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Tuesday, 14 February 2012

BBC News

• 'Worthless' car warranty warningA car warranties firm has collapsed leaving some customers with worthless policies, a BBC Wales investigation finds.

The Telegraph

• More than 1 million drivers over 80More than 1 million drivers on Britain's roads are aged over 80 according to the latest official figures.

Mail Online

• New drivers could 'be supervised by an over-25'The Department for Transport will consider giving drivers who have just passed their tests a probationary period where they must be accompanied by an experienced driver who is over the age of 25.

Journal Live

• A1 Western Bypass upgrade action needed urgentlyMINISTERS are under pressure to provide upgrade cash for the Western Bypass now or consign the road to go 10 years without investment.

Manchester Evening News

• Stobart delivers on warehouseHaulage firm Eddie Stobart has bought a 145,000 sq ft warehouse at Appleton, Warrington, in a deal thought to be worth close to £3m. The property is at the intersection of the M6 and M56.

Newcastle Evening Chronicle

• Club gets 100% electric vehicleCOMMUTERS and businesses in Newcastle are being given the chance to join the electric car revolution for less than a fiver.
• Car-share successCOMMONWHEELS car club has meant that member Andy Hopkins, 23, has found an opportunity to use a car without having to buy one.

Nottingham Evening Post

• Nottingham Post commented Jeremy Lewis: 20mph limits are a good idea on the right roadsArticle

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Logistics industry 'will need high volumes of apprentices'Apprenticeships should be considered vital for the logistics industry as the sector expects to experience high demand for new workers over the coming years, it has been suggested. The sector is anticipating impressive growth over the next six years, with more than 500,000 new logistics employees expected to become necessary over this period, reports the Scotsman. With 44 per cent of the industry's current employees older than 45, introducing a younger generation to logistics could become crucial. Apprenticeships are especially important in the haulage industry, where high insurance ...

Other News Sources

• Blackburn with Darwen pilot scheme to save young motorcyclists™ livesA PILOT scheme is about to launch in a bid to save young motorcyclists™ lives.