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Utility firms forced to keep roads free of potholes for five years [subscription]
Utility companies will be forced to maintain roads for five years after digging them up under government plans to eradicate potholes.
The end is in sight for Pacer trains, but they served their purpose
Pacer trains - nicknamed ‘bus trains’ - have for many people been the bane of their commuting lives. Constructed from a bus body attached to a freight train base, commuters associate them with draughty carriages and noisy journeys.
Residents deliver scathing criticism of Grayling's support for increased Heathrow flight paths
Embattled Transport Secretary and Epsom and Ewell MP Chris Grayling came under fire from constituents over his support for Heathrow Airport's expansion today (March 5).
Wednesday, 06 March 2019
BBC News
- Lockerbie plastic roads firm MacRebur opens first factoryThe south of Scotland company uses waste which would have gone to landfill to help produce asphalt.
- Toyota and BMW warn no-deal Brexit could hit UK investmentBoth firms say production of their cars in the UK is at risk if Britain leaves the EU without a deal.
- Tesla: China suspends customs clearance for Model 3 carMisprinted labels delay shipments but the firm says it has reached a resolution with authorities.
- Morgan family sells control to venture capitalist groupThe iconic British sports car maker Morgan is to be sold to an Italian venture capital group
- Department for Transport issues pothole warningThe government wants companies that dig up the roads to guarantee they remain pothole-free for five years
- Aston Martin boss Andy Palmer hits back at the doubtersAs he unveils cars to rival Ferrari and Roll-Royce, Andy Palmer says the firm is a UK manufacturing jewel.
The Guardian
- Chris Grayling presses for new powers against firms causing potholesInnovative surfacing materials and partially plastic roads also feature in DfT proposals
- Panic grows among carmakers at prospect of no-deal BrexitFirms including BMW and Toyota warn of potential UK job losses and plant closures
Times Online
- Utility firms forced to keep roads free of potholes for five years [subscription]Utility companies will be forced to maintain roads for five years after digging them up under government plans to eradicate potholes.
City AM
- Green shoots: British new car registrations up for first time in five monthsFebruary brought signs of hope for Britain’s embattled car manufacturing industry, with new car registrations rising for the first time in five months.
London Evening Standard
- Roads near Holborn to be transformed in bid to improve safetyThe roads around Holborn station, among the deadliest in London for cyclists, are to be transformed in a bid to improve safety.
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