Parts of the Menai Bridge are in a brittle state and have deteriorated in the last three years, Senydd members were told this week. Deputy Minister, Lee Waters delivered an Oral Statement providing the latest updates on the Menai Bridge in which he said the structure was the responsibility of a private company, UK Highways A55 Ltd, under agreemenets for maintenance of the A55 Trunk Road across … [Read more...]
Prepare for the August getaway in time
The August bank holiday weekend is almost upon us and with it comes the chance to get away for a few days. However, it is important that motorists stay safe when getting away this bank holiday so National Scrap Car has put together a few tips to help motorists safely get through the bank holiday. Do the essential checks before setting off Before setting off on any long journey motorists should … [Read more...]
Brits risking accidents as more drive abroad
More than a quarter of drivers (27%) who have taken their own cars abroad to continental Europe have driven non-stop for five or more hours, with one-in-10 having done so for upwards of seven hours, putting their safety and that of their passengers and other road users at risk, said RAC European Breakdown. The research, conducted among 2,500 UK drivers of which four-in-10 (39%) have driven in … [Read more...]
Holiday crawl begins this week
Huge jams are possible on UK roads at the end of this week as the summer getaway begins in unprecedented heat, says the RAC. Parts of the M4 in South Wales, the M5 in the West Country, M25 around London and the main roads to North Wales, the Lake District and popular coastal spots are expected to be the worst. The RAC is urging every driver to check their car now before setting off, plan a route … [Read more...]
Newslines 4 July
Hundreds of beautiful and valuable classic cars are heading to France with Brittany Ferries this weekend belonging to Brits and other nationals attending the biennial Le Mans Classic festival in Pays de la Loire. Around 430 rare and valuable made the voyage from Portsmouth to ports of Caen and St Malo with an estimated value is £25.8 million, making the garages of Brittany Ferries' vessels among … [Read more...]