4 h. ago M1 grinds to halt due to huge lorry fire with drivers warned of hour delay and six miles of congestion

A FIERCE lorry fire has broken out on the M1, with lane closures causing severe disruption. The M1 southbound has ground to a halt due to the lane closures on the between Northampton and Milton Keynes. Three out of four of the lanes are closed on that section of the motorway, with images showing a...

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4 h. ago Welsh drivers urged to make 1 tyre adjustment amid weather warnings

Large parts of Wales faced hazardous conditions this week, with the Met Office issuing a Yellow weather warning for ice. With that in mind, one motoring expert has set out a series of practical winter driving recommendations

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6 h. ago Rare weather phenomenon hits 26 areas with Met Office black ice warning

Brits face snow, freezing rain and black ice today as the Met Office has issued a weather warning and drivers are urged to keep essential items in their cars

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27 h. ago Drivers warned over defrosting mistake that could see them fined up to £80

As Storm Goretti brings frost and ice to the UK, drivers should be aware that one defrosting mistake could result in fines

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27 h. ago UK drivers could face fines with windscreen defrosting mistake

As Storm Goretti brings snow and ice warnings across the UK, drivers have been warned about a common morning mistake that could result in hefty fines

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33 h. ago M1 closed in ONE direction due to single vehicle crash caused by icy road conditions as drivers warned of delays

A MAJOR motorway has been forced to close after a horror smash caused by icy conditions. Motorists are being warned to avoid the M1 near Loughborough, Leicestershire, after the crash this morning. National Highways confirmed the smash had been caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the road. It said: "The M1 southbound is currently closed...

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55 h. ago Drivers warned not to press one button in their car in icy conditions

Driving experts have warned against using cruise control on icy roads as Storm Goretti approaches, saying it reduces your ability to react quickly and can cause the car to surge forward into a dangerous skid

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56 h. ago Driving instructor urges 'never' press one button in car if road is icy

Motorists have been warned not to use one feature in their car in the winter, as it could reduce how much control they have in the event the car starts to slide

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63 h. ago Storm Goretti leaves 65,000 homes without power as ‘weather bomb’ hits the UK

A rare red weather warning has been issued as drivers were warned of risk of falling trees

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67 h. ago Storm Goretti leaves 44,000 homes without power as ‘weather bomb’ hits the UK

A rare red weather warning has been issued as drivers were warned of risk of falling trees

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3 d. ago Drivers warned to pay attention to this one dashboard light in winter or risk £10K fine

The light needs to be taken seriously, especially in cold weather conditions

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4 d. ago Motorists told to take 1 action if car starts to skid on icy roads in winter

Driving on icy or snowy roads can be dangerous, especially if you are not used to it - but there are some simple tips you can follow to avoid accidents and regain control if your car starts to skid

Transport

4 d. ago Storm Goretti live: Amber snow and ‘danger to life’ warning issued as 90mph winds approach UK

Drivers warned about black ice on roads amid multiple weather warnings across the country

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4 d. ago UK weather live: Amber ‘danger to life’ warnings issued ahead of Storm Goretti snow

Drivers have been warned about black ice on roads amid multiple weather warnings across the country

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4 d. ago UK weather live: School bus crashes as fresh ‘danger to life’ warnings issued ahead of Storm Goretti snow

Drivers have been warned about black ice on roads amid multiple weather warnings across the country

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4 d. ago Motoring experts warn drivers 'don't be tempted' as UK hit by freezing weather

The Met Office and the RAC have warned against doing this while driving in the snow and ice

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4 d. ago Drivers warned not to drink at all as limit set to be slashed in England and Wales

Transport minister Lillian Greenwood urged pub-goers to leave their cars at home or have an alcohol-free beverage

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4 d. ago Man crushed to death by Tube trains after drivers 'thought he was inflatable doll'

An urgent warning has been issued to London Underground drivers after the 72-year-old was found to have been mistaken for an 'inflatable doll' before being crushed by four Tube trains

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5 d. ago Elderly drivers over the age of 70 have to have their sight checked every three years by law under new plans

Motorists aged 70 and above can no longer self-report visual diseases to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency ( DVLA) after coroners warned the system could be abused.

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5 d. ago The £2 trick drivers are using for 'no car condensation' in icy winter weather

As more snow is forecast for the UK, drivers are looking for ways to quickly de-ice and de-mist their cars

Economics