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Labour urged to change motorway speed limit to 80mph

Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.

Man, 18, dies after leaving ambulance on M5

An 18-year-old man has died after being struck by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance on the northbound carriageway. Read the full report.

New M5 Mini Service Station Approved in West Bromwich

Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.

30,000 drivers caught by M6 speed cameras

Exclusive data reveals nearly 30,000 speeding offences on the M6 in the West Midlands. Discover the motorway's busiest camera hotspots and how to avoid fines.

M5 crash: Van overturn causes 90-minute delays

A driver suffered potentially serious injuries after a collision caused a van to overturn on the M5 in Worcestershire. The incident led to 90-minute delays and 7-mile tailbacks during rush hour.

UK landline shutdown begins in 12 locations

Openreach begins UK landline shutdown with 12 locations first on the cut-off list. The move to full-fibre digital infrastructure will see 4,600 exchanges closed nationwide.

M5 closed for 4 hours after serious crash

The M5 northbound was shut for nearly four hours between J14 and J13 following a serious single-vehicle collision. Drivers faced major delays on Sunday morning.

UK Motorways Get Major Connectivity Upgrade

Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity

71mph Motorway Rule: Majority Caught Speeding

New data reveals most motorway speeding offences occur between 70-79mph, debunking the '10% plus 2' leeway myth. Discover the risks and why a speed limit review is demanded.

Survey: 43% of Brits want 80mph motorway limit

New data shows 43% of Britons support raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph, with a clear generational and gender divide. Discover the arguments for and against this potential change.

Nationwide pledges branch network until 2030

Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of high street bank closures. Discover how this supports communities.

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