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New lease of life for 20,000 hour International 2023-08-30

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A MASSIVE road run takes place next week to mark the 20th anniversary of the passing of a beloved Bagenalstown man. The Ken Agar Memorial Run will be held on…

Hundreds of vehicles are expected to take part in a road run in Co. Carlow next month in memory of a vintage enthusiast.

@Andrew Knowles: "The clip that the BBC keeps showing to demonstrate the dangers of smart motorways has more to do with drivers just simply not concentrating on whats in front of them . They have plenty of time to react but are probably looking at a phone. I see it all the time. "It would be the same if it was a dual carriage way or single-lane road with a broken down car.  "Driving is dangerous and you have to keep your wits about you!" There is a simple solution which would improve safety  ...

People who are outside during the coronavirus lockdown will be questioned by police and those not wearing masks when required will be fined. Writing in the Telegraph, Martin Hewitt, the Chair of the National Police Chiefs Council, also argued it was right for police to patrol in potential hotspots where gatherings could take place.  Telegraph readers had their say on the polices hardline approach to enforcing the latest lockdown. Read on for their view on the new instructions for police off...