14 h. ago 37 dead dogs found at man's home as neighbours 'demand answers' after giving him money

Oaveed Rahman, 26, of Hope Road, Crays Hill, admitted fraud by false representation and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after the remains of 37 dogs were found

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26 h. ago Met Office issues new yellow warning for Scotland as flooding brings major disruption

The Met Office warned that clear skies and light winds will cause northern Scottish roads to freeze Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

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3 d. ago Love Island All Stars forced to postpone filming and evacuate amid South Africa wildfires

Love Island All Stars is set to kick off on ITV2 in just a matter of days – but the production team have been left 'scrambling' after wildfires caused a road closure near the villa

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago DfT alert over road hazard that causes hundreds of crashes a year

The Government has proposed major legal changes to improve road safety

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4 d. ago Hundreds of UK schools closed as Storm Goretti chaos hits – see full list

Storm Gorett has caused chaos for Brits with road closures, airport delays and power cuts, as the wild weather has forced hundreds of schools across the UK to close

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4 d. ago Full list of roads closed as Storm Goretti snowfall causes widespread disruption

We will update this article as the situation develops through the day

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4 d. ago Live M1 traffic updates as snow closes lanes after lorry crash leading to huge queues

The M1 is facing closures as Storm Goretti continues to cause travel chaos across the country with road closures in place as rush hour commences and snow falls

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4 d. ago ‘Damage is piling up’: has the Netherlands forgotten how to cope with snow?

Cyclists and others voice frustration as transport infrastructure descends into chaos amid increasingly rare cold snapA week-long winter cold snap that would once have been normal in the Netherlands has caused more than 20,000 flight cancellations, chaos on roads and railways, buildings to partially collapse, and a stream of angry cyclists asking why roads seem better gritted than cycle lanes.Since Saturday, up to 15cm of snow has fallen across the country, with temperatures of -10C (14F) including wind chill, sparking angry commentary over how some nations manage months of snow but the Netherlands, no longer used to it, appears paralysed. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tourist caused serious crash after crossing onto wrong side of road

Hamilton Sheriff Court heard: “It’s likely that he reverted to driving on the right side of the road as he was accustomed to doing.”

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8 d. ago What it’s like learning to drive on some of the world’s most dangerous roads

Authorities say 94% of road accidents in the country of 15 million people are caused by human error

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8 d. ago Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides

Crews cleared mud from key California highways as forecasters warned that more thunderstorms were on the way after downpours and high tides caused flooding, prompting road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars

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9 d. ago Yellow warnings for snow and ice still in place as wintry weather continues

Further snow showers could cause more delays on roads and on public transport throughout Sunday.

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2 w. ago Animal jumped into road and caused crash leaving one person injured

One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries to the back and head

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2 w. ago People just learn meaning behind 'why did the chicken cross the road' joke after years

Someone claims to have uncovered the deeper meaning behind the age-old riddle of why the chicken crossed the road, and it has caused everyone to completely lose their mind

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2 w. ago San Francisco Airport chaos as cops swarm terminal and 200 flights delayed

A major US airport has been plunged into chaos amid a police incident

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2 w. ago Woman dies in Christmas Eve crash on M2 amid packed roads and rail disruption to Gatwick

A shortage of train crew, incidents on the rail network and major road closures are causing widespread delays as record numbers travel home for Christmas

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2 w. ago Rail disruption to Gatwick airport and packed roads lead to Christmas Eve travel misery

A shortage of train crew, incidents on the rail network and major road closures are causing widespread delays as record numbers travel home for Christmas

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3 w. ago Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage

Waymos stopped in the middle of intersections during a mass power outage in San Francisco over the weekend, causing the robotaxi company to suspend service for a day

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3 w. ago San Francisco outages leave 130,000 homes and businesses without power

Local media reported mass closures of restaurants and shops, and darkened street lights

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