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Mennell lands breakthrough win on British Historic Rally season opener

In just his 10th rally at this level, Yorkshireman Dan Mennell joined the elite ranks of drivers to score British Historic Rally Championship victories after triumphing on the Riponian Stages.

Autosport

Welsh forest rallying in turmoil as storm damage causes events to be cancelled

Forest rallying in Wales in 2025 has been thrown into turmoil after the season’s opening two events were cancelled due to storm damage, including a British Rally Championship fixture.

Autosport

The pre-war racers of a landmark English constructor celebrating 90 years

For 90 years, the voiturette racing cars produced by English Racing Automobiles in the 1930s have engendered passion and national pride. Motor racing in the 1930s was dominated by German and Italian marques, but in 1933 three British enthusiasts decided to get their country into the spotlight.

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The scruffy Spider that has terrorised bigger rivals for 100 years

Through the 1920s, Basil Davenport terrorised bigger and more expensive cars in his GN Spider special and, 100 years later, current owner Jim Edwards is continuing that tradition. Having accepted the challenge of rebuilding Spider’s Frazer Nash V-twin engine for previous owner David Leigh, Edwards was the obvious candidate to…

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John Swinney voices concern over postal vote delays in Scotland

First minister says voters being disfranchised because some ballots yet to arrive with school holidays due to begin

The Guardian - UK

Council takes emergency action as Scots face losing chance to vote

A SCOTTISH council has taken urgent action to ensure people who have not received postal votes can still have their say in next week’s General…

The National (Scotland)

Autosport's top 10 club racing rivalries of 2023

There are a plethora of championship battles every year in the world of club motorsport, yet some are remembered much more than others for a variety of reasons.

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The Triumph taking on the Escort Mk2 hordes on the UK's toughest rally

A week ago, dressed in a period correct British Leyland rally jacket and sporting the beginnings of a Tony Pond-style moustache, Chris Ingram – one of Britain’s best young rally drivers of a generation – stood quietly at a deserted Sweet Lamb test venue looking at the Triumph TR7 V8.…

Motorsport

The king of the hill preparing for a gradual descent from the peak

On an autumnal Sunday a few weeks ago at Loton Park, Scott Moran climbed out of a top-flight hillclimb car for perhaps the final time to end his career at the top of the sport. Though this is far from retirement for the Ludlow driver, it signalled the end of…

Autosport

‘Trees have no legal status’: calls rise for stronger protection in UK against felling

After destruction of the tree at Sycamore Gap, campaigners warn more must be done to protect country’s arboreal heritage

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh Council 'lack skill and expertise' to run city's Christmas festival

After the chaos of last year, councillors have moved to ensure future negotiations will deliver an operator who can properly manage one of the city's flagship events.

Edinburgh Live

National novelties: Bower's marathon challenge and rare Mini Marcos Mk3

Marathon effort: Bower's extraordinary challenge

Autosport

Free Edinburgh tram travel for young people could continue despite end to funding

Discussions about the future of the scheme, which mirrors the Scottish Government-funded policy of free bus transport for under-22s, could see it continue.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's budget for building new council homes 'almost cut in half'

The housebuilding budget is under increasing pressure following a two-year rent freeze and rising construction costs, but the council says its targets have not changed.

Edinburgh Live

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What we’re looking forward to on the national racing scene in 2023

We're shaping up for another great season of national motorsport in 2023. Autosport staffers and contributors pick out their potential highlights from the calendar

Edinburgh Live

Empty Edinburgh homes to be bought from Ministry of Defence to help homeless

The council has agreed to buy more than a dozen properties on the Dreghorn estate to help families 'desperate' for housing.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh's Christmas 'at risk' as time running out to award new contract

Councillors were warned the mistakes which led to problems with last years event could be repeated, with a decision on who will run the 2023 Christmas event not set to be discussed until March.

Autosport

The UK national racing highlights from a poignant 2022 campaign

There were some golden moments during the 2022 national season, but also some sad occurrences as friends left us during the year

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Autosport's top 10 club drivers of 2022

There’s been no shortage of stand-out performers over the course of the 2022 national racing season in a plethora of UK series, ranging from Formula Ford to Mazdas and just about everything in-between. Here are Autosport’s top 10 club drivers

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh set for crackdown on 'nuisance busking' after festival 'challenges'

A councillor complained amplified sound in public spaces can be "extremely annoying" and welcomed plans for the crackdown.

Edinburgh Live

Failed Edinburgh Christmas operators asked for plans NINE times before deal axed

The council is set to audit its process for awarding contracts after the original operators of the city's popular Christmas market repeatedly missed deadlines to submit plans.

Birmingham Post

Latest appointments and jobs news from the South West

We take a look at some of the people in the region who have taken on new roles in recent weeks

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to withdraw support for Forth freeport bid as councillors were not given a vote

Plans for the free trade zone will now go back to councillors for consideration before the council's support is confirmed.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Council give update on closure of Filmhouse and end of Film Festival

Officials said there is optimism about the future of the film festival but warned saving the popular Filmhouse cinema would be "challenging".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Christmas market 'fiasco' exposed as new operator approved

The council has secured a new company to run the Christmas market and ice rink - but city councillors say big questions remain over what happened with the original contract.

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