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Huntingdon Women are Better at Parking Than Huntingdon Men
Women are Officially Better at Parking Than Men, that is the result of some secret surveillance of car parks across the country. In one of the most comprehensive studies of the differences between the parking abilities based on gender show that though women generally take longer to park 21 seconds instead of 16 seconds for men, women achieved a great level of accuracy in centring the car in the parking bay. 52% for women and only 25%... -
Local Huntingdon Organisations to Receive Transport Grants
As part of its support for local transport and improving accessibility for the most vulnerable in our community, Huntingdonshire District Council has awarded £27,400 to three local organisations. This is in line with the commitment of the council to help the voluntary sector as much as possible. To help vehicle replacement programmes, Nene & Ouse Community Transport has been granted a sum of £15,000 to assist with the... -
Christmas Drive Driving Rates Down in Huntingdon
Either less people had a drink and then drove over the Christmas period or they were more sneeky took the back roads and got away with it this time. I'd like to think the first statement is true. That is what police believe as the annual Christmas drink drive campaign did indeed find less drivers found to be over the limit. Officers stopped more than 5,000 motorists across Cambridgeshire during the campaign which ran from December 1... -
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Statement - Huntingdonshire District Council's response to the Government announcement on the A14
Statement - Huntingdonshire District Council's response to the Government announcement on the A14 Following on from the extensive lobbying which we and other local interests have been undertaking we are delighted that that within the budget announcement, the Chancellor has given his backing to a scheme for the A14 being brought forward. The Government will invest £20 million to reduce congestion on the A14 including... -
Free Parking after 3pm in December
Huntingdonshire District Council is offering shoppers free car parking after 3pm on weekdays from 5th December to 23rd December in council operated car parks. Parking is already free in the town centre car parks on Sundays. This special offer is valid in the market towns of St Neots, St Ives and Huntingdon. Parking is free in Ramsey. Councillor Darren Tysoe, Executive Councillor for Environment said 'We hope that this free parking...
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Okay Huntingdon - Is Your Car Ready for Winter Yet?
It is time to start thinking about getting your car fully ready for the coming winter. The cold snap could be just around the corner and some are forecasting a particularly cold and harsh winter so it is imperative to not put off the job and get your Datsun or BMW prepared for the worst. (Do they still make Datsun?) What however are the essential parts to making sure your car is fully ready for everything that an English winter can... -
Seven Vehicle Accident near Huntingdon on the A14
Did anyone else get caught up in the horrendous traffic caused by an accident between Godmanchester and Spittals Interchange. Four lorries, two cars and a van were involved in the accident which closed the westbound carriageway. The accident happened around 11am this morning and the road finally opened at 4pm. The police put in diversions but traffic still queued back to Cambridge and the A428 was also badly affected. Making this... -
Plane Crash on A1 North of Sawtry
The A1 has had both lanes closed after a light aircraft crashed bring electricity lines down at Water Newton north of Sawtry. The crash happened at about 2.15pm the afternoon when a small aircraft is believed to have hit overhead power lines. The plane lost a wing before crashing in to the ground near to Sibson Airfield. Police have confirmed that the pilot died in the accident and have also said that no other passenger were aboard the... -
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Extra Money for Pot Holes Repairs on Huntingdon's Roads
Are you fed up with the huge numbers of potholes on our roads locally and frankly some of them are pretty big and a little dangerous. I also frequently cycle around the county when I can and the level of potholes on the road is a nightmare for cyclists. Well it seems help is at hand as the Department of Transport announced a pot of some £100 million as an exceptional payment to local authorities to repairs road which were... -
Electric Cars and the A14
Interesting on the day that I was stuck on the A14 again because of an accident and the sheer volume of traffic trying to use the only major route in the area going east to west, the government announces plans to spend £24 million pounds to help develop electric vehicles. Transport Secretary Phillip Hammond has pledged the new money to fund the development of new engines, technology and infrastructure to enable more of us ...
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Most Popular Discussions in Transport
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Saw a green mini on the A1198 going from Godmanchester towards Papworth that didn't have a licence plate either front or back. Are their any...
By LongBaker at 14:46 on 23/11/11
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So the Guided bus way between St Ives and Cambridge is finally open then. Has anyone been on it yet? What do you think? Is it worth all that money?
By LongBaker at 18:49 on 09/08/11
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Huntingdon roads were a nightmare again this morning with the A14 closed, the A428 toward St Neots a traffic jam car park and routes towards Cambridge...
By gGhostk at 11:34 on 02/02/11
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More delays and cancellations expected today on the Huntingdon to Kings Cross line due to problems with the over head lines. Have you been stuck or...
By LongBaker at 10:28 on 21/12/10
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What are the buses like in Huntingdonshire? I am without a car for the first time in many years and looking at the prospect of using public transport...
By Elephant63 at 10:16 on 31/08/10
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Due to an accident the A1(M) Cambridgeshire has Two lanes closed on southbound at J15 B1043
By LongBaker at 22:57 on 04/02/12
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General disruption reported on the Huntingdon to Kings Cross railway line. Delays should only be a round 10 to 20 minutes. This is all due to problems...
By LongBaker at 08:55 on 04/01/12
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Accident on the A14 at Bar Hill today, Tuesday 20th Dec 4pm. Avoid if you can. Traffic building up.
By LongBaker at 16:26 on 20/12/11
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Disruption has been reported between London Kings Cross and Huntingdon as there is a general disruption along the line caused by a person hit by a...
By HuntsNews at 17:20 on 13/12/11
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Yet again an incident on A14 causes delays and slow traffic this time at the Girton Interchange where the A14 meets the M11. An incident happened at...
By LongBaker at 11:36 on 07/12/11
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By Elephant63
My car is being MOT'ed and made really for the cold winter months as we speak. Hope it passes!! By...