A relected Conservative Government will scrap the Severn Bridge tolls, said Theresa May. The pledge goes further than the expected halving of tolls from 2018 and the Prime Minister said it would bring £100M economic boost to the UK, but its what other parties have been calling for over the last few years. … [Read more...]
Travel Features
Potholes filling more RAC call-out slots
Despite mild and comparatively dry winter conditions the RAC attended 63% more pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2017 than they did over the same period in in 2016. In total the RAC dealt with more than 6,500 breakdown jobs between January and March 2017 that were likely to be attributable to poor road surfaces – such as broken … [Read more...]
Newslines 5 May
A row has erupted over the continuing closure of the Cwmcarn Forest Drive above Newport. It closed to allow tree felling three years ago but now Natural Resources Wales says it cannot reopen unless its better funded as part of an overall improvement scheme in the area but nearly 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for the … [Read more...]
Petrol prices hit low in Wales
Petrol prices in Wales are the lowest in the UK. The RAC surveyed forecourts and found the average price of a litre of unleaded in Wales was 118.0p in April and in the month it had moved up just 1.09p. Even diesel costs were towards the lower end of the price scale at 119.94 when the cheapest in Northern Ireland was 119.37p. The RAC says lowered … [Read more...]
4 Silver Star rating for Monmouthshire hotel
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...]
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...]
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