M6

A major stretch of the M6 was closed following a lorry fire between junctions 36 and 35, causing lengthy delays for motorists travelling south towards Lancashire.

Breaking M6 closed for more than 12 hours after huge lorry fire

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Morecambe on suspicion of drink driving.

Police update after woman jumps from M61 bridge and lands on lorry

The M6 northbound and southbound were both closed at J20 in Warrington due to a collision.

M6 back to normal after early hours crash

Tony Chambers, 34, of Oxgangs Avenue, Edinburgh, has been charged with dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class B – cannabis and money laundering.

Runaway driver who brought motorway traffic to a standstill charged

Traffic is currently being held in both directions on the M6 within J33 near Lancaster due to a collision.

Crash on motorway brings traffic to a standstill

Merseyside Police are appealing for information following a fatal incident on the M6

M6 crash: Driver named after fatal incident

There were severe delays reported yesterday morning on the M6 northbound between junction 31, A59 Preston New Road at Samlesbury, and junction 32, M55 Broughton Interchange. Lanes have reopened this morning.

Lanes reopen on motorway after lorry crash

Camera footage of slow traffic on the M6 J32-33, Preston, at around 4:50pm

M6 barrier repairs to continue until tomorrow, National Highways says

One lane out of four was closed on the M6 southbound between J32 and J31 near Preston due to recovery taking place following an earlier incident.

M6 delays hit Lancashire

One lane out of four is closed on the M6 southbound between J32 and J31 near Preston due to recovery taking place following an earlier incident.

Lunchtime chaos on motorway as earlier incident cause 50 min delays

The junction of the A6 and A582 will undergo preparatory work in advance of the main revamp getting under way

Work to start 'early' on major revamp of route between South Ribble and Preston

Real life chicken run - Wayne Erfmann from Wigan. His chickens hitched a ride up the motorway to Leyland and were found roaming about. He captured all but one and they spent the day at work with him.

Runaway chickens hitch 15-mile lift up M6

Congestion between Junctions 27 and 28

Breaking M6 lanes cleared after triple smash

The M6 northbound will be closed overnight

Drivers warned that M6 northbound closing overnight for bridge works

The Garner Hotel in Samlesbury

Samlesbury hotel near M6 and BAe hits the market- here's how much for

Police are appealing for information after a biker in his 80s has been left with a serious leg injury following an M6 collision in Carnforth

Crash leaves biker in his 80s with serious leg injury
He has been left with a serious leg injury.
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Man in his 40s left with serious injuries after BMW collides with barrier on M6 junction 35 near Carnforth

Man in his 40s left with serious injuries after bank holiday crash

One lane was closed in both directions on the M6 between junction 32 for Broughton and junction 33 for Galgate for much of Monday (August 24)

Breaking Latest on M6 after 'verge cutting' led to miles of tailbacks yesterday

Lancashire Police have criticised motorists who drove the wrong way up the M6 slip road at Lancaster to avoid getting stuck in traffic.

Lancs Police warning after drivers travel wrong way on M6 slip road

Lane 3 (of 3) is closed on the M6 in both directions between J32 (Preston) and J33 (near Lancaster) due to planned roadworks. Works are scheduled until Tuesday evening.

Breaking M6 delays between Preston & Lancaster to continue until tomorrow night

Delays at J33 on the M6 on Monday morning

Severe delays on M6 northbound carriageway following crash

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Virgin Wines take on massive new site at £100m development in Preston

Video grab of the shocking moment a cocky boy racer speeds down a hard shoulder in a BMW before crashing into a lorry.

Heart-stopping video shows boy racer speed down M6 before lorry crash

A new McDonald’s Drive Thru is planned for land off junction 31 of the M6 near Preston.

McDonald's reveals opening date of new Samlesbury site as work begins

Slow moving traffic at J31-31a this afternoon

Breaking Motorway traffic delays at M6 Broughton interchange with M55 affected

A pedestrian had to be restrained from attempting to run onto the M6 near Charnock Richard Services at around 5pm on Monday (August 3)

Person in crisis 'restrained' by public after trying to run onto M6

M6 northbound

Breaking M6 'severe delays' after van crashes into central barrier - latest
Drivers are reporting delays of around 45 minutes and an average speed of 5mph...
Matthew Calderbank

The live scenes on the M6, between junction 31a and junction 32, as of 17:26pm.

Commuters currently face huge delays on the M55 & the M6 near Preston

Traffic is currently being held on the M6 southbound near Lancaster between J35 and J34 due to a collision.

Traffic stopped on motorway as emergency services descend

The new Gerry Giraffe: this week he returns with his calf and another family member too.

'It belongs to the people': the M6 Giraffe returns this weekend

A fuel spillage on the M6 near Preston has shut the slip road and is currently causing hour long delays.

Breaking Fuel spillage on motorway shuts slip road and causes hour long delays

Samlesbury Church of England Primary School has recieved a new Ofsted report.

South Ribble primary described as being 'like a family' in new Ofsted

New Hall Tavern, Cuerdale Lane, Samlesbury

Future of historic Samlesbury pub revealed

The M6 in Chorley has reopened after being shut in both directions overnight

Police issue statement on why motorway was shut in both directions

Police said approximately £30,000 to £40,000 in cash was found after officers stopped a car on the M6 near Preston

Police find up to £40k on M6

There are lane closures due to maintenance works over the coming days.

Breaking M6 delays as lanes shut for 11-mile works between Preston & Lancaster

Thousands of bikers were spotted travelling through Lancashire on their way to Cumbria for the annual ride held in memory of Hairy Bikers presenter Dave Myers

Watch: Thousands of bikers pass through Lancashire for Dave Day 2026

Last year a man in his 50s died after driving the wrong way on the M6 near Charnock Richard services.

Calls for safety changes after M6 crash and rise in incidents

Pictures shared by North Yorkshire Weather Updates showing the scenes on Wednesday on the M6 southbound between Lancaster (J34) and Carnforth (J35).

HGV driver taken to hospital after lorry jackknifed on M6

Delays on the M6 near Lancaster due to a lorry crash

Live M6 LIVE: Southbound shut as lorry crash causes severe delays - updates

Police at the scene of the incident on the M6 between J27 for Standish and J28 for Leyland this afternoon (Friday, June 5)

Breaking M6 delays after police attend incident between Leyland and Standish

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a green Mini left the road and ended up in a field in Samlesbury

Police seek dashcam footage after Samlesbury crash

Foundation work on the new Preston bypass around1957. The twin chimneys of Courtaulds red scar works can be seen in the background. It was decided that the carriageway construction should consist of a sub-base of burnt red shale, varying in thickness from 12 to 36 inches depending on ground conditions, followed by a nine inch thick layer of wet mix and a surface of two inch thick tarmacadam base course with a inch thick temporary wearing course of fine cold asphalt. The form of construction of the hard shoulders was to be little more than that of a hardened verge

10 fascinating photos to celebrate 70 years since work began on the M6

Traffic is building along the M6 Southbound carriageway

Live updates as delays hold up vehicles on M6, M55 and A585

Delays have hit the M6 with northbound traffic congested around Preston this afternoon

Breaking M6 and M61 gridlocked as Friday getaway traffic hits Preston

Holiday Inn Express, Bamber Bridge

The surprising guide price of 103-bed Bamber Bridge hotel next to M6

There are delays on the M6 northbound from junctions 28 (Leyland) to 33 (Lancaster South)

Breaking M6 'slow-moving' with 37-miles of congestion from Leyland to Lancaster

Lancashire Police have issued update after the M55 was shut westbound within J4 Blackpool after 10pm yesterday due a police-led incident. (Image for illustration purposes)

Breaking M6 traffic held while police deal with 'concern for welfare' incident

A trial date has been set for Franscesca Burba - stepmum of tragic teen Ryan Morgan who was killed by his dad on the M6.

Trial date set for stepmum of tragic teen killed by dad on M6

'Micro managing is pants' What you think of average speed cameras

One lane is closed due to a vehicle having a tyre changed on the 6 northbound from J32 M55 (Broughton Interchange) to J33 A6 Preston Lancaster Road (Lancaster South / Garstang)

Breaking Delays on M6 and M55 in Preston due to rush hour lane closures

Plans for 29 new homes in Clayton le Woods in the red area

New housing estate plan for farm land near Cuerden Valley Park

A missing dog poster for Mabel has been put up on the roundabout which links the M55 and M6 in Preston

'Substantial reward' for stolen dog chased and captured by men in van

There are delays on the M6 after a crash near Charnock Richard Services this afternoon (Saturday, April 11)

Breaking LIVE: M6 at standstill after crash near Charnock Richard Services

Emergency services at the scene on the M6 in Lancashire this morning (Friday, April 10)

Live LIVE: Latest M6 updates after truck overturns in crash near Preston

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