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Drivers are fined in court for speeding in County Durham

The cases were heard at Peterlee[1] Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, November 7.
Bartosz Podstawa, 39, of Barberry Drive, Bridgwater, Somerset, exceeded 70 mph limit in a Kia on a dual A19 southbound April 21. Pleased guilty and fined £100, surcharge £40…

One man taken to hospital after lorry crashes on A68

Emergency services were called to the scene around 6.20am.
The road was closed and drivers were advised to avoid the area.

Arrangements are being made to recover the vehicle and the road remains closed.
It is understood that some repair work will need…

Six people killed on Scottish roads over last week

In the Scottish Borders a 64-year-old woman died on Tuesday August 15 following a crash involving three vehicles on the A7 near Ashkirk and two other people, a man aged 65 and woman aged 71 suffered serious injuries.

Elsewhere throughout the country, …

Two people taken to hospital after collision on A697 in …

Two people have been taken to hospital following a collision which has led to the closure of a rural Northumberland[1] road.
Part of the A697 was closed on Wednesday afternoon after a collision near Thrunton Fisheries. Emergency services attended along…