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Thursday, 10 December 2020

The Telegraph

• Air pollution soars as commuters avoid public transport [subscription]Air pollution is back to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels in 80 per cent of the UK despite continued lockdowns, according to a new study.
• Truckers given emergency hours extension as fears grow over chaos at ports [subscription]Retailers face significant challenges with the import of some items ahead of Christmas

Times Online

• Air pollution eats into unique habitats of Highlands [subscription]Air pollution is “devastating” some of Scotland’s most important species and natural habitats, according to a report.

Northern Echo

• More money for A66 as Shapps accelerates projects THE Government has thrown a further £146m into the £1bn pot to dual the A66 trans-Pennine road, the Transport Secretary told The Northern Echo today.

The York Press

• Co-op to replace home delivery vans with electric vehicles A RETAIL giant with York and North Ystores has unveiled plans to replace its fleet of fossil-fuel powered home delivery vans with electric vehicles by 2025.