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Wednesday, 02 September 2026

The Guardian

• Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streetsSpeed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities saferDrivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to reduce deaths and injuries among pedestrians on narrow urban streets.The new limit, which went into effect on Tuesday, applies to residential roads with no centre line or maximum speed signs, media reports said.

Birmingham Post

• Range Rover Electric: JLR launches its first fully electric luxury SUVThe Range Rover Electric, Jaguar Land Rover's first fully electric luxury SUV, is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull

Bristol Live

• Leaked map 'error' for South Bristol traffic plan sparks backlash over remaining roadblocksSpot the difference - despite little support for the idea, the council appears to be pressing ahead with 'modal filters'

Cambridge News

• ‘Nothing has changed’ on city street despite £3.4m upgradesThe council says that the improvements have had a positive impact from a highways perspective
• 'Poorly designed junction' divides opinion as locals call for safety reviewMore than 200 Newnham residents have signed a petition calling for a safety review of the Barton Road and Grantchester Street junction

My London

• Delay to London driverless taxis 'a win for opponents' to AI vehicles 'generating tons of data'Brent Green Party welcomed the delay to the rollout of 'robotaxis' which they said will generate huge amounts of data to put further strain on energy and water supplies

Other Regional Press

• Poppies allowed on taxis again after backlash causes council U-turnA council has temporarily changed its taxi licensing policy to allow poppies and ‘Lest We Forget’ stickers after a row sparked abuse and threats.