The Scottish capital’s airport 2.5 hours from Newcastle in a “localised” issue with IT systems 10:52, 05 Dec 2025Updated 11:25, 05 Dec 2025 The international airport saw over 15 million passengers pass through in 2024(Image: Daily Record) Edinburgh Airport has shut down flights this morning following a massive IT outage. …
Read More »‘Here he comes!’: Stolen Staffordshire bulldozer goes on rampage as cops arrest ‘drunk’ driver
Stunned onlookers at a nearby pub watched in horror as police tried to stop the vehicle ‘Stolen’ bulldozer taken on rampage through Wolverhampton city centre (c) Charlene Harris A jaw-dropping video shows a suspected drink-driver ploughing a bulldozer through a city centre during a late-night rampage. The 24-tonne earthmover, believed …
Read More »Police in disbelief after drunk driver went through crash investigation site
A drunk driver who drove through a road closure and into a collision investigation site has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 12 months. Richard John Payne, from the Maltings in Yatton Keynell, admitted to driving under the influence when he made his way through the site on …
Read More »Busy Bristol flyover will completely close in August with ‘delays expected’
Disruption is expected on the major commuter route near the M5 The underside of the A38 flyover at Filton(Image: Google Maps) Part of a busy route linking north Bristol with the M5 will soon be completely closed for several weeks. The A38 Gloucester Road North flyover in Filton will close …
Read More »Driver dies after car leaves the road and crashes near Yeovil
An elderly man has died in hospital after his car crashed after leaving the road on Wednesday, June 11. At around 10.35am, his car was being driven along Sutton Hill in Closworth, south of Yeovil, towards the A37 junction. The white Fiat Panda left the carriageway and crashed. Emergency services …
Read More »Roadworks chaos on Filton Flyover will cause ‘rat runs and congestion’
The A38 Flyover at Filton is set for ‘major’ maintenance work as council warns of traffic chaos until December The underside of the A38 flyover at Filton(Image: Google Maps) Motorists in the Bristol area are bracing for significant disruption as long-term maintenance work commences on the A38 Flyover at Filton, …
Read More »Check to see if your car reg plate is affected by DVLA £150 tax increase amid AA issues warning
As of April 1, 2025, changes to road tax for standard rate vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs) mean that many drivers across the UK will end up paying more to use the roads over the course of the year. The AA has warned that motorists could be subject to paying …
Read More »Thousands of motorists told to ‘register your car’ now even if ‘exempt’ from new rule
Motorists have been given an “important” reminder to register their vehicles, even if they are exempt from tax. A vehicle’s tax bill may be £0, but the information is still required for administrative purposes, as stated by a leading energy provider. “If you’re an Octopus EV salary sacrifice or Intelligent …
Read More »Police officer shares the only time it’s legal to undertake on the motorway
To master driving on the motorway, developing certain skills is vital. This includes correctly entering from slip roads, remaining acutely aware of your surroundings, and keeping a safe distance from other vehicles. It’s equally important to stick to proper lane discipline and to avoid undertaking whenever possible. Undertaking refers to …
Read More »Motorists issued £1,000 warning over driving through speed cameras and doing one thing
Dangerous driving and speeding are among the most significant issues on UK roads. To ensure safety and prevent accidents, speed limits are enforced across the country. Speed cameras are a common tool used by police forces and highway agencies to deter speeding motorists. These can be found on residential roads …
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