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Thursday, 28 May 2015

BBC News

• Road works could reveal battle relicsWork to dual the A9 between Inverness and Perth could uncover relics of a battle fought more than 300 years ago.
• No-helmet suspects 'avoid arrest'Suspects riding motorcycles and mopeds adopt a new tactic to avoid being arrested, the BBC has learnt.
• Lamborghini confirms SUV launchSports car maker Lamborghini confirms the launch of an SUV and signs a deal to build the car in Italy.

Financial Times

• Apple eyes car as ‘ultimate mobile device’Executive at iPhone maker hints at group’s ambitions in the automotive industry

The Independent

• Commuting for more than 20 minutes makes you 'stressed and cynical'It's (more) bad news for commuters – research has shown that travelling for more than 20 minutes to get to work leaves you more susceptible to chronic stress, or 'burnout', and may even make you more cynical.

Reuters News

• Car production dips slightly in April as exports fallLONDON (Reuters) - British car production fell slightly in April compared with the same month last year, as stronger demand at home failed to outweigh a fall in exports, an industry body said on Thursday.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Tory group leader calls for transport planners to give more heed to motorcyclists THE new leader of the Conservatives on Bradford Council has questioned a lack of reference to motorcycles in a new £1 billion transport plan for the region covering the next 20 years.

Derby Telegraph

• chrispeddy published Chemical leak alert at Rolls-Royce in DerbyAn incident response unit has been called to Rolls-Royce in Derby after a reported chemical leak. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service received a call just after 5pm and sent the response team to the engineering manufacturer's Raynesway site – home to the marine power unit. Three ambulances, a police car and a police van were all also seen at the scene. *Read more of today's top news stories here. Follow us on Facebook and TwitterLooking for a new job? Visit our Jobs Channel to see all...
• Derby Telegraph published New layout could end traffic misery for firms near Derby's...DERBY City Council has revealed details about how it hopes to tackle traffic problems around Raynesway Recycling Centre.It has released a detailed plan which shows changes to the layout of the centre, creating more queuing space for vehicles so they do not block access to businesses on Raynesway Park Drive.The changes will cost about £65,000 and have been welcomed by firms near the recycling site.Wayne Deley, owner of Raynesway Tile Warehouse, said constant traffic outside had...

Peterborough Telegraph

• Another life lost on the Crowland road where fate is at a premium“The road is a highway to death, a monument to muddled and inept planning, a cruel indictment of successive county councils and Governments that have refused to face facts or even listen.”

Other Regional Press

• Traffic getting busier on Kirklees roads - see the figures hereRecord amount of traffic on UK roads says study
• Main road in North Dorset set to close overnight for resurfacing works MOTORISTS are warned a main road in North Dorset will be closed at night next week for resurfacing.
• Pictures: Jaguar's new £1.2 million E-type - the most expensive Jag ever made Channel 4 documentary goes into Coventry's Browns Lane factory to see how the car was built

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• M&S looks for logistics boostMarks & Spencer is looking to improve gross margins in its General Merchandise with the completion of the single tier logistics network and GM4 systems implementation. 'We see a significant gross margin improvement opportunity, with modest sales growth,' it said in its results for the year to 28th March. 'In the year ahead we will continue to deliver gross margin benefits through a combination of a more direct approach to sourcing and improved trading capabilities. 'Our M&S.com web site and e-commerce distribution centre will help us drive online sales growth and improve our profita...