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'Smart cycle lanes' pitched to UK
A stretch of glow-in-the-dark road markings go into use in the Netherlands as its creators pitch spin-off cycle lanes to UK cities.
Heathrow and Gatwick both bid for Scottish backing
DELEGATES from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports have been courting the business community in Scotland to win support for their respective plans for expanding airport capacity in the south east of England.
MPs told Norwich to London investment three or four times bigger than HS2
Multi-million pound investment on the rail line between Norfolk and Suffolk and London could provide an investment and jobs return three or four times bigger than the controversial high-speed two line from the capital to the Midlands, MPs have been told.
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
BBC News
- A9 average speed cameras switched onA network of average speed cameras on the notorious A9 road between Inverness and Dunblane is to be switched on for the first time.
- More landslides as heavy rains hitLandslides close the Inverness to Ullapool road and the Rest and Be Thankful as further heavy rains batter the west of Scotland.
- Keyless cars 'targeted by thieves'Some Range Rover owners in London are reportedly refused insurance as thieves target keyless cars.
- Takata sued over faulty airbagsJapan's Takata is being sued in the US following the recall of millions of cars over concerns its airbags are potentially dangerous.
The Herald
- A9 average speed cameras are switched on todayAverage speed cameras on one of Scotland's most notorious roads will be switched on today as part of a plan to improve safety and save lives.
The Scotsman
- A9 speed cameras switched on in safety bidAVERAGE speed cameras on one of Scotland’s most notorious roads will be switched on today as part of a plan to improve safety and save lives.
The Mirror
- Petrol price war: Cost of fuel to fall to FOUR-YEAR low on TuesdayMorrisons matched Asda by lopping 2p from a litre of unleaded and diesel with diesel dropping to 124.7p a litre
Derby Telegraph
- Derby Telegraph published OPINION: A38 lights are a shocking waste of moneyIF Derbyshire County Council wants to reduce energy costs, it could start by switching off the large section of lights on the A38, from the Findern roundabout towards Derby, which have been on day and night for several weeks.Martin MarvenBurton RoadFindern
London Evening Standard
- London pollution charge: Drivers face paying £12.50 on top of congestion charge Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will have to pay £12.50 a day in addition to the congestion charge to enter London by 2020 as the mayor bids to improve air quality in the capital.
Peterborough Telegraph
- Road closures as part of Fletton Parkway widening schemeMonday, 7.30am: Peterborough residents are being warned about delays as roadworks continue as part of the Fletton Parkway widening project continue.
Other News Sources
- Thousands of motorists caught out in speeding clampdown on A23 Thirteen is certainly the unlucky number for one driver who was caught speeding 13 times by the same camera.
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