34 h. ago Coroner urges action on road deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

HM Senior Coroner for Lancashire Dr James Adeley has sent a report to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

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35 h. ago Easter travel mayhem as bank holiday travellers are hit by hundreds of rail engineering works while 20million motorists hit the road

Britons face long queues during the Easter getaway with nearly 20million drivers set to hit the roads each day over the long weekend amid major rail disruption.

Economics

69 h. ago Roadworks lifted for millions of drivers hitting the roads this weekend

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday

Economics

3 d. ago Roadworks to be removed as 19m drivers hit the roads this Easter

More than 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed by 6am on Thursday

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3 d. ago Thousand miles of roadworks to be lifted ahead of Easter getaway as RAC warns drivers face a 'hat

National Highways will remove blockages from 1,127 miles of motorways and A roads in England, leaving 97.5 per cent of its network free of traffic cones.

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3 d. ago Pedestrian, 35, dies in collision on major Welsh road as lorry driver arrested

A 62-year-old has been arrested in connection with the tragedy

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3 d. ago India launches ‘Star Wars’ laser gun that burns through drones at speed of light

A massive 30 kilowatt laser machine has been unveiled by India which is capable to locating a target by radar and then burning through it while travelling at the speed of light

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3 d. ago 10 road closures to be aware of if you're travelling this Easter

Traffic Wales and National Highways are warning drivers of disruption ahead on roads around Wales and England

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4 d. ago Scots drivers face 'crumbling' local roads as insurance claims to councils over potholes soar

EXCLUSIVE: The number of insurance claims to Scots councils citing poor road maintenance has soared by 69 per cent in recent years.

Transport

7 d. ago Traffic hotspots named as 19 million drivers set to hit the roads on Good Friday

The AA said the Easter weekend being three weeks later than in 2024 will "bump up bank holiday traffic by 15%" - and there are rail disruptions too

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7 d. ago Moment screaming woman punched driver's window and smashed bonnet in 'road rage' attack

The woman was seen storming over to the car before screaming and swearing at the driver while bashing the bonnet.

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8 d. ago Get ready for Easter getaway: Warning nearly 20 million drivers will hit the roads over bank holiday weekend

The AA warned Easter weekend being three weeks later than in 2024 will see holiday traffic levels spike by 15 per cent as many people hope for warmer weather this year.

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8 d. ago Good Friday traffic warning with 19m drivers expected to hit the roads

AA says the Easter weekend falling three weeks later than in 2024 will ‘bump up bank holiday traffic by 15%’

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8 d. ago Heartstopping moment drink driver flipped his own car in 116mph crash was captured on his own dashcam

Michael Bailey, 30, was found to be driving dangerously on the northbound A1, at Water Newton, near Peterborough at around 1.30am on October 18 last year.

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8 d. ago DVLA tax hike urgent warning as motorists consider selling cars after April 1 change

The DVLA has increased road tax for millions of drivers, with the standard rate up and the tax exemption for electric vehicles scrapped – but the changes could see motorists selling their cars

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8 d. ago Angry driver forces protesters off busy London road as they 'swarm' capital

Angry driver forces protesters off busy London road as they 'swarm' capital  Metro.co.uk

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9 d. ago Urgent DVLA tax hike warning as some motorists consider selling cars

Drivers are being hit with higher road tax bills after new rules and rates took effect on April 1

Events

1 week ago Do I need to pay car tax? New rules and rates for 2025 as electric vehicles included for first time

Drivers need to pay car tax every year to use UK roads - and EVs have lost their exemption

Economics

1 week ago 'I took a speed gun to some of Cardiff's busiest roads and can't believe how many drivers I caught'

Among the speeding vehicles were taxis, buses, and even a police van

Transport

1 week ago Danger to drivers after tree cuttings dumped in the middle of road in West Lothian

The incident is similar to another that took place near Beecraigs Country Park in December

Transport