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Saturday, 24 October 2015

BBC News

• Bus strikes end as pay offer agreedStrike action by bus drivers in Cardiff is called off after an improved pay offer is accepted.
• Baby and toddler among crash injuredSeven people, including a toddler and his baby sister, are hurt as a car crashes into shoppers outside a shopping centre in Guildford.
• Sheep killed by gang on quad bikesTwenty-three sheep are killed on a Cotswolds farm by a gang of quad bike riders who ran over them.
• Vulcan bomber was 'force for peace'A pilot who led the first Vulcan attack on Port Stanley airfield during the 1982 Falklands War says the aircraft was a
• Forth Road Bridge access warningThe main road which feeds the Forth Road Bridge from the south is to be closed to all traffic later.
• Flybe to launch new Liverpool routeBudget airline Flybe is to launch a new daily service between Edinburgh and Liverpool on Sunday.
• Clutha pilot flew on after fuel warningA pilot whose helicopter crashed onto the Clutha bar in Glasgow, killing 10 people, did not follow protocol and flew on despite low fuel warnings, it emerges.
• Shipping firm Maersk slashes forecastMaersk, the Danish shipping and oil firm, said it will probably make $600m (�389m) less profit than previously thought, as global demand dropped.

Financial Times

• Aston Martin seeks to broaden appealLuxury sports car maker plans to increase output and introduce an electric saloon
• Maersk warns on full-year profitsShipping giant hit by weakness on Asia-Europe routes
• London City airport bid fight to startUS owners of facility favoured by executive flyers look to raise �2bn from sale

The Guardian

• VW emissions scandal: doubts grow over Winterkorn's involvementDid carmaker’s ex-chief, who stepped down in late September, know more about emission problems than he said?Volkswagen’s former chief executive officer Martin Winterkorn may have known about problems with diesel emissions as long ago as spring 2014. According to a German media report, a letter from the US Environmental Protection Agency regarding the issue was discussed last year at a board meeting of VW, led by Winterkorn. Volkswagen said it had no record of that. Continue reading...
• France coach crash: at least 43 dead after collision with truckCoach carrying pensioners on a day trip collides with truck, causing ‘gigantic blaze’ near town 40 miles east of BordeauxAt least 43 people have been killed in France’s worst road accident in more than 30 years after a coach carrying pensioners on a day trip collided with a lorry and caught fire in the south-west of the country.The crash happened at about 7.30am on the bend of a narrow, winding country road near the village of Puisseguin among the vineyards of the Saint-Émilion region, east of Bordeaux. The coach hit a lorry carrying wood and burst into flames. Continue reading...
• Areas near Heathrow suffer more noise despite claims of quieter planesHuge aircraft such as Airbus A380 are now flying lower out of airport, independent study finds, creating higher level of disturbanceLow-flying “super-jumbo” passenger planes have increased noise for some communities around Heathrow, an independent study has shown.Research by PA Consulting, commissioned by Heathrow, confirmed complaints from residents that more planes were being concentrated on a flight path over Twickenham and Teddington, in the London borough of Richmond, with greatest disruption late at night and early in the morning. Continue reading...
• Two children among injured after car mounts pavement in GuildfordGirl aged 13 months and man in his 60s airlifted to hospital after collision in SurreyTwo children were among several people injured after a car driven by an 80-year-old woman swerved on to the pavement next to the entrance of a shopping centre in Guildford, Surrey.A girl aged 13 months and a two-year-old boy were thrown out of their pushchairs in the collision. Surrey police said a man, a woman and the girl were taken by ambulance to St George’s hospital in Tooting, London with “what are believed to be serious injuries”. Four other people – three women and a two-year-old boy – were taken by a...

The Herald

• Clutha mystery: actions of pilot IT

The Scotsman

• Delays expected as Forth Road Bridge closes this weekendDRIVERS are being warned to expect traffic jams as one of Scotland’s busiest roads closes this weekend due to work on the Queensferry Crossing project.
• Taiwanese woman may face hefty bill for US plane birthA Taiwanese woman who gave birth on a flight to the US in what may have been an attempt to give her baby American citizenship could face a hefty bill for forcing a the plane to divert to Alaska.

Daily Record

• Clutha report recommends black box recorders for all police helicopters THE long-awaited Air Accidents Investigation Branch report confirmed that the police helicopter which crashed in to the pub was not required to have flight recorders.
• Families of�Clutha helicopter crash�victims deserve answers SCOTLAND'S prosecution service will now conduct further investigations into some of the complex issues raised by the report on the accident which was released today.

Mail Online

• France bus crash near Bordeaux kills over 40 pensioners as a coach collides with a lorry The crash, one of France's worst in recent years, happened near the town of Libourne, around ten miles from Bordeaux, at around 7.30am.
• Terror of British crew attacked by French as dispute over fishing grounds flares up again Skipper Dave Bickerstaff, 29, shipmate Anthony Chappell, 33, and deckhand Elliott Lambert, 32, were on the Joanna C when it was surrounded by 20 vessels�in Baie de Seine, off Le Havre.
• Clutha pilot breached safety rules and could have avoided disaster The helicopter which crashed into a packed Glasgow pub in November 2013 still had 76kg of fuel on board but could not use it as two fuel supply valves had been shut down, an accident report has found.
• Today's commute is luxury compared to Britain's first train journeys From risking hypothermia in open-top carriages to sparks setting clothes on fire, being a passenger on the Victorian railways was a very risky business, as writer SIMON BRADLEY reveals in his new book.
• Hundreds of migrants are cycling from Russia to Norway after foot travel ban Hundreds of migrants are using children’s bicycles to cross the border between Russia and Norway after officials banned people making the journey on foot.

The Mirror

• Drug-addled driver steals POLICE CAR to make his getaway after officer left keys in the ignition Jonathan Byrne, 28, who had taken cocaine, ketamine, M-Cat, cannabis and diazepam, hijacked the car after causing a huge traffic pile up in the Wirral

This is Money

• Pensioners warned over airport car park investment 'scam' Action Fraud said people are receiving unsolicited calls from forceful sales people offering an opportunity to invest or promoting the parking spaces as a 'sound pension investment'.
• Boris Johnson's video test drive of the Mitsubishi Outlander Hybrid Boris Johnson could be the replacement for Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear if this video of him driving a hybrid Mitsubishi is anything to go by. Watch the clip of the London mayor driving in Tokyo.

Birmingham Mail

• What's the best way to get to Birmingham's German Christmas Market?We look at the transport options for visiting the German market - how will you be travelling to the seasonal shopping attraction?
• Don't wait for road deaths to install safety measures, bosses urged Transport officials urged to consider near misses as well deaths and serious injuries when directing road safety measures

Bolton News

• Fears that dangerous road could lead to death of vulnerable pedestrians A 'DANGEROUS' road�will result in the death of vulnerable pedestrians, Farnworth residents have claimed.
• Vauxhall to recall some models after more than 130 'burst into flames' VAUXHALL is to recall some of its Zafira models after more than 130 were reported to have burst into flames.
• Council rejects calls for Great Lever traffic lights despite safety concerns A PETITION calling for traffic lights to be installed at a 'dangerous' junction has been rejected despite a council report highlighting concerns about the number of accidents in the area.
• Council sorry as A666 closes early MOTORISTS were left fuming after the A666 was closed – half an hour before the advertised 8pm deadline.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• CAR CRIME: Bradford City fans voice concern about matchday vehicle vandalism BRADFORD City football fans have been promised extra police patrols for tomorrow's home game after cars were vandalised or broken into last week.

Bristol Live

• mdisalvo published Remember the 'bup stop' bus stop? Now Bristol has a 'bus stup'...IT has happened again.Little over a year after a misspelling by city council workers turned a Bristol bus stop into a "bup stop", another 3ft-long bright yellow blunder has seen a "bus stup" appear in the city. Passers-by noticed the misspelling on the surface of Muller Road, Horfield, after work was carried out on a drain cover.This time, however, the council says it is not the fault of its contractors but down to workers from a utility company, which has been asked to...

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Blow as Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel revamp is delayed againThe contractor behind the revamp entered administration earlier this year and more asbestos has since been uncovered

Northern Echo

• Weekend road closures in Durham city centre to be extended OVERNIGHT road closures in a busy city centre street are to be extended.
• 36 killed and 321 seriously injured - the deadly toll of the North East's country roads A ROAD safety campaign painting animals with warning signs was launched yesterday as figures revealed that country roads were more deadly than motorways last year.

Wales Online

• In six weeks there have been 95 complaints made about Cardiff taxi drivers 'refusing short fares' The level of complaints, during the Rugby World Cup, is 'unprecedented' according to councillors
• Cyclist who suffered broken bones after hitting pothole on mountain road loses �50,000 damages fight against councilMelvyn Griffiths sued Gwynedd Council after his lawyers argued not enough had been done to protect road users from a foreseeable hazard

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Fewer motorists in court over phone useFewer drivers are being caught using mobile phones, with the number of people being taken to court plummeting, new figures reveal.

Yorkshire Evening Post

• Roadworks on the region’s motorway networksHighways bosses have issued a list of planned roadworks in place on motorways across Yorkshire and Humberside next week.

Doncaster Free Press

• Road closures for Doncaster link road projectMotorists are being advised of road closures as an important milestone is reached on multi-million pound Doncaster link road the Finningley and Rossington Regeneration Route Scheme (FARRRS) project.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Ipswich town centre road set to reopen after sewer repairA busy road junction in the heart of Ipswich which has caused major traffic problems in the town is set to re-open early on Saturday morning after repair work was completed ahead of schedule.

North Wales Live

• Liverpool John Lennon Airport Dublin link offers 'hassle-free' entry to USA Return of Aer Lingus to Liverpool provides link to 10 North American destinations

Other Regional Press

• Gritting may be scaled back in council cuts A DECISION on whether some roads would not be gritted if Oxfordshire County Council cuts go ahead has not yet been made.
• ‘Forget Cambridge, our county roads must be improved first’ say motorists TRANSPORT bosses should prioritise existing roads in Oxfordshire before considering a link road between Oxford and Cambridge, drivers have said.
• Rail line electrification costing billions delayed once again A HIGH-RANKING civil servant has told Parliament it is “highly likely” electrification of the Great Western rail link via Oxford will be delayed.

Bus and Coach.com

• Electric double-deck launch as ADL and BYD deepen partnership

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• National Lorry Week commences October 26thFrom October 26th to 31st, the Road Haulage Association (RHA) will be staging National Lorry Week - a national awareness campaign.� The initiative has been developed in the hope of demonstrating to members of the public and politicians alike that lorries and road freight play a vital role in the national economy.� Hauliers up and down the country will be opening their doors and inviting people to get up close and personal with their fleets. There will also be the opportunity to meet drivers, find out how the industry keeps them stocked with materials throughout the supply chain, hear about car...

Rail Magazine

• TfL urged to seek control of London suburban servicesControl of the capital’s suburban services should be devolved to Transport for London as existing franchises expire, says London Assembly Transport Committee.
• High Speed Rail college plans on trackPlanning application submitted to Doncaster Council for National College for High Speed Rail
• Virgin and Stagecoach seek end of inter-city franchisingVirgin and Stagecoach want inter-city franchises replaced by a licensing model, to increase competition and replace “confused and damaging” open access system.
• �170 million improvement for Scottish railwayCapacity is to be increased on the Aberdeen-Inverness route, thanks to a �170 million upgrade funded by the Scottish Government.
• Perry opens National Training AcademyRail Minister Claire Perry officially opened the National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) in Northampton.
• Scotrail’s discount scheme a success100,000 members signed up to Club 50 scheme since its launch in September

Aviation Industry

• Russia’s new Kaluga airport launches international flightsKaluga International Airport will launch international flights Nov. 16 when Tadjikistan’s Asia Express Airline and Russia’s Ural Airlines fly into the new airport. read more

Other News Sources

• A further 100 people add their objection to Hereford's planned Southern Link Road A FURTHER 100 letters of objection have been delivered to planning officers by those opposing an earmarked link road on the outskirts of Hereford.
• Roadworks blamed for 1.4 million fewer bus journeys in Brighton and Hove THE number of bus journeys taken in Brighton and Hove has plummeted by 1.4 million.
• Brighton and Hove says 'YES' to Uber Online cab company Uber will be granted a private taxi hire operator’s licence by Brighton & Hove City Council.
• Riders raise over �14,000 in a cycle ride from Brighton to Paris to help Guide Dogs charity. THIRTY riders raised over �14,000 in a cycle ride from Brighton to Paris to help their charity partner Guide Dogs, writes Imogen Groome
• Relatives of Shoreham air disaster can keep bridge ribbons until area of reflection finished THE relatives of the Shoreham airshow disaster have been told they can keep ribbons commemorating their loved-ones on the town's toll bridge - for now.