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Sunday, 14 February 2021

The Scotsman

• 'Pop-up' electric chargers planned for B&Bs to encourage greener tourismTemporary charging points will be installed at bed and breakfast accommodation to encourage summer visitors to travel by electric vehicle, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has told MSPs.
• Scotland’s hilarious gritter fleet triggers naming contests in US and RussiaThe humorous names given to Scotland’s gritter fleet has inspired roads authorities from the United States to Russia to launch naming competitions for their own snowploughs.

The Telegraph

• Hammersmith Bridge illuminated in Valentine's Day stunt to highlight ongoing delays to repairs133-year-old west London bridge message read: 'Broken Hearts. Broken Promises. Broken Lives. Broken Bridge'

Times Online

• Honda e is a quirky frog that moves EVs on in leaps and bounds [subscription]If you’re looking for an impartial car review this week, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place. I’ll admit it, I’m completely smitten by the Honda e. And it’s the first car I’m buying when my €200 cryptocurrency splurge goes stratospheric thanks to Elon Musk’s bitcoin shenanigans. Oh, the irony.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• 'Horrendous' stretch of Leeds Road a hotspot for accidents THREE councillors from Bradford have spoken out about the high number of crashes on a

Bucks Free Press

• South East Aylesbury Link Road approved by Bucks Council A NEW 1.2 kilometre-long dual carriageway will be built to the south-east of Aylesbury after controversial plans were given the go-ahead despite strong local opposition.