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Cyclists Shut Down London Junction Following Eight Death
Hundred of cyclists brought traffic to a standstill at Bank Junction in London to protest the eight cycling death this year.
Cyclists blocked all six arms of the junction for fifteen minutes at 08:30 on Wednesday morning.
They were protesting following the death of Ying Tao, who was involved in a collision with a lorry on Monday while cycling to work.
The London Cycling Campaign, which organised the protest, is calling for segregated space for cyclists on London's roads.
New Jobs Promised For Fife
New jobs have been promised for Fife by salmon supplier Marine Harvest, after confirmation of a major supermarket contract.
The company has said that it will be stepping up production after being chosen to supply salmon to Sainsbury's.
Marine Harvest have won the contract previously held by Young's Seafood.
Bendy Buses Ruled To Expensive To Run
Swansea Council has taken to the decision to scrap the city's bendy buses, which it claims is too expensive to run.
The buses were introduced six years ago and led to controversial changes in the city's road system.
The council has said that terminating the buses would help it improve traffic flow along with its plans to regenerate the city centre.
(MH)
Hundred of cyclists brought traffic to a standstill at Bank Junction in London to protest the eight cycling death this year.
Cyclists blocked all six arms of the junction for fifteen minutes at 08:30 on Wednesday morning.
They were protesting following the death of Ying Tao, who was involved in a collision with a lorry on Monday while cycling to work.
The London Cycling Campaign, which organised the protest, is calling for segregated space for cyclists on London's roads.
New Jobs Promised For Fife
New jobs have been promised for Fife by salmon supplier Marine Harvest, after confirmation of a major supermarket contract.
The company has said that it will be stepping up production after being chosen to supply salmon to Sainsbury's.
Marine Harvest have won the contract previously held by Young's Seafood.
Bendy Buses Ruled To Expensive To Run
Swansea Council has taken to the decision to scrap the city's bendy buses, which it claims is too expensive to run.
The buses were introduced six years ago and led to controversial changes in the city's road system.
The council has said that terminating the buses would help it improve traffic flow along with its plans to regenerate the city centre.
(MH)
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