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Monday, 07 April 2014
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- Mersey Tunnel users stage toll rise protestA demonstration has taken place outside the Mersey Tunnel on the eve of the latest toll price rise.
- Scottish spending on pavement repairs falls sharplySpending on pavement maintenance in Scotland has fallen sharply, according to figures obtained under freedom of information legislation.
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- Covert plan targets blue badge misuseDRIVERS who misuse 'blue badge' disabled spaces could be fined £1,000 by undercover council officials.
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- Petition condemning Junction 41 M4 closure plans attracts more than 1,200 signatures in bid to reverse policyTransport Minister Edwina Hart announced move for temporary trial closure of busy junction to ease congestion and reduce accidents
- Diesel cars needlessly worsen air pollution, warns Welsh expertWales is also 'lagging behind England in encouraging vehicle owners to switch to low-emission cars and buses'
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- Northamptonshire firm designs flywheel to give fuel boost to motoristsA leading motor manufacturer believes its cars of the future could save fuel in stop- start town driving thanks to a company with headquarters within earshot of the grand prix cars racing round Silverstone.
- Our roads ‘are getting worse’The overall condition of roads in the UK has plummeted over the winter, an AA survey has uncovered.
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- Huppert hosts Parliamentary event to push for default 20mph limitsCambridge MP Julian Huppert has hosted a Parliamentary reception in support of a national campaign to make 20mph the default urban speed limit.
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