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David Cameron "warming" to Gatwick expansion plan
PM keen to boost green record as fears over Heathrow pollution grow, say sourcesDavid Cameron is warming to the idea of backing a second runway at Gatwick amid growing worries within government that expansion of Heathrow would cause excessive pollution and noise and would split the Tory party, according to informed sources.A final report on how best to increase airport capacity in the south-east will be published by Sir Howard Davies, chairman of the Airports Commission, next month or in July, and will contain a firm recommendation on which of the two airports should be developed to handle inc...
SNP fury as HS2 finds 'no business case' for taking fast train service to Scotland
The £50bn High Speed Two rail link will not be extended to Scotland, as the team behind the project has found there is “no business case” for the undertaking.
Sunday, 24 May 2015
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- 'Congestion' issue at Grayson's homeA rise in visitors to Grayson Perry's Essex dream house forces neighbours to put up a home-made road sign.
The Independent
- Uber tells Government that limiting firm's cars will increase congestion and pollution Any moves by the Government to use this week’s Queen’s Speech to limit the number of cars operated in London by Uber will cause more congestion and pollution, according to the firm’s UK chief.
City AM
- Zagato shows off its new "Monster" supercarThis weekend, Italian coach builder Zagato is presenting its latest supercar to the world.The new Mostro powered by Maserati has been created in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Maserati and the famous racing car 450 S Coupe Zagato Monster.Until the 90's, the Monster was the most powerful front-engined race car in the world. It's futuristic shape, with a long nose, cockpit and round tail, represented some of the most advanced aerodynamic concepts at the time.The Mostro looks a lot like the Monster, and is similarly designed for racing first and foremost, wit...
Mail Online
- Fury over car park 'cowboys' who fine hospital patients who fail controversial 'guessing game' about when they arrived...and they even slap tickets on ambulances Car parking 'cowboys' have been accused of preying on vulnerable hospital patients and their families with a confusing and controversial payment system.
London Evening Standard
- 'Offensive and embarrassing': DVLA reveals list of banned licence plates including P15 OFF and UP15 BUM The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, or DVLA, has released a list of banned licence plates it has deemed "likely to cause general offence or embarrassment".
Manchester Evening News
- Cow on M62 brings motorway traffic to a haltThe cow didn't appear to have any beef with motorists, but the mi-steak getting out its field brought both carriageways to a stop
Wales Online
- How did this car end up on top of a hedgerow?A car has ended up on top of a hedgerow after it is thought to have clipped a tractor on a road in Carmarthenshire
Doncaster Free Press
- South Yorkshire drivers set to benefit from lifted roadworksDrivers in South Yorkshire are set to benefit as the Highways England lifts as many roadworks as possible from today to help bank holiday travellers over one of the busiest weekends of the year.
Sleaford Standard
- Warning as paper driving licence changes take effectMotorists are being warned to be aware of changes taking effect in just over two weeks time as the paper counterpart for the driving licence will no longer be issued by the DVLA.
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