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The great summer escape is about to begin with Londoners hitting the road on what could be the hottest weekend of the year so far.
Saturday, 17 July 2021
BBC News
- Petrol prices at eight-year high, says AAPrices hit the highest since October 2013 amid forecasts of a very busy summer on UK roads.
Birmingham Mail
- Fatberg nearly destroyed after 500 hours of jetting but roadwork hell remainsNearly 1,000 metres of clogged-up fat, grease, wipes and sanitary items have been cleared
Bolton News
- Motorists face prosecution for filming fatal M6 Cheshire crash scene on phonesUp to 50 motorists are facing prosecution after they were seen filming the aftermath of a fatal M6 crash on their mobile phones.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
- E10 petrol: Drivers warned they may have to use 'premium' fuel insteadA MAJOR change to petrol could see certain drivers forced to use 'premium' fuel instead of regular unleaded later this year.
London Evening Standard
- Uber becomes latest transport firm to continue mask requirement from MondayThe minicab hailing app said drivers and passengers will continue to be required to wear a mask even though they will no longer be required by law.
- Travel mayhem as Londoners rush to get off on staycations in heatwaveThe great summer escape is about to begin with Londoners hitting the road on what could be the hottest weekend of the year so far.
Bucks Free Press
- HS2 Ltd to close the A413 in Wendover at the end of JulyA part of the A413 will be closed for one night as construction works continue for the HS2 development.
North Wales Live
- Drivers could now face huge fines for parking near Formby beachCouncil is clamping down on 'abuse' of traffic rules
Reading Evening Post
- M4 weekend closures to hit Heathrow and M25 trafficDrivers will be diverted off the motorway during the weekend
Other Regional Press
- The parking changes coming to Oxfordshire explainedParts of Oxfordshire will see car parking enforcement changes this year in a bid to create safer roads and help traffic flow more freely.
- E10 petrol: Drivers warned they may have to use 'premium' fuel insteadA MAJOR change to petrol could see certain drivers forced to use 'premium' fuel instead of regular unleaded later this year.
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- Royal Mail to switch all company cars to EVs by 2030 Royal Mail has announced that all of its company cars will be electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030, with salary sacrifice schemes and mileage reimbursement packages set to be adjusted to only account for low-carbon forms of transport.
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