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A SCHEME to electrify the railway connecting Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal stations has been hailed as a new model of joint working between Scotland's main train operator and the track owner.
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- Island death crash driver namedA driver who died following a two-car road accident on the A986 road in the Harray area of the Orkney is named
The Herald
- Police reveal strategy to enforce train alcohol banPOLICE will take a
- ScotRail delight at electric track planA SCHEME to electrify the railway connecting Glasgow Central and Paisley Canal stations has been hailed as a new model of joint working between Scotland's main train operator and the track owner.
The Observer
- Man dies in car crash as torrential rain continues to wreak havoc across BritainRed Cross teams on standby after downpours flood homes, close roads and hit rail servicesA man has died after his car came off the road following torrential rain as downpours continue to wreak havoc across Britain with homes flooded, roads closed and trains cancelled.The man, in his early 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on the A68 between Broomley Grange and Healey in Kiln Pit Hill, Northumberland. Motorists in the area were advised to take care after heavy rainfall caused low visibility and standing water on the roads.There are 76 flood warnings and 142 flood alerts in ...
The Scotsman
- Scottish Police call for cars with in-built speed restrictorsSENIOR police officers want cruise control to be mandatory in all cars to help drivers stick to speed limits in areas near schools.
The Telegraph
- Tories call for third and fourth runway at HeathrowA group of influential Conservative MPs says that creating a new aviation hub in west London is the cheapest and fastest solution to an impending
Reuters News
- Silverstone invokes SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) - British Grand Prix organisers said all ticket holders were welcome to attend Sunday's Formula One race after urging tens of thousands to stay away on Saturday so that rain-damaged car parks could be repaired.
- Airshow: How plane giants descended into global FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - Airbus and Boeing head into next week's Farnborough Airshow locked in their fiercest market share battle for up to a decade, slashing prices to win key orders for their latest narrowbody jets and storing up potential trouble for future profit margins.
Mail Online
- Seven officers are given £300K worth of luxury cars... at police force cutting 2,000 jobs in money-saving exerciseThe executive vehicles are for the ‘personal and professional use’ of just seven officers at West Yorkshire Police and cost an average of £40,000 each.
Birmingham Mail
- 'High tea' party at Birmingham Airport's new traffic control towerNOW this is really high tea!
Bristol Live
- This is Bristol commented Bike fanatics set to flock to city for Bristol Cycle FestivalBike fanatics from across the country are set to flock to Bristol today, as the annual cycling festival gets underway.
Liverpool Echo
- Driver suffers serious injuries in crash involving oil tanker A MAN suffered serious injures when his car was involved in a crash with an oil tanker.
London Evening Standard
- Silverstone 'can accommodate all'Silverstone officials have confirmed they are in a position to "accommodate all ticket holders" for the British Grand Prix.
Manchester Evening News
- Cyclists hit the road from Manchester to Blackpool for ChristieThousands of cyclists are ready to hit the road for a huge charity bike ride from Manchester to Blackpool. More than 5,500 people are expected to take part today in one of the region™s biggest fundraising events.
Sheffield Star
- Roads repairs ˜fairness™ callOPPOSITION Lib Dem councillors in Sheffield have criticised the city council’s ruling Labour group for failing to back a commitment for the £2 billion highways revamp to be carried out ‘fairly’ across all areas.
Sheffield Telegraph
- Push for cycle safety at Sheffield danger roundaboutCYCLING campaigners in Sheffield are pushing for safer and clearer alternatives to Brook Hill roundabout, which has been highlighted as one of the most dangerous junctions in the country.
- £34m road plan moves forwardLONG-RUNNING plans for a new road and fast bus link between Sheffield and Rotherham are set to move closer next week.
- Sheffield breaches air pollution targetsAIR pollution in parts of Sheffield is getting worse, and some areas may not meet air quality targets for at least eight years without major action, according to a new report.
The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)
- Helicopter cover plea from busiest mountain rescuersThe busiest mountain rescue team in Britain has confirmed a record number of call-outs last year “ and renewed its call for a helicopter to be based permanently at Fort William.
Wales Online
- Cardiff Bus boss David Brown resigns after damning reportCardiff Bus managing director David Brown has resigned, the company has announced.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- Birmingham Airport sees numbers soarRecord-breaking numbers of passengers have flown from Birmingham Airport as bosses revealed big plans for thousands of jobs and new long haul destinations.
Carlisle News & Star
- 'New Carlisle airport plans should be scrapped' - farmer The Irthington farmer who scuppered plans to redevelop Carlisle Airport says the latest proposals should have been turned down too.
Peterborough Telegraph
- School bus hit by ˜brick™ while taking pupils homeThe lives of 30 pupils from Peterborough were put at risk this week after their bus’ windscreen was allegedly hit by a brick thrown by youngsters from another vehicle.
Other Regional Press
- Race fans with tickets encouraged to come to Silverstone on Sunday as rain problems rectifiedAny ticket-holding F1 fans are being encouraged to come to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on Sunday after car parks were made good by circuit staff.
- End in sight for Northampton™s ˜road to nowhere™Work to complete Northampton’s ‘road to nowhere’ will start in the next four years, officials have announced.
- Big sister™s bike ride for brotherA loving sister who saved her brother’s life by donating her bone marrow will be taking part in a gruelling cycle challenge on Sunday to raise funds for the hospital which cared for him.
- Why you could be on track for rail savingsRail passengers with season tickets could save themselves hundreds of pounds simply by moving the start of their journey one stop up the line.
- Sheepridge man caused £32k damage to dealership’s carsA MAN smashed up cars worth thousands - because he felt like getting locked up.
Aviation Industry
- Boeing hard on the tail of Airbus in race for ordersThe European manufacturer's lead over the US firm looks likely to be slashed this year as it introduces new aircraft Boeing versus Airbus is one of the corporate world's greatest and most visible corporate rivalries, a set-to between producers of world-class aircraft that transport millions of people around the globe every day.
Other News Sources
- Park and ride plans scrappedUNPOPULAR proposals to create "micro park and ride" schemes at car parks in Palmer Park, east Reading, and Clayfield Copse, Caversham, have been abandoned following a public backlash.
- Motorists Still Not Getting the Message About Distracted DrivingDespite laws meant to curb it, distracted driving continues to cause hundreds of thousands of accidents each year.
- Dutch transport sector pension fund challenges Goldman SachsThe Dutch transport sector's pension fund Pensioenfonds Vervoer is preparing to sue Goldman Sachs' asset management unit for EUR250m for failing to properly manage its portfolio up to 2010. ...
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