Monthly Archives: April 2015

China to crack down on exotic dancers at village funerals…..

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

(Reuters) – China will crack down on strippers who perform at rural funerals, the Ministry of Culture said on Thursday, taking aim at performances it described as illegal and which corrupt “social morals”. State media have said burlesque shows at some … Continue reading →

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Economic significance of the UK motorcycle industry revealed in new study

Posted on April 14, 2015 by

     The motorcycle industry contributes billions of pounds to the UK economy each year, according to a report published today.  The Economic Benefits of the UK Motorcycle Industry 2014 calculates that:   ·         £5.3billion is generated through net annual sales, with … Continue reading →

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Shell+Murray+Goto=Ultra-compact City Car.

Posted on April 9, 2015 by

   Shell, in collaboration with the legendary race and road car designer Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto, will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine. The Shell car is scheduled … Continue reading →

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Change to HGV speed limits will improve road safety for all road users.

Posted on April 2, 2015 by

   The change to HGV speed limits will improve road safety for all road users – is the message from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) today. FTA was voicing its support for the HGV national speed limit on single carriageway roads … Continue reading →

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