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Saturday, 28 December 2013

BBC News

• Woman cyclist is first to South PoleA woman from the Vale of Glamorgan battles Antarctic weather to become the first person to cycle to the South Pole.
• M11 driver has 'incredible escape'A driver had an
• VIDEO: Storm misery for rail commutersStrong winds and flooding have caused major disruption for rail commuters. Many railways are blocked by debris or flooding - resulting in services being cancelled or delayed. Robin Gisby from Network Rail defended the decision, saying it was
• GM recalls 1.5m cars in ChinaGeneral Motors and its Chinese partner firm are recalling about 1.46 million cars amid concerns about their safety.

The Guardian

• Antarctic mission on ice as rescue ship is forced backThe Guardian's man on the icebound vessel reports on the freezing conditions as the expedition waits for assistanceCape de la Motte, East Antarctica: the Xue Long appeared as a dot on the horizon, against a bright blue sky, to the starboard side of our ice-locked ship just after dinnertime on Friday evening, local time.After two days of intense blizzards, with biting cold that had forced us to spend all our time below decks, the break in the weather and the approaching rescue had put the crew and passengers of the MV Akademik Shokalskiy in good spirits.With temperatures at a pleasantly bearabl...

The Herald

• Bill urges overhaul of bus industryA BILL calling for re-regulation of the bus industry in Scotland is being lodged at the Scottish Parliament after a consultation attracted more than 100 responses.
• Parking cost to rise 160% on main roadPARKING in one of Glasgow's busiest streets is set to become nearly three times more expensive.
• Chaos after multiple crashA MOTORWAY pile-up in the centre of Glasgow brought Boxing Day traffic to a standstill after three cars collided near the Kingston Bridge.

The Scotsman

• Ship stuck in Antarctic ice ‘almost free’A SHIP that has been trapped in thick Antarctic ice since Christmas Eve was nearing rescue yesterday, after a Chinese icebreaker named the Snow Dragon drew close to the icebound vessel.

The Telegraph

• The best way to ensure you get a parking space for the salesThis woman has come up with an ingenious solution to finding a parking space for her car - watch video
• No HS2 without cross-party support Britain's flagship transport project, High Speed Rail 2, cannot go ahead without cross-party support, says the new boss of the £50bn scheme. Sir David Higgins, who takes over as chairman of HS2 Ltd on January 1, believes the new line can transform the UK economy, allowing companies to cut costs by moving out of London.
• Thomas the Tank engine needs more female trains, Labour MP says Thomas the Tank Engine is setting a poor example to children and needs more female engines to encourage girls to become train drivers, Labour's shadow transport secretary has said. Mary Creagh described the lack of female train drivers in Britain as a "national scandal" and said that children's television shows and "negative stereotypes" are partly to blame.

Daily Record

• RMT chiefs step-up calls for public inquiry into onshore and offshore helicopter safety THE Rail Maritime and Transport Union said an inquiry has become more urgent following the police helicopter crash in Glasgow last month - in which 10 people died.

Mail Online

• British female adventurer becomes the first person ever to CYCLE 500 miles across Antarctica to the South PoleAdventurer Maria Leijerstam, 35, pedalled 500 miles across the icy wilderness of Antarctica to win her gruelling record attempt after four years of training.

This is Money

• MARKET REPORT: Sky's the limit for BA owner Willie Walsh as shares in British Airways soar under his managementAt the start of this year the firm, which also owns Portuguese flag carrier Iberia traded at 194p. Yesterday it closed up 1.6p to 402.4p.

Network Rail

• Peterborough passengers experience new, improved railwayRail passengers travelling through Peterborough will have a more reliable journey from today after Network Rail engineers completed three days of intensive work at Christmas.

Birmingham Post

• Motorsport technology conference comes to Birmingham BCU to host Race Tech World Symposium which includes many leading figures from the motorsport industry

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• CCTV probed after bus crash which left driver impaled with metal railing Investigators are examining CCTV footage in a bid to establish why a double-decker bus went out of control, ploughed into railings and parked cars, and left the driver impaled by a metal spike.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• North Wales weather: Road and rail disruptionFallen trees and debris cause roads across North Wales to close and high winds cause train delays and cancellations

London Evening Standard

• AA: Don't drive through flood water The AA has attended around 1,100 breakdowns every hour today on one of the busiest days of the festive period - as drivers ignore warnings about driving through flood water.

Manchester Evening News

• City's match day presenter survives Boxing Day horror smash on A1Former model Natalie was driving to the Etihad from Scotland for the game against Liverpool when her car slipped on ice.
• Bus drivers told to cheer up after claims they're too grumpyCouncillor Noel Bailey, a committee member who catches a First Group bus to work daily from his Whitefield home, said more needs to be done to improve the attitude of some drivers.

Northern Echo

• High winds and driving rain cause traffic disruption but no major problems for the North East and North Yorkshire THE North-East and North Yorkshire experienced a wild and windy day as gales of up to 70mph caused disruption on the region’s transport network.

Nottingham Evening Post

• Nottingham Post published Go greener and cheaper with right travel adviceRESIDENTS in Gedling are being given advice on how to save money and energy when travelling.A new initiative called TravelRight is aiming to make people's journeys cheaper, quicker and more environmentally-friendly.They are hosting a series of events to encourage more walking, cycling and public transport in the borough.Guests will be told how to make the most of promotions and get the best priced tickets or shave valuable minutes off their route.Free services include a personalised journey...

Sheffield Star

• Sheffield bus drivers robber at gunpointTwo bus drivers were held up at gunpoint and robbed of their takings in separate incidents in Sheffield.

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Driver in Wednesbury club lorry crash on fourth day in new jobA driver who died when his lorry ploughed into a social club had only been working for the delivery firm for three days, it has been revealed.

Sunderland Echo

• Bus company recruits The Drifters to help launch Sunderland to Seaham bus serviceBUS company Go North East hit the right note with the launch of its latest service.

Other Regional Press

• Shipping information for Sunday, December 29, 2013 and Monday, December 30, 2013The latest movements for the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton.

Aviation Industry

• UPDATED: CAA to investigate Gatwick disruptionAirport operator faces questions after thousands were left stranded on Christmas Eve