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Govia Thameslink Railway says the interim timetable starting on Sunday will be
Sunday Train Chaos:
Hundreds of Sunday trains across the north-west and west of England, plus South Wales, have been cancelled due to staff shortages.
Austerity cuts to buses mean 'entire communities are isolated' as millions fewer travel by bus
Dr Paul Williams MP has called on the Government to properly fund bus services
Sunday, 15 July 2018
BBC News
- Large grass fire tackled near Heathrow AirportFifteen fire engines were sent to tackle the blaze, over five hectares of grass and scrubland.
The Independent
- RYANAIR STRIKE: WHEN IS THE PILOT WALK-OUT AND WHY ARE THEY UNHAPPY?Pilots employed by Ryanair in Dublin have announced two more 24-hour strikes. It follows a one-day stoppage which led to the cancellation of 30 flights between the UK and the Irish capital, and the threat of cabin-crew strikes in four European countries later in July. Your questions are answered here.
Times Online
- Flying colours for aviation as historic planes take wing [subscription]The forthcoming air displays at Bray and Foynes will showcase the leading role Ireland played in getting airplanes off the ground
- ‘I felt we were all going to die’ says Ryanair passenger after emergency landing in Frankfurt-Hahn [subscription]Passengers claim they suffered burst eardrums, nosebleeds, headaches and shock when a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Croatia made an emergency landing at Frankfurt-Hahn airport in Germany on Friday night after the Boeing 737 lost cabin pressure.
London Evening Standard
- Feltham fire: Nearly 100 firefighters battle huge grass fire near Heathrow AirportNearly 100 firefighters battled a huge grass fire which raged for hours near Heathrow Airport.
Other Regional Press
- Study looked at companies who trade internationally in the seven local authorities in the Gatwick Diamond region, including Mid SussexHOW Mid Sussex businesses benefit from trading internationally has been highlighted in a new report.
Aviation Industry
- Air China pilots wings clipped after smoking incidentTwo Air China Boeing 737-800 pilots have been suspended and had their contracts terminated after the co-pilot allegedly smoked during a flight, leading to an incident in which their aircraft rapidly descended. read more
- Ryanair 737 makes emergency landing after losing cabin pressureSome 30 people were treated for minor injuries after a Ryanair Boeing 737 lost cabin pressure, made a descent and did an emergency landing in Frankfurt July 14. read more
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- Bitter Stobart Group dispute will not threaten Carlisle Airport future, says sacked boss Andrew TinklerMillionaire businessman speaks exclusively about his determination for the project to succeed Andrew Tinkler The new terminal building at Carlisle Lake District Airport
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