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Urgent action on pedestrian safety called for
September 10, 2015
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) is calling for urgent action to address the issue of thousands of pedestrians suffering serious injuries on the nation’s roads. Figures provided by the Department for Transport following a freedom of information request from the IAM show that almost 18,000 pedestrians were either killed or injured in road traffic … Continue reading “Urgent action on pedestrian safety called for”
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Major investment in M6 improvements
September 03, 2015
Highways England has announced a far-reaching improvement scheme for the M6 near Wigan and St Helens. Almost £1 million is to be invested in carriageway improvements for this busy stretch of the north-west transport network, with more than 500 new reflective road studs to be installed between junctions 23 and 25. In addition, a two-mile … Continue reading “Major investment in M6 improvements”
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Brake: Friends and family can be deadly distractions
August 28, 2015
Motorists across the UK could be placing their life at risk due to the distraction caused by their friends and loved ones, new research has revealed. According to a survey of 1,000 UK drivers carried out by road safety charity Brake, almost one quarter (23 per cent) of respondents stated they had spoken on the … Continue reading “Brake: Friends and family can be deadly distractions”
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Dartford Crossing ‘causing confusion for users’
August 26, 2015
Users of the Dartford Crossing in the south-east of England are being confused by misleading signage and a lack of clear information, the AA has claimed. The latest AA-Populus poll for August showed that around half (52 per cent) of drivers across the UK were unaware of the new systems in place at the crossing … Continue reading “Dartford Crossing ‘causing confusion for users’”
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Telling factors for new car buyers
August 19, 2015
Individuals planning to purchase a new car in the UK have highlighted their list of top features that would entice them to part with their hard-earned cash. Research published by online price comparison site Gocompare.com has shown that enhanced fuel efficiency is the strongest draw for individuals planning a new car purchase, with 68 per … Continue reading “Telling factors for new car buyers”
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Travel advice for V Festival revellers
August 17, 2015
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2015, V Festival will be taking place this coming weekend and revellers from across the UK will be descending upon sites in Chelmsford and Staffordshire. Up to 70,000 people are expected to attend the two V Festival venues in the coming days, with thousands of partygoers making their way from … Continue reading “Travel advice for V Festival revellers”
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Tyre safety check reminder for motorists
August 05, 2015
Individuals planning a road trip abroad this summer are being reminded to ensure their vehicle is safe for use, with regular tyre checks cited as an important part of proper car maintenance. Owners should be examining the state of their vehicle's tyres on a regular basis, as these items are some of the most important … Continue reading “Tyre safety check reminder for motorists”
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Manchester land renovation by Highways England
July 27, 2015
Highways England has completed the renovation of a derelict area of land in Greater Manchester as part of the agency's commitment to making the transport environment greener and more sustainable. Work at the Irk Valley Additional Landscape Area site in north Manchester has been carried out in recent months by volunteers from Highways England in … Continue reading “Manchester land renovation by Highways England”
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