Liverpool

Live updates as M57 lorry crash brings motorway to a standstill

A rush hour accident on the M57 has brought traffic to a standstill between Switch Island and Kirkby.
According to traffic management monitor Inrix, there is “very slow traffic” and one lane is closed in both directions from the A59 (Switch Island) to …

Lorry ‘crashes into barrier’ on M57 causing long delays

A lorry reportedly crashed into a barrier on a motorway, causing long delays.
Emergency services were called to junction 1 of the M57, near Tarbock Island, at around 4am on Thursday, April 4. It followed reports of a crash which eyewitnesses said invol…

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

Travel chaos for holidaymakers returning home on Easter Monday

Easter Monday brought travel chaos for millions of people as those returning home from the long weekend were met with traffic jams and train cancellations.
An estimated two million holidaymakers were making return journeys on bank holiday Monday, with …

Gary Newbon: Barry hit the bullseye in darts success story

My long TV presenting career has seen many changes in life, technology, media, migration, weather and sport. Each topic has seen dramatic developments.
In sport, I have witnessed the demise of showjumping and the unbelievable rise in the popularity of …