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Sunday, 18 March 2018

BBC News

• Evo Triangle: Biker died in 'racetrack' road crashThe motorcyclist was thrown from his bike into the path of an oncoming car, an inquest hears.
• Revellers injured as car driven into Gravesend nightclubKent Police say a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Gravesend, Kent.

The Guardian

• 'A mess of chaos and panic': man arrested after driving car into nightclubSeveral injured after incident in Gravesend which police believe was sparked after suspect was thrown out of the venueA number of people have been injured and a man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car was driven into a nightclub in Gravesend. Kent police said the driver was believed to have been asked to leave the venue following an altercation, and added that the incident was not being treated as terrorism. Continue reading...

The Herald

• Twists and turns before works close lifeline Applecross routeThey thought they were used to twists and turns in Applecross. At least they did until they came across Scotland’s roadworks bureaucracy.

The Telegraph

• Miami bridge engineer left message about crack two days before collapse
• Driver arrested for attempted murder after ploughing car into Gravesend nightclub in Kent

Times Online

• Probe into motor finance [Subscription]Car finance companies are being investigated over whether they give enough information to buyers about the risks involved. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will also examine whether consumers may be harmed by the commission paid to car dealers by finance firms.

Daily Record

• Clutch burns out on new C3 Aircross but Citroen blame driver error and demand £1400 to fix it Denis McGarrie has been driving for 42 years and never burnt out a clutch but Citroen say he is at fault after £19,000 car did just 860 miles.
• Notorious Glasgow bus lane worth £7.5m in fines slammed for being 'wrongly signposted' Motorist Nick Wright has had the layout measured by professional surveyors – and claims it is wrongly signposted.

Mail Online

• Revellers feared injured as man drives car into busy Kent nightclub Partygoers are feared to be seriously injured after a car smashed into a Kent nightclub during a gig for grime artist Giggs, according to reports on social media.

The Mirror

• Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after car driven into busy nightclub in Gravesend leaving multiple people injured Kent Police said the driver is believed to have been asked to leave the nightclub following an altercation, and added that the incident was not being treated as terrorism

Daily Post (North Wales)

• More cash pumped into Anglesey road 'not fit for purpose' The Welsh Government wants improvements to halt landslips during extreme weather conditions

Northern Echo

• Fake cop pulls over woman on A1(M) - overweight man in hoodie 'reported' driver for speeding A WOMAN driver was pulled over on the motorway by someone claiming to be a police officer.

The York Press

• Work to start on roundabout upgrade as part of £38m schemeWORK will start this summer on upgrading a roundabout on York’s outer ring road as part of a £38 million programme to tackle congestion.

Bucks Free Press

• Marlow Bridge to close overnight to prevent HGVs from 'abusing' weight limit during A404 roadworksMarlow Bridge will be closed overnight on three different dates next week in a bid to prevent HGVs abusing the weight limit while work is carried out on the A404. 

Other Regional Press

• Roadworks use a longer-lasting surfaceDRIVERS in Bradford on Avon have faced lengthy delays this week because of road closures, while Wiltshire Council lays a new type of surface which should mean the new road lasts longer.
• Highways England issues warning to drivers as snow is set to hit Somerset MOTORISTS across Somerset are being urged to check the weather forecast and road conditions before they travel over the weekend as more snow is set to hit the county. 
• Bassett Avenue resurfacing work delayed by snow WORK to resurface one of Southampton's busiest roads - for the first time in 16 years - has been delayed.

Other News Sources

• Hereford dairy lorry spills milk on roundabout A busy roundabout was closed after hundreds of cartons of milk spilled out of a Hereford dairy lorry.
• Parking nightmare in Surrenden Road area could end with support coming inRESIDENTS campaigning to stop long-term parking by motor homes, commercial vehicles and cars have welcomed the support of their councillor