With fuel prices continually rising, our video team spoke to independent petrol retailer David Yorke about the rising cost of fuel and the difficulties with being independent from all the major chains.
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Drivers confused by sign of times
Shrewsbury’s roads are continuing to create problems for motorists driving through the county town during the current “pedestrian trial”, with conflicting instructions causing confusion.
‘No need to panic-buy petrol’
Motorists have been told not to buy more petrol than they need in anticipation of a strike planned at Scotland’s Grangemouth refinery on Sunday.
M54 link scheme ‘to go ahead’
The Government today reassured motorists in the West Midlands that a vital road scheme linking the M54 with the M6 Toll will go ahead after a minister appeared to suggest it was being scrapped.
Speed trap has been removed
A speed camera in Shrewsbury has been removed to build a mini-roundabout which will provide access to a new development of 189 homes in Spring Gardens.
One in six victims of road rage
Although one in six drivers have been victims of road rage in the last 12 months, only one in 20 insurance policies have a specific allowance for personal injury.
Road ‘hell and chaos’ claims
Roadworks that have brought the centre of Shrewsbury to a standstill have been branded “utter chaos” and “hell” by a councillor worried about its effects on town centre businesses.
Chaos as motorists face closures
Motorists in Shrewsbury faced traffic chaos at rush-hour this morning as work began on a town centre road. Work to complete the town’s regeneration project began today with the busy Dogpole area.
Traffic cone ban warning
People who use traffic cones to reserve parking spaces on the street outside their homes could face prosecution, Shropshire police chiefs warned today.
Web praise for ‘fun’ county roads
Shropshire is one of the most exciting places to drive in the UK, with interesting roads and beautiful views, a website has claimed. Add YOUR favourite Shropshire drive to our list!
