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Port of Dover Travel
@PoD_travelnews
27 Dec 2024
This Christmas, travel to the #PortofDover via main routes only. This avoids causing traffic delays for you and our local residents. See here for more information: bit.ly/3ZBUEPk
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Met Office
@metoffice
6 Dec 2024
#StormDarragh is approaching the UK as we head into the weekend bringing with it very strong winds, particularly in the west, with gusts of potentially up to 90mph⚠🌬
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Avon and Somerset Police
@ASPolice
6 Dec 2024
Red & amber weather warnings have been issued by @metoffice in our area for extremely strong winds tomorrow. ➡️ Only travel if essential ➡️ Disruption is expected ➡️ Stay away from the coastline ➡️ Secure outdoor items if possible #StormDarragh orlo.uk/z4Fw4
Warning strong wind written in white on a red background. Windsock depicting strong wind above text reading danger to life

ALT Warning strong wind written in white on a red background. Windsock depicting strong wind above text reading danger to life

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A huge congratulations to James for this very well deserved award. An excellent piece of journalism, busting plenty of EV myths for a national title’s readers @jamesfoxall
The GoMW@gomw_uk
5 Dec 2024
A second award for James Foxall, named RAC EV Writer of the Year for an extremely comprehensive, detailed and balanced article weighing up all considerations of an electric vehicle buyer. #GOMW24
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Best of luck to our finalists for this year's @gomw_uk EV Journalist of the Year @A1GOY, Dino Buratti of @WhichUK and @jamesfoxall are all in the running, with the winner announced this evening at the RAC Pall Mall @RoyalAutomobile
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The RAC reacts to positive new data from the Road Emulsion Association (REA) @highways_news #potholes mynewsdesk.com/uk/rac/news/r…
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Christmas at the pumps set to be cheapest since the pandemic, #RACFuelWatch figures show mynewsdesk.com/uk/rac/pressr…
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RAC Press & Policy team retweeted
Transport Energy
@Transprt_Energy
3 Dec 2024
Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown. transportandenergy.com/2024/… @RACPress

RAC: reform needed to bring public charging costs down

Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown.

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EV rapid charging prices aren't falling as the networks which build and operate the devices have faced huge increases in some prices they pay for electricity supply: thetimes.com/uk/transport/ar…

Cost of public EV chargers still high despite fall in energy prices

The drop in wholesale energy costs has not reached consumers, who are paying 4 per cent more than a year ago and 28 per cent more than two years ago

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RAC Press & Policy team retweeted
THINK! Road Safety@THINKgovuk
27 Nov 2024
If you drink even a little before driving, you risk a lot – your licence, your freedom, even your job. Keep yourself and others safe on the roads this festive season by avoiding alcohol if you’re getting behind the wheel. Don’t take the chance. #DrinkALittleRiskALot
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THINK! Road Safety@THINKgovuk
20 Nov 2024
Today THINK! launches a new campaign highlighting the risks of drinking even a little before driving, and encouraging drivers to go alcohol-free if they're getting behind the wheel this festive season. Find out how to support here: think.gov.uk/drink-a-little-… #DrinkALittleRiskALot
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Council pothole compensation claims double in a year, RAC data analysis shows mynewsdesk.com/uk/rac/pressr…
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We're pleased to be supporting @THINKgovuk @transportgovuk on this important new campaign: THINK! partners with Heineken to promote drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas gov.uk/government/news/think…

THINK! partners with Heineken to promote drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas

New THINK! campaign encourages drivers to opt for 0% drinks if driving at Christmas.

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With darker evenings here, it's clear from this that drivers are just as frustrated as ever by glare from headlights. Fortunately, work by @NewsfromTRL that we are supporting should help get to the bottom of the issue - and map out a way forward @HayteratLords @CollegeOptomUK
BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight
@BBCSouthNews
6 Nov 2024
Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare bbc.in/3UFCIld
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Petrol prices remain at three-year low as Reeves refused tax increase thismon.ee/a/14044013 via @ThisIsMoney

Petrol prices remain at three-year low as Reeves refused tax increase

The average price of petrol at the pump is now 135.2p - a three-year low -after the Chancellor confirmed in the Budget that fuel duty would remain frozen for another 12 months.

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RAC Press & Policy team retweeted
Automotive Management@AMchatter
4 Nov 2024
Cost-of-living crisis drives one in five to skip MOT and repairs, RAC finds dlvr.it/TG04JJ #motortrade #automotive #dealers

Cost-of-living crisis drives one in five to skip MOT and repairs, RAC finds

New data from the RAC reveals that 20% of UK drivers under 44 have cut costs by skipping legally required MOTs or delaying tyre replacements, raising significant safety concerns.

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Fuel duty freeze will continue into 2025 and 5p cut will stay mol.im/a/14018941 via @ThisIsMoney

Fuel duty freeze will continue into 2025 and 5p cut will stay

The price of a full tank of petrol will remain the same following fears drivers would see a 7p-per-litre increase on average after today's Autumn Budget .

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Omoda becomes first Chinese brand to provide RAC roadside assistance fleetworld.co.uk/omoda-becom…

Omoda becomes first Chinese brand to provide RAC roadside assistance

Incoming Chinese brand Omoda has partnered with the RAC to provide its new Omoda 5 and E5 petrol and electric SUVs with a full roadside assistance package.

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Don’t book expensive driving tests through reseller sites, warns RAC theguardian.com/money/2024/o…

Don’t book expensive driving tests through reseller sites, warns RAC

Learners trying to beat backlog can pay up to £195 with brokers who buy up slots and sell them on, according to motoring organisation

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Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project autoexpress.co.uk/news/36459… via @AutoExpress
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