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Thursday, 20 April 2017

BBC News

• Comedy signs aim to combat 'neglect' of country roadsThe 170 hoax messages have been put up to counter the problem of empty signposts.
• BMW strike halts Mini car productionThe action is part of a wave of strikes at the carmaker over the closure of a final salary pension scheme.

The Guardian

• UK unprepared for surge in electric car use, thinktank warnsGreen Alliance says simultaneous charging could potentially damage electronic equipment unless action is taken by 2020

The Independent

• The fines will increase depending on the severity of the speedingMotorists caught exceeding the speed limit from April 24th will be hit with fines of up to £2,500, which is significantly more than the current maximum of £1,000.

Times Online

• Plugging in six electric cars may cause local power cuts [subscription]Electric cars could cause local power shortages if just six vehicles are plugged in to charge on the same street, a leading think tank has warned.

The Mirror

• Children can't safely cross the road until they are over 14 years old, scientists warn About 1,500 pedestrians under the age of 15 are killed or seriously injured on Britain's roads each year

Get West London

• Investigation launched into alleged Heathrow Airport parking scam in Yiewsley and West DraytonTrading standards is investigating after hundreds of parking tickets were given out in two Hillingdon car parks