UK Areas Escaping Snow This Weekend Revealed
The Met Office has identified which UK regions will avoid snowfall as wintry weather hits this weekend, with snow forecast for Thursday and Friday.
Category : Traffic Updates
Midlands Snow Warning: Full List of Affected Areas
A significant snow band stretching 500 miles is forecast to sweep across the UK from Friday, with multiple Midlands counties and towns expected to receive accumulations.
17 Counties Escape UK Snow Bomb Next Week
Weather maps reveal 17 English counties will avoid heavy snowfall next week, while the West Midlands and northern regions face significant disruption from Thursday.
Drivers Over 70: Licence Renewal & Safety Tests Urged
UK drivers must renew licences every 3 years after 70, with experts calling for cognitive tests alongside mandatory eyesight checks to improve road safety.
DVLA: 3 Medications That Could Stop You Driving
Drivers taking opioid painkillers, tranquillisers, or certain antidepressants are being warned they may need to stop driving under DVLA rules.
Food Waste Firm Applies for Langage Plant Vehicle Licence
SW Food Waste Collection has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to use the Langage Anaerobic Digestion Plant in Smithaleigh, Plymouth, as an operating centre for one vehicle. Local landowners have 21 days to comment.
Used Car Buyers Urged to Get Independent Inspections
Motoring experts warn used car buyers to secure independent inspections to avoid hidden problems like outstanding finance, clocked mileage, and mechanical faults.
DVSA Finds 90% of E-Scooter Sales Break UK Law
A Labour Party report reveals 90% of e-scooter inspections found illegal sales, with the AA warning thousands may be breaking the law due to misunderstood regulations.
Blue Badge Holders: New European Parking Rules Warning
UK drivers with Blue Badges are warned about potential parking difficulties in Europe, especially Spain, due to varying local regulations, despite ongoing government negotiations.
Scottish Drivers May 'Accept' Congestion Charges
Transport Scotland officials suggest drivers in Glasgow and Edinburgh could learn to accept congestion charges, despite anger over low emission zones and criticism from motoring groups.
Labour Urged to Introduce Lifetime Drink-Drive Bans
The Labour government is under pressure to implement permanent driving bans for repeat drink and drug-driving offenders, with warnings that such behaviour endangers all road users.
Hertfordshire Road Closures for Utility Works
Hertfordshire County Council confirms temporary road and footpath closures across the county from January 2026 to support essential utility, gas, water, and telecoms infrastructure works.
Switch Off AC to Save 10% on Fuel, Experts Urge
Drivers across the UK are being encouraged to turn off their vehicle's air conditioning system to reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%, according to motoring experts.
Mechanics Urge Vital Coolant Checks in January
Motorists are being urged to check engine coolant levels as freezing January weather arrives. Experts explain why this fluid is crucial for preventing engine damage and maintaining vehicle performance during winter months.
Diesel Warning: Low Mileage Risks Costly Damage
The RAC issues a crucial warning to diesel drivers covering under 12,000 miles annually, highlighting risks of DPF clogging, reduced performance, and expensive repairs.
Cornwall Road Closures Announced for February 2026
Cornwall Council has issued temporary traffic orders for multiple roads in St Ives, Hayle, and other areas in February 2026, affecting access for works like poling and cabling. Diversions will be signed, and property access maintained.
Avoid Midday and 5pm Fuel Fill-Ups, Warn Experts
Motoring experts advise drivers to fill up during late evenings or early mornings to avoid queues and secure lower petrol and diesel prices at stations.
Sybron Applies for New Harlow Vehicle Operating Centre
Sybron (UK) Limited has applied to vary its operator's licence to add a new Harlow centre for 18 vehicles. Residents can make representations until mid-February 2026.
Veolia Licence Change for Plymouth Site
Veolia ES UK Ltd has applied to add an operating centre at Langage Farm Dairy Products in Plymouth, permitting up to four goods vehicles. Local residents can submit representations.
Birmingham Braces for Three-Hour Downpour
Birmingham faces a significant three-hour downpour on Friday, with 4.1mm of rain expected from 3am, as a weather system moves north from the South West.
EV Drivers Face New Vehicle Tax Charges
Electric vehicle owners in the UK must now pay Vehicle Excise Duty as government exemptions end, with experts warning this could deter drivers from switching to EVs.
Drink-Driver Arrested After 110mph M5 Chase
A 39-year-old man was detained by West Midlands Police after a high-speed pursuit on the M5. Officers reported the vehicle travelling at 110mph between junctions.
Operator Licence Application for Clyst St Mary Goods Vehicles
Mimo Groundworks Ltd has applied to use a site at Hill Barton Business Park as an operating centre for two goods vehicles. The statutory notice period is now open for representations.
Used Car Sales Fall After Budget Tax Changes
New research reveals a noticeable decline in second-hand vehicle sales across all fuel types following recent tax adjustments announced in the Autumn Budget.
Chestnut Avenue Closure for Pole Works in Plymouth
Plymouth City Council enforces a temporary traffic order on Chestnut Avenue for pole renewal works, with closures scheduled for two days in February 2026, affecting driving and parking.
Two in Hospital After Staffordshire Road Pile-Up
Police appeal for witnesses after a multi-vehicle collision at Cellarhead crossroads in Staffordshire Moorlands left two people hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.
HGV Ban Considered for Devon's Mamhead Hill Over Traffic Chaos
Devon County Council debates potential HGV restrictions on narrow Mamhead Hill after repeated complaints about severe delays and safety risks caused by large vehicles on the steep rural route.
Eyesight Tests May Include Drivers Under 70 in UK
The Department for Transport is consulting on mandatory eyesight testing for older drivers, with proposals potentially affecting motorists under 70 to enhance road safety.
Midlands Snow: 4.1cm Forecast for Staffordshire
Weather maps predict significant snowfall of up to 4.1cm hitting parts of the Midlands this Friday, with Leek and Staffordshire Moorlands facing the heaviest accumulation.
Midlands Snow Alert: 2 Inches Forecast for Friday
Weather maps indicate up to two inches of snow could blanket parts of the Midlands on Friday, with Stoke-on-Trent and the Black Country most affected. Further wintry conditions are possible into February.
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