The driver was potentially tired and distracted over his workload, a report finds.

Distracted truck driver may have caused Ryanair crash

ANPR camera failures is leading to drivers receiving penalties for journeys they never made.

Drivers receive Dart fines despite never using crossing

The Independent

Louise Haigh has expressed “serious concern” about railway operator CrossCountry, warning she may take further action amid its ongoing reduction in services.The Transport Secretary said she “had little choice but to approve” the three-month reduced timetable proposed by the train operator, despite describing it as a “dire service”.CrossCountry operates train services across Britain, and announced at the end of July it would temporarily services on several major routes between August 10 and November 9.Your passengers have been suffering from a substandard service for too long and I am determined to address thisTransport Secretary Louise HaighJourneys impacted include those between Scotland...

CrossCountry rail service of “serious concern” says transport secretary

Over 85,000 potholes were reported to a council last year, a Freedom of Information request found.

Lancashire 'one of worst in country' for potholes

The Guardian

RAC urges government to give councils funding to fix pothole-ridden roads after years of underinvestment

Number of UK drivers concerned with state of local roads hits record levels

Almost 300 homes are to be built on an industrial site that was initially planned for redevelopment 10 years ago. Durham County Council is to build 282 homes on the site at Stephenson Road, between Peterlee and Horden, after its plans were approved on Friday. Planning permission was initially given...

Almost 300 homes to be built on old industrial site

A stretch of road where six people, including two children, died in a crash has reopened after being closed for almost five days. Nine-year-old Rubie Morgan-Roller and Lillie Morgan-Roller, four, died alongside their mother, Shannen Morgan, and father, Shane Roller, when their car collided with a motorbike on the A61 between Barnsley and Wakefield on Sunday.

Road reopens after crash which killed six people

Tributes have been paid to a Huddersfield man who died after his car crashed into a wall outside a pub and flipped on to its roof. Chad Matheson, 21, was driving a black Mercedes A180 when the collision happened outside The Sovereign pub, Shepley, shortly after 21:30 BST on 6 July, West Yorkshire Police said.

'Heart of gold' man dies after crash outside pub

As they were driving along the A358, Mr Bennett said his wife's contractions became "worse and worse". "I thought I would have one [contraction] per junction," said Mrs Bennett, jokingly. "I thought four or five minutes per junction, I can do that," she added. As her contractions grew closer, Mr...

Mr Bennett said: "She pulled out a baby, just right there and then as I was driving along."

The Standard

A 75-year-old pensioner was punched twice in the face after asking a fellow passenger to stop smoking on board an Elizabeth Line service.Detectives at the British Transport Police said the victim challenged a man who was smoking on an Elizabeth Line service from London to Twyford shortly before 11.45pm on July 8.Smoking and vaping is banned on TfL services and in TfL stations.The man then threatened the victim and then punched him twice in the face as he left the service at Maidenhead.The victim sustained a black eye and a cut to his eyebrow in the attack.Police believe the man...

Man punched pensioner twice in the face after he was asked to stop smoking on Elizabeth Line train

Jake McIntyre hit Andrew Peart with a metal wheel brace after an argument last August.

Man jailed for 14 years over road rage killing

Port Richey, FL

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Akeena

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Siemens Gamesa says its plans for its factory at Alexandra Dock will create 40 full-time jobs.

Wind turbine factory expansion planned

Jodie Beer is jailed for six years for trying to take cocaine, pills and phones into Parc prison.

Prison officer smuggled drugs in juice cartons

Three people have been jailed after a man was kidnapped and held against his will while his family were told to pay money to secure his release. Zarie Jackson-Burchall, 28, was sentenced to five years and eight months at Bradford Crown Court. Shanikae Smith-Gardener, 28, and Jahrico Smith-Gardener, 25, were...

Three jailed after man was kidnapped and assaulted

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

A man has been jailed for 38 months after inciting racial hatred online. Tyler James Kay, 26, previously of Ellfield Court in Northampton, admitted to publishing the inflammatory posts on social media calling for hotels housing asylum seekers to be set alight. The offence happened during a period of disorder...

Man jailed after inciting racial hatred online

A mother who had a front door that would not lock for eight months and a woman who has been unable to use her shower since March have called on a south-east London council to fix social housing "disrepair". Fiona Branson said she uses the showers at her local swimming...

Woman unable to use council house shower since March

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

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Pothole damage top concern for drivers, says RAC

Punctures, wheel damage and broken suspension springs were the most common damage, a survey...

Pothole damage top concern for drivers, says RAC

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