The UK has one of the least extensive motorway networks for its size compared to some of its European counterparts. France, for example, is just over twice the size of Britain but boasts three ...

It is 65 years to the day that the M1 - the UK's first cross-country motorway - officially opened and welcomed traffic to its tarmac. The first 73-mile stretch between Watford and Rugby was ...

They’re being urged to avoid the area between junctions 18 and 19 on one of the busiest sections of the UK’s motorways. A National Highways spokesperson said: ‘If that’s not possible ...

A major UK motorway used by over 130,000 drivers per day is set to close in both directions starting this week. National Highways has warned of substantial disruption over the weekend and urged ...

The M6 motorway will be shut for a number of hours after a lorry was overturned in a horrific collision. Traffic has been brought to a complete standstill on the M6 between J33 A6 Preston ...

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1924 (September): The world’s first intercity motorway opens between Milan and ... 1989 (8 January): In the last fatal accident involving a UK jet aircraft – the Kegworth air disaster ...

A MAJOR motorway shut down in both directions yesterday following a crash, leaving drivers facing long delays. The M3 in Hampshire closed in both directions between J9 near Winchester and J8 near ...

A motorway used by more than 140,000 people a day is facing two weeks of travel chaos, as the road surface is renewed. Closures begin from 9pm tomorrow and will continue until 6am on Sunday ...

Drivers have named a Greater Manchester motorway as one of the worst in the UK, according to independent watchdog Transport Focus. Transport Focus asked 9,000 motorists about their last journey on a ...

Motorists are bracing for severe disruption as two major UK motorways are set to shut next week, affecting tens of thousands of travellers. The M4 will be completely closed in both directions ...

Dating can suck. That doesn't mean you should give up. Since her "shortest first date ever" went viral, Smith says she's deleted the dating apps. She's still looking for love but wants to focus on ...