In the News

[wirralbus]

RE: In the News
As i understand from this one the two virus's are inter connected and when one is removed from a pc the other downloads a replacement to replace it .

This virus is like a game of chess , it probably needs them both to be removed at the same time .

[T42 PVM (Moderator)]

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trail looking into what happened to my mate at last underway and a few unexpected things have already been found out, disgusting

http://news.sky.com/story/1116080/sasha-...n-facebook

[wirralbus]

RE: In the News
Taken from BBC News Website :

The Liberal Democrats are discussing plans to introduce free bus travel for all children under 16.

The Daily Telegraph reports that Deputy Prime Minister is "very keen" on the scheme.

The paper says it could form part of a set of "family friendly" policies, alongside Conservative-backed tax breaks for married couples.

However, a senior Lib Dem source told the BBC it had barely been discussed in government, let alone agreed.

The aide to the deputy prime minister added that "this is an interesting idea but it's far too early to say whether it can be delivered," BBC political correspondent Robin Brant reported..

The idea is intended to improve safety for children and also have environmental benefits because it could lead to fewer cars on the road, the Telegraph reported.

The Liberal Democrat Transport Minister, Norman Baker, had previously told parliament he was working with the bus companies to try to narrow the disparity between the costs of bus travel for children in different parts of the country.

Under 16s in London have been able to travel on buses without paying for almost ten years, while other children across the country benefit from some means tested schemes.

[Mal]

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(20/07/2013 05:31)wirralbus Wrote:  The aide to the deputy prime minister added that "this is an interesting idea but it's far too early to say whether it can be delivered," BBC political correspondent Robin Brant reported..

The idea is intended to improve safety for children and also have environmental benefits because it could lead to fewer cars on the road, the Telegraph reported.

The Liberal Democrat Transport Minister, Norman Baker, had previously told parliament he was working with the bus companies to try to narrow the disparity between the costs of bus travel for children in different parts of the country.

Under 16s in London have been able to travel on buses without paying for almost ten years, while other children across the country benefit from some means tested schemes.

Am I the only one who thinks it just a coincidence that under 16s in regulated London travel free while under 16s in deregulated Britain have to pay?

Mal

[wirralbus]

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I think it was a ploy to get youngsters used to the Oyster card at an early age .

Once you have somebody plugged into a smartcard its easier to keep them there .

Lets see what happens when Merseytravel get there walrus card moving again.

[R311 WVR]

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In theme park news...
Alton Towers forced to close the new £18M Smiler ride, Untill further notice, as a piece of metal fell from it.
From Sky News

"Alton Towers has been forced to shut down its new multi-million pound rollercoaster after reports that a bolt was seen to have fallen from the ride.

Visitors queuing for the £18m Smiler ride, which has 14 loops and reaches speeds of up to 53mph, claim they saw a piece of metal break away from the ride and land near them, leaving a gap in the track on Sunday."

[CX54 DKD (Moderator)]

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It's had horrendous reliability too. Our local school have taken 4 year groups over several days and on each visit the ride has been shut for all or part of the day due to breaking down.

[R311 WVR]

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It appeared to of re-opened today, But at 1300, it closed again

CREDIT: http://www.ridetimes.co.uk/

[wirralbus]

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A timber railway track dating back to the 18th Century has been unearthed in a Tyneside shipyard.

The section of the Willington Waggonway was found beneath the Neptune Yard in Walker, Newcastle, during an archaeological dig.

It was originally used by horse-drawn carts to transport coal from Willington colliery to the River Tyne, the city council said.

The team involved described the track as "remarkably well preserved".

Conservation and urban design manager Ian Ayris said: "The last time something like this was found was in 1997 when the Lambton Waggonway was found at Houghton-le-Spring - so it's very special."

[wirralbus]

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There has been two earthquakes this morning in the Blackpool area.

The first earthquake happened at 0537 this morning , measuring 2.4 on the Richter Scale .

The Second earthquake happened at 0958 measured 3.2 on the Richter Scale .