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UK toll road fees: 15 major toll roads, bridges and tunnels - and how much each charge to cross

The UK has numerous roads, bridges and tunnels where toll fees must be paid in order to cross.

Traffic and Travel

Passengers should plan their journeys ahead of the late May Bank Holiday

Rail disruptions on Northampton to London line on May Bank Holiday

Passengers are being advised to plan their journeys ahead of the late May bank holiday with planned engineering work taking place on the West Coast mainline.

People

The A14 remains closed in Northamptonshire

A14 expected to be closed for most of the day following serious crash involving two lorries

The A14 in Northamptonshire remains closed in both directions following serious collision earlier today (Wednesday).

People

A14 closed in both directions in Northamptonshire after serious accident

The A14 in Northamptonshire has closed in both directions after a serious accident this morning, the AA has reported.

Traffic and Travel

The proposed charges for hackney carriage drivers will go out to consultation

Consultation on Daventry taxi price hikes approved

Residents will be given their chance to have a say on proposed taxi charge increases in Daventry.

Traffic and Travel

Lane closed on M1 near Northampton after lorry crash

Delays of 30 minutes have been caused by an accident on the M1 near Northampton

Traffic and Travel

Three taken to hospital after serious crash on A45 Flore bypass as police appeal for witnesses

Three drivers - one with serious injuries - were taken to hospital yesterday after three cars and a lorry were involved in a crash on the Flore bypass.

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The A5, Fosters Booth, where the crash happened on Tuesday

Two men injured during serious collision on the A5 in Northamptonshire

Emergency services were called to the A5 in Northants last night (Tuesday) following a serious collision involving two vehicles.

Crime

Lorry driver Mark Thomas said he'd never seen anything like it

Terrifying dashcam footage shows 'confused' driver going the wrong way on the M1 just south of Northampton

Shocking footage shows a driver risking lives by going the wrong way on the M1 – before trying to correct his error by reversing up the fast lane.

Crime

Up to three cars and a lorry have reportedly been involved in a crash on the A45.

Car crash involving up to three cars and a lorry seriously injures one person on A45 near Northampton

At least one person has been seriously injured in a crash involving a lorry and three cars on the A45 near Northampton.

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A police incident has forced the closure of a main road in and out of Northampton today

Police incident closes Flore bypass in both directions

The A45 between Weedon and the M1 for Northampton has been closed this morning (Tuesday).

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Taxi tariffs are set to increase for the first time since 2007 in Daventry

Hailing a taxi set to cost more in Daventry with proposed price hike

Members of the public are set to be consulted on proposed price increases for when they hail a taxi in Daventry.

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TripAdviser has revealed the best airlines in Europe for a range of categories as part of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards

These are the best airlines in Europe, according to TripAdvisor

Choosing an airline to travel abroad is typically swayed by price, but paying less money doesn't always guarantee the best service.

Lifestyle

Drivers stranded at the scene of the bridge strike on the M45. Pic via Highways England / www.motorwaycameras.co.uk

Drivers left stranded on motorway just off M1 in Northamptonshire after a bridge strike

An entire stretch of motorway has been closed this morning due to an ongoing incident.

Traffic and Travel

The boy kneels and wees at the side of the car

Driver stops on LIVE lane of M1 in Northamptonshire to let boy go for a wee

A motorist has spoke of his amazement after witnessing a car stop on the M1 so a child could go for a wee.

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Historic stream train to stop at Northampton Railway Station this weekend following major restoration

Be one of the first people to see the fully restored B1 Mayflower at it rolls into town on Saturday.

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100 tonnes of tarmac was used to resurface the M1 after the fire. Pic via '@HighwaysEMIDS

M1 resurfaced and reopen 12 hours after huge lorry fire

A lorry fire on the M1 in the early hours of this morning forced the closure of the motorway for around 12 hours.

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Passengers should check before they travel

Severe disruption to rail services between Milton Keynes and Watford Junction

Passengers are facing delays and cancellations on trains today (Friday) due to a signal failure.

Traffic and Travel

Long delays on the M1 this morning with three separate incidents ongoing

Two lanes closures on the M1 with three separate live incidents ongoing between Northampton and Milton Keynes

There is further chaos on the M1 today with three separate incidents and two lanes closures currently ongoing.

Traffic and Travel

Severe delays on the M1 in Northants this morning (AA)

Severe delays of over an hour on the M1 through Northamptonshire

Drivers are facing long delays on the M1 southbound this morning (Wednesday).

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Two arrested as group armed with golf clubs and poles fight in Daventry street

Daventry's 'best kept secret' now serves cocktails on Saturdays

M1 CLOSED south of Northampton following a serious accident

Funding package agreed that will finally see closed bridge in Northamptonshire village re-open

M1 south of Northampton reopens after five injured in crash