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Wednesday, 16 April 2014

BBC News

• EU safer lorries plan may cut deathsMEPs overwhelmingly back new rules to make big lorries safer for other road users and more fuel-efficient.

ITV News

• Improving Wales' transport network 'critical' for futureA section of the A477 between St Clears and Red Roses will be officially opened later after £68m of improvements, which the Transport Minister Edwina Hart has described as a "vital" part of the trans-European road network.

London Evening Standard

• Trucks longer than two double decker buses could come to London's roads under EU voteMegatrucks longer than two double decker buses could be allowed onto London’s roads under EU proposals being voted on in Brussels today.

Other Regional Press

• Green party dubs Kent 'air pollution capital' of South East after Public Health England report into pollution-related deathsThe county has more deaths from pollution than anywhere else in the South East, latest figures show.

Green Miscellany

• Land Rover develops ‘invisible’ car bonnetA new gizmo developed by Land Rover that allows drivers to see through their vehicle’s bonnet to the road directly in front and beneath the front bumper could help make roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Breakdown Recovery from less than £30 Get your quote Your car’s in safe hands: 5,000+ qualified mechanics nationwide on call 24/7, 365 days a…

News from Europe

• Parliament votes to harmonise electric cars in Europe

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• M25 hard shoulder dropped for all-lane running The M25 has become Britain's first motorway to introduce all-lane running, dispensing with the traditional hard shoulder available for emergency use.Under the managed motorway - now smart motorway -...