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Saturday, 15 February 2020

BBC News

• Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge is £20bn 'vanity project'Scotland's transport minister criticises Boris Johnson for not consulting Holyrood over the idea.

The Telegraph

• Harry Dunn: Car 'seen on wrong side of road outside RAF base near where teenager died'

Times Online

• £20bn bridge a giant step too far for seadogs of Portpatrick [subscription]Portpatrick is a village steeped in tall tales. According to folklore the origins of its name stem from a feat by Ireland’s patron saint who made the 20-mile crossing from Antrim to Galloway in a single stride.
• Ministers either side of Irish Sea condemn Johnson’s project [subscription]The prime minister’s “vanity project” bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland would be a waste of money, ministers on both sides of the Irish Sea have said.

Bolton News

• These are all the speed cameras set up in Bolton's streets SPEED cameras can be frustrating for drivers who get caught.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Have your say on Bradford's planned Clean Air Zone A SERIES of events are planned to explain proposals for the proposed Clean Air Zone which aims to improve air quality and the health of people in the district - particularly in the city centre, Shipley and Saltaire where pollution is highest.

Other Regional Press

• Oxford Mini Plant owner BMW's message after fossil fuel ban changePLANS to bring forward a date when fossil fuel cars will no longer be available in the UK have not phased the company behind the Oxford Mini Plant.