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Tyne Tunnel Charges : The new road tunnel being constructed under the Tyne between Jarrow and Howdon will be completed during 1966. Charges have been fixed at 2s. 6d. for light goods vehicles and cars, and 4s. for other goods and passenger vehicles. It is estimated that by 1970 about 17,000 vehicles will use the tunnel daily, bringing in £750,000 annually. The tolls are subject to Ministry confirmation.
More Registrations : The number of goods vehicles registered in the period January to November, 1965, was 230,910, compared with 222,997 in the same period last year. Registrations for p.s.v. amounted to 6,437 (6,045).
New Address : Sales promotion manager of the York Trailer Co. Ltd., Mr. J. C. Harrison, is now located at 18 The Jamb, Corby, Northants.
Brighton Replacements : Brighton Corporation highways committee proposes to purchase six Kamer Ramillies 35-cu.-yd continuous-loading refuse collectors at a cost of about £4,000 each to replace an SD galley emptier by a similar vehicle at a cost of about £4,020.
Stellar Forms New Company: Stellar Components Ltd., manufacturers of Seimar car alarms, Krotos warning systems and motor safety accessories, have formed a new company, Stellar Components (Sales) Ltd., to handle all sales and distribution for the parent company.