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Saturday, 08 August 2020

BBC News

• M42 motorway set to close near Solihull for new bridgeThe road network around Solihull is being remodelled as part of work to create an HS2 station.
• Rest and Be Thankful: Old Military Road could reopenA safety assessment could give the A83's alternative route the green light to open again on Saturday.

Financial Times

• Uber racks up another loss as rides business shrinks 75%Company recovery is dependent on local Covid-19 cases and is a ‘tale of 10,000 cities’

The York Press

• Leeman Road closure objectors hit out over 'intimidating' email RESIDENTS opposing plans to close a York road say they feel intimidated after it was suggested they might need to attend a public inquiry unless they withdraw their objections.

North Wales Live

• We tried out the e-scooters that could soon be on our streetsAs the council tries to encourage people to find alternatives to public transport these scooters could be the future for commuters

Other Regional Press

• Stabilisation work to be carried out at Old Castle Road, Weymouth Campaigners are delighted after a solution was found over a landslip-hit road in Weymouth – which prompted fears traffic may have to be diverted.