Drivers

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Pavement parking crackdown could be coming under new council proposals

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Saints fans warned of new parking system and possible matchday queues

Drivers have been paid more than £68,000 in compensation for vehicle damage caused by potholes and highway defects in West Northamptonshire since Reform UK took control of the council in May 2025.

Top 10 roads where drivers received compensation for pothole damage

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Drivers warned of disruption as more than 20 roads face temporary closures

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Young drivers offered free winter driving experience at Porsche Centre

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Taxi drivers face changes to safety checks, English tests and vehicle rules

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Free roadshow aims to help over-60s drive safely for longer

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Eight roads facing closures and disruption this week

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A45 exit slip road to close overnight for two nights

You can check your tyre depth by using the border of a 20p coin

A simple hack can save drivers from a £2,500 fine and a driving ban

Some drivers rule themselves out of car finance options based on assumptions about their credit score

Ad Feature Drivers wrongly assume they won't qualify for car finance

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A45 exit slip road in Northampton to close overnight for utility works

Halfords recruited Judi Love as their Wheel Life Worry Whisperer to keep Brits safe on the roads

A quarter of motorists are driving potentially dangerous cars

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Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel right now

Cotton End Bridge, on Cattle Market Road, is affected by a 24-hour closure of the southbound carriageway from today (Tuesday, September 1) until Friday, October 2.

Busy bridge closes for month-long repair works

5.096 million units were sold in six months

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China's auto exports have hit a record high in the first half of 2026, with over 5 million units sold.
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Kislingbury Bridge is closed while West Northamptonshire Council carries out maintenance repairs

Village bridge used by thousands shuts for repairs – here’s when it reopens

Northamptonshire Safer Roads Alliance (NSRA) is making its CarKraft for Mature Drivers event a regular part of its road safety programme

Drivers aged over 60 offered free skills refresher

The council’s ticket wardens have launched a parking crackdown at the spot between Gallone's Ice Cream Parlour and CW Plant Hire this week just off Kingsthorpe High Street.

Drivers hit out at sudden parking crackdown at spot used for ‘over 40 years’

Lamtto's new 11" car display has an HD screen and an Android operating system

Lamtto 11-inch display review

Motorists are advised that the A5/B5385 Watford Junction is currently affected following a road traffic collision.

Drivers urged to avoid A5 junction after crash

The A43 in Northamptonshire is closed southbound between the M1 J15a (Northampton) and the A5 (Towcester) due to a spillage.

A43 in Northamptonshire reopens ten hours after tanker detaches from HGV trailer

Adrian Baldwin stopped in the layby area opposite Tesco Express to use the cashpoint

'I was there for 68 seconds': Motorcyclist's anger after £100 fine near store

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Drivers are presenting an opportunity to resolve life’s greatest struggles all from the car seat

Ad Feature Brits use summer road trips to settle life's biggest problems

The Tom by TomTom device provides speed camera, traffic and road hazard alerts without a monthly subscription

This TomTom camera alert device is now under £37

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Nine roads set for temporary closures over next fortnight
Drivers are being warned of a series of temporary road closures across Northampton over the coming weeks as West Northamptonshire Council carries out road repairs and utility works.
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e.l.f. is supporting thousands of learner drivers

Ad Feature e.l.f. offers free driving lessons

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Major roads set to close as repair works get under way

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Two roads to close for bridge inspections and telecom works

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

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Temporary traffic lights on Mill Lane as major roadworks continue until September.

Major three-month roadworks begin on busy road as drivers told to expect delays

National Highways has warned drivers to expect heavy traffic throughout the four-day event, with up to 570,000 people expected to attend the Northamptonshire circuit between Thursday, July 2 and Sunday, July 5.

Drivers warned to expect delays as British Grand Prix returns to Silverstone

Sanya has officially secured its spot as Round 7 2026/27 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship

Ad Feature Sanya locks In Formula E return as 2027 Asian leg's season opener

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Several roads to close for repairs, water works and sewer works

A small section of the huge craters in the middle of the road on B5385 at Watford (pic submitted/WNC)

Huge ‘craters’ left unrepaired by council for SIX MONTHS

There are long delays on the M1 northbound near Northampton on Wednesday June 24.

Drivers warned of long delays on M1 as emergency services respond to collision

Multiple crews were called to the M1 north of the Catthorpe Interchange (J19) at around 6pm on Monday June 22 where a car transporter carrying seven vehicles was on fire (Leics Fire and Rescue)

Huge car transporter fire which closed M1 caused by blown tyre

Younger motorists are increasingly choosing older vehicles as insurance and ownership costs continue to rise

Today's young drivers are ditching modern cars for cheaper classics

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

The incident happened on the westbound carriageway of the A45.

Rush hour traffic caused by multi-vehicle collision on A45, police confirm

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

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Drivers face weeks of disruption as road closures get under way

Firefighters were called to a car fire in Bedford Road. Photo: Logan MacLeod

Delays on busy roundabout as emergency services called to BMW on fire

Incredible machines available to drive include the Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari California and McLaren 720s

Summer thrill-seekers offered chance to drive three supercars at venues

Northamptonshire and Fire and Rescue Service are advising motorists to avoid the area

Drivers urged to avoid roads around village after incident

A multi-vehicle collision forced the closure of the Flore Bypass

Multi-vehicle crash forced closure on busy route in and out of Northampton

The works are taking place on the A5123 Kettering Road at the junction with Morrisons supermarket and Beech Avenue and are expected to continue until July 3.

'Delays likely' as major roadworks begin on busy road – here’s when they end

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

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Drivers warned as dozens of roads face closures for repairs and utility works

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Five-day road closure planned for busy road

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

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Drivers face weeks of roadworks across town with closures confirmed

Autofusion has expanded its reach across the UK over the years

Ad Feature Autofusion undergoes rapid national expansion

Drivers are warned of road closures in Northampton.

Drivers warned of road closures for repairs and utility works

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