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Saturday, 25 April 2015

BBC News

• Harley-Davidson recalls 46,000 bikesHarley-Davidson is recalling nearly 46,000 motorcycles in the US because the bikes could stay in gear due to clutches that won't fully disengage.

The Herald

• Labour candidate stopped for alleged drink-driving at wheel of Maserati QuattroporteA LABOUR General Election candidate has been suspended after being stopped for alleged drink-driving at the wheel of a Maserati.

The Scotsman

• Motorists warned of M8, M74 summer repair delaysDRIVERS were today warned of a “summer of cones and delays” on Scotland’s busiest motorways because of major repairs to the M8 and M74.

The Telegraph

• Biker caught on camera 'planking' on motorway at 60mphDriver captures 'learner' motorcyclist attempting Superman stunt on public road

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Lorries to be banned from using rat run MOST heavy lorries will soon be banned from using the narrow main street of Laycock as a rat run.
• Details of road closures planned for Tour de Yorkshire ROAD closure signs are springing up on stretches of the Tour de Yorkshire route ahead of it coming to Bradford district at the start of next month.
• More than a third of cabs still fail random vehicle checks in Bradford MORE than a third of cabs are still failing random vehicle checks more than two years after Bradford Council introduced short-notice inspections, it has emerged.

London Evening Standard

• London Marathon: Road closures and how to get around on the day Road closures will be in place and public transport services reduced when 35,000 athletes take to the streets for the largest-ever London Marathon on Sunday.
• Road test: Citroën C4 In the fiercely contested market for small family cars, such as the Ford Focus and VW Golf, you have got to be good to survive. More than good — brilliant.

Manchester Evening News

• Neighbours call for HGV ban after lorry topples over near nursery Fortunately, the accident on High Hill Road in New Mills didn't injure any residents, but the driver was taken to hospital

The York Press

• Coppergate decision announced - York transport bosses face £387,000 bill - UPDATED YORK transport bosses have lost a crucial appeal over their fining of motorists who were caught on camera driving through Coppergate when barred.

Wales Online

• Cardiff Bay parking scheme which cost £99,000 to put in place makes just £1,000They say new measures will be introduced to improve parking in and County Hall including asking staff not to park there one day a week

Bucks Free Press

• Police superintendent: charge drivers for petrol before they fill up A senior police officer says a change in mentality among petrol companies is needed to stop drivers from stealing fuel.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Monster trucks and acts set to star as Truckfest returns to PeterboroughThousands of people are expected to pour into Peterborough with the return of the Truckfest spectacular.
• Traffic lights to remain at West Deeping crossroads after floodTemporary traffic lights will remain in place at the West Deeping crossroads this weekend.

Other Regional Press

• Western Daily Press published Potential traffic chaos with this list of roadworks on the M32,...M32 Junction 1, Bristol: Resurfacing off networkFull southbound entry slip closure nightly from 8pm Monday 27 April until 6am Saturday 2 May. Diversion will be clearly signposted.A40 Huntley, Gloucestershire: ResurfacingConvoy working in operation nightly from 8pm Monday 27 April (Weekdays only) until 6am Wednesday 13 May.M5 Junction 10: Bridge repairsNarrow lanes with 50mph speed restrictions will be in place on the southbound carriageway until October 2015.M5 Junction 14 – 15:...
• Roadworks, congestion and lack of modern offices driving businesses from city centre ONLY one in 10 business bosses would choose to base their operation in Oxford, according to a new survey.
• Students blown away by supersonic car THE TEAM behind a supersonic car designed to travel at 1,000 miles an hour and break the world land speed record has been inspiring student engineers.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• NI transport remains car-focusedNew research from the Northern Ireland Audit Office has revealed that commuters are still more likely to use cars to travel to and from work now than they were ten years ago. The stagnation has been recorded despite a total investment of £1.1 billion in public transport between 2002 and 2014. During the period, rail journeys doubled, but bus journeys only rose by 1.5 per cent. A possible reason for this is the 20 per cent reduction in rush hour bus speeds recorded in Belfast, which is believed to be due to vehicles spending longer picking up and dropping off passengers. Train journeys ar...
• Researchers: Wales perfect for driverless carsAcademics from Glyndwr University have suggested that driverless cars could be a good solution to the lack of public transport in many rural areas of Wales. They also claimed that the narrow, winding roads made an excellent location for testing the new technology to ensure its safety. However, driverless cars are unlikely to be available in the near future. Lecturer Barry said:

Other News Sources

• UKIP "battlebus" gets parking ticket FORMER SAS soldier Nigel Ely put his hands up to the parking ticket slapped on his UKIP “battlebusâ€�.
• County charity teams up with national car servicing and repair company to support volunteer drivers A CHARITY which provides transport to people in Leominster and Hereford has teamed up with a national car servicing and repair company to support its volunteer drivers.