All roads lead to July bypass appeal hearing
Evening Express Saturday 28th April, 2012
After Scottish ministers made a fresh attempt last week to speed up the legal process, it was confirmed yesterday that the Supreme Court in London will consider an appeal against the 400million bypass on July 9 and 10.
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