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Sunday, 28 May 2017

BBC News

• British Airways: Thousands disrupted as flights axed amid IT crashBoss says power cut behind IT problem which saw all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick cancelled.
• Two rescued from capsized catamaran off LlanfairfechanA member of the public reported seeing two people in the water from the promenade.
• Group left stranded in Dublin after BA IT failureMark Birt has been left waiting at Dublin airport and says there is no-one there from British Airways to help.
• BA delays: 'Absolute chaos' at HeathrowPassenger Tim Reid describes the scenes at the airport.
• BA aims to resume most UK flights after IT failureA massive IT systems failure led to all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick being cancelled on Saturday.

Financial Times

• Global computer outage grounds British Airways flightsTravellers report being trapped in Heathrow airport after major IT system failure�

The Guardian

• Running on empty: on the road with Shell Eco-marathon | Martin LoveCould you do 10,000 miles to a gallon? A spoonful of petrol goes a very long way in these fuel-sipping wacky racersPrice: build your ownTop speed: 50mphWeight: 70kgEngine: Honda GX160MPG: 3,000 plus“I hope you don’t suffer from claustrophobia,” smiles Fred. He’s an engineer working with Shell and is over from France as part of the preparations for its annual fuel eco-marathon. I’m lying two inches off the Tarmac on what looks like a modified surfboard with three spindly wheels. Fred and another mechanic have strapped me on to it and are now lowering the carapace of the car’s body over me. Imag...
• Uber boss Travis Kalanick's mother dies in boating accident Bonnie Kalanick, 71, was out on lake with husband Donald, 78, in Fresno, California, when boat reportedly hit a rock and sank The mother of Travis Kalanick, CEO of Uber, has died in a boating accident. Bonnie Kalanick, 71, died after the boat she and her husband, Donald, 78, were riding hit a rock in Pine Flat Lake in Fresno county, California, authorities said.The couple from the Los Angeles neighborhood of Northridge have been longtime boaters. In a memo to Uber staff, Liane Hornsey, the chief human resources officer, called the incident an “unthinkable tragedy”. She wrote that “everyone in...
• US says Chinese jets 'unsafely' intercepted surveillance planePentagon says P-3 Orion was buzzed over South China Sea, but defence ministry in Beijing says its fighters flew safelyTwo Chinese fighter jets buzzed a US navy surveillance plane over the South China Sea on Wednesday, with one coming within 180 metres (200 yards) of the American aircraft, according to US officials. The officials said initial reports showed that the US P-3 Orion surveillance plane was 150 miles (240km) south-east of Hong Kong in international airspace when the Chinese aircraft carried out the “unsafe” intercept. One Chinese aircraft flew in front of the American plane, restrict...
• British Airways: cyber attack 'unlikely' amid scramble to resume flights on SundayAirline wants to operate ‘near normal schedule’ at Gatwick and most services from Heathrow after crippling IT crash stranted thousands of passengersBritish Airways has said it is aiming to operate a “near normal schedule” at Gatwick and the “majority of services” from Heathrow on Sunday after a global IT crash crippled the airline.Thousands of passengers were left stranded after scores of planes were grounded by the major systems failure believed to have been caused by a power supply issue. Continue reading...

The Herald

• BA could face huge compensation bill over stranded passengersBritish Airways could be facing huge compensation costs after thousands of passengers were stranded by a global IT crash.
• Flights disrupted as British Airways suffers global IT crashBRITISH Airways was hit by a major IT system failure yesterday which caused disruption to the airline’s operations worldwide.

The Telegraph

• Chinese jets 'intercept US surveillance plane'�
• British Airways chaos: All flights cancelled at Heathrow and Gatwick after global computer failure

Times Online

• Uber picks up more grief over sex bias [Subscription]Uber is embroiled in a new sex bias row — days before the results of an inquiry into charges of sexual harassment are to be presented to the taxi-hailing giant’s board.
• Passengers face days of chaos and flight cancellations as British Airways melts down [Subscription]The chaos caused by a disastrous British Airways computer crash, which led to hundreds of thousands of passengers suffering cancellations and delays, will disrupt the rest of the bank holiday weekend.

Reuters News

• BA cancels flights from London as global IT outage causes chaosLONDON (Reuters) - British Airways cancelled all its flights from London's two biggest airports on Saturday after a global computer system failure caused confusion and chaos, with thousands of passengers queuing for hours and planes left stuck on runways.

Daily Record

• Flight chaos after British Airways 'worldwide system failure' cancels flights and leaves passengers stranded Hundreds of holidaymakers' flights have been grounded for hours as IT problems plague the airline.

Mail Online

• RAF Typhoon fighter jets are scrambled from Lossiemouth RAF Typhoon jets have been scrambled from the Lossiemouth base in Scotland, according to reports. An Airbus Voyager KC3 tanker was also scrambled from Brize Norton airbase.
• British Airways apologise to customers facing delays All BA flights from Heathrow and Gatwick have been cancelled for the rest of the day because of a 'major IT system failure' that is causing 'severe disruption worldwide'.
• Newark Airport evacuated after cops find pressure cooker Authorities evacuated Terminal A of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey after police found a pressure cooker in a garbage can, authorities said.

The Mirror

• Portland train murder suspect identified after two Good Samaritans stabbed to death defending Muslim teen girls Ricky John Best and Taliesin Myrddin Namkai Meche had their throats cut as they intervened as Jeremy Joseph Christian hurled racist abuse
• British Airways flight cancellations: Am I entitled to compensation and how do I claim it? Loads of holiday makers are stranded due to the IT system failings
• British Airways aims to resume most flights after IT crash but experts warn disruption could last DAYSThousands of passengers were left stranded after scores of planes were grounded by the major systems failure believed to have been caused by a power supply issue

This is Money

• BA: How to claim flight delay or cancellation compensation British Airways has cancelled all flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick until 6pm today after its computer system crashed worldwide.
• Rolls-Royce Sweptail unveiled as most expensive car ever The epitome of personalised luxury, the bespoke coupe was commissioned by an unnamed super-wealthy customer.

London Evening Standard

• British Airways: Flights from Heathrow and Gatwick cancelled after airline's computer systems crashFlights leaving two major London airports have been cancelled after British Airways' (BA) computers shut down worldwide - causing chaos for holidaymakers.
• British Airways: Airline's global IT crash could cause disruption for 'several days', experts warnThe British Airways IT crash that has caused chaos for holidaymakers could cause disruption for several days, experts say.

The York Press

• New #walkcycle festival launched in York A NEW festival to promote walking and cycling in York and celebrate the city's heritage will bring the community together this half-term.
• Major revamp plan for city train stationYORK Railway Station is set for a major redevelopment, including a new customer zone, first class lounge and shops, The Press can reveal.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Greater Anglia launches shocking new video to stop trespassing on tracks in Suffolk and EssexShocking new images of people dicing with death on the region’s rail lines has been released by train operator Greater Anglia in a bid to reduce the number of trespass incidents on the track.

North Wales Live

• What bus drivers REALLY think of their passengers You won't believe some of the things we leave on buses...

Peterborough Telegraph

• Concerned resident starts speed awareness campaign on roadA concerned Stanground resident has put up a sign on his street reminding drivers of the 30mph speed limit as he fears a child could be killed.

Reading Evening Post

• Potholes, design and council to blame for Reading's slow roads say drivers getreading readers unleash their despair at town’s road system

Other Regional Press

• Southampton Airport announces new holiday destinationHOLIDAYMAKERS from Hampshire can now fly direct to holiday island famed for its sunshine and nightlife.
• Bus catches fire on Oxford ring roadDrivers were shocked when a bus burst into flames on the Oxford ring road.
• Has the British Airways system failure left you stranded? British Airways has cancelled all flights from Gatwick and Heathrow as computer problems cause disruption worldwide.
• Travelling in the Dorchester area on Sunday? You'll need to know about these road closures for the marathonDORCHESTER is gearing up for its first marathon tomorrow – with locals and travellers being reminded to watch out for road closures.
• ROADWORKS ALERT: Major projects set to cause upheaval on roads - and 'significant disruption' to bus servicesDRIVERS and bus passengers are facing extensive disruption in the coming days due to major road projects in Weymouth and Dorchester.

C.N.N.

• Portland train stabbings: FBI looking into possible hate crime chargesAuthorities investigating the deadly stabbings on a Portland commuter train Friday are looking into the suspect's background and trying to determine whether the man will be charged with federal hate crimes.
• British Airways says some service returning after IT outage, cancellationsBritish Airways canceled all Saturday flights from London's two biggest airports after a major IT failure disrupted operations worldwide, the airline said.

Aviation Industry

• BA CEO: Power supply issue caused IT outageA global IT outage across British Airways (BA) May 27 that severely disrupted the airline’s operations and led to widespread cancelations appears to have been caused by a power supply issue, BA CEO Alex Cruz said. read more

Other News Sources

• Major road near Colden Common set to undergo work The B3354 between Botley and Colden Common will have major work done by Hampshire County Council
• British Airways flight cancellations: What to do if your flight has been disrupted by global IT failure Thousands of holiday makers have been delayed due to the company's major IT shutdown
• Bank holiday weekend chaos for BAAirport chaos on one of the busiest holiday getaway weekends of the year as British Airways cancels all flights from Heathrow and Gatwick after a global IT system failure. Terminals are reporting “extreme congestion” while passengers have been told not to turn up. BA says there is no evidence it’s a cyber-attack.