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New figures ‘confirm worst fears’ about state of roads in England

Just 1,123 miles of roads were surfaced in the 2021/22 financial year, according to RAC analysis of Government data

The Independent UK

Road maintenance hits four-year low

Just 1,123 miles of roads were surfaced in the 2021/22 financial year, according to RAC analysis of Government data.

The Independent UK

Bank holiday congestion hotspots identified as long weekend looms

A survey commissioned by the RAC suggested that around 14.4 million leisure trips by car are planned between Friday and Monday.

The Independent UK

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Motorists want noise cameras rolled out to catch offenders – survey

The technology involves using a camera and several microphones to detect noisy vehicles.

The Independent UK

Concerns raised over ‘unreasonable’ timeline for Ulez scrappage scheme

The RAC described the timings as ‘extremely frustrating’ for people who wanted to buy a compliant car as quickly as possible.

The Independent UK

Drink-drive fatalities on UK roads hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021

Evening Standard

Drink-drive fatalities hit 12-year high

The Department for Transport said an estimated 260 people were killed in collisions involving a driver over the alcohol limit in 2021.

The Independent UK

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Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s fuel margins have more than doubled since start of Ukraine war

The motoring services company said it accepted that the cost of running forecourts might have increased but described the margins as ‘bloated’.

The Independent UK

Supermarket fuel margins have more than doubled since start of Ukraine war – RAC

The motoring services company said it accepted that the cost of running forecourts might have increased but described the margins as ‘bloated’.

The Independent UK

RAC launches new app to help drivers save up to £172 a year - how it works

When fuel prices reached record highs last summer, the cost of filling up the average 55-litre family car rose to £105 for petrol and £109 for diesel

Daily Mirror

Company looking to support local businesses in Nottinghamshire 'incubation hub' opens

Self-storage firm Storage Giant opened its first Nottinghamshire facility at Teal Park off Colwick Loop Rd, between Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph, on June 1.

Nottingham Post

Storage Giant expands with first facility in Nottinghamshire

The Newport-based firm now has 14 storage facilities across the UK with more in the pipeline

Birmingham Post

Record 12p monthly fall in diesel prices

The RAC said the average price of the fuel at UK forecourts dropped from 158.9p to 147.0p in May.

The Independent UK

Supermarkets slash diesel prices by more than 7p per litre

The average price of a litre of diesel at supermarket went from 151.02p per litre to 143.58p per litre

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The Independent UK

Speeding convictions hit eight-year high

Some 236,480 motorists were successfully prosecuted for exceeding the speed limit in England and Wales in 2022, according to new analysis.

Wales Online

Police officer was sexually inappropriate to woman in pub

Police constable Simon Williams retired before a hearing that found him guilty of misconduct and said he would have been fired

The Independent UK

Government set to miss target for electric vehicle chargers

In March last year the Government pledged to ensure every motorway services in England has at least six rapid chargers by the end of 2023.

The Guardian - UK

Is Covid really over? WHO’s announcement sounds more like surrender than victory

Although the acute phase of the pandemic may be over, experts agree that the virus’s effects will remain profound

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The Independent UK

Drivers face ‘unfair’ fines for unclear yellow box junctions, says RAC

Councils have applied for new powers to enforce yellow box rules

The Independent UK

Drivers face being fined ‘unfairly’ for using yellow box junctions – report

Councils have applied for new powers to enforce yellow box rules.

Wales Online

39% surge in callouts to pothole damage as RAC deals with 10,000 calls

RAC roads spokesman Simon Williams described the state of roads as “nothing short of scandalous”

The Independent UK

Surge in pothole-related breakdowns due to ‘scandalous’ state of roads – RAC

There were 10,076 call-outs for faults most likely caused by poor road surfaces during the first three months of the year, RAC figures show.

The Independent UK

Majority of drivers want hard shoulder back on smart motorways – survey

Some 69% of motorists who responded to a poll commissioned by the RAC said they believe the emergency lane should be restored.

Cinemablend

Bob Odenkirk Shares Thoughts On Joining A Superhero Project As Rumors Swirl About Him Getting Cast In The MCU

Amidst rumors of him joining the MCU swirling, Bob Odenkirk has commented on whether he'd want to work on a superhero project.

Daily Record

Warning issued to anyone who drives a diesel car as cheapest supermarket for fuel named

As March's cheapest supermarkets for fuel prices have been named, the RAC says diesel drivers are still being overcharged.

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