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Burnham raised safety concerns about Manchester ‘megashed’, inquiry hears
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PM wrote to transport commissioner to oppose ‘monster’ warehouse in Astley shortly before he entered No 10 Andy Burnham raised safety concerns about dozens of lorries leaving a “monster” warehouse near a primary school because there was “no safe crossing” for children, a public i
PM wrote to transport commissioner to oppose ‘monster’ warehouse in Astley shortly before he entered No 10 Andy Burnham raised safety concerns about dozens of lorries leaving a “monster” warehouse near a primary school because there was “no safe crossing” for children, a public inquiry has heard. Concerns about the 18-metre-high “megashed” in the village of Astley , Greater Manchester, are being examined by Britain’s office of the transport commissioner. Continue reading...
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