The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny has been recognised for exceptional service, becoming the fourth hotel in Wales to achieve a 4 silver star AA rating. The Angel Hotel, which puts quality, style and guest experience at the heart of its ethos, received confirmation of a 4 Silver star AA rating last week, positioning the hotel at a superior level to others in … [Read more...]
Travel Features
RAC call for more police patrols to fight speeding
The RAC want more police patrols on the road to deter speeders who ignore the new higher penalties. RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams said, “We welcome the change in sentencing guidelines for gross speeders. Anyone who breaks the limit excessively is a danger to every other road user and is unnecessarily putting lives at risk. “Hopefully, hitting … [Read more...]
Euro law will chase British drivers from May
The UK Government will have to give DVLA details to European authorities following motoring offences abroad from 6 May. But there are inconsistencies in the implementation of the Cross-Border Enforcement Directive and some EU drivers will escape conviction for UK offences. However, foreign penalty points will not be transferred onto the records of UK … [Read more...]
Newslines 14 April
An estimated 15 Million cars will hit UK roads tomorrow for an Easter trip. Confused.com polled drivers on their plans and it seems most are planning an average 78miles trip at some time over the holidays. An investigation by Auto Express revealed that over a million owners are ignoring official recall notices issued by car manufacturers to fix safety … [Read more...]
Hogwart’s express for South Wales Metro ?
A futuristic fuel system has been suggested to cut engineering and running costs for the South Wales Metro service. Fuel Cell Systems, working with the University of Birmingham and Hitachi Rail Europe, has completed a six-month study for the UK rail industry, which shows that hydrogen fuel cell technology can be successfully retro-fitted to extend the … [Read more...]
Gentle touch will get more out of your new model
Buying a brand new car is something that many dream of. Although “running in” a car is not so critical today as it was in times gone by, there are a few things to bear in mind as you drive your shiny new pride and joy away from the showroom. IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards Richard Gladman says it’s best to get familiar with your … [Read more...]
The cost of a lifetime on the road
The cost of a life on the road has been calculated The average driver will beep their car horn 2399 times, have 1935 rows with their partner and fork out a staggering £168,880 on running costs, says autoeurope.co.uk . Pollsters found the typical driver will spend nearly seventy thousand pounds on fuel and rack up a bill of forty grand on MOTs, … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 March
Local members of the Saab Owners Club will hold their "spring roll" including a drive over the Cardiff Bay Barrage on Sunday 9 April. They will also be making a visit to the Cardiff Transport Preservation Group at Barry bus depot on their return leg before a late lunch in Moulton, Vale of Glamorgan. Men are twice as cautious as women when parking their … [Read more...]
Pontypridd on track to get hundreds of rail jobs
Hundreds of jobs will be created in Pontypridd after it has been named today as the location for the new South Wales Metro headquarters. Operating under the name of Transport for Wales, it will be located at the Taff Vale building, said Economy Secretary Ken Skates, and it will oversee the £1 Billion electricification, Metro and rail … [Read more...]
Cardiff introduces wi-fi parking across city centre
Paying for parking is being made easier with a new scheme being installed across Cardiff. If you are coming in to Cardiff to shop or meet up with friends or colleagues – it can always be annoying trying to find a parking space, find the correct change or queue up at a parking machine to make the payment. Paying by phone options will now make … [Read more...]
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