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Historically, I had often thought that the Swiss were a bit blasé when it came to mountaineering. Tending to see summits as scenic backdrops rather than the source of vertiginous thrills and personal achievement, they left serious rock-climbing to …
Drivers have been warned over a “concerning” shake-up in red X rules on smart motorways.[1] Ashley Neal, who runs a YouTube channel, warns National Highways has implemented a concerning new lane closure rule on smart motorways, devised as a measure to …
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More than 3m sq ft of logistics / industrial space is under construction or in the pipeline due to the Liverpool City Region Freeport, a new report reveals. Tony McDonough reports
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This is the harrowing moment a police van[1] slams into an elderly woman crossing the road – before she was rushed to hospital.
The pensioner, who is in her 80s, was struck by a police van on Rochdale Road in Harpurhey, Manchester[2], on September 9 at…
These closures are part of a planned maintenance effort to boost road safety and infrastructure.
Drivers are forewarned that diversions and delays might accompany these crucial works.
National Highways, responsible for maintaining motorways and major A…
SCOTS drivers have been warned of motorway closures lasting two weeks.
Transport Scotland[1] is undertaking essential resurfacing of the M74 to M77 westbound.
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Scots have been warned of road closures including on the M74Credit: John Kirkby
The work, which will cover approximately 1,419 metres of the road, will take place in two phases
Motorists will face disruption between Monday 16 September and Friday 27 September between 8pm and 6am.
Traffic[2] will be diverted via Carnoustie Street to Scotland Street, Glasgow[3] and Seaward Street and directed to turn left on Paisley Road West to join the M8 via the Junction 24 on-slip.
Traffic wishing to use the M8 westbound Junction 21 on-slip at Seaward Street will be diverted via Seaward Street to Paisley Road West to join the M8 via the Junction 24 on-slip.
A spokesman said: “This scheme will benefit vehicles using this route each day, by improving the condition and safety of the carriageway surface and reducing the need for future maintenance in this location.”
“We thank road users for their patience and understanding while this work is being undertaken.”
On sale since 2015, the large Volvo XC90 update has been given another refresh to extend its time on sale, including exterior styling tweaks, an infotainment update and cabin design revisions.
This update comes as Volvo walked back its original plans t…