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Sunday, 26 July 2015

The Guardian

• 'Cassie's law': 609 drivers lose licence after tougher police power on eye testsDeath of 16-year-old Cassie McCord in 2011 prompted new powers allowing police to strip drivers of their licences if they fail a roadside eye testHundreds of motorists have had their driving licence revoked after failing roadside eye tests under new police powers, figures have shown.In 2011 Cassie McCord, 16, died from serious head injuries when 87-year-old Colin Horsfall lost control of his vehicle in Colchester, Essex. It later emerged he had failed a police eyesight test days earlier but a legal loophole had meant he was allowed to continue driving. Continue reading...

The Mirror

• Diesel car drivers are being overcharged at the pump say expertsThe fuel is still more expensive than petrol despite lower wholesale prices say industry insiders

Birmingham Mail

• Car left dangling 20ft above Midland river - with driver trapped in wreckage

Birmingham Post

• Park Central plans given the green light More fears raised over lack of parking but city council planning chief award permission to final stage of long-running regeneration project
• The 1950s' Austin-Healey 100 has been redesigned by Nissan's design chief How a 1950s classic might look if it was designed again
• First drive: Citroën Divine DS 2020 concept car The Citroën concept car points to a premium future

Derby Telegraph

• Derby Telegraph published Road rage: What grinds people's gears on Derbyshire's roadsA RECENT survey carried out by a company I can't remember the name of set out to find out what was the biggest cause of road rage, asking 1,000 people what annoyed them most on the roads, writes Gareth Butterfield. The usual, predictable stuff was in there; rush hour traffic, bad parking and back seat drivers – but there were a few surprises, too. Drivers who don't indicate topped the list with 34% of the votes. This, I don't really understand. It is incredibly dangerous not to put your...

Peterborough Telegraph

• Traffic lights plan for busy junction unveiledLincolnshire County Council wants to install four-way traffic lights at Morton crossroads on the A15 near Bourne and has asked people for their views.

Sleaford Standard

• Advice for staying safe when using taxiPeople booking taxis are being urged to be cautious over whether the firm is properly licensed by North Kesteven District Council.

Other Regional Press

• 'HUMILIATED, INSULTED AND BELITTLED': Row after group asked to apologise for parking petition CAMPAIGNERS have said they were left feeling 'humiliated, insulted and belittled' that they were asked to apologise for a petition over car parking charge hikes.

Other News Sources

• FTA calls for M20 contraflow to keep Kent openThe implementation of a contraflow on the M20 in Kent to get traffic moving again during Operation Stack is the way forward, according to the ...
• City's oldest taxi company opens new headquarters THE oldest and largest taxi company in the city has officially opened its revamped call centre, bringing all its operations under one roof for the first time.