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Sunday, 17 February 2013

BBC News

• Woman killed as rally car hits crowdA 50-year-old woman has died after a car left the forest track and collided with spectators during the Snowman Rally in the Highlands.
• Two dead as car hits telegraph poleTwo 19-year-old men die in an early morning car crash as a car hits a pole in North Lanarkshire, police have said.

The Herald

• East Coast train gets 007 makeoverASPECIALLY commissioned train with carriages decked out in artwork depicting the main characters from Bond blockbuster Skyfall arrived in Scotland yesterday.
• Revealed: the rail bosses on six-figure salaries as fares rise above inflationTrain company bosses are enjoying six-figure salaries at a time when rail passengers are enduring above-inflation fare rises, according to latest figures.

The Independent

• BMW recalls 1.3m cars over electrical fault which could cause fires BMW has asked than one million car owners worldwide to return their vehicle, because of a possible fault which could cause them to catch fire.Related StoriesPeppa Pig? Good for morale, says Dartford leader accused of wasting Mary Portas cash...New patent law will help UK business

The Scotsman

• Large response for Titanic replica ˜passengers™THE Australian billionaire who is planning to build a hi-tech replica of the Titanic at a Chinese shipyard has ­received an “overwhelming” response from people who want to be among the first paying ­passengers.
• Canal buildings repairs ends history of neglectTHEY are part of the heritage of Scotland’s historic canals, yet for years have lain vacant or derelict.

The Telegraph

• 80mph speed limit plan for motorways 'to be scrapped'Ministers are poised to abandon plans to introduce a new 80mph speed limit on Britain's motorways amid fears the move could lead to more accidents.

The Mirror

• The brakes are on: Plan to increase speed limit to 80mph may be axed The number of accidents forces the Government into a rethink on motorway speed

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Police still hunt driver who smashed car into building in North WalesA RECKLESS driver who smashed into the side of a building and ran off has still not been found – a week on from the horrific crash.
• Ferry could be stuck for days at Holyhead following berthing incidentA FERRY could spend days stuck at port following an incident involving the vessel’s stabilisers.

Liverpool Post

• HMS Illustrious open to public this weekendTHE Royal Navy’s last remaining helicopter carrier HMS Illustrious will be open to the public today during her final visit to the River Mersey.

London Evening Standard

• Dithering over airports will cost us our seats, Tories tell David CameronConservative MPs have written a strong warning to David Cameron that dithering over airports is risking dozens of seats at the general election.
• Rail bosses' salaries revealedTrain company bosses are enjoying six-figure salaries at a time when rail passengers are enduring above-inflation fare rises, according to latest figures.

Northern Echo

• Road disruption will result in better deal for rail users A BRIDGE in the heart of a busy village is to be replaced as part of improvements to the rail network between Darlington and Middlesbrough.

Sheffield Telegraph

• Prized bus just the ticket for fan IainA PUBLIC transport enthusiast from Sheffield has revealed his dedication to his hobby - spending £50,000 buying and restoring more than 20 buses.

The York Press

• Show of support for axed bus service PASSENGERS have been urged to gather tomorrow to show their support for a local bus service.
• Concerns grow on high speed rail link MONEY should have been pumped into improvements to the East Coast main line rather than creating the UK™s first high-speed rail network, a North Yorkshire council leader has said.

This Is Local London Network

• Motorist cut from car following crash in Surbiton A man has been injured following a crash involving three cars in Surbiton this afternoon.
• Vulnerable people given transport training by charity Children and adults with learning difficulties took part in a Merton charity's first ever ˜Bus Day™ this week to help prepare them for independent travel.

Wales Online

• Cardiff news: 20mph speed limits planned for all roads at popular seaside townTraffic driving through a busy seaside town could be faced with 20mph speed limits on all roads under plans being considered by council leaders.
• Cardiff news: Labour concedes it cannot deliver on its Cardiff bus station promiseLabour-run Cardiff council has conceded it’s can’t deliver on its election promise to build a new central bus station.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Heavy snow blamed for quarter of West Midlands' train delays in JanuaryA quarter of trains through the West Midlands were delayed last month, with rail companies blaming heavy snow for the problems.
• Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by car in StourbridgeA cyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a car in Stourbridge.

Carlisle News & Star

• Paraglider pilot hurt in Lake District crash A paraglider pilot had to be airlifted to hospital after he crashed into a hillside in the Cockermouth area.

Other Regional Press

• Fishing vessel suffers engine failure off Portland Bill THE lifeboat was scrambled when a fishing vessel suffered engine failure off Portland.
• Motorway closures for sign projectDrivers can expect some disruption on the motorways during improvement works over the next few weeks.

Other News Sources

• Person hit by train at Portslade station The argus are receiving reports that a person has been hit by a train at Portslade Railway Station.
• Bus Transportation Booming In USA US bus transportation boom that began seven years ago is accelerating as travelers ditch their cars and avoid airport security lines to buy cheap tickets on Wi-Fi equipped motorcoaches. Bus ...