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Air quality near schools that ban cars improved by a quarter

Published 09 March 2021
By Kieran Ahuja
The air quality in areas around schools where cars have been banned during peak hours has improved by nearly a quarter.
Expect 10% rise in school run traffic next week, says AA

Expect 10% rise in school run traffic next week

Nerves over public transport and restrictions on car sharing may lead to jams
Published 28 August 2020
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The AA warns of back-to-school jams

Pop-up cycle lanes and wider pavements could cause ‘localised gridlock’ if parents chose to drive, warns the AA.
Published 24 August 2020
Cars to be banned outside schools

Cars to be banned outside schools

Cars will be prohibited outside schools at certain times in order to protect students in polluted areas from vehicle fumes.
Published 01 June 2020
Diesel tax anger as new models beat petrol in NOx pollution tests

Teachers call for cars to be banned outside school

A survey of teachers has found that nearly two thirds back a ban on cars in the immediate area, in order to improve air quality.
Published 28 March 2019
Parents risk criminal record over school run

Parents risk criminal record over school run

The harried parents dashing along the pavements of Severn Drive with unruly shoals of children in tow do not look much like criminals...
Published 05 March 2017
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Children at the wheel as experts call for driving to...

Experts are calling for a driving lesson shake up, arguing that children as young as 11 years-old should be taught to drive as part of the school...
Published 29 July 2015
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News: Jaguar Land Rover will build young car designer’s...

It's a dream come true for budding car designers: Jaguar Land Rover has promised to build the winning entry in a vehicle design competition for school...
Published 20 November 2014
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Students as young as nine turn engineer and racing...

Young students are learning how to build electric cars and compete against rival schools thanks to a charity that aims to inspire the next generation...
Published 13 October 2014