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The 12 strikes of Christmas - more than 500,000 workers set to walk out in winter of discontent

Chaos is expected across Greater Manchester and the rest of the country during the festive period

Manchester Evening News

Met office extends warning on freezing weather - with possibility of more snow

Temperatures have been falling as low as -10C in some places

Wales Online

The 12 strikes of Christmas as potential ONE MILLION workers fight for fair pay

In the run-up to Christmas there will be strikes on railways, roads, buses and airports. Nurses, ambulance staff, paramedics and postal workers will also walk out, with many losing pay as a result

Daily Mirror

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UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

Gritters deployed for first time this winter as temperatures fall sharply

A number of Met Office National Severe Weather Warnings have been issued as an arctic maritime airmass brings cold weather to the UK with a risk of ice, wintry showers and snow

Wales Online

M5, M4 and A303 overnight closures in the South West tonight

See below for the details

Bristol Post

'Unusual' incident led to deaths of 2 men in multi-vehicle crash on M1

The circumstances surrounding their fatal crash were discussed during an inquest at Nottingham Council House on December 7, 2022. The wife of Andrew Steer said she knew something was wrong when her husband failed to return her calls.

Nottingham Post

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How many gritters exist?

Gritters have been dispatched onto UK roads as the country heads into a cold snap.

The Independent UK

Grieving wife of man who died in multiple-vehicle crash on M1 'knew something was wrong'

Harris Gondwe, 38, and Jack Steer, 52, both died at the scene of the collision in Nottinghamshire on January 20 this year. An inquest is taking place

Nottingham Post

UK strikes timeline: How December’s industrial action will affect you

Protests against salary stagnation and working conditions happening almost every day this month, threatening widespread disruption across Britain as Christmas approaches

The Independent UK

All of the major strikes in the run up to Christmas and the New Year

Workers up and down the country are taking industrial action

Wales Online

Major strikes scheduled for weeks over Christmas and into January

Here are some of the strikes or ballots planned.

The Independent UK

M1 reopen hours after car transporter carrying vehicles bursts into flames

The motorway has reopened after a car transporter with seven vehicles on it caught fire. Fire crews tackled the blaze as both the northbound and southbound were closed.

Nottingham Post

Christmas travel warning as National Highways strike at same time as rail workers

The strike action could inconvenience travellers who plan to visit their relatives over Christmas

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Manchester Evening News

Biker killed in crash tragedy 'hit traffic island after overtaking'

Joseph Booth, 35, died following the horror crash on the A57 Mottram Moor in Tameside

The Independent UK

Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey

The RAC said the research ‘completely undermines’ the main reason for turning hard shoulders into running lanes.

Manchester Evening News

M56 smart motorway opening delayed until 2023 amid ongoing roadworks misery

The scheme has seen major disruption for motorists over the past two years between Junction 6 to 8 of the M56 in Greater Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Just Stop Oil activists face new penalties if they obstruct M25 motorway

National Highways has obtained an injunction to ‘prevent unlawful protests’ until November 2023

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The Independent UK

11-month High Court injunction granted to deter unlawful M25 protests

National Highways said it secured the civil order to prevent protesters scaling the gantries on the country’s busiest motorway.

The Independent UK

National Highways projects costing billions more than planned

The National Audit Office said delays and inflation mean National Highways will not be able to deliver dozens of projects within budget.

Nottingham Post

New images show how Newark A46 bypass could look after major works

A consultation on the project ends next month

Manchester Evening News

Leaders' joy as Mottram bypass finally approved after decades of work

'This is a great result for Tameside and local residents and businesses'

Wales Online

Five winter driving rules many don't know about that could cost drivers £1,000

Driving in bad weather needs preparation

Manchester Evening News

Long-awaited Mottram bypass gets final seal of approval - with work set to begin next year

The bypass would help ease congestion on the busy route between Manchester and Sheffield

Birmingham Post

A417 'missing link' upgrade gets government green light

The £460m project will see the installation of four miles of new dual carriageway in the West Country

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