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Offline DVT

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« Reply #1095 on: July 12, 2022, 11:40:55 pm »
I see a petition on Buckley, where they trialled the 20mph, gained over 15,000 signatures against lowering the limit.

Crazy decision.
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« Reply #1096 on: July 13, 2022, 10:10:45 am »
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from Hugo   PS  "Steve  I've made sure that I have pressed the pound sign on my laptop  " but the ? comes up instead.    Perhaps the gremlins have come back?"

Hugo.......Same here, there are still a few gremlins left over from the previous glitch.      ? ?
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« Reply #1097 on: July 13, 2022, 10:29:07 am »
There are a couple of issues with symbols.
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« Reply #1098 on: July 14, 2022, 09:51:54 am »
Electric Vehicle charging points near me - See the full UK map   ref The Pioneer

At the present time whilst the cost of EVs is steadily dropping and public charging is more widespread, ?range anxiety? (the fear of running out of charge on the road) still holds many people back from switching to EVs. 

As a way to help ease that anxiety for drivers, AutoTrader has created a data-rich, interactive map to show where all the current EV charging points are in the UK.

This also includes information on how quickly certain EV points charge the car, which are split up into the categories of 'Slow', 'Fast', 'Rapid' and 'Ultra Rapid'.

The map shows there are two points in Rhyl, two in St Asaph, three in Abergele, and one in Prestatyn.

Also, there are two in Llandudno Junction, one in Conwy, two in Colwyn Bay and one in Llandudno.

There are five charging points in and around Bangor, three in Caernarfon, and a total of 11 on Anglesey.

You can find the map via the AutoTrader website here.    https://www.autotrader.co.uk/cars/electric/charging-points/
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« Reply #1099 on: July 16, 2022, 10:02:24 am »
UK finally sees drop in fuel prices - but experts say it should be even cheaper
People have been hammered by huge rises in the cost of petrol and diesel

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/uk-finally-sees-drop-fuel-24501155

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Offline DVT

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« Reply #1100 on: July 16, 2022, 10:24:17 am »
It would be good if the fuel stations were as quick to reduce prices as they were to increase them.
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« Reply #1101 on: July 17, 2022, 12:44:02 am »
Drivers risk ?5k fine and nine penalty points for simple indicator error
You could be found to be driving without due care and attention if you make the mistake


How many times have you seen cars turning off roads, even the A55 and not indicating?      I've never heard of one motorist getting prosecuted for this offence so why make laws if the Police don't intend to enforce them?
If these selfish drivers break these rules then they are equally likely to be driving without road tax, MOT or insurance

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/drivers-risk-5k-fine-nine-24502645
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« Reply #1102 on: July 17, 2022, 09:48:28 am »
Good luck to the Police trying to enforce some of those. Passing on the inside lane is not an offence, in and of itself. They'd have to prove it was in court, and that could be very difficult.
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« Reply #1103 on: July 17, 2022, 10:30:23 am »
With the temperature soaring, it can be tempting to draw the curtains, switch a fan on, and relax on the sofa with a chilled drink and a movie. And if you fancy yourself as a bit of a film buff, we've got a quiz for you.

The image below has visual clues to 28 well-known car movies, challenging car movie fans to identify classic titles hidden in this busy scene.

The current record to find all 28 standing at an impressive three minutes. Now Go Car Credit wants to test viewers film knowledge and challenge the public to beat the top 10% of people and find all 28 films in under five minutes.

Have a go, then check your answers HERE   https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/can-you-find-28-car-24484440?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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« Reply #1104 on: July 17, 2022, 12:35:16 pm »
My car recognition is quite good, but my film knowledge is virtually zero - however, I can spot the link to the best film of all time.

I've got a great idea.
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Offline SteveH

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« Reply #1105 on: July 17, 2022, 12:52:44 pm »
BRAVO   ! !
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« Reply #1106 on: July 21, 2022, 09:54:32 am »
Gone are the days when pump prices were under a pound. In recent weeks fuel costs have been bobbing around at just under the ?2 mark but prices could be heading down. According to the latest predictions, filling up your tank could cost ?10 less in the next two weeks.

The reversal in prices could have already begun according to new fuel price data from the AA . The motoring organisation said the price of petrol had dropped by 2.8p a litre from record highs, with drivers benefitting from an average price of ?1.50 off the price of a tank.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/fuel-costs-could-drop-10-24545833
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« Reply #1107 on: July 30, 2022, 09:56:33 am »
Asda has cut the price of petrol and diesel. In an announcement, Asda said it has cut the price of unleaded by 5p per litre and diesel by 3p to help motorists save money after months of spiralling prices.

The move means drivers will pay on average ?1.74 for a litre of unleaded and ?1.85 for diesel when filling up at Asda's 323 petrol stations across the UK.         ref DP
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« Reply #1108 on: August 02, 2022, 02:54:04 pm »
Drivers have been warned over new technology aimed at catching motorists who are on their phones at the wheel. A new van is being trialled and if found to be successful, could eventually be used across the UK in the near future.

The van can tell if someone is wearing their seatbelt, whilst also being able to detect if a driver is using their mobile while behind the wheel. Images taken by the van, which is being trialled by Warwickshire Police, are processed using artificial intelligence (AI).

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/motoring/motoring-news/new-police-van-uses-ai-24648956
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« Reply #1109 on: August 03, 2022, 09:52:46 am »
Interesting 6p difference between Bangor and Llandudno Asda's   ref DP

Cheapest petrol prices in North Wales
Essar - Gwalia Services, Holyhead - priced at 182.9p
Asda, Bangor - priced at 168.7p
Asda, Llandudno - priced at 174.7p
Morrisons, Rhyl - priced at 175.7p
Texaco, Holywell - priced at 177.9p
Smithy View Services, Wrexham - priced at 167.5p

Costco, Chester - priced at 162.9p [exclusive for members only]
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