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Volvo receives order for 300 electric trucks from DSV

Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks. With the order, DSV will have one of the largest compan…

Seven more telecoms masts to be put up in Wigan

In addition, telecoms giant EE has applied for permission to put a seventh giant 100ft mast on an industrial estate in the town.
The half-dozen notifications from Blackburn-based IX Wireless Ltd have appeared on Wigan Council’s planning portal.
It come…

Freeport volleyball commands respect in move up to 3A

By: Michael Love[1]Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | 6:44 PM

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Freeport senior outside hitter Alaina Whitlinger serves at practice Tuesday.
The seniors on this year’s Freeport[2] girls volleyball team know what it is like to face the co…

Cottage damaged by lorry crash to undergo emergency repairs

The property in Market Street, Shipdham, suffered extensive damage to its front during the collision in June.[1]
The lorry was involved in a collision with a silver Toyota, before hitting Erwin Cottage.
The accident left the road closed for several hou…

COMMENT: The van driver speeding epidemic needs to be addressed

Van driver speeding is at epidemic proportions, and a major safety and cost issue that needs to be addressed by the new Government, RED Corporate Driver Training believes.

RED Corporate Driver Training’s interactive e-Learning series includes a video …

Electric vehicles and infrastructure

The UK has committed to net-zero carbon emissions[1] by 2050. Transport was responsible for 26% of total UK greenhouse gas emissions[2] in 2021, making it the largest emitting sector of the UK economy. Over half (52%) of the UK’s transport emissions[3]…