Transport and Logistics Network
Hello and welcome to the Chronicle’s live breaking news blog.
We’ll be keeping you updated on what’s going on across the North East, including the latest on the roads.
The A1 has been closed northbound near Berwick following a serious crash involving a…
A man in his 20s died at the scene of a crash on the north Devon link road on Wednesday, police have confirmed.Devon and Cornwall Police were called at about 13:30 BST to reports of a crash involving a van and a lorry on the A361 at Loxbeare, near Tive…
A woman has died after being struck by two cars in Stretford.
Police were called to reports of a collision on Chester Road, near to the Tesco Superstore, shortly after 10.10pm last night (Saturday, July 22).
It is believed that the woman, in her 40s, w…
Nathan Ferguson twice drove a tipper van the wrong way on the dual carriageway, forcing oncoming drivers to take evasive action, and drove through several red lights. during a police chase which spanned Northumbria and Durham police force areas.
Newcas…
Residents are calling for the speed limit to be reduced from 40mph to 30mph as it leaves the A167 and travels through the village (Image: Sarah Caldecott)Residents say they fear for their safety on County Durham roads after urgent pleas for reduced spe…
People living in the city of Durham and nearby villages Croxdale and Shincliffe have shared their shocking experiences of living near popular traffic routes beset by safety issues.
In Croxdale, a village on the A167 between Durham and Spennymoor, resi…
A man is in the hospital after a single vehicle accident Monday night in Durham.
According to police, the accident happened on North Roxboro Street and Old Oxford Road.
Police said a man was taken to the hospital with “serious” injuries, adding that sp…
Drug dealers, violent thugs and an armed robber are among those who have been locked up.
ARMED ROBBER
A masked armed robber who leapt over the counter of a convenience store and threatened a female member of staff with a knife before grabbing cash from…
Gavin Aldworth, from Durham, has been jailed for four years for robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and assault of an emergency worker.
The 38-year-old of St Marks Court, Bishop Auckland was yesterday (June 29) sentenced at Preston Crown Court.
On Thur…
A road in Farnham was closed in both directions after car and a van were involved in a crash. The A325 was shut to motorists on Wednesday (June 28), with slow traffic reported following the incident.
The street[1] was closed between South Avenue and Al…