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Man who drove wrong-way up M1 jailed after horror crash left biker with broken neck

Traffic cameras caught the moment a motorbike rider was left seriously injured after being ploughed into by a man driving the wrong way up the M1.

The Independent UK · 3h ago

Britain used waste tyres in M1 asphalt, recycling up to 750 per kilometre

In 2019, Britain initiated a groundbreaking trial using recycled tyre rubber for its roads, particularly targeting the M1 motorway to gauge its performance under heavy traffic. This method not only helps in managing waste tyres but also paves the way for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Tarmac's ULTIPAVE R system received the…

The Times of India · Sep 13

'No idea what's coming': Hunter motorists' verdict on M1 Motorway extension

The major road upgrade opened in earnest on Friday.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 11

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Drone footage captures first tyres rolling onto Raymond Terrace M1 extension

Lanes are progressively opening on one of the Hunter's most anticipated, and desperately needed, road projects.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 9

Life in the crawl space: M1's fully-loaded future inexorably linked to the Hunter

Phillip O'Neill | Truck and car traffic between Sydney and Newcastle is hurtling towards even more congestion

Newcastle Herald · Sep 7

A 'once-in-a-lifetime' walk on the nearly finished M1 to Raymond Terrace extension

After years of waiting, the project expected to slash traffic is nearing closer.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 16

Udder chaos: escaped wandering cattle bring traffic to a halt on the M1

Motorists told to moo-ve over for bovine pair.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 7

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Councillors defend location of new sports facilities funded by developer

A $13.8 million development deal sparks a cross-council turf war.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27

'Unbecoming of our premier road': councillor calls for smoother ride of M1

The councillor counted almost 500 patches on the motorway.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 24

Hundreds of jobs created as Lake Macquarie's twin M1 service centres take shape

New speed limits are now in place for at least seven weeks. Here's what we know.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 20

Man allegedly causes pile-up after abandoning crashed car in motorway lane

Police arrested him walking along the M1 and say he tested positive for drugs.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Leicestershire horror: 2 dead after car plunges off M1 bridge near Lutterworth, crashes into minibus

Two teenagers were killed after the car they were travelling in reportedly veered off a road bridge and crashed onto the M1 motorway in Leicestershire, colliding with a minibus below, police said.

The Times of India · Apr 11

Two teens die after car plunges from bridge and crashes into minibus on M1

Two teenagers lost their lives after their car fell from a bridge onto a minibus on the M1, resulting in a tragic accident

Evening Standard · Apr 11

Two teenagers killed after car plunges off bridge and hits minibus on M1

Four people in the minibus were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

The Independent UK · Apr 11

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Evening Standard · Apr 3

Easter travel chaos after horror two-vehicle crash on M1 motorway near Luton Airport

Significant delays are expected as traffic continues to clear

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

‘Daylight robbery’: M1 drivers boggle at the rising price of fuel

Woodall services near Sheffield is now one of the UK’s most expensive pit stops, with petrol at 172.9p a litre

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Moment drugged-up driver hit M1 barrier then drove miles with missing wheel

Omar Makhluf’s actions could easily have had far more serious consequences, police say

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Man crashed on M1 before driving for miles with missing wheel

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The Independent UK · Mar 12

Man drove for miles along M1 motorway after car lost wheel in crash

Omar Makhluf banned from driving for almost five years after continuing journey on motorway in damaged car

The Independent UK · Mar 12

‘I didn’t do dangerous driving’, man who drove Mercedes with three wheels down M1 tells police

A man drove for miles down the M1 after a high-speed crash left one of his wheels hanging off.

Evening Standard · Jan 25

Traffic chaos as crashes shut parts of M25 and M1 on London’s outskirts

The M25 was closed anti-clockwise between junctions 23 (South Mimms) and 22 (St Albans) following an incident shortly after 6.30am

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23

UK ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on smart motorways

Campaigners believe evaluations have been suppressed as they cast further doubt on safety and economic benefits

Evening Standard · Jan 11

M1 grinds to halt due to huge lorry fire with drivers warned of hour delay and six miles of congestion

Motorists faced hours of disruption on the M1 earlier today after a lorry became engulfed in flames.

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

Ethan McLeod dead: Macclesfield forward, 21, dies in car crash after game

Young striker tragically lost his life while driving home

Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025

Swan saved after stopping motorway traffic

The confused bird had to be rescued from the four-lane M1 near Northampton.

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