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Spain launches fresh tourist crackdown with new ban and £170 fines for 'phone zombies'

Spain has launched a new clampdown on reckless pedestrian behaviour in a bid to curb the rise in street accidents - and it’s bad news for tourists glued to their mobile phones. The Spanish traffic...

The UK's 'worst motorway' that's 117 miles long full of aggressive drivers

The M25 has been called one of the UK’s worst motorways by four in 10 drivers. Millions of drivers chose the M25 as the UK’s most hated in a poll of AA members. A huge 40% of respondents agreed...

A2 traffic LIVE: Long 30-minute delays near M25 after crash

The A2 is currently closed westbound following a crash, causing long delays in the area and on the M25.In a travel alert on its website, National Highways said the "A2 westbound is closed in Kent due...

Full list of UK motorway closures in the run-up to Easter bank holiday weekend

With Easter around the corner, families across the country are all set to enjoy the long weekend. However, there are many road closures planned that will impact the UK's motorways and...

Two Spanish holiday spots issued weather warnings after Lanzarote flood 'Armageddon'

An urgent weather warning has been issued for two major Spanish islands loved by Brits. Heavy rain alerts are in place for Majorca and Ibiza, just hours after Lanzarote experienced severe flooding....

M25 traffic LIVE: Friday travel chaos on major UK motorway after crash and fire

Queues are building during rush hour on the M25 after a vehicle fire and crash on Friday afternoon.Emergency services have rushed to the scene on one of the UK's busiest motorways between junctions...

Urgent tourist alert as major storm hits Canary Islands sparking flight chaos

Storm Olivier to the north of Lanzarote has forced air traffic to request changes in course to avoid these adverse weather areas.Air traffic controllers reported this morning: "Our job in these...

M1 traffic chaos as dog spotted running loose on major UK motorway

Queues are building on a major UK motorway after a dog was spotted running on the motorway, sparking traffic and travel chaos throughout the region. Pictures from live traffic cameras showed long...

Africa's incredible new £1bn road network connecting two major cities

One African country will invest £1billion in an unprecedented overhaul of its road networks ahead of 2030. The huge undertaking will involve building two new motorways and upgrading connections...

'Cash cow' drivers charged £559m at 'naughty' UK toll road as 2 more start next week

Drivers will have to pay to use two more roads from Monday (Image: Getty/PA)It is expensive enough to run a car these days without having to pay to drive on a highway, and a sinking feeling greets...

'Cash cow' drivers charged £559m at 'naughty' UK toll road as 2 more start next week

Drivers will have to pay to use two more roads from Monday (Image: Getty/PA)It is expensive enough to run a car these days without having to pay to drive on a highway, and a sinking feeling greets...

The Grand National jockey who's allergic to horses

Dylan Mohammad-SmartBBC Sport Wales14 February 2025Updated 3 April 2025As a football-obsessed child with an allergy to horses, Sean Bowen did not seem like obvious jockey material.But at the age of...

African country's £1bn plan to build one of world's largest stadiums and 2 new <b class='text-danger'>motorways</b>

African country's £1bn plan to build one of world's largest stadiums and 2 new motorways

One major African country has plans to build impressive new additions which would be part of a huge development. Morocco plans to build the world’s largest stadium and two new motorways.The country...

Fury as pothole budget set for cut after Keir Starmer hailed major cash boost

Keir Starmer has been slammed after it emerged his announcement about extra cash for potholes actually represents a cut in funding. Last week the Prime Minister promised “extra cash” to improve...

Europe’s incredible £25bn motorway connecting two countries over 800 miles

An 800-mile European road that connects two countries is getting a £25 billion revamp.E39 is an 830-mile road in Norway and Denmark, running from Klett, just south of Trondheim, to Aalborg via...

Stunning town with top school and ultra-exclusive gated community

Weybridge, a stunning UK town located approximately 17 miles from central London, is one of Surrey's most expensive neighbourhoods. Nestled between Addlestone, Walton and Byfleet, it boasts one of...

M1 and M5 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major UK <b class='text-danger'>motorways</b> after horror crashes cause delays

M1 and M5 traffic LIVE: Chaos on major UK motorways after horror crashes cause delays

Emergency services are deailing with multiple crashes on Britain's motorway network this morning, with motorists facing severe delays up and down the country.Two multi-vehicle crashes - one on the M1...