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Tuesday, 26 June 2012

BBC News

• Work begins on Bridgwater's north east link road Major construction work has begun on a new road and railway bridge in Somerset as part of regeneration plans.
• Labour urges fuel duty rise delayLabour says it will attempt to force the government to delay the 3p-a-litre rise in fuel duty due to come into effect in August.

The Guardian

• London Olympics transport hotspots visualised Which bits of the capital will be most affected by the London Olympics? Click on the graphic below to see the how London is expected to work in July, with data from Transport for London

Mail Online

• Transport Secretary Justine Greening says petrol prices must rise again to help clear UK debtTransport Secretary Justine Greening (pictured) said she was not prepared to stand in the way of the 3p rise in fuel duty expected to come into effect in August.
• Jam-busting car that drives itself: Auto-pilot lets motorists relax in congestionThe motorist is then free to take his hands off the steering wheel and feet off the pedals while he enjoys some much-needed relaxation.

London Evening Standard

• Fuel duty rise 'should be scrapped'Labour is to try to pressure Chancellor George Osborne into scrapping a 3p rise in fuel duty due to take effect in August.

Crewe Chronicle

• UK & World News: Fuel duty rise 'should be scrapped'Labour is to try to pressure Chancellor George Osborne into scrapping a 3p rise in fuel duty due to take effect in August.

Sunderland Echo

• Born to be mild: Hundreds of bikers stage go-slow protest along A1FOUR hundred bikers staged a go-slow on the A1 in protest against a new European law.