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Expect 10% rise in school run traffic next week, says AA

Published 28 August 2020
By Lizzie Catt
Nerves over public transport and restrictions on car sharing may lead to jams
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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Seat Alhambra Mk 2 review (2010-on)

If you have more than three children, or are doing your bit with other parents to share the burden of the school run, you’ll need more than five...
Published 19 September 2014
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School run cars for every budget

In the morning parents need a safe, reliable and practical car. Can manufacturers' claims be trusted? Driving sorts the leaders from the dunces...
Published 09 September 2014
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Back to school – in a supercar

Parenthood: no more wild nights out - just nappies, buggies, bibs and the occasional lie-in. The family car is just as boring. Practical and versatile...
Published 07 September 2014
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Points: Letters of the week, July 27

The issues that got you talking this week.
Published 28 July 2014