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Sunday, 02 July 2017

BBC News

• Oil tanker and cargo ship collide in English ChannelBoth ships were damaged in the collision about 15 miles north east of Dover.
• Driving a car made from biodegradable materialsThe four-seater car is made from sugar beet, coated with flax and mixed with bio-plastic.
• Titanic missionSubmersible pilot David Lochridge prepares for a survey expedition to one of the world's most famous shipwrecks.
• Two terror arrests at HeathrowThe men from Leicester and Birmingham are detained having landed on a flight from Turkey.

Financial Times

• Investment in UK car industry plummetsTotal investment on track to be less than half of the spending recorded last year

The Guardian

• Closures, overcrowding, rats: New York City commuters face 'summer of hell'The city’s aging subway has been declared ‘a state of emergency’. Combined with closures on other rail lines, riders are bracing for the worstThere was a time – somewhere between the 1990s exorcism of violent crime from much of New York City and Thursday, when a “state of emergency” was declared for the city’s transit system – when a nightmare scenario on the subway meant a rat crawling up your leg, over your chest and nearly into your hoody.That remains a vividly awful prospect. But in the summer of 2017, rats are competing with a ballooning number of alternative potential torments for commut...

The Herald

• Two arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorismTwo men have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences after landing on a flight from Turkey.
• Runway crack leaves Scots stranded on remote islandA DOZEN Scots are stranded on one of the world’s most remote islands after potholes forced the only air link between the British overseas territory and the outside world to close. Flights to the British-owned territory in the South Atlantic are not expected to resume until 2019 because the airstrip was not properly maintained by the US, preventing flights from landing or taking off. The only way off the island is a 10-day sail to either the Cape Verde Islands or Cape Town and then a flight to the UK. The cost is estimated at around £5,000 via a ship, which passes only every four to six w...
• Clyde rises again with �3.7 billion contract for new warshipsA CONTRACT worth �3.7 billion has been signed to build the first three ships in a new fleet of Navy frigates on the River Clyde.
• End of the line for Scotrail?SNP plans radical shake-up of Scottish railwaysTRANSPORT minister Humza Yousaf is to unveil the biggest shake-up to Scottish rail in decades.

The Scotsman

• Three frigates worth �3.7bn secure shipyard jobs for decadesThe next generation of shipbuilding jobs in Scotland has been secured with the announcement of a £3.7 billion contract with BAE Systems to build three Type 26 frigates on the Clyde.

The Telegraph

• Dramatic moment plane bursts into flames in crash landing on Los Angeles freeway�
• 'Heartbroken' Venus Williams sued over fatal road accident�

Times Online

• Train operators promised fresh taxpayer cash [Subscription]Taxpayers may have to pump millions of pounds into ailing rail franchises under bold plans being considered by ministers.
• £3.7bn deal for three warships [Subscription]Sir Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, will announce a £3.7bn contract today to build three Royal Navy warships. The deal will secure 1,700 shipbuilding jobs in Scotland and another 1,700 among defence supply firms, it is claimed. Ministers have committed to buying eight Type 26 frigates, which will protect the navy’s two new aircraft carriers.

Reuters News

• British Airways cabin crew begin two-week strike in pay disputeLONDON (Reuters) - Some British Airways cabin crew began a two week strike on Saturday in a prolonged pay dispute, risking further brand damage and travel disruption, although the airline said most passengers would be able to fly.

The Mirror

• Britain's next generation of warships are being built - and they will keep 3,400 people in jobs for next 20 years Sir Michael Fallon says the new anti-submarine frigates will 'be a force to be reckoned with'

This is Money

• Airline boss: Fewer Britons able to fly after Brexit He said the dramatic slump in the pound since the referendum would inevitably ‘weaken’ passenger traffic.

Birmingham Post

• The new rail stations you can use your Swift travel card at from July The popular travel card will now be available to use

Bolton News

• Free town centre parking deal extended to 2018A FREE parking deal in Bolton town centre has been extended until September 2018.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• TIME'S UP! Driving test cheat from Bradford arrested while taking his theory examA DRIVING test cheat has been jailed for six months to deter others from using an “industry” of fraudsters willing to pass the theory exam for them.

London Evening Standard

• British Airways cabin crew launch 16 day strike at HeathrowBritish Airways cabin crew based at the UK's busiest airport have launched a 16 day strike in a long-running dispute over pay.
• Southern Rail accused of cancelling trains despite having available crewsSouthern Rail has been accused of cancelling trains despite crews being available amid industrial action.
• Two men arrested over terror offences at Heathrow AirportTwo men have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences after landing on a flight from Turkey.
• Newham 'acid attack': Man rushed to hospital after thugs target driver with noxious substance before stealing carA man was rushed to hospital after thugs squirted bleach at a driver before stealing his car - the second attack in the area in just one week.

Manchester Evening News

• Rail workers to get bee tattoos in special session at Manchester Victoria station Alchemy tattoo studio in Wigan will be holding the session on Sunday

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Newcastle's longest-serving bus driver says a fond farewell to his route after 52 years on the road Bus driver Joe Macbeth has been ferrying people across Newcastle since he was 18, and is preparing to take a well-earned rest

Northern Echo

• 'Motorists - give cyclists more room' - campaign to get drivers to take more care when overtaking MOTORISTS are being urged to give cyclists more room when overtaking with the launch of a new road safety campaign designed to eradicate ‘close pass’ drivers.

Other Regional Press

• New electric vans tested by Swindon councilSwindon Borough Council got to grips with some new transport this week, as they tried out an electric van which has been loaned to them by Nissan.
• Parish council issues plea to motorists not to park their cars on grass verges MOTORISTS in Stratton have been asked to stop parking their cars on the parish’s grass verges.
• An end to delays? Motorway upgrades finally completed THE pain of delays should be over on the M3 after the upgrading was last night completed.
• Ferry sets round-the-island recordRed Funnel’s Hi-Speed flagship Red Jet 6 has set a new time of 1hr 17mins 17secs for the anti-clockwise circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight.
• Safety fears raised by residents over plans to widen major Hampshire road NOISE, emergency vehicle access and issues over safety were raised by residents at a consultation of the A31 widening scheme yesterday when plans were put before the public.
• Ships collide in Dover Straits: Seafrontier and Huayang Endeavour hit each other as coastguard and lifeboats called outTwo ships collided in the Dover Straits earlier this morning sparking a large rescue mission with coastguard and lifeboats but no casualties reported.
• THANK YOU AND FAREWELL: Last day of operations for the Portland Coastguard HelicopterA celebration farewell service will take place on Portland today to�thank the search and rescue team for their bravery and dedication as operations of the Portland coastguard helicopter come to an end.
• Diver's 90 minute wait for coastguard just 24 hours after Portland coastguard helicopter stops operatingA diver suffering breathing difficulties waited 90 minutes for the coastguard to arrive just a day�after the Portland�Coastguard helicopter�took its final flight.�

Other News Sources

• An end to delays? Motorway upgrades finally completed THE pain of delays should be over on the M3 after the upgrading was last night completed.
• Waterloo could see 'dramatic' changes if Transport For London plans go aheadA new large public square and widened foot ways are just some of the transformations that could happen around Waterloo
• M3 Smart Motorway: New fourth lane opens for traffic in both directions as final testing on road technology continues Work to test the new technology for the Smart Motorway will continue for a short period
• Rail drama man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and escaping lawful custodyA MAN has been arrested after running on to a railway line causing delays for thousands of commuters.