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These were the five most-read stories yesterday, Thursday, February 17, 2022, with links to …
Wiltshire Police are warning motorists about an upcoming change in legislation after a HGV driver was caught swerving on the M4.The European driver was using his mobile phone to take videos of his surroundings as “he doesn’t travel to the UK often”.
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A European HGV driver caught swerving admitted to taking a video behind the wheel as “he does not visit the UK often.”
On Thursday morning (February 17), PC Cox of the Roads Policing Unit was patrolling the M4 between junctions 16 and 17 when he spotte…
Shut for Storm Eunice: Schools, attractions and parks across Britain announce they will CLOSE tomorrow and Army is put on standby – after rare RED weather warning was issued for the South West over 100mph windsMet Office places almost all of England an…
A crash involving a lorry shut part of the M4 Prince of Wales Bridge for almost two hours.
The incident occurred just after 6am on Thursday, February 17, and closed two lanes of the westbound carriageway.
Lanes one and two (of three) were closed where …
HGV driver caught swerving on M4 while taking video on his phone
A HGV driver carrying 40 tonnes was caught swerving on the M4 – because he was filming a keepsake video on his mobile phone.
The European driver, who was fined £100 on the spot t…
Heavy goods vehicles can now fit aerodynamic devices and use elongated cabs to help improve fuel economy.
The Department for Transport (DfT) says studies show that these changes could improve fuel consumption from seven to 15 per cent.
As well as boost…
TWO service stations in our region have been ranked the worst in the country according to visitor reviews.An analysis of reviews left by customers on Google reveals that Barton Park services off the A1 in North Yorkshire has been graded the UK’s w…
TWO service stations in our region have been ranked the worst in the country according to visitor reviews.An analysis of reviews left by customers on Google reveals that Barton Park services off the A1 in North Yorkshire has been graded the UK’s w…
New research has revealed the best (and worst) service stations in the UK.
The research, conducted by PlumbNation, analysed Google reviews to find out which service stations are renowned for having the best amenities and cleanliness ratings.
Ranking fi…