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Ministers accused of 'abuse of power' by ex-Ferguson Marine chiefs deny corruption
MINISTERS have been accused of "abuse of power" by former management of the shipyard at the centre of Scotland's ferry-building fiasco after they took an unprecedented step of denying corruption in its dealings over the affair.
Council pledges to ˜look again
The decision to rip up the High Street Kensington cycle lanes after only seven weeks will be reviewed following pressure from campaigners.
Rail reform discussed at regional forum
LEADERS from across the North meet “virtually†on Tuesday to discuss regional rail reform.
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- Covid: Warnings 'blatantly ignored' as cars turned awayMore than 100 cars are turned away from a beauty spot in north Wales, police say.
- Cork Port: Major fire at port now 'under control'Residents in the vicinity of Cork Port in the Republic of Ireland are being asked to keep windows closed.
Financial Times
- Indonesian authorities retrieve wreckage after plane crashSearch and rescue agency resumes search after poor visibility hampers late-night effort
The Guardian
- Indonesia plane crash: divers discover wreckage after aircraft signal detectedSriwijaya Air flight SJY 182 crashed minutes after taking off from Jakarta on SaturdayIndonesian divers have located wreckage from a Boeing 737-500 in the Java Sea, a day after the aircraft with 62 people onboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Jakarta, officials said.The wreckage was discovered on Sunday at a depth of 23 metres (75ft), and included pieces of fuselage with aircraft registration parts. Earlier in the day, rescuers had retrieved body parts, pieces of clothing and scraps of metal from the water’s surface. There was no sign yet of survivors.
The Herald
- Judge rules Scots ministers acted unlawfully over blocking no-trawler scheme as fishermen win legal challengeA JUDGE has ruled ministers have acted unlawfully in blocking a no-trawl scheme to protect Scotland's marine environment in a landmark legal judgement, the Herald on Scotland can reveal.
- Ministers accused of 'abuse of power' by ex-Ferguson Marine chiefs deny corruptionMINISTERS have been accused of "abuse of power" by former management of the shipyard at the centre of Scotland's ferry-building fiasco after they took an unprecedented step of denying corruption in its dealings over the affair.
- Concerns are growing over the future of a jewel in the crown of Clyde shipbuildingTHE very essence of Art Deco grace and style, with her three red funnels and classic Cunard colours, the Clyde-built RMS Queen Mary ferried the rich and famous across the waves for more than 30 years.
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- Brexit is ‘paralysing supply of food and medicines’ into Ireland [Subscription]Former road haulage boss Verona Murphy fears new regulations could result in a crisis
- Boeing 737 with 62 on board ‘fell like lightning’ into sea off Indonesia [Subscription]A Boeing 737-500 passenger plane with 62 people on board disappeared shortly after take-off from the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, yesterday with witnesses saying it had crashed into the Java Sea.
City AM
- Rolls-Royce betting small is beautiful when it comes to UK nuclear powerLast year FTSE 100 blue-bloods Rolls-Royce announced it was planning on building a fleet of 16 so-called “small modular reactors” (SMRs) in a move that would shake up the UK’s nuclear landscape.
- Boeing 737: Indonesian passenger plane missing after 'falling 10,000ft'A Boeing 737 passenger plane with an estimated 62 people on board has disappeared after taking off from Jakarta. According to reports, the Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 lost contact on its route from the Indonesian capital to Pontianak on the island of Borneo.
Mail Online
- US Navy's $13.2BN USS Ford still can't get fighter jets on and off deck properly, new report saysA new assessment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, carried out by Pentagon testers, indicates that the warship's issues 'remain consistent' with those experienced in previous years of testing.
- Holidaymakers face being trapped abroad in their hotel rooms under new rules if they fail Covid testBritish holidaymakers may end up trapped in hotel rooms abroad for two weeks under new laws that will force travellers to produce negative test 72 hours before entering UK.
- Boeing 737 'fell like lightning and exploded on the water': Fisherman gives harrowing accountThe Sriwijaya Air plane took off from Jakarta earlier today for Pontianak, West Kalimantan province, when it lost contact with the control room. Witnesses claim the plane hit the sea and exploded.
The Mirror
- Divers in Indonesian plane hunt find more wreckage as emergency signal detectedThere are fears the 62 passengers and crew on board a Boeing 737-500 died after parts of the plane were found in the sea off Indonesia, as a desperate hunt for the plane itself continues
This is Money
- EasyJet secures £1.4bn state-backed bailoutThe firm said the five-year loan had been underwritten by a group of banks and part-guaranteed by UK Export Finance, a government agency.
Bristol Live
- Two Bristol roads to close for eight weeksThe £6.9 million congestion busting scheme will improve traffic capacity on Bristol's busy ring road
- Buses diverted as Bristol bridge to close for 11 daysThe Ashton Avenue swing bridge is being closed for essential maintenance
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Staff member at Arriva bus depot tests positive for coronavirusArriva have confirmed the positive case and say that other members of staff may have to self isolate as a result
London Evening Standard
- Council pledges to ˜look againThe decision to rip up the High Street Kensington cycle lanes after only seven weeks will be reviewed following pressure from campaigners.
- Sriwijaya Air flight SJY 182 missing after Boeing 737 loses contact near Jakarta, IndonesiaA Boeing 737 passenger jet with more than 60 people onboard has lost contact with air traffic control shortly after taking off from the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Northern Echo
- Rail reform discussed at regional forumLEADERS from across the North meet “virtually†on Tuesday to discuss regional rail reform.
The York Press
- Police target York Railway Station in crime-fighting initiative POLICE were out in force at York Railway Station today as part of a high-profile crime-fighting initiative that involves surprise visits by uniformed and plainclothes officers.
Cambridge News
- Spending on Cam Metro 'out of control,' Lib Dem mayoral candidate saysCllr Van de Weyer called for greater transparency over how the money is being spent
Reading Evening Post
- Latest Heathrow rules as England arrivals must have negative Covid testThe new rules for travellers will be in place from next week
Other Regional Press
- Southampton Airport demands more support for airline industry OWNERS of Southampton Airport have urged the government to provide more support for the airline industry as it struggles to survive the Covid crisis.
- Extinction Rebellion protests against 'white elephant' HS2 in Oxford AN environmental group staged a protest against HS2 in the form of a white elephant.
- Parking charges across Teesside town centres to see major cutIt is hoped the scheme will encourage more people to support shops, cafes and other businesses once it is safe to do so
- Airport 'on track' but pandemic poses 'major risk', warns probeIt recorded a net loss of £2.6m in 2019/20 but exceeded targets in its original business plan
Other News Sources
- National Express has suspended all services The coach line has a provisional restart date of 1 March in place, but has warned that plans could change.
- LETTER: Obvious that A31 is a wholly inappropriate place for lorry parkSIR: Now the contra-flow system is in place on one carriageway of the A31 between Alresford and Winchester, it is obvious that this is a wholly inappropriate site for a lorry park.
- Heathrow and Gatwick airport: Full list of flight destinations with no quarantine on return to UKInternational travel is only permitted if passengers have a legally permitted reason
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- Debris found: Fears for missing planeRescue teams have recovered human remains and luggage after a Sriwijaya Air plane plunged into the sea shortly after takeoff.
- Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 passenger plane feared to have crashed in IndonesiaA Boeing 737 passenger plane carrying 62 people is believed to have crashed into the sea shortly after take-off from Indonesia's capital Jakarta.
- Airbus orders plunge 65 per cent as airlines hunker downPARIS (AFP) – European plane maker Airbus said on Friday that it garnered just 268 net new orders last year, a drop of 65 per cent year-on-year reflecting persistent fears about the prospects for air travel amid the coronavirus crisis.
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