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• Whitehaven News (The Whitehaven News)

  (Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:05:50 GMT)

  PEOPLE in Lowca are claiming motorists avoiding roadworks on the A595 may be facing more delays and dangers as a result of their attempts to use Lowca as a short cut.

• French call for help in taming British speed fiends (Times Online)

  (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:40:09 GMT)

  British motorists have become a safety menace on France's roads, regularly flouting the speed limits after crossing the Channel, French police say.

• The Royston Crow (Royston & Buntingford Crow)

  (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:11:46 GMT)

  AN "unsafe" road which was closed after being undermined by a badger sett has now been re-opened. But a nearby pub, whose business has suffered because of the road closure, faces an anxious wait to see if it will recover.

• Motorists face crackdown on mobile phone use (Scotland Today)

  (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:07:24 GMT)

  Motorists in the west of Scotland who use their mobile phones while driving are being targetted by police in the latest crackdown. Officers are reminding drivers they could face a £60 fine and three penalty points if caught.

• The Dunmow Broadcast and Recorder (The Dunmow Broadcast)

  (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:44:56 GMT)

  A NEW 'eye in the sky' initiative has been met with criticism from residents concerned that tax payers' money is being wasted.

• 'Tree line will ruin my view' (Eastbourne Today)

  (Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:25:29 GMT)

  AN ANGRY Seaford resident is calling for the removal of trees that have been planted opposite his home after claiming they will ruin the wonderful views he enjoys. (26/08/2008 16:25:06)