13 h. ago Drivers only just realising you can legally ignore motorway speed limit sign

Many drivers are not aware that you can legally ignore one type of motorway speed limit sign - but it's not an invitation to put your foot down on the accelerator

Transport

18 h. ago Speed limits of 10mph would reduce road deaths, charity report finds

A speed limit of 10mph would mean less than one in 10 road accidents would result in someone being killed or seriously injured

Events

5 d. ago Major roads shut or with lane closures on Sunday, May 18, as drivers face disruption

Several roads in Wales are shut or partially blocked on Sunday, May 18 - here is a full list of closures you need to know about

Transport

6 d. ago M1 traffic chaos as motorway closed in both directions for over three hours following major incident

Drivers were stuck for 'hours' following an incident on the M1 that sparked a major police operation - the road was closed in both directions for over three hours while police led the investigation

Events

6 d. ago Russia to offer workers one week's paid 'sex leave' in bizarre new plan to boost population

One Russian MP has proposed a strange 'sex leave' scheme for Russian workers which would see them take paid leave to copulate in a bid to improve the country's falling birth rate

Politics

6 d. ago Major roads shut or with lane closures in Wales on Saturday, May 17, as drivers face disruption

Several roads in Wales are shut or partially blocked on Saturday, May 17 - here is a full list of closures you need to know about

Transport

7 d. ago Speed limits could drop to 10mph on major roads in bid to improve safety

Drivers could see speed limits reduced to 10mph in certain areas if proposals from the Road Safety Foundation are introduced - but it has been blasted by motorist groups

Politics

7 d. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge to reopen under strict controls to cars and light vans by July 2025

Width restrictions and a 20mph speed limit, as well as a three tonne weight limit, will be introduced by the start of July.

Politics

8 d. ago Motorists vent frustration over tailbacks as road dug up just a mile from major roundabout closure

'It feels like we are surrounded by road works at the moment'

Transport

9 d. ago Man arrested after crash which shut major road for almost 12 hours

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital following the collision

Events

9 d. ago Firefighters battle major blaze in derelict building on busy city street as multiple roads shut

Six fire appliances have been sent to a major blaze in Edinburgh.

Events

9 d. ago M25 traffic LIVE: Lorry crash causes motorway to close with long delays

There are major delays on the M25 in Kent following a crash between two lorries, with one overturning and causing a major spillage on the motorway - National Highways said the road will need to be resurfaced

Events

1 week ago Firefighters battle major blaze on busy Edinburgh city centre street as road shut

Four Scottish Fire and Rescue vehicles, as well as a height appliance, have been sent to the scene of the blaze on the Cowgate.

Events

1 week ago Firefighters battle major blaze on busy Edinburgh city centre street as roads shut

Four Scottish Fire and Rescue vehicles, as well as a height appliance, have been sent to the scene of the blaze on the Cowgate.

Events

1 week ago Major Blackpool incident as police tell people to 'stay away' after 'man on roof'

Lancashire Police are currently dealing with a situation involving a man they had initially arrested, as major road closures have now been sparked after the person climbed a roof

Events

1 week ago Man arrested after Blackpool incident saw police tell people to 'stay away'

Lancashire Police have been dealing with a situation involving a man they had initially arrested, as major road closures have now been sparked after the person climbed a roof

Events

1 week ago Live updates as 'serious' crash shuts stretch of major Cardiff road

Drivers have been urged to avoid the area

Events

2 w. ago Impact of speed cameras on slowing drivers on rural Stirling road praised

The findings have revealed an uptick in the number of drivers now complying with the speed limit on the stretches of the A82 and A85 after the introduction of the cameras.

Transport

2 w. ago Major road closed in both directions and long delays expected after crash

The A40's eastbound and westbound are currently closed due to the accident

Events

2 w. ago Busy stretch of M60 will have 50mph speed limit for three months from Monday

Delays are likely

Politics