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• Air pollution is killing us. As a GP I welcome this new charge on drivers | Chris Griffiths

  23-10-2017 13:19
  From today the most polluting vehicles on London roads will face a ‘toxicity’ fee. It’s a vital first step towards cleaning up the UK’s dangerously dirty airA report released last week by international experts shows pollution to have caused more deaths in the UK than in many other countries in western Europe. Air pollution is largely invisible, so it is hard to grasp how much damage it is doing to our health. But studies like the Lancet commission on pollution make it cle
  
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• London's £10 T-charge comes into effect in fight against toxic car fumes

  23-10-2017 09:10
  Drivers of older, more polluting petrol and diesel cars in centre of capital now liable for fee on top of congestion chargeDrivers of the most polluting vehicles must from now on pay a daily charge of up to £21.50 to drive in to central London.From Monday, people driving older, more polluting petrol and diesel vehicles will be liable for the £10 T-charge, on top of the congestion charge of £11.50, which has been in place since 2003. Related: Government set to face fresh legal c
  
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• Weird and wonderful bikes parade through city to bring community together

  23-10-2017 02:00 via oxfordmail.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -A WEIRD and wonderful array of customised bikes paraded through the city centre at the first ever Great British Bike Off festival.
  
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• Week-long road closures planned at Newport roundabout

  23-10-2017 02:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -WEEK-LONG overnight closures of the A467 roundabout in the Bassaleg area of Newport will start next week.
  
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• Wednesbury ward will be 20mph zone

  23-10-2017 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - An accident blackspot area in Wednesbury will see a 20mph zone introduced on roads in that ward to 'reduce accidents'.
  
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• The 6 things you need to do to beat jet lag, according to flight attendants

  23-10-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Whether it's for leisure or business, the jet-setting lifestyle can seem appealingbut the jet lag that often comes with it can be quite the opposite.
  
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• TfL set to make £65k a day from diesel car T-charge crackdown

  23-10-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• Tesla strikes deal to open electric car factory in Shanghai Subscription

  23-10-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Tesla, the American electric carmaker, has reached an agreement to build its own factory in Shanghai in an effort to gain a foothold in the worlds largest auto market that is primed for growth in electric vehicles.
  
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• Successful businesses 'key' to success of Scottish islands

  23-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Business leaders on the Scottish islands call for more to be done to improve infrastructure.
  
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• Rolls-Royce And Google Partner To Create Smarter, Autonomous Ships Based On AI And Machine Learning

  23-10-2017 02:00 via forbes.com
  Forbes - Rolls-Royce marine has partnered with Google Cloud to apply neural net and machine learning technology to shipping. Their grand plan is to have a fully autonomous ship at sea by 2020, but the technology will also drive safety and efficiency improvements across the shipping industry.
  
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• Roadworks 'chaos' concern for Caerphilly businesses

  23-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Caerphilly commerce leaders say impact of Pwll-y-Pant roadworks 'chaos' may cause businesses to shut.
  
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• Rising numbers of NHS hospitals charging disabled patients to park

  23-10-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• REVEALED: Hampshire railway stations could be stripped of services in timetable shake-up

  23-10-2017 02:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -A MAJOR shake up of rail timetables could strip some stations of their direct services to London - but other commuters could enjoy faster journeys to the capital.
  
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• Reinstate our bus stops demand Northfield town centre traders

  23-10-2017 02:00 via birminghammail.co.uk
  Birmingham Mail -Petition launched after transport bosses scrapped 60 bus stops across south Birmingham
  
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• Proving their worth: Trunk Road works hailed for easing traffic flow on busy route

  23-10-2017 02:00 via gazettelive.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - Work was carried out in the summer on key A1085 junction:: Council says they have been a success
  
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• PR blitz by Rail Delivery Group to keep rail users on board Subscription

  23-10-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Train companies are working on a secret publicity and lobbying blitz to bolster the reputation of the railways amid fears that passengers are being put off using them.
  
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• Pinnacle Lithium bike preview: At night the frame dazzles and sparkles Martin Love

  23-10-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - The bestselling hybrid from Evans Cycles has been given a posh new coat to mark its 10th birthdayNext Sunday the clocks go backand cyclists will once again start to feel a whole lot more vulnerable on the road. This bike, however, will do its best to make sure you are well and truly seen. The paint is a silvery white in daylight, but at night it dazzles and sparkles thanks to its 3M reflective top coat. The special frame is part of the 10th anniversary celebrations of Pinnaclethe
  
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• Part of the Snake Pass is about to be closed for a week

  23-10-2017 02:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News -Drivers are being warned to plan different routes while repair work is carried out
  
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• Owning a car will soon be a thing of the past John Harris

  23-10-2017 02:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - The idea that we will surrender our prized motors can look far-fetched. But as cities clamp down on vehicle use, technology is putting a utopian vision in reachIf ours is an age in which no end of institutions and conventions are being disrupted, it shouldnt come as a surprise that one of the most basic features of everyday life seems under serious threat. If you are fortunate enough to live in a house with a drive, look outside and you will probably see it: that four-wheeled meta
  
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• More road misery on the way

  23-10-2017 02:00 via expressandstar.com
  Wolverhampton Express and Star - Drivers in Wolverhampton are facing more road work misery as further improvement works to the A449 Stafford Road start today which will see a 'significant number' of trees cut down.
  
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• Malaysia Airlines picks new CEO after string of departures

  23-10-2017 02:00 via rss.cnn.com
  C.N.N. - Izham Ismail becomes the fourth person to run the embattled airline in less than three years.
  
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• M3 Smart Motorway: Improvement scheme may help motorists relax more when driving through roadworks - and here's why

  23-10-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources -50mph speed limits on drivers going past roadworks are set to be axed after research conducted between junction 3 and 4a showed motorists are more relaxed while driving at higher speeds
  
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• M25 closures: Which sections of the motorway will be shut next week and when?

  23-10-2017 02:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources -Works being carried out include road and barrier repair works
  
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• Luton Luton charges the most at £7 for 40 minutes

  23-10-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  This is Money- Eight of the top 20 airports have increased their pick-up tariffs this year, the research revealed. Some airports have also introduced fees for the first time.
  
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• Investment in UK car industry will crash by half this year

  23-10-2017 02:00 via thisismoney.co.uk
  This is Money- Investment in the UK's car industry is on course to crash by half this year with major manufacturers drastically cutting back amid Brexit uncertainty.
  
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• Drivers warned to expect delays during ongoing roadworks

  23-10-2017 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  Bolton News - OVERNIGHT resurfacing work on the M61 will continue this week
  
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• Department set to decide on new minibus driving curbs

  23-10-2017 02:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The Department for Infrastructure plans to 'clarify the legal position at the end of the month'.
  
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• Christmas rail delays: Capital braced for chaos as major stations and routes close for 10 days

  23-10-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Londoners are set to face festive travel chaos as several major rail routes out of the capital shut down for repair works.
  
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• Campaigners have the perfect platform for station improvements

  23-10-2017 02:00 via thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
  Bradford Telegraph & Argus - Improvement work is on track at one of the districts rail stations, as the efforts of a group of volunteers is praised.
  
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• Call to copy pollution charge in other cities as older cars avoid London Subscription

  23-10-2017 02:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Cities across Britain have been urged to introduce charges for polluting vehicles after figures showed the threat of a £10 daily fee in London had prompted drivers to ditch the dirtiest cars.
  
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• Bolton misses out on £2 million funding for road that could kickstart town centre redevelopment

  23-10-2017 02:00 via theboltonnews.co.uk
  Bolton News - BOLTON has missed out on £2 million of funding to create a vital link road to a town centre site earmarked for a huge transformation.
  
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• Birmingham is the bus stop capital of Europe

  23-10-2017 02:00 via birminghampost.co.uk
  Birmingham Post - There are more per mile than any city in Europe
  
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• Arriva bus strike WILL go ahead on Monday as pay stand-off continues

  23-10-2017 02:00 via liverpoolecho.co.uk
  Liverpool Post -No meetings planned before Monday between unions and company
  
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• A 20 minute increase in commute time is as bad as taking a pay cut, study finds

  23-10-2017 02:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• 10 dream cars for your fantasy garage

  23-10-2017 02:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - Here's the kind of vehicle you might be looking at if you win the lottery
  
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