Traffic and Travel

Train services between Liverpool Lime Street and nearby stations face suspensions

'Major' disruption in Liverpool causes delays to Lancashire trains

Police have released this image to show the shocking aftermath of a drunk driver's collision with a skip wagon on the M61.

Shocking image of M61 drunk driver's collision with skip wagon

The scene of the crash in Blackpool Road after a police chase through the streets of Preston on Monday evening (April 21)

Watch: Police chase ends with smash outside pub & driver, 64, arrested

A car fire has shut two lanes on the M6 junctions 32/33.

Car fire shuts two lanes on motorway causing 60 minute delays

Authorities confirmed that the Southbound M6 road remains closed as investigations into the road traffic collision begin, with police still at the scene.

M6: Northbound reopens, Southbound closed - police investigating

People on social media have been posting videos and images of stranded motorists playing football on the M6

Stranded motorists play football on closed M6 after traffic collision

Traffic congestion on the M6 is currently severe

Police say M6 could be closed 'for some time' following collision

The M6 southbound is currently closed, causing major delays

BREAKING: M6 closures following road traffic collision cause delays

The M6 is closed both north- and south-bound for a stretch due to a road traffic collision

M6 closures after serious road traffic collision causes major delays

An e-bike was seized after it was spotted being ridden in anti-social manner in Fleetwood

Teen e-biker smashes into Uber while 'pulling wheelies' in busy road

Some of Lancashire's top politicians were probed over the county's potholes

'Potholes are voters' priority', say councillors - so what will they do about th...

Millions of people are set to face disruption to their Easter travel plans this weekend

Millions face Easter travel chaos - what you need to know

Grace Foulds (picture left) Marie Cunningham (middle) and Peter Westwell were all killed by drivers whose eyesight didn't meet the legal standard

Coroner urges action on deaths caused by drivers with failing eyesight

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations in and around Preston

21 of the cheapest petrol stations to prepare for Easter weekend

Scott Ashton tragically died following a motorcycle crash near Astley Park in Chorley

Family pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘much-loved’ man after fatal crash

A motorcyclist in his 70s died in a crash in Ingleton on the border with North Yorkshire on Tuesday afternoon (April 15)

Tragedy as biker dies at scene of van crash
A motorcyclist in his 70s died in a crash on the border with North Yorkshire yesterday.
Matthew Calderbank

PSNI.

Woman biker rushed to hospital after van crash

Diversions are in place and National Highways have warned motorists to expect delays during the morning rush hour

Diversions in place after lorry fire shuts M6

Live M6 LIVE: Latest updates as lorry fire shuts motorway

The northbound carriageway was shut between junction 22 for the Winwick Interchange in Cheshire and junction 23 for Haydock Island after the 2am fire

Motorists warned to expect delays as lorry fire closes motorway

All the major Preston & South Ribble roadworks starting between April 14 and April 20.

All the major roadworks starting in Preston & South Ribble

Traffic warning as 19.1m expected to make car journey on Good Friday

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations in and around Preston

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations in Preston this Easter

Motorists have been urged to 'take care' and be patient ahead of an abnormal load operation near Carlisle this weekend.

Delays warning for the motorway this weekend - this is why

Venice canals image

The 10 wonders of the world you can fly to from Manchester for £36

The scene of the crash at the junction of Langdale Road and Worden Lane, near Worden Park and Runshaw College, on Thursday afternoon (April 10)

Cyclist rushed to hospital after being hit by car near park

Heavy traffic is building on the A6 in Brock due to temporary traffic lights

Heavy traffic building on A6 due to temporary traffic lights
Heavy traffic is building on the A6 in Bilsborrow due to temporary traffic lights.
Sean Gleaves

Delays were building on the M55 in both directions as emergency services extinguished a vehicle fire

Delays building on M55 as emergency services extinguish vehicle fire

Emergency services were called to the scene in Bank Top, Blackburn where two boys on the moped were involved in a crash with a Peugeot 208 Active car at 8.29pm.

Boys, 13 and 15, rushed to hospital after joyride horror crash

A speeding hotspot in East Lancashire has finally had a long campaigned for speed camera installed.

Teen rushed to hospital after crashing off-road bike into steel shutter

Some Buckshaw residents have pointed the finger at lorry drivers who regularly park along Gibson Drive, near the Tesco supermarket

Lorry drivers blamed for dumping 12 bags of human excrement in village

A woman was hospitalised with “serious injuries” after a car crash in Darwen

Woman hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’ after car crash

Police have released the following image of a crash that was caused by a drink driver on the M6 to deter others.

Drunk driver crashes car on the M6

A woman in her 80s sadly died in hospital after a car crash in Lathom

Woman in her 80s dies after car leaves road and crashes into ditch

Major roadworks starting in Preston & South Ribble between Monday, Apr 7 and Sunday, Apr 13

All the major roadworks starting in Preston & South Ribble

Heavy traffic was building on the M61 southbound due to a “lorry fire” near Bamber Bridge

Live Live M61 updates as heavy traffic builds after 'lorry fire'

Safia Karieem, 51, sadly died after being hit by a car in Nelson

Driver pleads guilty to killing ‘amazing’ mum in 65mph hit-and-run

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations in and around Preston

21 of the cheapest diesel and petrol stations for Easter travels

Northern Loop: Highways England proposal for M60 Junction 18 at Simister Island

The massive motorway changes affecting millions of journeys a year

The M61 northbound between J2 and J3 for the A666 is closed due to planned overnight roadworks which have overrun their pre-agreed end time.

Rush hour traffic chaos as motorway lane closures causes delays

This little dog was rescued by Lancashire Police after it was seen running down the M6!

Lancashire Police successfully rescue a dog loose on the M6

Junction 31 of the M6 is closed north bound due to reports of a dog on the motorway.

Lancashire Police close M6 junction due to reports of a dog on road

Bluebell Way, leading to junction 31A of the M6, where the new industrial estate could be built

Ruling on TWO new drive-thrus near the M6 in Preston

Preston and South Ribble roadworks starting between Monday, March 31 and Sunday, April 6

All the major roadworks starting in Preston next week

Police want dashcam footage from the scene

Seriously injured woman found trapped in car after crashing into ditch

Sarah Joanne Theobald, 41, sadly died following a collision in Regent Road, Morecambe shortly before 8.30pm on March 11

Tributes to woman with 'heart of gold' who died at scene of collision

The communication hubs had been planned for five locations in Preston city centre, including here on Fishergate (images: Google and (inset) JCDecaux/In Focus Public Networks Ltd, via Preston City Council planning portal)

Preston says no to plan for digital screens and defibrillators across the city

David and his wife Jo - she said her life was saved by her husband

Blackpool dad killed in lorry crash died a 'hero' saving wife's life

A speeding hotspot in East Lancashire has finally had a long campaigned for speed camera installed.

Dad & daughter relieved to see speed camera installed on danger road

The scene of the crash on the M55 this morning

M55 delays after 'multi-vehicle' crash shuts lane for two miles

Preston roadworks starting between Monday, March 24 and Sunday, March 30

All the major roadworks starting in Preston next week

The A6070 has undergone a major revamp since it was downgraded from a motorway

Big changes for Lancashire's former 'shortest motorway'

A 75-year-old driver has died after crashing into a traffic bollard in Lytham

Driver, 75, dies after crashing into traffic bollard

The scene at Manchester airport after the closure of Heathrow has thrown the country into travel chaos, March 21 2025.

Airport chaos as Heathrow closure hits major cities across UK

Emergency services rushed to the scene on the anti-clockwise M60 in Salford at around 7pm, shutting the motorway in both directions.

Man killed after lorry 'loses control' on M60 and smashes into traffic