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North Northamptonshire Council’s winter fleet is ready to respond during the coming months

Council orders gritting operation as frost threatens roads overnight

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Roads face closures and one-way restrictions as works planned

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Road closures including Cliftonville Road, Fullingdale Road and Queens Park

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

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

Severe delays on A45

Drivers warned of severe delays on A45 in Northampton

A serious collision has resulted in the closure of a stretch of the A45 between Northampton and Wellingborough.

A45 closed as emergency services respond to serious collision

Cut your MPG and save money at the pumps

How to save petrol: 10 expert tips to cut fuel costs now

Traffic backed up on the A14/Jim Hakewill

‘Serious’ crash closes 13-mile eastbound stretch of A14

Traffic backed up on the A14/Jim Hakewill

‘Serious’ crash closes 13-mile eastbound stretch of A14

The A14 as seen from the Harrington -Lamport Road/Jim Hakewill/Google

A14 closed between Kettering and M1/M6 after two separate 'serious' crashes

The A14 as seen from the Harrington -Lamport Road/Jim Hakewill/Google

A14 closed between Kettering and M1/M6 after two separate serious crashes

The AA's new app is a game-changer for people who need to rely on a swift response

The AA launches new app to speed up breakdown rescue

A new AA app feature now pinpoints your exact location during a breakdown, helping patrols reach you faster and get you safely back on the road

We explore a new app could change breakdown cover for the better

A car runs a temporary red light.

Dashcam footage shows drivers running red lights - including near-miss

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Emergency services on scene of A43 - A14 incident near Kettering
Emergency services are on the scene of a serious incident on the A43 Kettering northern bypass close to Junction 7 of the A14 today (Thursday, October 16).
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Traffic remains back up around the Queen Eleanor Interchange following a police incident

Emergency incident on busy bridge saw full closure of A45 in Northampton

The data showed a gradual but noticeable drop in children walking to school over the past 20 years

More parents driving kids to school - what it's doing to the planet

A361 realigned over HS2's Chipping Warden green tunnel in West Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire HS2 2.5km ‘green tunnel’ takes major step forward

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15 road closures in and around Northampton this month you need to know about

The research reveals there's a growing feeling of ad fatigue

Ad Feature Research reveals what Brits REALLY think about ads

Several roads will be closed in Northampton over the next few weeks.

Drivers warned of road closures and restrictions across Northampton

Tanker driver swerves between lanes on A45 after failing to notice queuing traffic.

Driver swerves between lanes on A45 after not noticing queuing traffic

A vehicle has caught fire on the A45 near Northampton.

WATCH: Rush hour delays on A45 as fire breaks out at derelict building

Search experience is shifting in the modern era of AI.

Ad Feature How Companies Thrive with Organic Traffic in Google’s AI Era

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A14 closed between Catthorpe Interchange and J1 due to a serious collision

The framework combines traditional SEO best practices with new techniques

Ad Feature This agency’s new SEO strategy is dominating AI search
A SEO agency has just dropped a game-changing framework - and the results are turning heads.
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Severe delays on A45 around Northampton following crash on major route

Police reveal reason for miles of tailbacks on A45 around Northampton

Car brand drives traffic to its showroom – by offering bungee jumps

The British Grand Prix will take place at Silverstone on July 6.

Full night time closures on A43 planned to remove contraflow ahead of Grand Prix

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

The collision on the southbound M1 between junction 14 (Milton Keynes) and junction 13 (Bedford) (Picture: National Highways)

Car overturns after collision on M1 and woman in her 20s hospitalised

Long delays on M1 as traffic held following vehicle fire

Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three.

Watch: Minibus smashes head-on into car - seriously injuring three

Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway.

Watch: Driver travels towards oncoming traffic on dual carriageway

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Top causes of family road trip frustrations, poll reveals

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Your 5 point comprehensive Easter road trip survival guide

There are severe delays on the M1 just north of Northamptonshire.

Long delays on the M1 as air ambulance lands following collision

Toilet stops and poor mobile signal were top road trip bugbears

Top 20 most common family road trip frustrations

The Queen Eleanor interchange is undergoing major improvement works.

Here's what to expect from the roadworks at busy Northampton junction

A reckless teenager, 17, was forced off his e-bike after a high-speed chase in Blackpool

Reckless yob forced off e-bike after high-speed chase through park

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' at Horse Trials

WATCH: Dangerous bikers cause 'carnage' and hit a dog at horse trials

The A14 was closed for around 10 hours after a serious collision.

A14 reopens after 10-hour closure following serious collision

The A45 is heavily congested in Northampton after a collision.

Long delays and miles of queues on A45 in Northampton after collision

Maredudd Francis has been jailed for four years after he led officers on a high-speed pursuit along the M56 and was found to have over £320,000 worth of class A and B drugs in his Wrexham home.

Drug-dealing rugby player crashes BMW after 140mph police chase

Snow trapped guests at the Tan Hill Inn, in North Yorkshire

I was snowed-in at 'off-the-grid' pub...it was a great adventure

Driving in wintry conditions.

Watch: The 11 key items needed for your winter driving survival kit

CCTV shows van plough into a wheelie bin blown onto road outside pub

Talavera Way is closed in both directions.

Main road closed in both directions following collision

The collision happened on the A45 between Brackmills and Barnes Meadow.

Three vehicle collision caused rush hour closure on A45 and miles of queues

Traffic is backed up on the A45 in Northampton following an incident.

Miles of queues on A45 as traffic backed up to M1 junction following incident

West Bar roundabout has officially reopened after an extensive remodelling.

Video shows opening of 'Dutch' roundabout with 'safer' cycling options

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A45 reopens after multi vehicle collision near Wellingborough

WATCH: Uninsured drug driver crashes car as he tries to evade police

Moment uninsured BMW driver loses control as he dodges traffic

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

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