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The family and teachers of the schoolgirl killed in the M53 coach tragedy have paid tribute to the “warm-hearted and wonderful” 15-year-old. Jessica Baker died in the crash that also claimed the life of 40-year-old coach driver Stephen Shrimpton on Fri…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe train drivers’ union, Aslef, has announced the next round of industrial action[1] in its long and bitter dispute with 14 English …
East Mayne will be temporarily shut from both of its junctions with Broadmayne Roundabout to both of its junction with Felmores Roundabout from October 23 for 26 nights. The closures will be in place from 7pm to 5am.
The closure is required for the saf…
The M53 is closed in both directions after a “serious” crash this morning.
A coach, believed to be carrying school children, has overturned on the M53 northbound[1] between J5 A41 New Chester Road (Eastham) to J4 A5137 Brimstage Road (Bebington). Merse…
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Forecasters have warned the “worst conditions are still to come”, with Storm Agnes making landfall in the UK after battering the south of Ireland with gale force winds.
Agnes, the first named storm of the season, has triggered a series of Met Office y…
Storm Agnes has sent a tree toppling onto a railway line near Chester[1], blocking all lines and causing delays for commuters.
The incident happened between Greenbank and Chester railway station this evening, with Network Rail staff reported to be on s…
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National Rail advice for passengers
National Rail says the affected services are: Chester / Manchester Victoria / Wigan North Western / Wigan Wallgate and Leeds and between Manchester Airport and York, and between Rainford / Wigan Wallgate / Manchester…
The family of a professional rugby player killed by a careless driver have paid tribute to “a kind, gentle soul with the biggest heart”. Liam Walsh, 23, died in a crash on Cronton Road in Widnes in 2021.
Glyn Davies, 59, pleaded guilty to causing death…