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Man tries to take swig of his lager while being arrested for drink driving.

Watch: Man tries to swig lager while being arrested for drink driving

Watch: Police officer killed by HGV as she helped motorists in crash

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The cheapest petrol stations for Christmas travel across the UK

A driver was caught eating cereal at the wheel

Drivers filmed eating cereal and typing on tablet on motorways

Simon Mumford hit Amallia Elmasry after looking down to read.

Watch: Bus driver kills pedestrian after looking down to read

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I'm a motoring expert – these festive mistakes could cost you £1000s

Haigh Woodland parkrun has been cancelled due to the weather

Organisers cancel events in Wigan as Storm Darragh batters the country

Heavy traffic queueing on the southbound carriageway of the M6 between Standish and Orrell

M6 pile-up during morning rush hour

With spells of sleet and snow expected imminently, motorists should take extra precautions.

Expert issues warning to Lancashire drivers amid snow and ice weather warning

Watch: Motorway drivers play football as they wait for road to reopen

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Shocking footage shows HGV driver caught eating yoghurt at the wheel

Several parts of the borough experienced flooding

Flooding causes disruption

A crash as a result of a drink and drug driver. This is the moment a shameless driver tells cops he was speeding at 76mph in a 30mph zone because he wanted to have a bit of a blast.

I drove 76mph on 30mph road and told police I wanted a bit of a blast

An e-bike rider was seriously hurt in a crash on Wigan Road, Leigh

E-bike rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with car

A poll of 2,000 motorists found a whopping 86 per cent have been in control of a vehicle while tired at some point

Millions of drivers admit getting behind the wheel when tired

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police

Dramatic footage shows reckless Audi driver get boxed in by police
Dramatic dashcam and body-worn camera footage shows the moment when a specialist Roads Policing Unit brought a reckless driver to a stop before anyone was hurt.
Lucinda Herbert

Traffic light replacement work on the hump-backed bridge on Red Rock Lane next month will see drivers facing a huge detour to get from one side to the other. The works could also last for up to three weeks.

Three-week and eight-mile roadworks detour gets under way

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

Footage captures the moment a "selfish" driver sped the wrong way down the M25 in a stolen van-- killing two people.

Watch: Two killed by van driver driving at oncoming traffic on M25

Two lanes are closed between J25 and J23

Major delays for motorists on the motorway

Experienced drivers are baffled by modern theory test questions.

Could you pass your driving theory test now? We put people to the test

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Bank Holiday Traffic - best and worst times to travel

Bank holiday traffic: Video explains best and worst times to travel

Firefighters are currently tackling the blaze

Major delays for motorists as firefighters contain vehicle fire

Motorists forked out millions for unexpected repairs in the last year

Dashcam footage of the moment a tree was blown onto Princess Road in Manchester during high winds on Monday April 15 2024.

Watch: Tree falls in road narrowly missing passing cars during storm

Road closures are currently in place

Road closed following ‘serious’ crash
Motorists are being urged to avoid a busy Wigan road following a crash.
Sian Jones

Antisocial motorist is stopped by police.

Driver stopped by officers after appearing to try to race police car

The van smashed through the level crossing barrier and dragged it along.

CCTV shows reckless van driver ploughing through Network Rail barrier

Warrington Road, in Marus Bridge, has been closed

Emergency services descend on busy Wigan road after reports of collision

Top celeb motorists which can help in case of a vehicle breakdown

Road closures are in place on Upholland Road (B5206), Wigan Road & Longshaw Common

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash on Wigan road

Driving tips to keep motorists safe during snow and ice impact

The collision has caused serious damage to the van

Railway bridge strikes again

Footage of idiotic drivers caught on dash cams has been released by West Mercia Police Picture: West Mercia Police / SWNS

Britain's worst drivers cheat death - caught on dash cam

The collision took place on Preston Road in the centre of Standish

Motorists escape uninjured after lorry and car collide

A bus goes through the floodwater on Bolton Road, Stubshaw Cross on Tuesday. Picture by Julian Sorfleet

Warnings of flooded roads as heavy rain from Storm Henk reaches Wigan

The two cars wedged side by side on Gathurst canal bridge

Motorists suffer minor injuries in crash on notorious hump-backed bridge

The M6 shut off by police - the carriageways have now re-opened in both directions

Police confirm a man has died after fall from M-way bridge

The northbound carriageway is expected to remain closed for a few hours

Severe delays as motorway closed following 'serious' crash

Consumers are more proactive in seeking out better deals

Car insurance costs to rise for the majority of drivers

Mysterious sinkhole appears in UK and almost gobbles post box - motorists beware

Dangerous sinkhole appears on UK street and almost swallows post box

Ladies Lane in Hindley will reopen to traffic on Sunday

Road to reopen within days after closure for bridge replacement project

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

Wigan's Smart motorway work at an early stage of development

Still no end in sight for Smart motorway works

Watch: British driver ‘almost kills’ police officer after ramming car in high-speed chase

Watch: Driver ‘almost kills’ police officer in high-speed chase

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

The junction of the East Lancashire Road and Atherleigh Way, Leigh, where the three-vehicle collision took place

Motorists' 'miraculous' escape after three car pile-up at Wigan borough junction

There will be eight road closures in and around Wigan this week

Wigan road closures: eight for motorists to avoid over the next fortnight

Flooding in Crooke Village on Sunday

Warnings for drivers as weekend of heavy rain causes flooding across Wigan

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Firefighters were called to the blaze

Rush-hour delays as van catches fire on busy Wigan borough road

Holidaymakers warned of largely unknown rule with hefty fine in Spain

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

Warning issued to motorists over hefty repair bill - how to avoid

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