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The train drivers' union says the timing of the strikes was not aimed as disrupting Tory members attending their annual conference

Union says Tory accusations inspired train strike targeting conference

Coun Scott Dickinson meets with riders on the Pass Wide and Slow awareness ride. Photo: Northumberland Labour.

Horse riders call on drivers to take more care when overtaking

The southbound A1 near Clifton. Picture: Google

Eight people injured in multi-vehicle collision on the A1

Taxi Rank. Picture: NCJ Media

Taxi organisation criticises council over licensing delays

Mick Schumacher is looking for his F1 seat for 2024

Mick Schumacher reveals “time is running out” to find seat for 2024

Here is the remaining calendar for the F1 2023 season

F1 2023: Full schedule of Grand Prix’s remaining and driver standings

Carlos Sainz has driven with Ferrari since 2021

Who is Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr - net worth and new girlfriend

Keanu Reeves will host a new Disney+ documentary on Formula 1

Disney+ unveil first look at Formula 1 documentary with Keanu Reeves

Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg will return to Haas for the 2024 F1 season

Haas re-sign contracts with Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen

AI cameras set up to spot drivers on phone catch almost 300 drivers during trial

AI catches 297 drivers breaking law in 3 days - and it’s not speeding

Morrison petrol station in Clarence Road, Hartlepool.

How to get double More Card points at Morrisons this month

Customers filling up at Morrisons petrol stations can grab double More Card points for a limited time

Seven drivers will be left without a seat at the end of the 2023 F1 season

Which drivers are out of contract in 2023 - including Lewis Hamilton

Cows on M6 cause chaos as drivers left in 3-mile long traffic jam

Pictured: Cows cause chaos on Britain’s busiest motorway

F1 drivers have called on the FIA to make a call about whether the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend

F1 drivers call on FIA to cancel Belgium Grand Prix

DJ Eats Everything shares his latest track, as a collaboration with Nissan - named "Feeel"

DJ Eats Everything shares latest track - using sounds from motorsports

Sebastian Vettel is back behind the wheel of an F1 car for Goodwood Festival of Speed

Sebastian Vettel makes his return to an F1 car

CMA to launch ‘fuel finder’ scheme to help drivers get cheaper petrol as supermarket forecourts criticised

‘Fuel finder’ scheme to be launched to help drivers find cheap petrol

Millions of drivers have admitted to vaping or smoking while driving, which could result in penalty points. (Photo by Michal Fludra/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Drivers still smoking & vaping at the wheel despite Highway Code rule

Top 10 rudest drivers based on car model - see where BMW & Tesla rank

DVLA warns of 118 health conditions you must declare - full list

Most frequent reasons for MOT failures in the UK - full list

Italy's fire service posted an image of a helicopter taking part in the rescue (Image: Vigili del Fuoco)

Three tourists dead & one missing after boat capsizes on Italian lake

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is set to update its guidance for drivers with eye conditions, according to reports.

British drivers with ‘eye conditions’ warned of new rule

Morrisons More Card relaunches to help customers save more money - how to sign up & earn points

Morrisons brings back money-saving loyalty scheme from today

Most dangerous driving hotspots in the UK unveiled - is your area on the list?

Most dangerous driving hotspots in the UK unveiled

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle involved in car chase with paparazzi

Mystery as every vehicle in station car park given parking tickets - ‘baffled’ drivers search for explanation

Baffled drivers confused as every vehicle in car park given ticket

The car is seen smashing into the lorry.

Watch as driver runs a red light before smashing into a lorry

A man has been jailed after footage showed him running a red light in his VW Passat before smashing into a lorry

(Image: NationalWorld)

Why car insurance costs are up by more than £60 a year

There are a number of overnight lane or road closures in Northumberland this month due to ongoing roadworks.

Northumberland roadworks round-up

Northern Ireland diesel prices have dropped while petrol has risen, says the Consumer Council.

Diesel 16p more expensive than it should be, RAC say

Yellow box fines are ‘unfair’ on drivers, says RAC

Police on proactive patrol spotted a car driving on a 60mph road with an unrestrained child in the boot.

Police stop car with unrestrained child in boot on 60mph road

The rumoured plan could stop young drivers carrying passengers of a similar age (Photo: Shutterstock)

Young drivers could be banned from giving friends a lift

The Azerbaijan grand prix in Baku will see new changes to the sprint race

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023 race schedule

Double killer Christopher Halliwell murder Sian O’Callaghan, 22, and Becky Godden-Edwards, 20, who had both been abducted after leaving nightclubs. There have been claims the murderer could be linked to 27 other deaths.

Sian’s Law tightening security checks on cab drivers come into effect

Morrisons is making a major change to the way its loyalty scheme works for some customers

Morrisons shakes up loyalty card scheme to help customers save money

Under 25’s could be banned from giving lifts under new plans

Drivers under age of 25 could be banned from giving lifts to friends

Delays expected Between Felton and Morpeth.

Drivers warned to expect delays on A1

Which? Lists ways to save money on driving costs

Which? Lists ways to save money on driving costs

Senior Coroner, Anne Pember, said: “I believe that, if the hard shoulder had been available for the broken down vehicle to pull into, it’s quite possible that David Levett would not have died.”

Smart motorways axed: UK government scrap all new projects

Vehicles not registered in the UK must enrol in a special scheme with TfL to ensure they meet the environmental standards to enter the ULEZ zones, or else be deemed non-compliant by default.

EU driver fined £11,000 for failing London ULEZ rule

Morrisons offering 5p off every litre of fuel with special deal

Morrisons offer 5p off every litre of fuel - how to claim

A section of Newgate Street in Morpeth. Picture by Anne Hopper.

Major footpaths works set to cause lengthy delays in Morpeth

Drivers risk £1k fine if they switch off UK government emergency alert

The emergency alert is to be sent out later this month, and is a test run of what could happen in an emergency such as severe flooding, fires or extreme weather

Traffic police drones could be common place across the UK very soon - Credit: Adobe

Traffic police to roll out new cunning way to catch reckless motorists

Drivers are being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams

Drivers being warned to watch out for clip for cash insurance scams

The turn off for the B1341, towards Bamburgh.

People advised to avoid the A1 due to crash

The RAC is warning of traffic jams over Easter weekend

Motorway roadworks to avoid this Easter as RAC issues warning

You should avoid doing these things on your phone while driving - or face a fine or points on your licence.

Things you should avoid doing on your phone while driving

Electric vehicles are at the forefront of new driving laws and offences introduced in April 2023 - Credit: Adobe

All the new driving laws and offences introduced in April - full list

Changes have been made to the driving test in a bid to tackle the long waiting times. (Photo by Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images Images)

Huge change to driving tests as learners need to wait longer to rebook

Drivers are being warned by the DVLA to pay their car tax

DVLA £1,000 fine warning - how to renew car tax & when to do it

Video grab as secret police video footage captures “selfish” drivers using their phones as they speed along major motorways.

Lorry driver barely touches steering wheel as he’s caught taking photo

Say goodbye to pay and display parking machines in the UK - Credit: Adobe

Pay and display parking machines could be scrapped in major change