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New consultation on plans for huge Hinckley rail freight hub

A decision on whether it will be built is expected in 2024.The HNRFI would include nine warehouses and a rail terminal able to handle up to 16 trains a day. There would also be a new road access to the M69 motorway and a lorry park.Tritax said the inte…

Mum stunned at ?7,500 bathroom quote did it herself for just ?33

A woman who got a £7,500 quote for a whole new bathroom was so horrified that she decided to scale the whole thing back – and managed to transform it herself – for just £33.50. Victoria Taylor, 42 also took the risky decision to paint a wall black – bu…

South-London Haulier launches HGV training scheme

Croydon’s ELB Partners Ltd[1] is accepting new applications for its 2023 HGV driver training scheme, after teaming up with EP Training Services[2] to upskill its team.
The successful applicant will train to become a fully qualified HGV driver over the …

Mercedes unveils refrigerated eActros electric demonstrator

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK[1] commissioned truck bodybuilder, Solomon Commercials[2] to launch the UK’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck.
The 19tonne GVW unit, based on a 4×2 eActros 300, is a fully operational vehicle and is available for live …

LST roll-out means green light for longer lorries

Longer semi-trailers (LST) will be introduced to British roads from May 31, 2023 in a bid to boost productivity, cut road emissions and support supply chains, the government has confirmed.
Legislation will be laid today (May 10) to safely roll out vehi…

Ketra serves up branded trailer for valued food customer Wanis

Palletways member, Ketra Logistics (Linked Logistics), has invested in a new liveried trailer for one of its most valued customers, Wanis International Foods, the UK’s leading world foods wholesaler.

The trailer has begun operating out of Wanis’ new s…

Hopkins Estates fields an FMX fit for a king

Wincanton-based Hopkins Estates has taken delivery of a new Volvo FMX 420 8×4 tipper which has been wrapped in a special livery to mark King Charles III’s coronation.

Local firm Goodwin Graphics created the eye-catching red, white and blue camo ar…

Man suffers ‘stab wounds’ in attack taken to hospital

A man received suspected stab wounds to his stomach after he was reportedly assaulted by another man in a Lincolnshire town. The verbal altercation is reported to have taken place in Oxford Street, Grantham[1], between 10.45pm and 11.15pm on Friday, Ap…

Police name man who died in A16 crash which claimed two lives

Lincolnshire Police[1] has named one of two people who died in a collision on the A16. A spokesperson for the force confirmed that Graham Ross, 34, died when his grey Transit van collided with a second vehicle near North Thoresby[2] on Monday, April 24…

6 Lifestyle changes that could help your asthma symptoms

Uncontrolled asthma can be scary and frustrating, but there are things you can do if you’re struggling. Try these simple lifestyle changes to ease your symptoms
1. Ease up on the housework
It’s well known that dust can bring on an attack[1], but so ca…