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Wednesday, 31 August 2016

BBC News

• 'Crazy' double yellow lines painted on road in CornwallBusiness owners are left astounded after double yellow lines were drawn across the middle of road.

Financial Times

• VW chief takes aim at conservative forcesMatthias M�ller makes case for company reform after diesel emissions scandal
• Driverless cars add emojis to road signalsStart-up explores digital rooftop signs for autonomous vehicles to communicate with human drivers

Times Online

• Emissions from new diesel cars 12 times above legal limit [Subscription]New diesel cars are still emitting harmful pollutants at 12 times the rate allowed by European Union rules almost a year after the Volkswagen scandal, it has been claimed.

Birmingham Mail

• Aston Expressway roadworks set to continue beyond school holidays Repair works had originally been scheduled to finish on September 5

Manchester Evening News

• Manchester Evening News campaign sparks crackdown on cowboy airport parking companiesThe double-headed attack on dodgy dealers will wield the power of both the council and Trading Standards

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• The Airport Property Partnership completes new DHL Express Hub in HeathrowThe construction of DHL Express UK’s new South East operation and Head Office in Colnbrook, on the western edge of Heathrow Airport, has reached completion.  The 150,000 sq ft facility, developed by the Airport Property Partnership (APP), a joint venture between SEGRO and Aviva Investors, is part of a major UK investment plan by DHL.  The new site will see DHL Express relocate its Head Office and South East operation from its current smaller premises at APP's Orbital Park, Heathrow. With a phased transition, the new Colnbrook site will be fully operational in early 2017. The...

Other News Sources

• FTA says UK border controls must remain in CalaisAs talks between Home Secretary Amber Rudd and her French counterpart Bernard Cazeneuve get underway in Paris, the Freight Transport Association ...