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Sunday, 18 May 2014

BBC News

• Coach fall investigation continuesInvestigations are continuing into how a 13-year-old boy from south Wales fell from a coach at a M4-M49 motorway junction.
• Cyclist killed in Mayo road crashA cyclist has died and the driver of a car is injured in a collision in County Mayo in the Republic of Ireland.
• Rally for safer cycling streetsThousands of cyclists attended a rally for more space on London's roads.

The Independent

• 'Space for Cycling': Thousands of cyclists ride in British cities to protest for safer streets Thousands of cyclists took to the streets of London and other major British cities today in a protest as part of a campaign calling for safer roads for cyclists.

The Observer

• Uber: the smartphone app that is driving London cabbies to distractionFor years, the London licensed cab driver's badge was worn with pride. Up to five gruelling years spent scootering around the capital learning "the knowledge", plus a full medical, meant the black hackney was driven by the cream of drivers. But now there is insurgency on the block. The digital revolution that has changed so many industries is sweeping the taxi business, possibly putting the very future of the famous vehicle so loved by tourists and Londoners alike under threat.

The Scotsman

• The Scotsman flying Virgin's SpaceShipTwoA Scottish pilot who will helm the first commercial flight into space has spoken of the “unrelenting” acceleration of his high-concept craft ahead of its eagerly awaited launch later this year.

The Telegraph

• Virgin Atlantic's flight from the red Just days after Heathrow submitted its final plans to Sir Howard Davies’ commission showing a third runway would deliver £100bn of benefits to the British economy, it is perhaps unsurprising to find Craig Kreeger flying the airport’s flag. Kreeger, who was parachuted into the cockpit of Virgin Atlantic 15 months ago to replace the long-standing Steve Ridgway, is chief executive of Heathrow’s second largest carrier and has a vested interest in ensuring Sir Howard makes the right decision when his final report is published sometime after next year’s General Election.

Daily Record

• Borders Policeman dies after motorbike collides with bus near EarlstonCONSTABLE Mark Murtagh, who was based at Galashiels Police Station, died after the incident on the A6105 near Earlston.

This is Money

• Ferrari slows down production of new cars to retain its exclusivityThe Italian marque - which is owned by Fiat - produced fewer vehicles after phasing out its new California T soft-top to retain its exclusivity.
• INVESTMENT EXTRA: Fuel cells come of age at lastIn an energy-hungry world, where fossil fuels are dwindling, fuel cells can provide an alternative to expensive and sometimes unreliable power from the grid.
• Ryanair loudmouth Michael O'Leary admits: We can learn from easyJetCall O’Leary what you like just as long as you keep flying Ryanair. That has always been the philosophy of the budget airline’s ever-colourful boss. Or it used to be.

Bolton News

• Bus stands to close for a week as Bolton Interchange work continues BUS stands at Newport Street will be closed temporarily next week as building work on the new Bolton Interchange steps up a gear.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Mobile speed camera locations across the Bradford district this week – beginning Sunday, May 18 Enforcement locations for police mobile safety cameras for week commencing Sunday, May 18, 2014 in the Bradford district:

Manchester Evening News

• Didsbury pupils turn their back on bad road safety for national safe cycling campaignCharity Sustrans wants more children to get on their bikes

The Press and Journal (Aberdeen)

• Aviation milestones commemoratedA bronze statue has been unveiled at a Highland airport to commemorate the first passenger flight in the region.

The York Press

• Park&Ride road works wrecking business, shops claim BUSINESSES near a new Park&Ride site being built in York claim they are losing trade due to poor signage.

This Is Local London Network

• Lorry drivers lauded during appreciation week Barnet’s truckers were celebrated during National Truckers Appreciation Week.

Wales Online

• Zebras, pelicans... and now armadillos could line Welsh roadsWelsh councils are being urged to consider installing the lane markers which look like armoured animals, as the Welsh Government introduces the Active Travel Act
• How cycling has given amputee Wyn Jenkins his life backThe former PE teacher, who regularly cycles hundreds of miles, is now campaigning for more investment to help 'civilian amputees' take part in sport

Blackpool Gazette

• No more mistakes’No more mistakes’ – that was the bold promise today from Blackpool’s transport chief on the future of development on the town’s roads.

Daventry Express

• Daventry MP launches petition over town fuel pricesThe MP for Daventry has launched a petition after saying ’enough is enough’ with regard to the town’s fuel prices.

Doncaster Free Press

• Police swoop on illegal Brampton fuel sitePolice have issued a warning to fuel thieves after they swooped to confiscate a batch of illegal diesel and arrest suspects.

Other Regional Press

• £20m to repair road network across Somerset OVER £20million is to go on repairing roads and making it less likely that communities will be cut off by future floods.
• Bike trails and footpaths will stay open during Cwmcarn Forest work THE environmental body which runs one of Gwent’s biggest tourist attractions has insisted that nearby footpaths, mountain bike trails and “glamping” will remain open, despite plans to close the seven-mile car track on November 2.
• Study shows drivers against 20mph zonesDrivers are against the idea of blanket 20mph speed limits on urban roads, according to new research.
• Motorsport legends open bike attraction THEY are three of the biggest names in British motorsport. Murray Walker, Sammy Miller and Becky Cook have each carved a unique niche in the world of high performance cars and motorbikes.
• Police crackdown on rogue bikers RACING around the streets, riding recklessly on pavements and hurtling through alleyways – every summer gangs of youths cause misery for residents by tearing around on illegal motorbikes and mopeds.
• Bigger trains to help cut overcrowding on busy lineShoppers and commuters are set to benefit from a £60m rail project which will see increased services and a new timetable across the North of England.
• Protest at proposed bus service changes in Martinstown AROUND 200 protesters gathered in Martinstown to voice their anger at proposed changes to the X31 bus service that runs through the village.

Railway Gazette

• Rail Freight Handbook 2014-15 Book review

Aviation Industry

• Advantage conference: trade doubts Ryanair's corporate travel moveLesley Kane says airline has 'significant' amount of work to do to convince the industry it has changed