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Wednesday, 16 October 2019

BBC News

• Harley-Davidson puts the brakes on electric bikeThe company halts production of the LiveWire after finding a glitch in its charging system.
• Car financing crackdown 'to save drivers £165m'The UK's financial regulator plans to ban the way some car dealers earn commission.

ITV News

• Wales' first ever climate change conference set to take place in CardiffWales' first ever conference on climate change is set to take place on Wednesday 16 at Cardiff City Hall.
• £25m road aims to boost access to Cardiff AirportA new route for a road linking parts of the Vale of Glamorgan has been officially opened. The £25m scheme for the A4226, known locally as Five Mile Lane, joins the busy A48 and north Barry. Planners hope it will also make access to Cardiff Airport easier.

Financial Times

• How Nottingham cut air pollution with a parking levyEast Midlands city has used funds to finance a £580m tram network and improve buses
• How Nottingham cut air pollution with a parking levyEast Midlands city has used funds to finance a £580m tram network and improve buses

The Guardian

• UK plans to accelerate decarbonisation of transport sectorGovernment vows to unveil climate roadmap next year but critics demand action not more policies and plans

Times Online

• Smart motorways a dumb idea, say fearful road users [subscription]The permanent removal of the hard shoulder on motorways should be scrapped in the face of escalating concerns from motorists, according to a report published today.

Bristol Live

• What is it like on the A4174 ring road three months after changes to the road layout were introduced?Here's what motorists and South Gloucestershire Council have to say about it
• Busy link between A38 and A370 to close for five daysThe scheme will need complete closures and night time closures for the work to be carried out