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London bus cuts to hit working-class hardest, says watchdog
TfL cuts to include routes used by workers living on outskirts to reach low-paid, central jobs
Nearly 80% of new diesel cars still pollute beyond legal limits, tests reveal
‘Current official tests fail to measure the actual level of emissions that cars are producing on our roads’
Hundreds of old British bridges are safe, insist experts (Subscription)
Highways England has promised to “learn lessons” from the Genoa disaster but insists that its bridges are safe and do not require any additional checks.
Saturday, 18 August 2018
BBC News
- Relief road to open in Belfast's Titanic QuarterBelfast Harbour say they are
- Drink-driving 'prevalent' on NI roadsAlmost 10,000 drivers convicted of drink or drugs offences were disqualified in a five-year period.
The Independent
- Nearly 80% of new diesel cars still pollute beyond legal limits, tests reveal‘Current official tests fail to measure the actual level of emissions that cars are producing on our roads’
Times Online
- Collapsed Genoa bridge tower was due for repair this year (Subscription)The tower that brought down the Morandi Bridge, killing at least 38 people, was due for repair this year, raising new questions for the Italian authorities.
- Hundreds of old British bridges are safe, insist experts (Subscription)Highways England has promised to “learn lessons” from the Genoa disaster but insists that its bridges are safe and do not require any additional checks.
This is Money
- Petrol prices soar to a four-year high despite cost of oil falling Unleaded has hit 129.71p per litre, the highest price since August 2014, meaning it now costs almost £71.50 to fill up a typical family car, according to the AA.
- Motor claims are falling but the cost of car insurance remains high The number of motor insurance claims fell by 8 per cent in the first half of 2018 compared to the same period last year, to 326,699.
Bolton News
- Highways England reassures drivers after Genoa bridge collapseHIGHWAYS England have bosses have spoken out to reassure drivers that British bridges are safe after 38 people were killed in a collapse in Genoa, Italy.
London Evening Standard
- Elon Musk says 'I was not on weed' as Tesla tycoon defends his $420 buyout tweetTesla's colourful founder Elon Musk today moved to deny rumours he had been intoxicated when sending last week's now-notorious tweet about taking his carmaker private.
- Genoa bridge collapse: Crumbling roads crisis casts shadow over holiday weekend in ItalyItalians will this weekend be enjoying the Ferragosto summer break, escaping the hot towns and cities for the seaside, lakes and mountains.
Northern Echo
- Be warned - traffic disruption likely during 16 weeks of gas works MOTORISTS are warned to expect delays and parking restrictions when 16 weeks of work to replace ageing gas pipes starts on Monday.
- Genoa bridge collapse a 'rare failure' say expertsTHE bridge that collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa was considered a feat of engineering innovation when it was built five decades ago, but it came to require constant maintenance over the years. The Morandi Bridge’s design is now being investigated as a possible contributor to its horrific collapse.
Other Regional Press
- Big cars blamed as Weymouth's transport emissions rise BIG cars have been blamed for a rise in vehicle emissions in Weymouth and West Dorset.
- Keyless cars blamed for a rise in vehicle crime in WiltshireCar thefts increased last year in Wiltshire according to the latest police recorded crime figures, likely propelled by an increase in keyless cars.
- Two hundred calls made to 999 on M4 fire OVER 200 calls were made yesterday to 999 by motorists to report a fire on the M4.
- Week long safety camera enforcement nets over 1,600 speeding drivers POLICE carried out a speed enforcement campaign around Devon and Cornwall between August 6 and 12.
- More than 2,000 people caught speeding on county roads in just one week MORE than 2,000 people were caught speeding across Hampshire last week.
- Rise in car thefts in Bedfordshire, latest police data revealsCar thefts increased last year in Bedfordshire according to the latest police recorded crime figures, likely propelled by an increase in keyless cars.
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