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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

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

M6 back to normal after early hours crash

The tree collapsed into the home at 6:50am this morning as a result of Storm Boelo

Shock after tree plummets into Lancaster home

A collapsed tree on Fishergate Hill, Preston, this morning.

Sunday's updates as Storm Boelo wreaked havoc across Lancashire

Lancashire's 'at risk' motorway routes during Storm Boelo

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

M6 crash: Driver named after fatal incident

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

The M55 eastbound carriageway at Junction 4 will be closed every night from today until Wednesday 21 October, between 9pm and 6am.

What's happening as M55 junction set for closure

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 is currently closed on the eastbound carriageway of the M65 near junction 3 (Blackburn West / Wheelton)

M65 delays as barrier repairs cause 4 miles of congestion this morning

The M65 in Lancashire was closed in both directions between J6 and J5 Blackburn at 10pm yesterday evening following a concern for welfare call

Breaking M65 delays with traffic blocked for 40 mins after crash near Blackburn

A stretch of the M65

Urgent call for M65 flooding action

Man in court for drink driving after being stopped by police at motorway services near Lancaster.

Breaking Delays on M61 due to 'police-led incident' this morning

The e-biker was spotted on the M55 heading towards Preston with a woman and child on the back. Police stopped traffic and they brought safely off at junction 2 with a road block in place

M61 reopens after serious overnight crash shuts motorway for 10 hours

Police closed the M6 between junctions 28 (Leyland) and J27 (Standish) after a person fell from a bridge over the motorway at around 11.30am on Tuesday, November 7. The casualty was taken to hospital in a serious condition, said North West Ambulance Service.

Breaking LIVE: Latest as M61 closed for hours after serious crash overnight

Man in court for drink driving after being stopped by police at motorway services near Lancaster.

Breaking Latest as M61 closed northbound after serious crash overnight
The M61 northbound is closed this morning after a serious crash overnight.
Matthew Calderbank

The clearance work will take place on the M6 and M55 between junction 32 southbound exit slip to M55 junction 1, near Preston.

12 days of overnight motorway closures set to begin next week

A driver who repeatedly called for help after breaking down on the M6 was found to be more than three times the drink-drive limit

Driver more than three times drink-drive limit after breakdown on M6

Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M6 in Lancashire following a serious collision

LIVE M6 crash: Motorway reopens in both directions near after crash

Drivers heading north are being urged to plan ahead or avoid a stretch of the M6 this weekend as a second full closure takes place near Penrith

Drivers urged to stick to diversions after problems during M6 closure

Road closed sign.

M56 delays as crash near Manchester Airport closes road

A section of the M6 motorway will while the 137-metre-long bridge is replaced

Major M6 motorway closures planned that could affect New Year travel

A £60m railway bridge will be installed over the M6 at Clifton in January

Major M6 disruption could hit your travel plans as bridge replaced

M6 slip roads in Lancashire to undergo repair work during 2026

a56 northbound

Five miles of congestion near M66 as A56 down to one lane

The M6 southbound has reopened near Chorley after being closed overnight due to a fatal crash

Breaking M6 reopens after man dies in wrong-way crash

Delays of nearly two hours were reported on the M61 after a crash between Chorley and Middlebrook

Live Delays of nearly two hours reported on M61 after crash
Delays of nearly two hours have been reported on the M61 after a crash between Chorley and Middlebrook.
Sean Gleaves

Updates as police close M61 motorway in both directions after incident

This image (captured at 1:30pm) shows traffic building at junction 32 southbound, on the way to junction 31A.

Crash closes 3 lanes on the M6 southbound near Preston

M6 roadworks

M6 warning for drivers - as 10,000 fines are handed out

A plot of land next to the A65 in Rossendale, among the portfolio of 55 National Highways assets up for auction with Pugh on 24 September

Pugh appointed by National Highways to auction 55 land asset lots

M6 near Carnforth.

M6 drivers warned of long delays and lane closures

Protestor on jet ski.

Protester on jet ski threatens to delay Blackpool Air Show

Drivers faced six miles of congestion after a crash on the M6 near Leyland

Breaking 60-minute delays and six miles of congestion after M6 crash

The M60 in Greater Manchester is closed in both directions between J11 (Eccles) and J12 (M602) due to a Greater Manchester Police incident.

Breaking Road closure on M60 due to police incident - here's the details

Drivers are facing long delays on the M6 southbound this evening due to “ongoing construction”

Breaking Long delays on M6 southbound due to 'construction works'

The M6 northbound has now reopened following a serious crash

Breaking M6 northbound reopens after major crash leaves driver injured

Motorists are being warned that the M6 northbound “could be closed for several hours” following a serious crash

Breaking M6 northbound 'could be closed for several hours' after crash

Breaking Latest on M6 after multi-vehicle crash between Preston and Lancaster

Drivers on the M6 are still facing 90-minute delays after a multi-vehicle crash

Breaking M6 drivers still facing 90-minute delays after multi-vehicle crash

Diversion routes will be in place and clearly signed when roads are closed

Diversion route set for traffic affected by crash on M6

There are delays of at least 45 minutes on the M6 southbound between J33 (Lancaster) and J32 (Preston) following a collision

Breaking Motorway chaos as crash causes 45 minute delays

Drivers faced significant delays on the M6 southbound near Lancaster on Friday afternoon

Breaking 60-minute rush hour delays on M6 southbound due to roadworks

Parklife is back at Heaton Park this weekend.

Warning issued to music lovers heading to Parklife this weekend

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

Lorry driver caught rolling cigarette with no hands on wheel

National Highways are warning motorists to expect delays as three months of roadworks will begin this weekend on the M6.

Motorists' misery as 3 month roadworks set to cause delays

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

Breaking Diversions in place after lorry fire shuts M6

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

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

Breaking Delays building on M55 as emergency services extinguish vehicle fire

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

The massive motorway changes affecting millions of journeys a year

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

Motorists are set to face two years of disruption on the M6 as essential bridge repairs get underway

Motorists face two years of disruption on M6 for bridge repairs

National Highways have issued a message to 'grumbling' motorway motorists.

National Highways issues message to 'grumbling' motorists

Photo of a dog in a kennel

Top 4 mini-documentaries: Cavity-Wall Scandal & hybrid ferry

A man is receiving medical treatment after a lorry crashed into the central reservation on the M6

Man receives medical treatment after lorry crash on M6

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