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Sunday, 29 January 2012

BBC News

• 'Olympic eyesore' revamp offeredA charity offers to landscape derelict land on the route of the 2012 Olympic cycling road race across the River Thames from Hampton Court Palace.
• Van driver polluter fines revealedBBC London's Tom Edwards reveals that TfL makes more than £1m a year on pollution fines

The Guardian

• Thousands of passengers stranded as Spanair ceases operationsSpain's government takes legal action against airline over its sudden closure and cancellation of flights Spain's government has launched legal action against Spanair after it ceased operations, resulting in cancellation of 220 flights and affecting thousands of passengers.The airline's sudden shutdown violates the country's aviation regulations, a minister said on Saturday. An estimated 22,000 passengers who had booked seats on Spanair flights now have to make alternative arrangements and seek reimbursements. Spanair, owned by a consortium based in the northeastern region of Catalonia, shut ...

Daily Express

• Bacon butties fuelling easyJet revenue boostA COMBINATION of more business passengers, increased baggage charges and higher spending on extras such as bacon sandwiches has sent easyJet revenues climbing.

Birmingham Mail

• Bournville cyclist's helmetcam video of Selly Oak abusive motorist used in court caseAN angry motorist who launched a foul-mouthed rant at a cyclist has pleaded guilty to a public order offence after the biker caught the incident on helmet-cam.

Edinburgh Evening News

• Armed robbers pose as fares to ambush cabbiesCAB drivers have been ambushed by knife-wielding thugs after being called to fake fares in Edinburgh.
• Edinburgh trams on the right track at lastAS far as Edinburgh’s tram project goes, it is perhaps one the most unlikely developments . . . the work is now ahead of schedule.

Journal Live

• Rail deals needed to 'soften the blow'MINISTERS have been told North East firms should be awarded major rail construction contracts to compensate the region for its poor transport links.

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Airport’s ‘sky high’ parking hike blastedCar parking charges have gone up at Manchester Airport “ with visitors having to pay £2.50 for just 30 minutes. The fees for the short-stay car parks at the airport™s three terminals have increased by up to 25 per cent, the M.E.N. can reveal.

The York Press

• Chance to take a look at Park&Ride plans PEOPLE who use and live near a Park&Ride site in York will be able to comment on plans to change the road layout for an extended site.
• Maintenance work on level crossings THREE level crossings at railway lines in York will be closed next month to allow track maintenance work to be carried out.

Blackpool Gazette

• Campaign to cash in on gamesBLACKPOOL is to feature in a national television advertising campaign aimed at boosting domestic tourism ahead of the Olympic Games.
• New Paris link for Blackpool AirportIT’S time to say Bonjour Blackpool.For holidaymakers can swap their iconic skyline featuring Blackpool Tower for one featuring its taller Parisien counterpart.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Bus route ˜cause of near misses™HOSPITAL and ambulance bosses are meeting to address concerns after a number of near-misses involving buses and ambulances outside the city’s hospital.

Other Regional Press

• Campaigners told to stop worrying people over HS2THE boss of HS2 Ltd has fuelled anger after suggesting campaigners ‘could cause unnecessary concern for residents in the area’ by guessing which homes will need to be demolished.
• Ms Greening appears at HS2 'victory party'AN EVENT billed as the HS2 victory party has hosted a speech by transport secretary Justine Greening insisting the rail line could “transform the way we travel”.
• Fast ferry features in £2.5bn transport bid for Torbay A fast ferry between Brixham and Torquay, a new cycleway and a new bus service to the harbour area are part of a new £2.5 million sustainable transport bid for Torbay.
• Airport fire exerciseAN AIRPORT fire crew from Southampton has been busy taking part in emergency exercises in Portsmouth.
• Passengers critical of London Midland™s fares and lack of space on trainsTRAIN passengers have criticised London Midland services for being “overcrowded and overpriced” in a survey of rail customers published yesterday.
• Commuter rails at double charge by train station ticket machineA train firm has been forced to fix its ticket machines after it charged passengers double the correct fare due to a fault in the system.
• Hit Cycletta series to ride into Woburn AbbeyPICTURESQUE Woburn Abbey has been picked as one of seven venues in the country to hold a Cycletta event to coincide with the Olympic Games.