S only professional hot air balloon pilot hopes to float the idea of independence over England.

The Independent

• The Cameron crony, the private jet company, and a crash landing that cost taxpayers £100m Take a look at pictures of David Cameron on one of his many globetrotting trips to boost British trade, and there's a good chance you'll see Robin Southwell at his side. The chief executive of the arms giant Eads UK, Mr Southwell is one of the country's most respected and influential businessmen. He was appointed a government ambassador for British industry in 2011, and has accompanied the Prime Minister on trips to India and the Middle East.

The Telegraph

• Fastest way to board a plane Airline passengers should be allocated seats based on how much carry-on luggage they have, according to scientists who devised a formula for speedy boarding. Lengthy queues at departure gates could be substantially cut by spreading passengers with several bags around the cabin and ensuring they sit in window seats wherever possible, they said.
• Space tourists on Virgin Galactic's 'vomit comet': incredible flight to weightless world of space travel It was, Dave Mackay assured me, one of the most stunning experiences of his life. And from the man who recently ignited the rockets on a spaceship as chief test pilot for Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic project, that was an impressive recommendation.
• The Zero Gravity experiencePhil Sherwell finds out what it's like to be an astronaught in space aboard Virgin Galactic's Zero Gravity plane

Daily Record

• Stagecoach tycoon Ann Gloag pledges to give away half of her £500million fortune to good causes after being approached by Bill Gates campaignGloag, 71, is Scotland's wealthiest woman after making a fortune alongside brother Brian Souter through their transport empire.

Mail Online

• Plane carrying 185 passengers forced to make emergency landing after nine crew fall ill due to noxious fumes A jet carrying 185 passengers had to turn-around while crossing the Atlantic ocean after nine crew reported feeling 'nauseous and dizzy' while suffering from watering eyes.
• PETER HITCHENS: Bring back British Rail! Privatisation was an act of political madness and a huge con that left us with delays, antique trains and a vast bill - and now even Labour knows its time What on earth is the point of the Labour Party if it cannot even oppose the mad disaster of railway privatisation? writes PETER HITCHENS.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Mobile speed camera locations across the Bradford district this week – beginning Sunday, May 11 Enforcement locations for police mobile safety cameras for week commencing Sunday, May 11, 2014 in the Bradford district:
• Taxis shake-up is a danger, say MPs Council chiefs in Bradford say they have been left in the dark about a looming ‘bonfire’ of taxi regulations branded dangerous by some MPs.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• WATCH: Rail Ale festival to celebrate its 10th anniversary Extra shuttle trains will run between Caernarfon and Waunfawr to take people to the event at the Welsh Highland  Railway station at Dinas

Derby Telegraph

• Excellence in technology driving the region to greater...The Excellence in Science and Technology Award at the Derby Telegraph Business Awards aims to recognise advancement and innovation. Business editor Robin Johnson speaks to category sponsor Bombardier Transportation.SCIENCE and technology are the cornerstones of some of Derby's most successful businesses.Our advanced manufacturing businesses, in particular, put great emphasis on these two disciplines, with research and development departments applying both to any new products.The city is home to...
• Derby coach firm Skills Holidays up for UK awardDerby coach tour company Skills Holidays is in the running for a prestigious national award.The business is one of eight finalists in the Coach Tour Operator Brochure of the Year category at the National Coach Tourism Awards.The annual National Coach Tourism Awards recognise excellence and innovation across coach tour operators, destinations, attractions, and tourism industry suppliers.The company, founded in 1919, pulled all its holidays together into a "super brochure" last year,...

London Evening Standard

• One dead and two missing following Virginia hot air balloon disasterAt least one person is dead and two are missing after a hot air balloon hit a power line and set alight during a festival in Virginia, America.

Sheffield Telegraph

• ‘Freedom riders’ press for a new travel dealElderly and disabled campaigners rallying against cuts to concessionary transport in South Yorkshire are hoping for a breakthrough after seeing their latest ’freedom ride’ blocked by police and rail staff.
• Steam up for city rail enthusiastsThe Cathedrals Express will take passengers from Sheffield on the scenic Settle to Carlisle line for the first time on June 5. The train will be diesel hauled to Hellifield, before steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman takes over.
• Beating the odds to sail around the UKSheffield Hallam University student Alastair Carr, 24, who has has limited mobility because of a brain tumour 16 years ago, will set off from Hull this month in an attempt to sail single-handedly around the UK. “I’ve spent my whole life overcoming adversity and this is an opportunity to show people what I can do,” he said.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Fears for economy halt ferry fare riseControversial plans to increase fares on one of Scotland's busiest ferries have been put on hold after a study into their economic impact hit a snag.

The York Press

• It's full steam ahead for museum's toy trainsAmid the giant engines of the National Railway Museum, staff have turned their attention to trains on smaller scale.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Hoarding plans revived near M6Plans for a huge advertising hoarding next to the M6 have been revived again, it has emerged, to the dismay of opponents.

Carlisle News & Star

• Crossing for 'dangerous' road in west Cumbria A stretch of road where a pensioner was killed while taking flowers to his wife’s grave will have a pedestrian crossing by the end of the month.

Other Regional Press

• Olympic gold medallist Dani King to inspire new cycling generation OLYMPIC gold medallist Dani King MBE will be spreading her Midas touch to inspire a new generation into sport.
• Teesside Airport railway station keeps title as UK's least used with eight passengers in a yearPlatform is so remote and underused that even the Durham Tees Valley Airport website ignores the station less than a mile from the terminal
• Campaign seeks to give Ampthill Railway Station new lifeRAILWAY enthusiasts are trying to drum up support for their campaign to bring a disused train station back to life.
• Wessex Car Rally to take place in June The Wessex Car Rally is set for Lulworth Castle on Sunday, June 8.

Railway Gazette

• Compressed nitrogen used to slide 800 tonne subway into placeUK: An 800 tonne reinforced concrete underpass box 28 m long, 7·6 m wide and 4·0 m high with 0·5 m thick walls was installed through an existing railway embankment at...
• World rolling stock market May 2014Australia: The government of Victoria has ordered an additional Bombardier VLocity three-car DMU for A$17m, taking the order to 43 cars. Metro Trains Melbourne has awarded Alstom a contract to...

Aviation Industry

• Manston Airport to close despite last minute purchase offer Manston Airport in Kent, Southeast England, is set to close May 15 despite an eleventh hour offer from US investment firm RiverOak to purchase the loss-making facility. read more

Other News Sources

• Last flying Lancaster bombers to appear at airshow The last two flying Lancaster bombers in the world will appear in the air together at the Shoreham Airshow this year.
• Part of Friarsgate multi-storey car park in Winchester closed after safety inspection PART of the Friarsgate multi-storey car park in Winchester has closed because of safety concerns.