Papers stand up for RAF uniforms

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Advice to RAF Wittering personnel not to wear their uniforms in public after some suffered verbal abuse in nearby Peterborough angers many of the papers.

For the Daily Express, the advice shows Britain is on the verge of tolerating no-go zones for the armed forces.

But the Daily Telegraph points out Peterborough is not 1980s west Belfast.

The Sun displays an RAF cap on its front page, saying: "The Sun has got its hat on," as it urges the armed forces to wear their uniforms with pride.

'Travel chaos'

In its main story, the Telegraph says domestic passengers will face mandatory fingerprinting before boarding flights at Heathrow's new Terminal 5.

It says owner BAA says this is because the terminal's design allows domestic and international passengers to share the same areas after check-in.

The Guardian focuses on rail transport, predicting huge disruption over Easter.

It says engineering works at 35 locations will close parts of Britain's busiest lines.

Fishing tackle

As the Daily Mail continues its campaign against plastic bags, the Times reports that scientists have criticised the global move to ban them.

They apparently say it is based on flawed science and exaggerated claims.

One scientist tells the paper fishing gear, ropes, lines and strapping bands kills more marine wildlife than bags.

Meanwhile, Portsmouth City Council is considering banning helium balloons, according to the Telegraph, saying they can choke animals such as turtles.

Smoking loophole

There are dramatic pictures of a British teacher being pounced on by a lion during a safari in Zimbabwe before being saved by wardens.

It may have mistaken her long fair hair for a mane and have been trying to engage her in play, the Telegraph says.

Finally, Minnesota bars are making use of a smoking ban loophole which allows theatrical performers to smoke.

The Guardian says they hold theatre nights where punters don costumes and project their voices as they light up.