Carry on motoring after Europe backs down on red tape
wdnews@b-nm.co.ukBritain’s caravan users breathed a sigh of relief this week after EU plans to subject their trailers to MOT-style tests were scrapped.Transport chiefs in Brussels wanted new laws imposing the annual road worthiness checks on caravans and light trailers.The controversial move was led by German MEP Werner Kuhn who complained about rusting vehicles left in “barns” and covered in “chicken feathers”.But the UK’s Caravan Club rubbished his claims and argued the…
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More bus cuts could prove 'devastating' for rural life
Further cuts to bus services would threaten to have a devastating impact on rural communities, a leading campaign group has warned.The Rural Services Network has called for an urgent review of funding for bus services ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget announcement next Wednesday.Local authorities are proposing to reduce their support for bus services by more than £20 million over the next financial year – twice the reduction of 2013.The warning from the RSN comes amid fears that…

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Top tips for driving on foggy Friday
With more thick fog predicted for Friday morning, police are warning motorists to make sure they have their headlights on.
Police say side lights aren’t enough in these conditions and motorists should be using their headlights at all times, regardless of the time of day.
They say drivers should use common sense and should familiarise themselves with the lights in the car
Drivers are reminded to consider the following:

– Keep a safe distance behind the vehicle in front. Rear lights can give a…
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Hundreds of engineers work to repair Dawlish railway line for…
Engineers are working round the clock to repair the storm-wrecked railway line at Dawlish in Devon.Two hundred Network Rail (NR) engineers are working at the site during the day and a further 100 at night.A storm in early February led to a huge breach in the sea wall at Dawlish and severely damaged the coast-hugging track, causing the section of line to be closed.Then, more bad storms on February 14 further enlarged the breach, putting back the expected reopening of the line from around mid…

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