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Scaffold lorry and three cars in Ludlow A49 crash

Fire crew were called to the scene of the collision involving three cars and a scaffold lorry
Crews from the Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene on the A49 Overton Road at around 2.54pm on Friday.
Two fire appliances from Crav…

Parkside link road set for spring 2024 completion

Progress is being made to construct the new link road in Newton-le-Willows, seen as the key to ‘unlocking the full potential’ of the ambitious Parkside development which will deliver ‘much-needed’ investment and jobs for local residents.
The link road …

Work progressing on Parkside link road

St Helens councillors took a tour of the Parkside link road as work to complete the road moves forward.
It comes as detailed plans have just been submitted by Parkside Regeneration, the joint venture between St Helens Council and developer Langtree, fo…

Ducati rider killed in crash with Honda Jazz at Prees Heath

A biker died after a crash with a car in Shropshire. The A49 in Prees Heath was closed in both directions following the tragedy.
Emergency services were called to Prees Heath Common Reserve at 1.45pm on Thursday, May 18. Nothing could be done to save t…

Progress on Parkside link road project

It is seen as the key to ‘unlocking the full potential’ of the ambitious Parkside development which will deliver ‘much-needed’ investment and jobs for residents.
The link road will connect the derelict Parkside site – a former colliery – to J22 of the …

Road closure required to continue Parkside project

Progress is being made to construct the new link road in Newton-le-Willows, which will connect the former colliery to J22 of the M6 motorway.
The new link road will help reduce the impact of goods traffic on residential roads and improve the local envi…