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Sunday, 28 May 2017

The Guardian

• Running on empty: on the road with Shell Eco-marathon | Martin LoveCould you do 10,000 miles to a gallon? A spoonful of petrol goes a very long way in these fuel-sipping wacky racersPrice: build your ownTop speed: 50mphWeight: 70kgEngine: Honda GX160MPG: 3,000 plus“I hope you don’t suffer from claustrophobia,” smiles Fred. He’s an engineer working with Shell and is over from France as part of the preparations for its annual fuel eco-marathon. I’m lying two inches off the Tarmac on what looks like a modified surfboard with three spindly wheels. Fred and another mechanic have strapped me on to it and are now lowering the carapace of the car’s body over me. Imag...

Times Online

• Uber picks up more grief over sex bias [Subscription]Uber is embroiled in a new sex bias row — days before the results of an inquiry into charges of sexual harassment are to be presented to the taxi-hailing giant’s board.

This is Money

• Rolls-Royce Sweptail unveiled as most expensive car ever The epitome of personalised luxury, the bespoke coupe was commissioned by an unnamed super-wealthy customer.

Peterborough Telegraph

• Concerned resident starts speed awareness campaign on roadA concerned Stanground resident has put up a sign on his street reminding drivers of the 30mph speed limit as he fears a child could be killed.

Reading Evening Post

• Potholes, design and council to blame for Reading's slow roads say drivers getreading readers unleash their despair at town’s road system

Other Regional Press

• Travelling in the Dorchester area on Sunday? You'll need to know about these road closures for the marathonDORCHESTER is gearing up for its first marathon tomorrow – with locals and travellers being reminded to watch out for road closures.
• ROADWORKS ALERT: Major projects set to cause upheaval on roads - and 'significant disruption' to bus servicesDRIVERS and bus passengers are facing extensive disruption in the coming days due to major road projects in Weymouth and Dorchester.

Other News Sources

• Major road near Colden Common set to undergo work The B3354 between Botley and Colden Common will have major work done by Hampshire County Council