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Sunday, 01 December 2013

BBC News

• Prince visits annual motorbike eventThe Duke of Cambridge visits the Motorcycle Live event at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre.
• Crash response 'courage' praisedTribute is paid to the response of

The Herald

• 'We just don't know how much control the pilot did have in the final seconds of the flight'THE model of helicopter that plunged into the roof of the Clutha pub in Glasgow was also involved in a crash in the southeast of England six years ago.

The Independent

• Glasgow tragedy: Helicopter had been subject of safety fearsIt's the workhorse of Britain's fleet of air ambulance and police helicopters, but questions are being raised over the safety record of the Eurocopter EC135 Type 2, one of which crashed into the Clutha pub while it was packed with people on Friday night.    

The Observer

• Ryanair: more Christmas cheer, less of the bah, humbug from Michael O'LearyPassengers checking in on Ryanair flights on Sunday will be the first to experience a modern-day seasonal redemption. The vow boss Michael O'Leary made to mend his ways, or to "stop unnecessarily pissing people off", is bearing fruit. Like Scrooge banging on the Cratchetts' door with a turkey, the airline is, in a small but significant change, letting passengers bring a second small carry-on bag – not least for gifts from the airport shop. But what were the visions of doom that spooked the Irish Ebenezer, and how is he changing course?
• HS2 constrcution will blight Chilterns, conservationists fearThe high-speed train line between London and Birmingham will result in millions of tonnes of earth being dug up from under the Chilterns and deposited in an officially recognised area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB). It is thought to be the first time a major infrastructure project has deposited such a large amount of excavated rock and soil in a protected environment, prompting conservationists to claim no part of Britain is safe from development.
• Scotland mourns its dead as inquest starts into cause of helicopter crashA painstaking operation to recover the remains of at least eight people killed when a police helicopter crash-landed on a busy pub in Glasgow is continuing, with a final death toll yet to emerge.

The Telegraph

• HS2 is a blueprint to ruin land and livesHS2 Bill reveals 'God-like' powers to destroy heritage, livelihoods and green belt space    
• Ducati of Cambridge: Prince William tries out superbikesThe Duke of Cambridge is given a bike for Prince George while he tries out some bigger models for himself    
• Public revolt over HS2Telegraph/ICM survey finds just 3 per cent of voters believe the £50 billion high-speed link will be delivered on time and on budget.    
• Slowly does it in the vexed debate over HS2Telegraph View: Nobody wants an overlong consultation, but it is not unreasonable to ask for a sensible period of discussion    

Daily Express

• These helicopters can glide even if both engines fail - why didn't this one?AVIATION experts believe a “cat­astrophic” mechanical failure left police helicopter pilot David Traill with no option but to try to crash land on the pub roof.

The Mirror

• Never mind North to South with HS2 - we need East and West connections with my Northern WayJohn Prescott on why the shelved vision of a connection from Liverpool to Hull should take priority over a multi-billion pound rail improvement scheme

This is Money

• British car industry heads for record year despite slow 'green' cars salesOfficial figures for November are expected to show an increase on the same period last year – making it the 21st consecutive monthly rise.

Bolton News

• Worried parents call for afternoon school bus WORRIED parents are urging transport bosses to bring in an afternoon school service so their children are not “wandering the streets in the dark”.

Derby Telegraph

• Derby Telegraph commented Chris Jones: New velodrome could yet be The Gherkin of DerbyDerby's new velodrome is a ludicrous idea, an absolutely crazy use of money.To spend £27 million on a big bike track during a time of recession which is seeing hundreds of people made redundant and funding cuts to vital services, is outrageous, surely everyone on earth can see that?But... it is also a breathtaking piece of ambition which might – just might – be one of the best things to happen to the city for a long time.See, I have this feeling that it is the very...

Manchester Evening News

• On the right track: New Bishop of Manchester travels to his enthronement ceremony by tram The Right Reverend David Walker, 56, was formally installed into the role at a ceremony at the refurbished Manchester Cathedral this afternoon.

Metro

• Paul Walker, star of Fast & Furious films, dies in car crashUS actor Paul Walker, who starred in the Fast & Furious film series, has died in a car crash in Los Angeles.    

Northern Echo

• Cyclist dies after collision with bus POLICE are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Gateshead.

Nottingham Evening Post

• PMBlackburn commented HS2: Plans for High Speed Rail line to Toton go on display at...Article

Sheffield Telegraph

• Sheffield road is ready to reopen after emergency repairsIt is one of the busiest routes out of Sheffield – but the A57 Manchester Road has been closed for three weeks aftera landslide.

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Labour urged to sign deal for road upgradeLabour councillors in Aberdeen have been warned that plans to upgrade a notorious roundabout could be in jeopardy if their party wins the next Holyrood election in 2016.

Wales Online

• 'To this day, I can still hear the noise of the helicopter dropping': A Cardiff family recall the day a helicopter fell from the sky onto their homeThe Glasgow helicopter crash has brought back traumatic memories for the Patterson family from Cardiff.  Diane Patterson recalls the evening in 2000 when their home was destroyed

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Chaos as series of crashes hit Black Country roadsIt was day of chaos on the roads today as drivers were involved in a series of crashes across the region.

Other Regional Press

• Fewer people in Wales smoking in their cars FEWER people in Wales are smoking in their cars, according to a new Welsh Government report.
• Warning to allow extra time for rail journeys between Christmas and New Year RAIL passengers are being warned to plan ahead if they are travelling between Christmas and New Year due to major engineering work in Oxford and on routes serving the city.
• Dorset County Council could spare bus routes from the chop SOME bus routes threatened with withdrawal could receive a reprieve when councillors meet next week.

Other News Sources

• Plea for double-decker bus to stop school rush overcrowdingPupils launch campaign for double-decker bus to replace the over-crowded single-decker 235 service which carries youngsters to school
• Brighton and Hove parking system 'may overcharge' Scores of motorists using a new parking payment system could have been overcharged by more than three times.