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Several official-looking signs have popped up across Chelmsford over the past 18 months, with the latest poking fun at double decker bus drivers after one vehicle became wedged recently.
From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025
The bus, a white single decker vehicle, was travelling near the entrance to the A&E department, police added.
From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025
Alexander Dennis, which manufactures single and double decker buses, said the new proposed structure would lower costs and increase efficiency.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
The 74-year-old was hit by the single decker in the city's busy Cowgate area on Saturday at about 19:25 .
From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024
A red double- decker bus propelled by an air bubble floated up and down the silent street.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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