As previously reported, Jack Watson has been jailed after reaching ‘staggering and startling’ high speeds of more than 110mph on the M6[1] through Warrington, Haydock and Wigan, as well as on residential roads.
The 35-year-old ‘floored it’ in a bid to …
People enjoying a late breakfast in the Metrodeco cafe in Kemp Town were startled when a heavy lorry rolled into the side window.
The cafe was evacuated while firefighters made their way to the scene just after 11am – with pictures showing the building…
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A prolific shoplifter who targeted a shop repeatedly has been banned from entering the store.
David Knight, 41, of Dalys Road, Rochford, stole from the Sainsbury’s Local store in West St…
By Oliver Price[1] Published: 19:26, 11 April 2024 | Updated: 19:28, 11 April 2024
The parents of aristocrat Constance Marten[2] hired private investigators to find their daughter, a court heard.Marten, 36, and boyfrien…
The parents of Constance Marten hired private investigators on several occasions to find their daughter, a court has heard.Ms Marten, 36, and her boyfriend Mark Gordon, 49, are accused of killing their newborn baby Victoria by taking her on the ru…
A judge has warned people who ride motorbikes dangerously on the streets of Swansea communities can expect prison sentences. He said those who think it is “fun and exciting” to ride in such a manner and to put the safety of other road users at risk nee…
Transport UK (TUK) becomes the largest rail replacement operator in the UK today, providing Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) with both planned and emergency rail replacement services.
GTR is the largest Train Operating Company (TOC) in the country …
It is that time of year again, when friends, family and increasingly brands, try to pull the wool over our eyes with April Fools’ Day pranks.
From harmless pranks around the home to elaborate schemes cooked up by the likes of Google[1], newspapers and …
By Mark Duell[1] and Elena Salvoni[2] Published: 22:01, 28 March 2024 | Updated: 02:03, 29 March 2024
Two million British holidaymakers are set to jet off over the Easter weekend, with their getaways being threatened by …
Britons have been warned of long delays on their Easter getaways with more than 14 million journeys expected on the roads, airports prepared for a record number of passengers, and engineering works on key rail services.
The RAC warned that journeys on …
By Mark Duell[1] Published: 15:59, 28 March 2024 | Updated: 16:35, 28 March 2024
Britain’s getaway was hit by Storm Nelson today as busy roads were deluged by torrential rain, trains were delayed by high winds and planes…
Hello and welcome to the January newsletter.
The weather and Christmas getaway brought challenges for both our strategic roads network and the railway. The performance teams I lead across highways and rail have been monitoring things carefully, includ…
Has the M25 reopened? Latest news (Getty Images)Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailHistoric work on the M25 in Surrey[1] has finished hours ahead of schedule, allo…
(AFP via Getty Images)Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the worldSign up to our free Morning Headlines emailDrivers[1] have been warned to “stay at home” as the unprecedented closure of the M25[2] is expected to c…