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Sunday, 11 October 2015

BBC News

• Roads reopen after pipe repairsRoads closed while engineers worked to repair a damaged gas pipe in Cwmbran, Torfaen reopen.
• Death crash driver 'may not have known'Police say a driver involved in a fatal collision in Edinburgh may not have realised they had struck someone.

The Guardian

• Grilling of VW bosses over emissions scandal moves to the UKMPs on Commons transport committee to question company’s plans to repair 1.2m affected vehiclesPoor old Paul Willis. You probably don’t recognise his name, but he is about to become the face of the Volkswagen scandal in Britain. Willis, the managing director of VW UK, will appear in front of the Commons transport select committee on Monday to face questions about the rigging of diesel emissions tests.Judging by the reception that Michael Horn, the US boss of VW, received from Congress last week, Willis is in for a rough ride. More than twice as many cars are affected in the UK as the US, so pe...

The Herald

• Scrapping car parking charges saves staff and patients £25 millionScrapping car parking charges at most Scottish hospitals has saved staff and patients more than £25 million. Health Secretary Shona Robison said the savings had been made since parking fees were axed at all but three hospitals at the end of 2008.

Birmingham Post

• VW loses legal battle over key security hackBirmingham computer scientist Flavio Garcia has won a two-year legal battle to finally publish research revealing a major security flaw that could leave scores of car models at risk of being stolen

Bolton News

• Car park could be turned into "urban village" of 136 apartments DEVELOPERS want to build an 'urban village' of more than 130 apartments near to Bolton Town Centre.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• Trans-Pennine taxi tensions escalate as Lancastrians hit back at Bradford Council ROSSENDALE Council has hit back at its Bradford counterpart in the escalating row about taxi licences.

Derby Telegraph

• CarolineJones published Derby City Half Marathon: Which roads will be closed in Derby...DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays on Derby's roads today because of the Derby City Half Marathon. More than 800 runners will be on the start line at the University of Derby's Kedleston Road campus this morning at 9am, to take on the 13.1 mile route through the city centre. Many roads through Derby will be affected by the event during the morning and early afternoon and signs have been placed to give drivers notice in advance that the race is taking place. As a result, the...

Northern Echo

• Public asked for views on car use COUNCIL chiefs are looking at ways of encouraging more people to use public transport or walk.

Wales Online

• Could diesel vehicles really be banned in Wales following VW emissions scandal? Government document says areas will breach EU pollution limits for years if diesels are not kept out

Sleaford Standard

• CCTV for schools’ parking problemsA van fitted with CCTV is set to be deployed outside schools in Lincolnshire to tackle problem parking at pupil drop-off and pick-up times.

Other Regional Press

• Preston pub goes pay and display to drive away rogue parkersA busy suburban pub has turned its car park into a pay and display after problems with commuters leaving their vehicles all day.
• Traffic news: no new delays on the roads but expect the M5 to get busy later Driving conditions are good today with no rain expected.
• Leicester Mercury commented Speed humps to be installed on busy city roadControversial traffic calming measures will be installed in part of the city this month.The city council is set to install rubber speed cushions and a raised speed hump in Middleton Street, Leicester, which connects Aylestone and Braunstone.The road will also be made into a 20mph zone as part of a wider £82,000 scheme covering a number of residential streets to the west of Aylestone Road.The project has been postponed a number of times but work is due to take place during the...
• Leicester Mercury published Roadworks on major routes in Leicester from Monday, October 12Roadworks in Leicester this weekNew work starting week commencing Sunday 11 October:• Raw Dykes Road: Rugby World Cup match day. Road closed as required around match times on Sunday 11 October (kick-off at 12 noon). Also affects Almond Road.• Burgess Street: cleaning work. Road closed between Junior Street and Long Lane on Sunday (11 Oct) only. Access to John Lewis car park and resident access will be maintained. Diversions in place.• Melton Road: carriageway works. Off-peak...
• CitizenChip published 'Invisible pavement' in Gloucester's Southgate Street causing...It has caused several broken bones and led to more than a hundred people losing their balance, but people claim nothing is being done to deal with an "invisible" pavement in Southgate Street.The deceptively-dangerous kerb by Brunswick Baptist Church where there are several bus shelters has resulted in dozens of people stumbling each day and some suffer serious injuries.Samantha Cooke, owner of Cooke's Coffee and Curios opposite the danger zone, said she could not figure out why the...
• CitizenChip commented 'Tacky' adverts on Gloucester roundabouts are an eyesore and...Liberal Democrats are slamming the city council for "tacky" advertising signs on Gloucester's roundabouts.The party claims the signs for various firms are not worth the money it is bringing in and they have been installed "by stealth".It is estimated the signs all around the city will bring in about £10,000.Advertising boards have been erected on the three roundabouts along Estcourt Road. The Liberal Democrats are critical that planning approval for the signs was done...
• Fallen tree completely blocks the road in one of Hitchin’s poshest streets - but nobody is injuredA chainsaw crew had to move into action in one of Hitchin’s poshest streets on Saturday morning after a mature tree toppled without warning. completely blocking the road.