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Thursday, 09 July 2020

BBC News

• Road closed after sinkhole discovered in PenrhiwceiberWorkers discovered the hole while they were resurfacing a pavement.
• Boris Johnson told he has 'no say' on the M4 relief roadBoris Johnson is told by the Welsh Government that the £1.6bn motorway is a devolved matter.
• PMQs: Starmer and Johnson on free parking for NHS staffBoris Johnson says parking for NHS workers is

Times Online

• Sunak faces one rebuilding project after another [Subscription]Among the measures that Rishi Sunak outlined in his summer economic statement was £5.8 billion to rebuild schools, hospitals and roads, a programme to create jobs by fixing public infrastructure. Yet there is another rebuilding project that the chancellor also will need to address soon — fixing the public finances.

The Mirror

• 'UK needs more help as rescue package falls short,' says Voice of the MirrorWhile the support for the young, unemployed and hospitality and tourism sectors were welcome there was almost nothing for the retail, car and aviation industries in the mini-budget

Birmingham Post

• Toyota car lined up as potential patrol car for UK police forcesThe Burnaston-made Corolla is currently on trial with a number of forces
• Boris Johnson says he will deliver an M4 Relief Road in South WalesHowever, as a devolved matter for the Welsh Government it is not clear how he can
• Strike warning for Nissan as row grows over pension scheme changesClosure of defined benefit pension scheme affects around 1,800 workers, but company says the scheme is "unsustainable"

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Green re-fuelling station plan for Bradford's heavy vehicle fleet progressesTHE stage has been set for creation of a new

Peterborough Telegraph

• Peterborough MP says problems with city road signs is clear for all to seePeterborough MP Paul Bristow has called for action to be taken to clear trees and bushes from signs to help drivers find their way in the city.

Other Regional Press

• How dare the council keep forcing all these green schemes on us?THERE are few subjects more divisive in our city than any kind of attempt to stop cars using certain roads.
• Cowley low-traffic neighbourhood seeks to crack down on cars in OxfordA 'FLAGSHIP' scheme to drastically reduce traffic in East Oxford is set to get under way within weeks.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• Getting back behind the wheel? Here’s some useful adviceSome cars have been rarely used during lockdown, so it’s essential to make sure they’re fit for purpose. Drivers may also feel out of practice if they haven’t been in a car for a while. So if you’re getting back on the road for a day trip, Highways England has issued helpful advice to help you stay safe. Richard Leonard, Highways England Head of Road Safety, Safety, Engineering & Standards, said:

Other News Sources

• British Gas orders 1,000 all-electric vans British Gas has ordered 1,000 new all-electric vans from Vauxhall, in a move that will assist the gas company's parent firm Centrica on its commitment to have an entirely electric fleet by 2030.