Traffic Light Failure Causes Chaos at Manchester Junction
Traffic lights at Oxford Road and Portland Street junction in Manchester city centre failed on July 13, causing gridlock and dangerous conditions for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Category : Transport
Liverpool Lime Street Trains Disrupted Amid Heat Alert
East Midlands Railway cancels Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffield services due to heat. Passengers advised to travel before 12pm as yellow heat health alert remains until July 15.
New EU Border System: UK Travellers Face Long Waits
UK holidaymakers heading to Spain, France and other EU countries face long waits at border control as the new Entry/Exit System (EES) rolls out, with experts advising extra time and preparation.
Scot Zak Mcgowan ready to come home after Malta fall
Zak Mcgowan, 21, suffered severe injuries after a three-storey fall in Malta. He is now ready to return home but cannot walk or talk. His mother is raising £15,000 for an air ambulance.
M4 Eastbound Partially Blocked After Crash Near Newport
The M4 eastbound is partially blocked near Newport after a crash between junctions 25 and 24, causing long delays during Monday morning rush hour. Traffic monitoring site Inrix reports queuing traffic.
M4 Crash Near Newport Causes Severe Delays
A crash on the M4 eastbound between junctions 25 and 24 near Newport has left traffic at a standstill, with long queues building and severe delays expected during the morning commute.
13 Wedding Guests Killed in Indonesia Pickup Truck Crash
Thirteen wedding guests were killed when a pickup truck was crushed between two lorries on a motorway in Java, Indonesia. Five others were injured.
Weaver Line Suspended After Trackside Fires in London
The Weaver Line is suspended between Hackney Downs and Chingford due to a trackside blaze in Walthamstow, damaging homes. Disruption continues after a bushfire near Stratford station, affecting Greater Anglia services.
13 Killed in Indonesia Wedding Pickup Truck Crash
Thirteen wedding guests died after a pickup truck was crushed between two lorries on a Java motorway. Five others were injured in the crash on July 12, 2026.
Queensway Tunnel to Close Five Nights in July for Works
Queensway (Birkenhead) Tunnel will shut for five consecutive nights from 20-25 July 2026 for essential maintenance. Kingsway Tunnel remains open. Public notices across Merseyside also detail road closures and licensing applications.
I Tackled Rochdale's 'Spaghetti Junction' to See if It's as Bad as Everyone Says
A reporter tested Rochdale's notorious Sudden Junction amid roadworks, finding a 15-minute delay at peak time, with council monitoring and improvements reducing chaos since May 2026.
Indonesia Wedding Truck Crash Kills 13 on Java Highway
Thirteen wedding guests were killed when their pickup truck was crushed between two lorries on a Java motorway. The accident occurred Sunday as they returned from a wedding.
£200k Cycle Lane May Close Temporarily for M53 Works
Wirral Council is considering temporarily removing the £204,500 cycle lane on Fender Lane to ease traffic during M53 bridge works, sparking safety fears from campaigners.
Australia Ditches Physical Passenger Cards for Digital System
Australia replaces physical passenger cards with digital cards for simpler, quicker arrivals. Over 450,000 trialled since Oct 2024; rollout expands to all airports by 2028.
Sefton's Overgrown Paths 'Virtually Impassable' for Many
Overgrown footpaths and cycleways in Sefton force people with mobility issues, pushchairs, or bikes into risky situations, say locals, as council struggles with weed spraying delays.
North East Road Closures and Roadworks: July 13-19
A comprehensive list of road closures and roadworks across the North East for the week beginning July 13, covering Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland, and County Durham.
UK warned of summer scramble as 14.1m drivers hit roads
An estimated 14.1 million motorists will hit UK roads this weekend, making it the busiest summer getaway in four years, warns the RAC.
A696 closed near Otterburn after single-vehicle crash
A section of the A696 north of Otterburn in Northumberland is closed after a single-vehicle crash on Sunday afternoon. Police and paramedics are at the scene, and three ambulances have been dispatched. Drivers are advised to find alternate routes.
Starmer Betrays UK Drivers with Road Cuts and Weak EV Targets
PM diverts £700m from road projects to defence, axing A38 and A46 schemes, while pothole funding falls short of £18.6bn backlog. ZEV Mandate watered down to 50% by 2030.
M25 Delays 30 Minutes After Overturned Vehicle
Drivers face 30-minute delays on M25 anticlockwise between J6 Godstone and J5 after a vehicle overturned. One lane remains closed for recovery, causing 4 miles of congestion.
UK and France Boost Border Staff to Avert EU Check Chaos
The UK and France have agreed to increase staffing at Channel crossings to prevent travel chaos from new EU fingerprint and facial recognition checks, with MPs warning of 'utter chaos'.
7 million face £1,000 fine for washing car from July 11
Seven million Anglian Water customers face a £1,000 fine for washing cars with a hosepipe from July 11. The ban covers eight counties including Essex, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire.
World's tallest bridge at 1,104ft high
The Millau Bridge in France, designed by British architect Norman Foster, stands at 1,104ft high, making it the world's tallest bridge, with clever design features for driver safety.
Two Major London Train Stations to Close for £20m Upgrade
London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will close from July 26 to August 16 for a £20m upgrade, diverting Southeastern services to Victoria, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, and London Bridge.
Report Rule-Breakers in Supermarket Car Parks
Motorists are urged to report drivers misusing parent and child parking bays at Aldi, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons, as RAC warns of potential fines for those who refuse to move.
M62 closed after serious crash leaves car overturned
M62 eastbound shut between J20 and J22 after two-car collision overnight; car on roof, investigation underway, diversions in place.
DVSA Issues £2,500 Fine Warning for Illegal Overtaking
The DVSA warns that illegal overtaking can lead to a £2,500 fine and six penalty points. Highway Code rules 162 and 163 stress safe overtaking. Dangerous driving includes racing and ignoring traffic lights.
Manchester Metrolink: Snakes, Repairs, and £150m Track Upgrade
Metrolink's network director reveals bizarre incidents like snakes in roof panels as the UK's largest light rail system undergoes a £150m track upgrade to improve reliability and lift speed restrictions.
King Charles Doesn't Need a UK Driving Licence
King Charles does not require a UK driving licence to drive, a privilege granted to the monarch. The AA confirms licences are issued in the monarch's name, so only the head of state is exempt.
London Stations Close for 22-Day £20m Upgrade
London Waterloo East and Charing Cross stations will close for 22 days from July 26 to August 16 for a £20 million track and platform upgrade, with additional weekend closures causing travel disruption.
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