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• Ban new petrol and diesel cars in 2030, not 2040, says thinktank

  18-03-2018 13:20
  Green Alliance says ending UK sales earlier would close climate target gap and halve oil importsMinisters have been urged to bring forward their 2040 ban on new diesel and petrol car sales by a decade, a move which an environmental thinktank said would almost halve oil imports and largely close the gap in the UK’s climate targets.The Green Alliance said a more ambitious deadline of 2030 is also needed to avoid the UK squandering its leadership on electric cars. Continue reading...
  
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• Work begins on 10 year programme to modernise the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway

  18-03-2018 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• UK weather: Travellers to face fresh disruption as 'mini Beast from the East' grips Britain

  18-03-2018 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• UK weather travel update: Snow hits London causing 120 flight cancellations at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports

  18-03-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - More than 120 flights in and out of London were cancelled as a blast of snow and ice hit the UK.
  
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• Twists and turns before works close lifeline Applecross route

  18-03-2018 01:00 via heraldscotland.com
  The Herald - They thought they were used to twists and turns in Applecross. At least they did until they came across Scotlands roadworks bureaucracy.
  
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• Tube map redesign reveals how London Underground network could look in 2040

  18-03-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - A London Underground enthusiast has designed an unofficial tube map that reveals how the capital's famous transport network could look in 2040.
  
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• Tram disruption on Sunday between Bury, East Didsbury and the city centre

  18-03-2018 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News -Replacement buses will replace services from 11.30pm on Saturday night
  
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• Surrey rail strikes: South Western Railway industrial action to go ahead over Easter

  18-03-2018 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources -The ongoing dispute revolves around the future role of guards and "driver-only operated" trains on the network
  
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• Snow to sweep across Scotland tonight as commuters are advised to prepare for 'mini Beast from the East'

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record -The Met Office have issued a yellow weather warning with potential to cause travel disruption to road and rail.
  
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• Snow in Surrey: More than 70 flights to and from Heathrow Airport cancelled due to mini 'Beast from the East'

  18-03-2018 01:00 via getsurrey.co.uk
  Other News Sources -British Airways, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus are just some of the airlines who cancelled flights
  
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• Snow hits Britain: Flights cancelled as 'mini Beast from the East' sweeps in

  18-03-2018 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• Roadworks use a longer-lasting surface

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thisiswiltshire.co.uk
  Other Regional Press - DRIVERS in Bradford on Avon have faced lengthy delays this week because of road closures, while Wiltshire Council lays a new type of surface which should mean the new road lasts longer.
  
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• Revellers injured as car driven into Gravesend nightclub

  18-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - Kent Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Gravesend, Kent.
  
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• Revellers feared injured as man drives car into busy Kent nightclub

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - Partygoers are feared to be seriously injured after a car smashed into a Kent nightclub during a gig for grime artist Giggs, according to reports on social media.
  
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• Probe into motor finance Subscription

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Car finance companies are being investigated over whether they give enough information to buyers about the risks involved. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will also examine whether consumers may be harmed by the commission paid to car dealers by finance firms.
  
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• People are still risking their lives crossing canal where Charlie Pope died despite safety barriers being placed there

  18-03-2018 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News -Canal bosses have installed temporary barriers at Lock 89 as well as signage to guide people towards the nearby footbridge.
  
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• Parking nightmare in Surrenden Road area could end with support coming in

  18-03-2018 01:00 via theargus.co.uk
  Other News Sources - RESIDENTS campaigning to stop long-term parking by motor homes, commercial vehicles and cars have welcomed the support of their councillor
  
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• Notorious Glasgow bus lane worth £7.5m in fines slammed for being 'wrongly signposted'

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record -Motorist Nick Wright has had the layout measured by professional surveyorsand claims it is wrongly signposted.
  
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• Not again! United Airlines accidentally puts another dog on the wrong flight in third pet mix-up this week

  18-03-2018 01:00 via standard.co.uk
  London Evening Standard - United Airlines accidentally put a dog on the wrong flight in its third mix-up involving pets this week.
  
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• More cash pumped into Anglesey road 'not fit for purpose'

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailypost.co.uk
  Daily Post (North Wales) -The Welsh Government wants improvements to halt landslips during extreme weather conditions
  
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• 'Mini Beast from the East' brings snow and ice to parts of UK

  18-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The icy conditions see flights cancelled at Heathrow and cause serious problems for many drivers.
  
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• Mini Beast claws at flights, roads and rail Subscription

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - As a cold snap caused chaos for thousands of travellers, the Met Office warned of more havoc and risk to life
  
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• Melrose to pump £1bn into GKN pensions Subscription

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Raider answers critics with fund pledgein bid to clinch £8bn takeover
  
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• Mayor of London announces TfL fares will apply to Elizabeth line

  18-03-2018 01:00 via ciltuk.org.uk
  Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport -The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Transport for London (TfL) have announced that Elizabeth line pay as you go fares within Zones 1-6 will be the same as the fares on existing TfL services, ensuring affordable travel for millions of Londoners when the railway opens through central London in December this year. All customer service and travel information on the line will be fully integrated with TfLs other services, with daily fare capping for Oys
  
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• Marlow Bridge to close overnight to prevent HGVs from 'abusing' weight limit during A404 roadworks

  18-03-2018 01:00 via bucksfreepress.co.uk
  Bucks Free Press - Marlow Bridge will be closed overnight on three different dates next week in a bid to prevent HGVs abusing the weight limit while work is carried out on the A404.
  
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• Manchester blanketed in snow as the 'mini Beast from the East' sweeps over Britain - Live updates

  18-03-2018 01:00 via manchestereveningnews.co.uk
  Manchester Evening News -The latest on the weather, traffic, airport arrivals and departures, and news across Manchester
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car driven into busy nightclub in Gravesend leaving multiple people injured

  18-03-2018 01:00 via mirror.co.uk
  The Mirror -Kent Police said the driver is believed to have been asked to leave the nightclub following an altercation, and added that the incident was not being treated as terrorism
  
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• Highways England issues warning to drivers as snow is set to hit Somerset

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thisisthewestcountry.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -MOTORISTS across Somerset are being urged to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel over the weekend as more snow is set to hit the county.
  
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• Hereford dairy lorry spills milk on roundabout

  18-03-2018 01:00 via herefordtimes.com
  Other News Sources -A busy roundabout was closed after hundreds of cartons of milk spilled out of a Hereford dairy lorry.
  
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• Heathrow: the cash machine with an airport attached Subscription

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Should airlines and passengers face sky-high charges for using the west London hub?
  
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• Heathrow owners urged to stop huge payouts to investors Subscription

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thetimes.co.uk
  Times Online - Heathrow is under pressure to cut blockbuster dividends for its shareholders while it builds a £14bn third runway.
  
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• Fake cop pulls over woman on A1(M) - overweight man in hoodie 'reported' driver for speeding

  18-03-2018 01:00 via thenorthernecho.co.uk
  Northern Echo -A WOMAN driver was pulled over on the motorway by someone claiming to be a police officer.
  
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• Evo Triangle: Biker died in 'racetrack' road crash

  18-03-2018 01:00 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC News - The motorcyclist was thrown from his bike into the path of an oncoming car, an inquest hears.
  
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• Driver arrested for attempted murder after ploughing car into Gravesend nightclub in Kent

  18-03-2018 01:00 via telegraph.co.uk
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• Clutch burns out on new C3 Aircross but Citroen blame driver error and demand £1400 to fix it

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailyrecord.co.uk
  Daily Record -Denis McGarrie has been driving for 42 years and never burnt out a clutch but Citroen say he is at fault after £19,000 car did just 860 miles.
  
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• Boost for Dorset rail travellers as £3bn rail projects unveiled

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dorsetecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -PLANS have been unveiled for a £1 billion rail project to link Dorset with the UKs biggest airport.
  
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• Bassett Avenue resurfacing work delayed by snow

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailyecho.co.uk
  Other Regional Press -WORK to resurface one of Southampton's busiest roads - for the first time in 16 years - has been delayed.
  
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• 'A mess of chaos and panic': man arrested after driving car into nightclub

  18-03-2018 01:00 via theguardian.com
  The Guardian - Several injured after incident in Gravesend which police believe was sparked after suspect was thrown out of the venueA number of people have been injured and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was driven into a nightclub in Gravesend. Kent police said the driver was believed to have been asked to leave the venue following an altercation, and added that the incident was not being treated as terrorism.Continue reading...
  
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• 100 Heathrow flights cancelled due to mini Beast from the East

  18-03-2018 01:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  Mail Online - Most of the airport cancellations were on short-haul routes, including domestic flights and across Europe, as the majority of longer haul flights are set to be given the go-ahead.
  
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