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• RAC warns drivers against end of week getaway to avoid Christmas traffic

  17-12-2017 15:17
  Friday is expected to be very busy on major routes because of combination of commuters, shoppers and people going home for the holidaysMotorists are advised to avoid making their festive getaway on Friday because of a potentially chaotic combination of people driving home for Christmas, shoppers and last-day commuters on the roads. The RAC says there will be up to 1.25 million leisure journeys on top of people driving for work on 22 December.Related: Last orders: Christmas shopping cut-off dates
  
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• Uber accused of espionage, hacking and bribery in bombshell letter

  17-12-2017 01:00 via rss.cnn.com
  C.N.N. - Uber is being sued by Waymo, Alphabet's self-driving car unit that was formerly part of Google. Waymo alleges that Uber stole trade secrets about its self-driving technology.
  
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• Train app could help disabled travellers

  17-12-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A new app could help wheelchair users get help at railway stations and better access to trains.
  
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• Tom Enders and Fabrice Brgier crash and burn at Airbus Subscription

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - A shake-out at the top of the plane maker is just the start of tackling its troubles
  
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• This coffee cart at Tile Hill train station could save a life

  17-12-2017 01:00 via coventrytelegraph.net
  Other Regional Press -It has been put there by Samaritans
  
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• Thirteen million Brits to hit the roads for Christmas getaway

  17-12-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - A record number of passengers are also set to descend Gatwick Airport
  
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• These Are The UK's Worst Airlines, According To Passengers

  17-12-2017 01:00 via huffingtonpost.co.uk
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• Take care on the roads: December 22 will be the busiest day for motorists

  17-12-2017 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -Dorset motorists have been given advice to help stay safe on the roads this Christmas.
  
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• Ryanair strike: Passengers hit out at airline after Christmas strike threatens to ruin festive plans

  17-12-2017 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - A 24-hour walk-out by Irish Ryanair plans has thrown thousands of Brit's Christmas plans into turmoil.
  
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• Roundabout UNDER WATER as pipe bursts claiming several cars on main road

  17-12-2017 01:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  Liverpool Post -United Utilities were at the scene trying to fix the damage
  
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• Roads in Burnham-on-Sea set to be closed for improvement works

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thisisthewestcountry.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -A NUMBER of roads in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge will be closed in January for works to take place.
  
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• North Yorkshire set to consult over free transport for pupils with special needs

  17-12-2017 01:00 via yorkpress.co.uk
  The York Press - NORTH Yorkshire County Council will decide next week whether to consult on proposals which change its home to school transport policy for those with special educational needs or disabilities and save up to £2 million a year.
  
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• New weather warnings issued for ice with big freeze creating dangerous driving conditions

  17-12-2017 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record -The bad weather has led to a number of road collisions and a spike in the amount of injuries caused by people slipping.
  
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• New weather warning for icy conditions across Scotland

  17-12-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - A new warning is in place for freezing conditions following several collisions on Scotland's roads.
  
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• Isolated villagers call for action after loss of bus service

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Northern Echo -VILLAGERS are calling for better transport links to major towns and facilities after being left isolated by the loss of a bus service.
  
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• IN FULL: Hurdles to cross for Lutons planned expansion of airport

  17-12-2017 01:00 via bedfordtoday.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Bold plans to more than double Luton Airports capacity could be the linchpin to Lutons prosperitybut not withoutovercoming significant hurdles.
  
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• Hunter Harrison: CSX railway boss dies

  17-12-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The US transportation company's shares fell sharply on Friday after CEO's medical leave was announced.
  
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• Hundreds come down with stomach illness during Royal Caribbean cruise

  17-12-2017 01:00 via rss.cnn.com
  C.N.N. - The Independence of the Seas cruise ship returned to Florida on Saturday after many passengers contracted a gastrointestinal illness.
  
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• Here's what Manchester Airport's new £1bn 'super terminal' will look like

  17-12-2017 01:00 via examiner.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Airport already dealing with more than 27 million passengers a year
  
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• Group of people with disabilities build and fly fully functional light aircraft at Blackbushe Airport

  17-12-2017 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources -The team will begin building a light aircraft on Monday (December 18) at Blackbushe Airport in Camberley
  
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• Government gives Northamptonshire £700k for pothole repairs

  17-12-2017 01:00 via northamptonchron.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Northamptonshire will receive more than £700,000 from the Government to repair the county's potholes, the transport minister revealed this week.
  
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• Freezing temperatures spark FURTHER ice warning for North Wales

  17-12-2017 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The public are urged to take extra care as forecasters predict rain will freeze roads and pavements
  
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• Frantic Friday: drivers warned of Christmas getaway jams Subscription

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - If you were planning to make your Christmas getaway on Fridaythink again.
  
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• Five drivers traced over fatal Tulse Hill hit-and-run

  17-12-2017 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The drivers of two lorries and three cars have been spoken to after a woman was struck and killed.
  
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• Drivers are 'putting lives at risk' by blocking ambulance station access

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Inconsiderate drivers are being warned they are putting lives at risk by blocking the access to an ambulance station.
  
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• Defence chiefs must cut £9.8bn to buy ships and fighters

  17-12-2017 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - The Ministry of Defence has a £178billion shopping list of hardware including stealth fighters but has been warned that it must make savings of £9.8billion in order to be able to pay for it.
  
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• David Cameron to lead £750m UK-China investment initiative

  17-12-2017 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Former prime minister will take charge of £750m fund to improve transport links between China and its trading partnersDavid Cameron has taken a job leading a billion-dollar investment initiative agreed between the UK and China.The former prime minister, who played a key role in efforts to boost trade links with Beijing while he was in Downing Street, will take charge of the £750m fund to improve roads, ports and rail networks between China and the countries it trades w
  
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• David Cameron to head £750m trade fund Subscription

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - The former prime minister is to lead a new investment venture promoting business in Britain and China
  
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• David Cameron takes new China role

  17-12-2017 01:00 via channel4.com
  Other News Sources - He was the man who brought us the Brexit referendumbut since his hurried departure from Downing Street in the wake of the result, David Cameron has kept a low profile. Eighteen months on, the former Prime Minister has re-emerged. He will now take control of a £750 million fund to improve ports, roads
  
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• David Cameron spearheads $1bn infrastructure fund to help China boost its trading links

  17-12-2017 01:00 via cityam.com
  City AM - Former PM David Cameron has been charged with leading a $1bn (£750m) government-backed fund to boost transport infrastructure between China and its trading partners.
  
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• David Cameron given special dispensation to broker talks between Britain and China in new role leading £750m investment fund

  17-12-2017 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• CSX chief Harrison dies months into railroads turnround effort

  17-12-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Veteran executive had been hired earlier this year to boost its profits to transform freight railway operator
  
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• Crowdfunding bid to cut car cover for millennials Subscription

  17-12-2017 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - An insurance start-up that claims it can reduce premiums for millennials will launch a £15m initial coin offering (ICO) next month in another sign of the growing frenzy over digital currencies.
  
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• Car leasing companies switch focus to used vehicles

  17-12-2017 01:00 via ft.com
  Financial Times - Growth in hire finance schemes driven by slowdown in new car sales
  
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• Bus driver 'pushed wrong pedal' before mowing down pedestrian

  17-12-2017 01:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -A BUS driver admitted accidentally hitting the accelerator instead of the brake seconds before ploughing into a pedestrian on the pavement.
  
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• Angry passengers forced to abandon luggage at Aberdeen Airport after lack of staff leaves cases stuck on plane

  17-12-2017 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record - One irate passenger clambered onto the carousel and tried to crawl through the luggage entrance to find his baggage.
  
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• 100 jobs lost as major shipbuilder goes into administration

  17-12-2017 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - A MAJOR shipbuilder with yards in Hampshire has gone into administration with the loss of more than 100 jobs.
  
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