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Sunday, 18 March 2018

BBC News

• Evo Triangle: Biker died in 'racetrack' road crashThe motorcyclist was thrown from his bike into the path of an oncoming car, an inquest hears.
• Revellers injured as car driven into Gravesend nightclubKent Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Gravesend, Kent.
• Biggin Hill Airport flight school axed after 70 yearsBiggin Hill Airport will not renew leases, in order to allow more private jets to land.
• 'Mini Beast from the East' brings snow and ice to parts of UKThe icy conditions see flights cancelled at Heathrow and cause serious problems for many drivers.

The Guardian

• 'A mess of chaos and panic': man arrested after driving car into nightclubSeveral injured after incident in Gravesend which police believe was sparked after suspect was thrown out of the venueA number of people have been injured and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was driven into a nightclub in Gravesend. Kent police said the driver was believed to have been asked to leave the venue following an altercation, and added that the incident was not being treated as terrorism. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Twists and turns before works close lifeline Applecross routeThey thought they were used to twists and turns in Applecross. At least they did until they came across Scotland’s roadworks bureaucracy.

The Telegraph

• Miami bridge engineer left message about crack two days before collapse
• Snow hits Britain: Flights cancelled as 'mini Beast from the East' sweeps in
• UK weather: Travellers to face fresh disruption as 'mini Beast from the East' grips Britain
• Driver arrested for attempted murder after ploughing car into Gravesend nightclub in Kent
• Work begins on 10 year programme to modernise the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway

Times Online

• Heathrow: the cash machine with an airport attached [Subscription]Should airlines and passengers face sky-high charges for using the west London hub?
• Melrose to pump £1bn into GKN pensions [Subscription]Raider answers critics with fund pledge — in bid to clinch £8bn takeover
• Probe into motor finance [Subscription]Car finance companies are being investigated over whether they give enough information to buyers about the risks involved. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will also examine whether consumers may be harmed by the commission paid to car dealers by finance firms.
• ‘Mini Beast’ claws at flights, roads and rail [Subscription]As a cold snap caused chaos for thousands of travellers, the Met Office warned of more havoc and ‘risk to life’
• Heathrow owners urged to stop huge payouts to investors [Subscription]Heathrow is under pressure to cut blockbuster dividends for its shareholders while it builds a £14bn third runway.

Daily Record

• Snow to sweep across Scotland tonight as commuters are advised to prepare for 'mini Beast from the East' The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning with potential to cause travel disruption to road and rail.
• Clutch burns out on new C3 Aircross but Citroen blame driver error and demand £1400 to fix it Denis McGarrie has been driving for 42 years and never burnt out a clutch but Citroen say he is at fault after £19,000 car did just 860 miles.
• Notorious Glasgow bus lane worth £7.5m in fines slammed for being 'wrongly signposted' Motorist Nick Wright has had the layout measured by professional surveyors – and claims it is wrongly signposted.

Mail Online

• 100 Heathrow flights cancelled due to mini Beast from the East Most of the airport cancellations were on short-haul routes, including domestic flights and across Europe, as the majority of longer haul flights are set to be given the go-ahead.
• Revellers feared injured as man drives car into busy Kent nightclub Partygoers are feared to be seriously injured after a car smashed into a Kent nightclub during a gig for grime artist Giggs, according to reports on social media.

The Mirror

• Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car driven into busy nightclub in Gravesend leaving multiple people injured Kent Police said the driver is believed to have been asked to leave the nightclub following an altercation, and added that the incident was not being treated as terrorism

Daily Post (North Wales)

• More cash pumped into Anglesey road 'not fit for purpose' The Welsh Government wants improvements to halt landslips during extreme weather conditions

London Evening Standard

• Not again! United Airlines accidentally puts another dog on the wrong flight in third pet mix-up this weekUnited Airlines accidentally put a dog on the wrong flight in its third mix-up involving pets this week.
• Tube map redesign reveals how London Underground network could look in 2040A London Underground enthusiast has designed an unofficial tube map that reveals how the capital's famous transport network could look in 2040.
• UK weather travel update: Snow hits London causing 120 flight cancellations at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airportsMore than 120 flights in and out of London were cancelled as a blast of snow and ice hit the UK.

Manchester Evening News

• People are still risking their lives crossing canal where Charlie Pope died despite safety barriers being placed there Canal bosses have installed temporary barriers at Lock 89 as well as signage to guide people towards the nearby footbridge.
• Tram disruption on Sunday between Bury, East Didsbury and the city centre Replacement buses will replace services from 11.30pm on Saturday night
• Manchester blanketed in snow as the 'mini Beast from the East' sweeps over Britain - Live updates The latest on the weather, traffic, airport arrivals and departures, and news across Manchester

Northern Echo

• Fake cop pulls over woman on A1(M) - overweight man in hoodie 'reported' driver for speeding A WOMAN driver was pulled over on the motorway by someone claiming to be a police officer.
• "Kids put the window out" - Buses stop running to part of Darlington after missile attacks BUSES were stopped form entering part of Darlington after a vehicle was attacked by youths throwing missiles.

The York Press

• Work to start on roundabout upgrade as part of £38m schemeWORK will start this summer on upgrading a roundabout on York’s outer ring road as part of a £38 million programme to tackle congestion.

Bucks Free Press

• Marlow Bridge to close overnight to prevent HGVs from 'abusing' weight limit during A404 roadworksMarlow Bridge will be closed overnight on three different dates next week in a bid to prevent HGVs abusing the weight limit while work is carried out on the A404. 

Other Regional Press

• Boost for Dorset rail travellers as £3bn rail projects unveiled PLANS have been unveiled for a £1 billion rail project to link Dorset with the UK’s biggest airport.
• Roadworks use a longer-lasting surfaceDRIVERS in Bradford on Avon have faced lengthy delays this week because of road closures, while Wiltshire Council lays a new type of surface which should mean the new road lasts longer.
• Highways England issues warning to drivers as snow is set to hit Somerset MOTORISTS across Somerset are being urged to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel over the weekend as more snow is set to hit the county. 
• Bassett Avenue resurfacing work delayed by snow WORK to resurface one of Southampton's busiest roads - for the first time in 16 years - has been delayed.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Mayor of London announces TfL fares will apply to Elizabeth line The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Elizabeth line pay as you go fares within Zones 1-6 will be the same as the fares on existing TfL services, ensuring affordable travel for millions of Londoners when the railway opens through central London in December this year. All customer service and travel information on the line will be fully integrated with TfL’s other services, with daily fare capping for Oyster and contactless applying. The announcement means that journeys on the brand-new railway from east London stations such as Whitechapel...

Other News Sources

• Hereford dairy lorry spills milk on roundabout A busy roundabout was closed after hundreds of cartons of milk spilled out of a Hereford dairy lorry.
• Snow in Surrey: More than 70 flights to and from Heathrow Airport cancelled due to mini 'Beast from the East' British Airways, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus are just some of the airlines who cancelled flights
• Surrey rail strikes: South Western Railway industrial action to go ahead over Easter The ongoing dispute revolves around the future role of guards and "driver-only operated" trains on the network
• Parking nightmare in Surrenden Road area could end with support coming inRESIDENTS campaigning to stop long-term parking by motor homes, commercial vehicles and cars have welcomed the support of their councillor