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Transport group says major M1 junction is ‘full’

Midlands Connect’s integrated transport programme lead, Swati Mittal said: “Junction 28 has struggled for many years with gridlock, and we are keen to get solutions moving to fix this. “Drivers have been snarled up in traffic which impacts residents an…

Record sentences for Just Stop Oil protesters

Five Just Stop Oil protesters, including a Grantchester resident and former University of Cambridge student, have been jailed for conspiring to organise protests that blocked the M25 motorway and given what are thought to be the longest sentences ever …

Freeport looks to accelerate growth with investor talks

Chief executive Tom Newman-Taylor (image credit: East Midlands Freeport)
East Midlands Freeport is talking to a number of potential national and international investors as it looks to accelerate plans to unlock the potential for tens of thousands of n…

Time to dig out the diaries and start planning

It is almost time for Swansea fans to start plotting journeys up and down the UK’s motorway network as Luke Williams prepares for his first full season in charge.The road ahead for the 2024-25 English Football League (EFL) season will become clear when…

‘Unique’ six bedroom house now on the market for £1.1m

A “unique” six bedroom house is now on sale for £1.1m.
The house is situated on Berringtons Lane in Rainford[1] and on the market with estate agent Stapleton Derby. The building was originally built in the 18th century and had “one acre of private gard…

West Road Haulage Acquire New DAF Duo From Local DAF Dealer

West Road Haulage, Staffordshire based family-owned haulage company, has purchased two New Generation DAF XD 450 rigid trucks. Supplied by local Motus Commercials dealerships in Burton and Derby, these vehicles will enter operation to deliver nationall…

National Express Announces New Routes

National Express announces new route between Yorkshire, Birmingham and London : Coach firm continues investment in the network to make even more journeys available for passengers
National Express is increasing its coach network coverage across the UK, …

British stocks represent golden buying opportunity, says HSBC

British stocks represent a golden buying opportunity, HSBC has said.The investment bank has told clients to buy UK-listed stocks, arguing that downward pressure on share prices from pension funds selling almost £2 trillion of assets has ended.“The…