The Great British Pothole Crisis Exposed
The British Pothole Crisis Exposed : Almost 5 million potholes have been repaired across Great Britain since 2022, with over 3.3 million of these reported by drivers, according to new research from cinch, th…
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How good or bad is your council at tackling potholes? New map shows road conditions across England
Drivers in England can find out how their local councils are tackling potholes following the introduction of a new traffic rating system from the Department for Transport (DfT).
The system shows 154 local highway authorities rated as red, amber or gree…
Severe delays were caused after the the motorway was fully closed southbound between junction 63 at Chester-le-Street
Severe delays were caused after the the motorway was fully closed southbound between junction 63 at Chester-le-Street
19:14, 22 Dec 2025
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Queuing traffic on the A1(M) after the collision(Image: Reach Plc)
Two people have been taken to hospi…
A1(M) Scotch Corner one of UK’s oldest and bloody crossroads
But this modern motorway hub sits on one of the oldest and most historically significant crossroads in Britain, a junction used continuously for nearly two thousand years.
An old Scotch Corner sign (Image: ARCHIVE)
Historically, it was where armies cla…
What is the history of major motorways interchange Scotch Corner?
Scotch Corner, the major interchange where the A1(M) meets the A66 near Richmond, North Yorkshire, might now be best known to drivers heading for the North East, Scotland or Cumbria.But this modern motorway hub sits on one of the oldest and most histor…
Katem Logistics celebrates founder’s 90th birthday with two new Renault Trucks T Highs from Thompsons
Katem Logistics has marked two major milestones – its 30th anniversary and founder John Davison’s 90th birthday – with the delivery of two new Renault Trucks T Highs, supplied by local dealer Thompsons. One of the new trucks, a striking electric blue “…
Drivers of petrol and diesel cars urged to fill up tanks before November 26
An increase in fuel duty could be used to generate revenue for the Government
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19:11, 16 Nov 2025
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Drivers urged to fill up tanks before November 26 amid fuel duty rise(Image: Maskot via Getty Images)
Motorists are being warned…
Katem marks 30 years with new Renault T Highs
Katem Logistics has marked two big milestones – 30 years in business and founder John Davison’s 90th birthday – with the delivery of two new Renault Trucks T Highs from local dealer Thompsons.
One of the trucks, finished in a special electric blue …
Nourishing minds and bodies: A quiet hero in Freeport-area schools
With recent uncertainty around federal SNAP benefits[1] due to the government shutdown, I have been thinking a lot about food, and not just as calories or fuel, but as care. When students come to school hungry, their focus is pulled away from learning …
Fraikin The Clear Choice For New Clayton Glass Contract Hire Deal
Following a recommendation from an existing Fraikin customer, family-run independent glass supplier, Clayton Glass, has signed its first-ever contract hire deal with the commercial fleet and mobility services provider, taking delivery of three new 18-t…