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- Motorways to trial 60mph limits to cut pollutionThe speed limit will be reduced in Witton, Rotherham, Eccles and Oldbury.
Times Online
- From Fisker to Nikola, the electric challengers speeding up behind Tesla [Subscription]Inspired by Elon Musk, a fleet of new car start-ups are spreading hope — and hype
Mail Online
- The deserted DVLA car park in Swansea - and the small firms nearby that have been ruinedMuch of butcher Bryan Thomas's trade came from workers at the nearby Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, but the reluctance of civil servants to return to their desks means fewer customers.
Sky News
- Motorway speed limit to be slashed to 60mph in these four areasThe speed limit will be reduced to 60mph on four stretches of motorway in an effort to reduce air pollution.
Daily Post (North Wales)
- Tourists cars parked illegally at Snowdonia beauty spot AGAIN - as cops warn they will be towed awayThe vehicles were parked on the pavement on a narrow stretch of the A5
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
- Drivers face new road closures as work to Sunderland dual carriageway progressesThere will changes in the Deptford, Hylton and St Mary’s area as part of the Sunderland Strategic Transport Route
Northern Echo
- PAVEMENT PARKING: More shocking examples from across the North-East WE'VE all seen examples of horrendous parking - but what get's on everyone's nerves is when motorists decided to block pavements.
Bucks Free Press
- Coronavirus rules for using Uber, taxis and car sharing THE LATEST Coronavirus rules state that as of Monday, September 14, social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal and may result in fines. But can you still share a car with people outside your household?
Other Regional Press
- M1 speed limit plan to improve air qualityA trial 60 mph limit would go hand in hand with air quality monitoring to assess any benefits from reduced speed
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