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Estuary airport 'not solution'
Building a new Thames estuary airport will not solve the UK's short-term aviation capacity problems, a report says.
Free bus travel to stay - for now
CLIVE Betts, MP for Sheffield South East, has won a Government commitment that concessionary bus travel for OAPs will be kept - at least for this parliament.
East Anglia: Once-in-a-generation bid to improve rail network launched today
A MANIFESTO billed as being a “once-in-a-generation” opportunity to improve East Anglia’s rail infrastructure is today being officially launched.
Monday, 02 July 2012
BBC News
- London roads made ready for GamesWork will begin overnight to adapt London's streets to quickly transport Olympic athletes and officials in preparation for the Games which begin on 27 July.
The Scotsman
- No new higher speed limit for Scotland, SNP insists DRIVERS in Scotland look set to be forced to travel more slowly on motorways than motorists south of the Border after the Scottish Government said it has no plans to introduce a new speed limit.
- 10% of young drivers have never parked their own carMANY young motorists suffer “driving dread” with some never having parked their own car or used a motorway, according to a survey.
The Telegraph
- Drivers in France must carry a breathalyser from todayNew motoring laws have come into force in France making it compulsory for drivers to carry breathalyser kits in their vehicles.
Mail Online
- Don¿t forget your breath-test kit: British drivers on French roads must carry equipment or risk being finedThe French government believes the new rule will reduce the number of drink-driving deaths on its roads by 500 each year by encouraging motorists to check their own alcohol levels before setting off.
Other Regional Press
- Western Morning News commented Road deaths rise and speeding fines fall after traffic unit...Motorists in Devon and Cornwall have been hit with fewer speeding fines since a controversial decision was made to cut the number...
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