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• Virgin Trains feels heat after blaming delays on drivers taking rest days

  02-07-2017 23:54
  
  Angry Twitter response after company says rail cancellations were due to drivers not volunteering to work on scheduled days offVirgin Trains has been criticised heavily online after blaming a series of train cancellations on Saturday on a shortage of drivers volunteering to work on rest days. Related: Disabled man 'forced to wet himself' when train toilet was out of order LMAO @VirginTrains how TF can your driver go AWOL?! #euston #getmetomanchesterSince there is no obligation to work overtime,
  
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• Drone forces closure of Gatwick runway and diversion of many flights

  02-07-2017 23:53
  
  Unauthorised flying object in West Sussex sky leads to flights being diverted to Bournemouth, Southend and StanstedA drone spotted in the sky near Gatwick airport on Sunday evening prompted the closure of a runway and led to several flights being diverted to landing strips up to 80 miles away. Related: Drone flew 'within wingspan' of plane approaching HeathrowRelated: Drone complaints soar as concerns grow over snoopingContinue reading...
  
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• Waterloo could see 'dramatic' changes if Transport For London plans go ahead

  02-07-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A new large public square and widened foot ways are just some of the transformations that could happen around Waterloo
  
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• Two terror arrests at Heathrow

  02-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The men from Leicester and Birmingham are detained having landed on a flight from Turkey.
  
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• Two men arrested over terror offences at Heathrow Airport

  02-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Two men have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences after landing on a flight from Turkey.
  
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• Two arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism

  02-07-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - Two men have been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences after landing on a flight from Turkey.
  
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• Train operators promised fresh taxpayer cash Subscription

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Taxpayers may have to pump millions of pounds into ailing rail franchises under bold plans being considered by ministers.
  
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• Titanic mission

  02-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Submersible pilot David Lochridge prepares for a survey expedition to one of the world's most famous shipwrecks.
  
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• TIME'S UP! Driving test cheat from Bradford arrested while taking his theory exam

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - A DRIVING test cheat has been jailed for six months to deter others from using an industry of fraudsters willing to pass the theory exam for them.
  
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• Three frigates worth 3.7bn secure shipyard jobs for decades

  02-07-2017 02:00 via scotsman.com
  
  The Scotsman - The next generation of shipbuilding jobs in Scotland has been secured with the announcement of a £3.7 billion contract with BAE Systems to build three Type 26 frigates on the Clyde.
  
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• THANK YOU AND FAREWELL: Last day of operations for the Portland Coastguard Helicopter

  02-07-2017 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A celebration farewell service will take place on Portland today tothank the search and rescue team for their bravery and dedication as operations of the Portland coastguard helicopter come to an end.
  
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• Southern Rail accused of cancelling trains despite having available crews

  02-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - Southern Rail has been accused of cancelling trains despite crews being available amid industrial action.
  
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• Ships collide in Dover Straits: Seafrontier and Huayang Endeavour hit each other as coastguard and lifeboats called out

  02-07-2017 02:00 via kentonline.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Two ships collided in the Dover Straits earlier this morning sparking a large rescue mission with coastguard and lifeboats but no casualties reported.
  
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• Safety fears raised by residents over plans to widen major Hampshire road

  02-07-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -NOISE, emergency vehicle access and issues over safety were raised by residents at a consultation of the A31 widening scheme yesterday when plans were put before the public.
  
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• Runway crack leaves Scots stranded on remote island

  02-07-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A DOZEN Scots are stranded on one of the worlds most remote islands after potholes forced the only air link between the British overseas territory and the outside world to close. Flights to the British-owned territory in the South Atlantic are not expected to resume until 2019 because the airstrip was not properly maintained by the US, preventing flights from landing or taking off. The only way off the island is a 10-day sail to either the Cape Verde Islands or Cape Town and then a
  
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• Rail workers to get bee tattoos in special session at Manchester Victoria station

  02-07-2017 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  
  Manchester Evening News -Alchemy tattoo studio in Wigan will be holding the session on Sunday
  
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• Rail drama man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and escaping lawful custody

  02-07-2017 02:00 via theargus.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources - A MAN has been arrested after running on to a railway line causing delays for thousands of commuters.
  
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• Parish council issues plea to motorists not to park their cars on grass verges

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press -MOTORISTS in Stratton have been asked to stop parking their cars on the parishs grass verges.
  
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• Oil tanker and cargo ship collide in English Channel

  02-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - Both ships were damaged in the collision about 15 miles north east of Dover.
  
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• Newham 'acid attack': Man rushed to hospital after thugs target driver with noxious substance before stealing car

  02-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - A man was rushed to hospital after thugs squirted bleach at a driver before stealing his car - the second attack in the area in just one week.
  
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• Newcastle's longest-serving bus driver says a fond farewell to his route after 52 years on the road

  02-07-2017 02:00 via chroniclelive.co.uk
  
  Newcastle Evening Chronicle -Bus driver Joe Macbeth has been ferrying people across Newcastle since he was 18, and is preparing to take a well-earned rest
  
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• New electric vans tested by Swindon council

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Swindon Borough Council got to grips with some new transport this week, as they tried out an electric van which has been loaned to them by Nissan.
  
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• 'Motorists - give cyclists more room' - campaign to get drivers to take more care when overtaking

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  
  Northern Echo -MOTORISTS are being urged to give cyclists more room when overtaking with the launch of a new road safety campaign designed to eradicate close pass drivers.
  
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• M3 Smart Motorway: New fourth lane opens for traffic in both directions as final testing on road technology continues

  02-07-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -Work to test the new technology for the Smart Motorway will continue for a short period
  
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• Investment in UK car industry plummets

  02-07-2017 02:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Total investment on track to be less than half of the spending recorded last year
  
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• 'Heartbroken' Venus Williams sued over fatal road accident

  02-07-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Free town centre parking deal extended to 2018

  02-07-2017 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  
  Bolton News - A FREE parking deal in Bolton town centre has been extended until September 2018.
  
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• Ferry sets round-the-island record

  02-07-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - Red Funnels Hi-Speed flagship Red Jet 6 has set a new time of 1hr 17mins 17secs for the anti-clockwise circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight.
  
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• End of the line for Scotrail?SNP plans radical shake-up of Scottish railways

  02-07-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - TRANSPORT minister Humza Yousaf is to unveil the biggest shake-up to Scottish rail in decades.
  
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• Driving a car made from biodegradable materials

  02-07-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC News - The four-seater car is made from sugar beet, coated with flax and mixed with bio-plastic.
  
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• Dramatic moment plane bursts into flames in crash landing on Los Angeles freeway

  02-07-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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• Diver's 90 minute wait for coastguard just 24 hours after Portland coastguard helicopter stops operating

  02-07-2017 02:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  
  Other Regional Press - A diver suffering breathing difficulties waited 90 minutes for the coastguard to arrive just a dayafter the PortlandCoastguard helicoptertook its final flight.
  
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• Clyde rises again with 3.7 billion contract for new warships

  02-07-2017 02:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The Herald - A CONTRACT worth 3.7 billion has been signed to build the first three ships in a new fleet of Navy frigates on the River Clyde.
  
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• Closures, overcrowding, rats: New York City commuters face 'summer of hell'

  02-07-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  
  The Guardian - The citys aging subway has been declared a state of emergency. Combined with closures on other rail lines, riders are bracing for the worstThere was a timesomewhere between the 1990s exorcism of violent crime from much of New York City and Thursday, when a state of emergency was declared for the citys transit systemwhen a nightmare scenario on the subway meant a rat crawling up your leg, over your chest and nearly into your hoody.That remains a vividly awful prospect. But in the s
  
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• British Airways cabin crew launch 16 day strike at Heathrow

  02-07-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  London Evening Standard - British Airways cabin crew based at the UK's busiest airport have launched a 16 day strike in a long-running dispute over pay.
  
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• British Airways cabin crew begin two-week strike in pay dispute

  02-07-2017 02:00 via feeds.reuters.com
  
  Reuters News - LONDON (Reuters) - Some British Airways cabin crew began a two week strike on Saturday in a prolonged pay dispute, risking further brand damage and travel disruption, although the airline said most passengers would be able to fly.
  
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• Britain's next generation of warships are being built - and they will keep 3,400 people in jobs for next 20 years

  02-07-2017 02:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  The Mirror -Sir Michael Fallon says the new anti-submarine frigates will 'be a force to be reckoned with'
  
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• An end to delays? Motorway upgrades finally completed

  02-07-2017 02:00 via hampshirechronicle.co.uk
  
  Other News Sources -THE pain of delays should be over on the M3 after the upgrading was last night completed.
  
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• Airline boss: Fewer Britons able to fly after Brexit

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  
  This is Money- He said the dramatic slump in the pound since the referendum would inevitably weaken passenger traffic.
  
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• £3.7bn deal for three warships Subscription

  02-07-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  
  Times Online - Sir Michael Fallon, the defence secretary, will announce a £3.7bn contract today to build three Royal Navy warships. The deal will secure 1,700 shipbuilding jobs in Scotland and another 1,700 among defence supply firms, it is claimed. Ministers have committed to buying eight Type 26 frigates, which will protect the navys two new aircraft carriers.
  
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