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Saturday, 12 July 2014

BBC News

• Safety fears over A470 crashesA politician calls for government action over a stretch of road in Gwynedd after three people are injured in a crash which follows two deaths in recent weeks.
• Farmer jailed for red diesel fraudA farmer described as the leader of a gang which organised and ran a
• Untaxed foreign cars 'cost millions'The government is urged to clamp down on untaxed foreign vehicles, as the RAC warns they are costing the UK millions of pounds a year.
• Motor racing on public roads planMayor of London Boris Johnson strongly backs the idea of more street races.

The Guardian

• London grand prix chances boosted as PM announces motor sport planA long-held dream by the veteran Formula One billionaire Bernie Ecclestone to stage a London grand prix have taken a step forward as David Cameron announced plans to ease the rules for staging motor sports events on public roads. Local authorities will be given new powers in the deregulation bill to open up public roads for motor racing and for events like the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race.

The Independent

• Hopes leap for London Grand Prix: Cameron aims to open British roads to motor races Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button could soon be thrilling the crowds as they race around Parliament Square and accelerate up the Mall.

This is Money

• David Cameron helps F1 race specialists Williams put cars on roadsThe aim is to spin-off the cutting-edge technology developed for use on the Grand Prix circuit for use in mainstream vehicles driven by motorists on ordinary roads.

London Evening Standard

• Not going anywhere fast in the city Do you sometimes feel that your commute through London is taking longer than ever... and that there’s somehow even more traffic on the roads? You could well be right.
• Road test: Volkswagen Golf SV 2.0 TDI SE When is a van not a van? When it’s a Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, or SV. Despite its name, there is nothing remotely van-like about this car, which replaces the Golf Plus; a taller version of the Golf hatchback.

Manchester Evening News

• Boy, 15, hit by TWO cars as he crosses road... then gets 'threatening' texts saying HE has to pay for the damageTeenager needed hospital treatment after being hit by two cars near Cineworld in Ashton. His mum says she was 'appalled' by the reaction of passing motorists. And then things got even worse...

Northern Echo

• Councillors agree to refund 60,000 motorists fined for crossing Lendal Bridge COUNCILLORS have decided to refund money to almost 60,000 motorists fined for driving over a North Yorkshire bridge.

Wales Online

• 'Worrying' increase in road traffic collisions in South Wales over the past 12 monthsThe number of accidents across South Wales have risen in the past year, newly released data has revealed

Wolverhampton Express and Star

• Big rise in traffic on M6 TollThe M6 Toll is on track for its 160 millionth vehicle as usage soars – as its boss today vowed that his road will stay in private ownership.
• £1.5m crash repair bill for West Midlands emergency vehiclesMore than £1.5 million was spent repairing emergency services' vehicles involved in crashes, figures reveal today.

East Anglian Daily Times

• Ipswich: Anger rises over fears of Orwell Bridge safety as speed limit reduction is delayedWork to improve road safety on the Orwell Bridge has been delayed – prompting anger from local politicians and the business community.

Other News Sources

• Road works to be carried out on M3 near Winchester ESSENTIAL road works are to be carried out on the motorway near Winchester.