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Housebuilder to launch major development in Wrexham

A 74-home development is coming to Wrexham after Bellway purchased eight acres of land in the area.
The development will be known as Holt Vale and is situated on Holt Road just over one mile outside of the town centre.
The land was formerly owned by Wr…

A52 lorry fire shuts road for seven hours

A lorry fire has closed one of North Staffordshire’s busiest roads for seven hours. The A52 – between Kingsley and Froghall – shut at 10.30am today and remained completely closed until tonight’s rush-hour.
Traffic monitoring system Inrix is tonight rep…

Pedestrian dies in lorry collision in Holt

A pedestrian has died after a crash involving a lorry.Police were called to the junction of the A148 and Hempstead Road in Holt, Norfolk, at about 10:33 BST on Tuesday.The man was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where he died.Norfolk Poli…

Man in 50s dies after being hit by lorry

On Tuesday, the man was hit by a white DAF lorry on the A148 junction with Hempstead Road in Holt at 10.30am.
He was flown in a critical condition to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
The man was hit by a white DAF lorry (Image: Adam Barker)

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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash with Ford truck

Emergency services were called to Sheepcroft Lane in Holt at around 9.30am on Tuesday, April 23. 
A learner motorcycle was involved in a crash with a grey Ford Ranger pickup truck. Images from the scene show the motorbike had collided with the rear doo…

Chaos on Britain’s roads amid Easter getaway travel hell

Long queues reported in London and on the M5 between Bristol and TauntonMet Office has warned drivers with heavy rain forecast on Easter Monday By Matt Strudwick[1] and Ed Holt[2] Published: 15:16, 1 April 2024 | Updated: 21:19, 1 April 2024