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Monday, 26 May 2014

BBC News

• Non-stop Edinburgh to Philadelphia flight launchedAn airline has launched a new non-stop flight between Edinburgh and Philadelphia.
• US wins car ruling against ChinaThe World Trade Organisation rules in favour of the US in a dispute against China over tariffs on US luxury cars.
• India's Ambassador car plant shutHindustan Motors has suspended work at the plant making India's first car, the Ambassador, blaming a lack of demand and financing.
• Scottish independence: Cost of new bodies 'could be £1.5bn'If Scotland votes for independence, a number of current UK-wide bodies would need to be created in Scotland, including Scottish tax, pensions, passports, benefits, transport and regulatory bodies

The Herald

• Philadelphia freedom: new direct air link from Edinburgh to USAn airline has launched a new non-stop flight between Edinburgh and Philadelphia.
• Report on viability of Prestwick Airport to be kept confidentialA TAXPAYER-FUNDED report on the future viability of Prestwick Airport will not be published, despite at least £5 million of public money having been pledged to ensure its survival.

The Independent

• Willie Walsh interview: Gatwick or Heathrow? It's just no contest, says IAG boss Before we sit in a meeting room, Willie Walsh wants to show me something. "Come in here," he says, opening a door, "look at this."

The Telegraph

• HS2 pays £87m over budget on advisers

Mail Online

• Anger at Ann Goag as she closes Marston airport in Kent after buying it for just £1 Ann Gloag purchased Manston Airport in Kent in November for the nominal fee, but had to accept £23 million worth of loans inherited from the previous owners.
• The 'crash for cash' bus scam: Route 98 scrapped after 15 claimed damages for 'accident' that involved just four people Central Buses were forced to axe the route between Small Heath and Ward End, Birmingham, after it fell victim to the scam 15 times in two years.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham bus firm axes city service after being targeted by insurance fraudsters Central Buses pulls plug on No.98 route after numerous

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• District is the worst in the UK for banned drivers, DVLA figures reveal Bradford officially has the worst drivers in the country.

Sheffield Star

• Rail crossing closure fearsResidents of two Doncaster villages fear they will be ’totally isolated’ if proposals to close busy rail crossings get the go-ahead.

This Is Local London Network

• Fed up with walking? MP Heidi Alexander joins calls to re-open Gate 4 at Lewisham StationA campaign to force Southeastern trains to re-open gate 4 at Lewisham station is gathering pace.

North Wales Live

• Cunard Queens: countdown is on as Liverpool gets set to play host to epic ocean liners Places on iconic ships selling out a year ahead of visit

Other Regional Press

• More than 1,600 people back Stoke-on-Trent's HS2 bid NEARLY 1,700 people have signed a petition calling for an HS2 station in the Potteries.
• Wizz of a birthday for Luton airlineA special cake with pink ribbons and a model plane helped Wizz Air celebrate its 10th birthday at Luton Airport.
• Open top bus service from Weymouth to Portland First will be running its open top bus on Service 1 between Weymouth and Portland Easton Square tomorrow and Bank Holiday Monday. Buses will depart from the Kings Statue between 9.40am and 4.40pm.
• Take a guided walk along the heart of Wessex Railway line THE LATEST guided walks from stations along the Heart of Wessex Railway Line from Weymouth to Bristol have been announced.
• Exposed engine makes for boiling hot bus rideA PASSENGER was feeling the heat after spending around 20 miles on a bus sitting near the exposed engine.

Other News Sources

• Station access bid is finally on trackA 20-year campaign to make Alfreton train station accessible to everyone is finally on track.
• HS2 campaigners tell of 'true' cost of £42 billion schemeThe high-speed rail link (HS2) project has caused controversy in the countryside from the word go. Olivia Midgley speaks to some of the people fighting it.