Tag Archives: Traffic & Travel

School may be out, but mobile speed camera enforcers don’t take the half-term off. So if you want to avoid a fine, or ‘detention’ at a speed awareness course, keep an eye on that speedometer. Speed limits are there to keep road users as safe as possible and in the …

This is probably one of the most picturesque train journeys in the country. Once you’ve slowly passed Cambridge University Press and the Royal Mail building you’re well on your way, gliding through gorgeous yellow rapeseed fields and rolling meadows. What could possibly ruin it? Well, people. People can ruin it. …

Hamlet cut off A small hamlet with some of the best river views in Cornwall was cut off from the rest of the world after a large tree came down in gale force winds. Malpas, which overlooks the River Truro where it meets with the River Fal was the scene …

The M4 has been closed eastbound this afternoon (December 11). The carriageway has been shut at J20 for the Almondsbury Interchange because of a “serious carriageway defect” according to Highways England. Drivers have been warned the closure will “cause delays” and have been urged to “allow extra time” for their …

Motorists and bus passengers have been warned to expect delays as highways bosses plan to close a busy route overnight. The A4018, in Cribbs Causeway , will be shut between 8pm tonight (Monday, October 21) until 6am tomorrow (Tuesday, October 22). A spokesperson for First Bus has confirmed a number …

Royal Mail and BT have both been fined thousands for roadworks offences committed across Somerset. This comes after the two companies were taken to court by Somerset County Council for breaching several laws while working on roads across the county. Offences included closing a road without notice and failing to …

We are well into autumn and we’ve experienced weather and flood warnings already, so driving carefully is vital when the weather can suddenly turn. Speed limits are there for a reason and in the locations below, there is going to be extra enforcement this month with mobile speed cameras in …

Mourners packed Truro Cathedral this morning to say a final farewell to a much-loved father and husband. Ryan Saltern, 31, from Truro, died following a road accident at St Teath on July 28. Mr Saltern had sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. His injuries were consistent …