Higher fees for drivers who pay for parking with cash A council has introduced more expensive prices for people who pay to use its car parks at machines rather than through an app. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023
Storm Antoni to bring heavy wind, rain, and travel disruption on Saturday The storm, which is the first to be named by the Met Office this season, will hit the UK from late Friday night and into Saturday. The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023
Congestion warning as nearly 13m summer getaway trips expected The RAC estimates 12.6 million people will embark on day trips or holidays by car between Friday and Monday. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
Britons driving to France warned over clean air fines UK motorists may need to get stickers as more low emission zones spring up in French cities The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2023
Almost a quarter of drivers delaying car service or doing it themselves – survey The RAC said rising inflation has ‘inevitably’ led to an increase in the price of servicing vehicles. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Millions of drivers may be forced to use phone to pay for parking – survey The RAC said the move ‘spells bad news’ for many motorists. The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Motorists warned of 'busiest May bank holiday weekend' since pre-pandemic More than 19 million journeys are expected to take place between today and Monday, May 29 Bristol Post · May 26, 2023
Road deaths up 9% in 12 months Department for Transport figures show 1,695 people were killed in crashes in 2022, up from 1,558 a year earlier. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Public warned over ‘hectic’ bank holiday traffic as 19 million ‘leisure’ car trips expected Worst traffic over the four days is expected on Friday when people embark on bank holiday getaways The Independent UK · May 23, 2023
Warning over ‘hectic’ bank holiday traffic with 19.2m leisure journeys by car The worst traffic is expected on Friday. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
Bank holiday traffic warning as 17.2m trips expected this weekend Road congestion is expected to be worse during the upcoming early May bank holiday weekend than for the coronation. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test The AA said motorists may prefer to switch off their electronic devices before Sunday’s test. The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Travel warning issued ahead of Easter bank holiday getaway The roads will be busier than usual while engineering work takes place on the railways Manchester Evening News · Apr 5, 2023
Drivers warned of Easter traffic jams with up to 17 million getaway trips planned Nearly 3 million car journeys planned for Good Friday and Easter Sunday could be affected by heavy traffic The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023
Bristol Post · Apr 4, 2023 M5 traffic expected to 'double' over Easter bank holiday weekend Drivers are being warned to expect delays as a whopping 17 million getaway trips have been predicted
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2023 Drivers warned of Easter jams with up to 17m getaway trips planned Major roads in south-west England and some in the Home Counties are likely to experience the worst congestion on Good Friday.
Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2023 Travel warnings across Edinburgh and the Lothians as Arctic blast sweeps in There could also be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths and some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.
Wales Online · Mar 9, 2023 UK braces for blizzard conditions and more travel disruption as strong winds are forecast Travel disruption expected as up to 40cm of snow predicted for parts of England
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023 UK braces for strong winds bringing blizzard conditions and travel disruption The UK Health Security Agency has placed all regions of England under a level 3 cold weather alert.
Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2023 Snow storms to sweep much of England after coldest night of the year, while flooding warning issued in London The Met Office has issued two amber warnings for ‘strong winds bringing blizzard conditions’ and up to 40cm of snow
Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2022 Christmas getaway: Motorists warned eight million extra trips expected on ‘Frantic Friday’ Traffic analysis predicted journeys would take about 15 per cent longer than last Christmas
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022 Christmas getaway traffic to build throughout week as 20m journeys expected Pressure on the roads will be heightened due to a strike by rail workers.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022 Young adults turn to cars as rail strikes wreck Christmas travel plans Some 39% of respondents to an RAC survey aged 18-24 said they have changed their festive travel itinerary due to industrial action on the railways.
Nottingham Post · Dec 14, 2022 Drivers warned about screenwash mistake amid record demand for breakdown help This week saw the RAC's busiest day for breakdowns on record
The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2022 Vehicle breakdowns hit record levels on freezing roads The RAC said it received around 12,000 call-outs from stranded motorists on Monday.