7th August 2025 • The HERALD • Page 77 v READ THE HERALD ONLINE: www.herald-publishing.co.uk v Our knowledgeable staff are on hand to keep your vehicle on the road in a safe manner • We offer all garage services including free collection and delivery from your home • We now offer Dpf cleaning - Injector cleaning - Turbo cleaning and Air intake cleaning to help your car run cleaner improving its performance and economy. • Good Garage Scheme – RMI – Trust my Garage Member MOT’s, TYRES, CLUTCHES, CAMBELTS, SERVICING, WELDING, DIAGNOSTICS, LASER-TRACKING. 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National Highways Urges Drivers to Plan Memory-making Breaks as Fatiguerelated Collisions Surge over Summer As millions of UK drivers gear up for summer getaways, National Highways is urging motorists not to just take breaks but to make them count. is summer, National Highways is reminding drivers of the importance of taking a 15-minute break a er two hours of driving. Drivers are being encouraged to plan breaks that go beyond quick pit stops, such as exploring a nearby historic site, enjoying a scenic beauty spot, discovering a cultural landmark or simply recharging at a well-equipped service station. Taking a break can be lifesaving as research reveals fatigue-related deaths and serious injuries rise by 59% in summer. Yet National Highways latest survey shows just 4 in 10 (39%) say they would take a break due to driver tiredness. Similarly, nearly a third of drivers (29%) admit they didn’t factor in rest stops on their last long journey. Sheena Hague, Director of Road Safety at National Highways, said: “We all want to reach our destination quickly, especially when the excitement of a holiday awaits, but fatigue behind the wheel can be deadly. It’s not just about falling asleep; tiredness slows your reactions, clouds your judgement, and can lead to dangerous mistakes. That’s why we’re encouraging drivers to follow our advice by planning ahead, taking regular breaks and staying refreshed. This will help keep themselves and other road users safe while enjoying the rich heritage and natural beauty our country has to offer.” Remember National Highways’ T.R.I.P. four simple steps to prepare for journeys on motorways and major A roads during busy periods: • Top-up: Fuel, oil, and screen wash • Rest: Plan regular stops every two hours to avoid driver fatigue • Inspect: Check tyre pressure and tread • Prepare: Have a plan for severe weather conditions King Alfred Free Bus Ride Bonanza Friends of King Alfred Buses are running a free bus ride bonanza in Winchester on Sunday 14th September as part of the Heritage Open Days. Free rides on the vintage King Alfred buses will run from Winchester Broadway, and special guest bus 1929 Leyland Titan TD1 will be giving its rst public rides since a complete restoration. A shuttle service will run to and from the Hyde 900 exhibition and Park & Ride buses on the day will be operated by guest vehicles between Broadway and St. Catherine’s Park & Ride car park. A programme detailing the running of the day is available in advance from: www.kingalfredbuses.org.uk/ or you can buy a programme on the day. JULY MONTHLY MEDAL On ursday 3rd July, a gloriously sunny day with a refreshingly cooling breeze, 41 New Forest Golf Club Seniors played in the July monthly medal strokeplay competition o the white tees. In Division 1, Ross Matthews just pipped Neil Archibald to the post on countback, both having scored a creditable nett 68, while in Division 2, John Ireland forged ahead to win with a magni cent nett 64. Dave Barrett won nearest the pin on the 8th. Division 1: 1st Ross Matthews - nett 68 (back 9=33), 2nd Neil Archibald - nett 68 (back 9=34), 3rd Chris Bennett – nett 69, 4th Laurie Burn – nett 70. Division 2: 1st John Ireland – nett 64, 2nd Charlie Hughes – nett 67, 3rd Hugh Marchant – nett 68, 4th Alan Milburn – nett 69. Winners (left - right) Ross Matthews and John Ireland 7TH SHINGLE BANK LEAGUE COMPETITION Results sent in by Malcolm Stote On ursday 26th June, Lymington & District Sea Fishing Club held its 7th shingle bank league competition. e weather was perfect and a very pleasant evening for shing. 7 club members signed on and 4 weighed in sh consisting of smooth-hound and black bream. 12 sh in total were caught, weighed and released back into the sea as quickly as possible for a total weight of 11lbs 9½oz. Best sh of the evening was a smoothhound of 3lb 4⅞oz caught by Malcolm Stote. Results: 1st Malcolm Stote 7 sh 8lb 6⅞oz, 2nd Chris Ellis 3 sh 1lb 13⅞oz, 3rd Derek Slack 1 sh 0lb 12⅝oz, 4th Steve Pitman 1 sh 0lb 8⅛oz.
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