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Sunday, 05 November 2023

BBC News

• Pro-Palestinian protesters occupy railway stationsHundreds of people gathered inside Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central on a day of mass protests.

Financial Times

• Shipowners urged to protect vessels against electric-car firesExports of lithium ion-based products increase safety risks and pose 'huge problem' for shipping, says IMO

The Guardian

• Brexit, lack of cash, politics: has the UK cycling revolution run out of road?Bike sales boomed during the pandemic, but now cycle shops are going bust, sales of ebikes are sluggish and there's a downturn in 'active travel'When Alice Clews-Smith and her partner, Kitty, moved to London, they didn't see many options for pursuing their shared passion for cycling.'I think it's fair to say that the industry and the cycling scene were very male dominated, she said. there was a lack of space for women, trans-femme, non-binary people. We wanted a space where these people could feel welcomed and included. And because not everything is about going fast in Lycra. Continue readi...
• Cruise ships polluting UK coast as they ignore greener power optionsMost liners rely on marine gas oil when docked, despite claims they reduce emissions by plugging into low-carbon electricityCruise ships visiting Britain are frequently failing to plug into 'zero emission' onshore power and instead running their engines and polluting the local environment with fumes.The industry is under scrutiny over air pollution and contribution to greenhouse gases, with some European cities banning vessels from central ports. Cruise operators say ships can reduce emissions by switching off engines and plugging into low-carbon electricity when moored. But an investigation b...

The Herald

• Hamburg airport: Hostage situation after armed man broke through gatePolice in Hamburg said they are dealing with a hostage situation at the airport after reports that a car broke through security and entered the premises.
• ScotRail in row over 'intellectual' fetish and kink eventScotRail has been criticised by the Tories after they advertised a fetish and kink event on their website.

The Independent

• Hamburg airport closed after armed man rams vehicle with child through gateGerman police say they are dealing with a 'static hostage situation'

Times Online

• Heathrow owner Ferrovial opens door to sale of its stake [subscription]Heathrow’s owner has opened the door to selling its stake as the fate of the airport’s third runway hangs in the balance.
• HS2 needs engineers to oversee it, not classicists [subscription]A lot of the blame for Britain’s financially incontinent infrastructure projects is being laid at the foot of overcharging contractors, but surely those companies are only doing what is natural in negotiating the best possible price for their services (“From HS2 to Wembley, why can’t Britain build on budget?”, News Review, last week).
• Why car dealers are offering heavy discounts on electric vehicles [subscription]An electric vehicle used to cost £20,000 more than a typical car. Now that premium has vanished, desperate manufacturers are offering deals to persuade drivers to buy new cars

City AM

• Lord Mayor’s show set for disruption as TfL shuts City tube lines On 11 November, the day of the 2023 Lord Mayor's Show, the District, Circle and Jubilee lines will all be closed until 3pm.

Daily Express

• Rishi Sunak promises 'no gimmicks' for King's Speech with MPs demanding actionAction to cut immigration, kick-start the economy, help motorists and spare families inheritance tax are among the measures MPs want.

Daily Record

• Neds 'should have bus passes scrapped' after violent attacks forces routes to be cancelledKenny MacAskill wants youths taking part in anti-social behaviour to have their ability to travel for free revoked.

Mail Online

• Hamburg airport hostage situation reaches sixth hour: Cops try to negotiate with father who 'rammed through gate with four-year-old daughter inside before shooting into the air twice and throwing Molotov cocktails at runway'Hamburg airport was closed to passengers and flights were axed after a gunman broke through security in a car with two children inside the vehicle.

This is Money

• Most and least efficient cars: Forget what it says on the tin, these real-world economy figures name the best fuel sippers and biggest gas guzzlersWith petrol remaining above £1.50-a-litre and the nation still in the clasp of a cost-of-living squeeze, owning an economical car with low fuel bills is paramount for some drivers.

Bolton News

• The nightmare of the M60 and why 'major' investment is neededThe M60 needs
• M61: Delays to be expected on the motorways due to worksDrivers in and around Bolton will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for next week

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Welsh passengers heard 'explosion' before train came to emergency stopTransport for Wales have not confirmed what the 'lineside obstruction' was
• Mum had to prove not every road in Wales is 20mph after son's car insurance voided for 'continuously speeding'It seemed the black box company took the claim it was a 'blanket' policy quite literally

Wales Online

• 'I moved house because bus services were so bad - now they've cancelled them from my new home'Christine Sweeney is facing a case of deja-vu after bus services were withdrawn as a result of Welsh Government funding cuts

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Road measures announced during relocation of Dudley bus stationVisitors to Dudley town centre face upheaval during a raft of road changes as the bus station is moved.

Bucks Free Press

• UK's most expensive second-hand cars revealed in new dataSome UK second-hand cars have jumped up in price in the last few years, seeing them be rated at a decent value

EIN News Subscription

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