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Friday, 29 November 2019

BBC News

• Wales weather: Warning for ice issued overnightParts of north and mid Wales will be affected by ice overnight, with warnings about slippery roads.

The Telegraph

• Two thirds of motorists think smart motorways are dangerous, RAC poll finds

Times Online

• Ex-Eddie Stobart boss claims he has investor backing’ for bid [Subscription]Andrew Tinkler, the controversial former head of Stobart Group, claims that he has garnered support for a £70 million takeover of Eddie Stobart, the stricken trucking group, which he also used to lead.
• Steel unions attack ‘atrocious’ Tata job cuts [Subscription]Trade union leaders have called Tata Steel’s plan to cut 1,000 British jobs in the run-up to Christmas “atrocious”.

This is Money

• An electric car will travel twice as far on a £5 charge than a petrol car with £5 fuelElectric power allows drivers to travel an extra 40 miles and more than the closest competing transport type, according to new research by carwow.

Birmingham Post

• ZeroLight creates 30 jobs after doubling number of automotive clientsThe award-winning Newcastle firm specialises in using VR software to help companies sell cars
• Derbyshire motor racing engine manufacturer celebrates endurance landmarkEngine made by Gibson Technology racks up a million miles on track
• Automotive software specialist opens base in SolihullIPG Automotive UK is based at the Blythe Valley Innovation Centre

Daily Post (North Wales)

• Met Office ice warning issued for North Wales as Icelandic blast sends temperatures plummetingA band of rain is expected across the region which could freeze on the roads and cause dangerous conditions

Northern Echo

• Transport spending for all as Tories roll into townTHE North-East has been let down by its Labour leadership, Chancellor Sajid Javid said yesterday as he launched his party’s manifesto for the North-East with a promise of major road-building in almost all corners of the region.

Bucks Free Press

• Traffic chaos caused by new High Wycombe Aldi supermarket was predicted by campaigners back in 2017Traffic chaos caused by High Wycombe’s newest Aldi store – which has seen some drivers hit with a torrent of threats and abuse – was predicted back in 2017, frustrated campaigners have said.

Cambridge News

• Good news for Cambridge commuters as changes coming to Dutch-style roundaboutMowbray Road and Fendon Road will temporarily open to two-way traffic again

Other Regional Press

• Eleven taxi drivers found to be driving illegal vehicles in police stingDefective tyres and seatbelt offences uncovered in latest police operation as officers stop 75 motorists

Other News Sources

• Royal Holloway multi-storey car park proposed to solve Englefield Green residential parking problems Villagers say their driveways and narrow roads are being blocked
• Parents demand ban on cars outside schoolPARENTS fearing for their children’s safety have asked for a ban on cars outside their school.