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Death and funeral notices this week as loved ones pay tribute

Announcing the passing of a loved one in local news media is a long-standing tradition and we are proud of the trust placed in us to share these. Every notice published to our newspaper and news site also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk[1] – the UK’s …

Aiming high – Henley’s bid to put Salford on the map

Change can be scary, so when Henley Investments proposed building the tallest tower in the UK outside London as part of a 3,200-home redevelopment of Regent Retail Park, more than a few eyebrows were raised.
Despite the huge changes being proposed to t…

The Dear Leader and the gnome | Peter Caddick–Adams

23 September, 2023

It was pulled by two heavy locomotives. Next an armoured ani-aircraft wagon. After the baggage car came the leader’s steel-plated pullman, followed by a command coach containing a conference room and communications centre. Connec…

New Toyota C-HR prototype review

Verdict
The C-HR is shaping up to be a strong family SUV. In plug-in form it offers competitive range, plus good refinement and comfort. Factor in practicality and infotainment that seem on a par with the class average and the new C-HR could be a real…

Driven: DAF XD450 FT

The replacement for DAF’s elderly, but popular, CF model was launched last year, and Trucking has undertaken the first UK press test of a right hand drive example, with a trip to Eindhoven and back, and a sleepover to boot. This is the truck the superm…

Rail Minister takes a tour of Par station

The Mid-Cornwall Metro line aims to create a coast-to-coast through-service connecting Newquay, Par, St Austell, Truro, Penryn and Falmouth which will allow residents of those towns, as well those living along the route, to not only have a direct route…

RGNT NO1 SCRAMBLER SE (2023 – on) Review

Overall rating
Next up: Ride & brakes[1]
3 out of 5 (3/5)
Published: Today 17:20
Updated: Today 17:20
The RGNT (pronounced “re-gent”) Scrambler SE brings together classic 1960s styling with a modern electric motorcycle[2] drivetrain. It’s intended mos…

Petrasco backs emerging talent in Tartan Pro Tour

A leading provider of international logistics solutions to the energy industry, Petrasco, is supporting the next generation of golfing talent after announcing its sponsorship of the Tartan Pro Tour.
The Aberdeen-headquartered company is backing the Le…

Boardmasters 2023 travel and traffic information

The annual event in Newquay kickstarts next week
Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 60 minutes ago
More than 13,000 extra seats are being provided for this year’s Boardmasters, but travellers are being warned that they must reserve a place and are reminde…