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A footballer who was involved in a drink-drive car crash almost a year ago in which two children died has apologised. Luke McCormick, the former Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper, has written a letter to Amanda and Phil Peak. In it he apologises for the crash, in which the Peaks’ sons – ten-year-old Arron and eight-year-old Ben – were killed. Mrs...

London Councils have urged Boris Johnson to consider advice from local authorities as he implements new cycling schemes. The London Councils’ Transport and Environment Committee is suugesting that the mayor should take into account the thoughts of boroughs in the capital, after Transport for London (TfL) unveiled plans to put 12 ‘cycling...

The British Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has released a new document which could help improve driver safety.An updated version of the body’s guidelines for those who get behind the wheel at work has been unveiled.The online handbook offers motorists safety advice and tips, as well as details of the latest laws and...

Today is World Environment Day – for the last twenty-seven years, 5th June has been the day the United Nations dedicates to increasing worldwide awareness of the environment and stimulating political action. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Your Planet Needs You- Unite to Combat Climate Change’ and reflects the importance of the climate...

For the last twenty-seven years, 5th June has marked World Environment Day (WED) – tommorrow will be no different. Over the years, the United Nations has used WED to increase worldwide awareness of the environment and stimulate political action. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Your Planet Needs You- Unite to Combat Climate Change’ – a...

The NHS is being urged by doctors to take up the government’s Cycle to Work scheme . Doctors Christopher Jack, Mirant Parikh, Max Edwards and Samuel Rajarantnam, who all work at the Princess Royal University Hospital, are leading the camapign and have written to the British Medical Journal saying that more NHS Trusts should sign up to the...

Volvo has announced plans for a new eco-friendly, plug-in hybrid car, which will boast CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km. The car will powered by both an electric motor and a diesel engine. Volvo claims that carbon dioxide emissions will be lower than 50g/km. According to Volvo, the lithium-ion battery pack that powers the electric motor...

Transport secretary Geoff Hoon has told the Financial Times that Britain is “a long way short” of adopting a national system of road user charging, saying that he wanted to see evidence of the practicality of such schemes before pressing ahead. The government first committed itself to road user charging in 2004, but little progress has been...

A number of members have asked me why can’t we get rid of the “Unlimited” or “National” speed limit sign? Why not have a 60mph or 70mph sign instead. It is confusing isn’t it? Ever heard of speed zones? There are four zones: national; motorway; urban; and, 20mph. Most people would consider you to be a bit of a sad anorak to know that...

A police force in Britain is launching a crackdown on drink-drivers. The campaign is being implemented by Avon and Somerset Police and is aimed at increasing roadside checks to discover motorists who have consumed alcohol before getting behind the wheel this summer. Running through June, the initiative will also increase traffic patrols, in...