Government plans for the future of the Severn Crossing are a missed opportunity, say transport businesses. The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of companies moving goods by road, rail, sea and air, and has welcomed the announcement from the Department for Transport that tolls payable at the Severn Crossing are to be … [Read more...]
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Cardiff to unveil super-cycle corridors this week
Cardiff council will on thursday set out its plan for a massive increase in cycle-routes and lanes for commuters. Motorists will be discouraged to drive into the city with priority being given to pedal cycles and public transport. The City of Cardiff Council’s Cabinet will be asked to agree the Cycling Strategy on Thursday, 19 January and a public … [Read more...]
Crash, bang wallop, it’s national pothole day !
Pothole problems are opening up on Britain's roads at an increasing rate and the worst of the winter weather has yet to come. The RAC reported ‘pothole breakdowns’ rising in last quarter of year for first time since 2013. The number of pothole-related breakdowns attended by RAC patrols from October to December 2016 gave rise to the first fourth quarter … [Read more...]
Big Pedal 2017 pushes off
Schools across Wales are being invited to get involved in The Big Pedal 2017. This is a national challenge to get more young people cycling and scooting to school, and it’s backed by two times Olympic gold medallist cyclist Joanna Rowsell Shand. The Big Pedal 2017, which runs from Monday 20 to Friday 31 March, will see pupils, teachers and parents … [Read more...]
Severn Tolls plan to slash costs
Severn Bridge tolls will be slashed when the crossings revert to public ownership next year under Government proposals. Talks will be held on plans to have a £3 fee for small vehicles and £10 for larger ones, as well as the possible introduction of free-flowing tolling using a number-plate recognition system as on the Dartford Crossing. The plan has … [Read more...]
From Monaco to Maesteg, Ford Fiesta is top
Maesteg is motor-city for the Ford Fiesta in Britain. You're most likely to see some of the 40-versions of the car since 1976 on the streets of the South Wales town, and they are among the safest drivers. The popularity of the Ford Fiesta has been uncovered by analysis of policies held by Welsh-based insurer Admiral and the study was undertaken to … [Read more...]
4x4xnow, before prices go up more
With the UK expecting severe weather later this week, BCA, Europe’s leading used car marketplace, is preparing itself for a rise in demand for 4x4s. As Stuart Pearson, Managing Director, BCA UK Remarketing explained, there was a steady interest in 4x4s throughout 2016, but the sudden drop in temperatures, with icy and even snowy conditions forecast … [Read more...]
Newslines 3 January
The anticipated drop in Severn Tolls in January 2018 when the twin crossing revert to public ownership has brought an unexpected benefit in South East Wales. Local estate agents have reported more enquiries from people living in Bristol who want to pay less for properties but it's going to raise values expected by sellers, and this week the bridges’ tolls … [Read more...]
Sat-navs most likely to go wrong, says Which?
If you have a problem with your sat nav, parking sensors or exhaust system, you’re not alone. These are among the most common car faults you're likely to experience, according to the annual Which? survey. While it’s unlikely your car will develop a fault on the way home from the showroom, even cars in their first few years of life can suffer from … [Read more...]
Brittany Ferries plan to turn Channel green
Brittany Ferries has signed a letter of intent with the Flensburger Schiffbau shipyard in Germany to construct a new ship powered by Liquified Natural Gas. It will be one of the cleanest, most environmentally-friendly ships to operate in UK waters because LNG emits less carbon dioxide during combustion than marine fuel oil and burns with no smoke. In … [Read more...]
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