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Motorists caught on camera watching a film while driving

Watch as motorists are caught watching films while driving on motorway

Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.
Police officers overtaking a heavily-laden car transporter were shocked to discover the driver was using just one elbow to control the huge vehicle as he travelled along a busy motorway.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries

National Highways has launched a new ‘blind spots’ safety campaign
National Highways has launched a new ‘blind spots’ safety campaign

National Highways issues advice on overtaking HGVs in safety campaign

Aldi stores will have special opening hours this weekend (image: Aldi)
Aldi stores will have special opening hours this weekend (image: Aldi)

Aldi to recruit 500 apprentices across the UK in biggest ever intake

HVS recently revealed its 'game-changing' hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator, previewing its planned 40-tonne zero-emission HGV.
HVS recently revealed its 'game-changing' hydrogen powertrain in the form of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator, previewing its planned 40-tonne zero-emission HGV.

Major boost for £30m Glasgow project to bring hydrogen-powered HGVs to UK roads

Dalkeith-headquartered NWH Group serves Scotland and north-east England from ten sites.
Dalkeith-headquartered NWH Group serves Scotland and north-east England from ten sites.

Recycling firm NWH tackles industry driver shortage with new HGV driving school

Motorists could drive lorries without a formal test under licence plan

Wallyford: Video shows the moment that a lorry is lifted off the line after crashing through a wall onto the train tracks in East Lothian
Wallyford: Video shows the moment that a lorry is lifted off the line after crashing through a wall onto the train tracks in East Lothian

Video shows the moment that a lorry is lifted off the line

Daniyah Rafique, process engineer at Logan Energy, shows off the East Lothian firm's innovative hydrogen compression trailer, which will allow trucks and buses to refuel in places where no supply of the gas is available
Daniyah Rafique, process engineer at Logan Energy, shows off the East Lothian firm's innovative hydrogen compression trailer, which will allow trucks and buses to refuel in places where no supply of the gas is available

Lean green hydrogen machine lets buses and lorries refuel anywhere

Lorries in Scotland are legally required to travel 10mph slower on most main roads than those in England (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Lorries in Scotland are legally required to travel 10mph slower on most main roads than those in England (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why Scotland’s HGV speed limits should be same as England's – Kenny MacAskill MP

Menzies Distribution said it was taking recycling to the next level, working with partners, including Aura Brand Solutions, to convert disused PVC curtains from its largest vehicles into colourful, durable bags.
Menzies Distribution said it was taking recycling to the next level, working with partners, including Aura Brand Solutions, to convert disused PVC curtains from its largest vehicles into colourful, durable bags.

Menzies Distribution turns HGV side curtains into rucksacks and toiletry bags

Smoke rising on the Ukrainian side of the border was an artillery strike, according to locals.
Smoke rising on the Ukrainian side of the border was an artillery strike, according to locals.

‘Near the Ukrainian border, we saw some smoke rising in the distance'

The convoy makes its way through Romania, on the way to Moldova.
The convoy makes its way through Romania, on the way to Moldova.

Day five of HGV driver's diary en-route to help Ukraine

Robert Marshall is taking aid to Moldova. LORRY DRIVER - ROBERT MARSHALL (JANE BRADLEY STORY) DRIVING TO MOLDOVA WITH SUPPLIES/AID FOR REFUGEES LOADS HIS LORRY TO HEAD TO MOLDOVA WITH TEECH CHARITY
Robert Marshall is taking aid to Moldova. LORRY DRIVER - ROBERT MARSHALL (JANE BRADLEY STORY) DRIVING TO MOLDOVA WITH SUPPLIES/AID FOR REFUGEES LOADS HIS LORRY TO HEAD TO MOLDOVA WITH TEECH CHARITY

Day three of HGV driver’s journey to take aid to Moldova

Lorry driver Robert Marshall. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Lorry driver Robert Marshall. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Day one of HGV driver’s journey to take aid to Moldova

HGV driver Robertson Marshall is to take aid to Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.
HGV driver Robertson Marshall is to take aid to Ukrainian refugees in Moldova.

The Edinburgh HGV driver taking aid to Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Police Scotland said a 55-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a lorry was found ‘lying on its side’ following a single vehicle crash on the A92 in Fife (Photo: John Devlin).
Police Scotland said a 55-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a lorry was found ‘lying on its side’ following a single vehicle crash on the A92 in Fife (Photo: John Devlin).

55-year-old man taken to hospital after lorry found 'on its side'

New Highway Code rules: 2022 changes and how cyclists are impacted

People will find their money does not go as far in 2022 with inflation expected to top 6 per cent. Picture: Jon Savage
People will find their money does not go as far in 2022 with inflation expected to top 6 per cent. Picture: Jon Savage

Soaring inflation likely to trump supply chain crisis as biggest 2022 headache

Flatpack furniture specialist Ikea has confirmed it has increased the average price of products in its UK stores by 10% due to rising supply chain costs.
Flatpack furniture specialist Ikea has confirmed it has increased the average price of products in its UK stores by 10% due to rising supply chain costs.

Ikea confirms 10% price hike in UK stores - here's why

The new outlet is being set up by CNG Fuels at the Eurocentral industrial estate, off the M8 close to Bellshill.
The new outlet is being set up by CNG Fuels at the Eurocentral industrial estate, off the M8 close to Bellshill.

Scotland’s first renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station opens

A researcher inspects a strain of the Staphylococcus epidermidis that is highly resistant to antibiotics (Picture: William West/AFP via Getty Images)
A researcher inspects a strain of the Staphylococcus epidermidis that is highly resistant to antibiotics (Picture: William West/AFP via Getty Images)

Misuse of antibiotics poses a serious threat to modern medicine – Philip Lymbery

The boss of Royal Mail has reassured customers that the ongoing HGV driver crisis and supply chain issues will not impact deliveries for Christmas.
The boss of Royal Mail has reassured customers that the ongoing HGV driver crisis and supply chain issues will not impact deliveries for Christmas.

Royal Mail boss reassures customers over Christmas deliveries

Crisps have been emptied from shelves after a computer glitch that occurred during an upgrade to Walkers’ computers systems slowed production (Photo: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)
Crisps have been emptied from shelves after a computer glitch that occurred during an upgrade to Walkers’ computers systems slowed production (Photo: Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images)

Why there's a shortage of Walkers Crisps - and when they will be back on shelves

Millions of motorists to be affected by major driving law change

Amid efforts to tackle climate change and save wildlife, we should rethink our eating habits (Picture: Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)
Amid efforts to tackle climate change and save wildlife, we should rethink our eating habits (Picture: Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Let's remake Christmas with family, humanity and animals in mind –Philip Lymbery

Government to bypass Commons approval to speed up HGV licence changes

(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Amazon ‘warns shoppers to order their Christmas presents in November’ amid suppl...

The new bags turned up on East Lothian doorsteps this week
The new bags turned up on East Lothian doorsteps this week

Bin sacks held up in English port finally arrive in East Lothian

Charlie Spurway, owner of Country Business which grows around 200,00 Christmas trees every year and prepares to cut down 100,000 trees over the festive period (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).
Charlie Spurway, owner of Country Business which grows around 200,00 Christmas trees every year and prepares to cut down 100,000 trees over the festive period (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).

Christmas tree seller asks customers to make tree deliveries

(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
(Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Warning over icy roads this winter across Britain ‘due to lack of gritter driver...

MoD examiners to carry out driving tests to ease HGV driver shortage

Boris Johnson says Rishi Sunak is right, shortages could last ‘until Christmas’ (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)
Boris Johnson says Rishi Sunak is right, shortages could last ‘until Christmas’ (Photo by NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

Boris Johnson says Rishi Sunak is right, shortages could last ‘until Christmas’ ...

Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer by some way, is due to release its results later this week. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA
Tesco, Britain's biggest retailer by some way, is due to release its results later this week. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA

Tesco results in spotlight amid industry cost pressures and driver shortages

Christmas 'nightmare' prediction as Rishi Sunak warns shortages could last 'for months' (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Christmas 'nightmare' prediction as Rishi Sunak warns shortages could last 'for months' (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Christmas 'nightmare' prediction as Rishi Sunak warns shortages could last 'for ...

The slogan on the official Vote Leave campaign's battle-bus has been widely condemned (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)
The slogan on the official Vote Leave campaign's battle-bus has been widely condemned (Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images)

Brexit or Scexit, referendums favour the unscrupulous – Brian Wilson

Many gas stations around Britain have shut down in the past five days after running out of fuel, a situation exacerbated by panic buying among some motorists. Photo: AP Photo/Frank Augstein.
Many gas stations around Britain have shut down in the past five days after running out of fuel, a situation exacerbated by panic buying among some motorists. Photo: AP Photo/Frank Augstein.

Is the fuel shortage over? Here's the latest news on fuel shortages

DOVER, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 24: A member of the French Federation of Rescue and First Aid swabs a lorry driver to test for Covid-19 on December 24, 2020 in Dover, United Kingdom. Travel from the UK to France is gradually resuming after being suspended due to concerns about a new strain of Covid-19. The British government deployed its Track and Trace team to administer Covid-19 tests to lorry drivers waiting to cross at Dover. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
DOVER, UNITED KINGDOM - DECEMBER 24: A member of the French Federation of Rescue and First Aid swabs a lorry driver to test for Covid-19 on December 24, 2020 in Dover, United Kingdom. Travel from the UK to France is gradually resuming after being suspended due to concerns about a new strain of Covid-19. The British government deployed its Track and Trace team to administer Covid-19 tests to lorry drivers waiting to cross at Dover. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

UK Government accused of 'poaching' Scottish ambulance staff

How are emergency vehicles affected by the fuel supply issues? Photo: BrianAJackson / Getty Images / Canva Pro. bullstar69 / Getty Images / Canva Pro.
How are emergency vehicles affected by the fuel supply issues? Photo: BrianAJackson / Getty Images / Canva Pro. bullstar69 / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

Where do ambulances get their fuel from?

Fashion chain Next is one of the most familiar brands on the high street.
Fashion chain Next is one of the most familiar brands on the high street.

Next warns of price rises and staff shortages in Christmas run-up: reaction

With an HGV driver shortage in the UK, now could be a good time to think about becoming a driver. Photo: Lalocracio / Getty Images / Canva Pro.
With an HGV driver shortage in the UK, now could be a good time to think about becoming a driver. Photo: Lalocracio / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

How much does an HGV driver earn? What it's like to be an HGV driver?

Overall, there is a shortage of 400,000 HGV drivers across Europe. Photo: U.J.Alexander / Getty Images / Canva Pro.
Overall, there is a shortage of 400,000 HGV drivers across Europe. Photo: U.J.Alexander / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

Is there a lorry driver shortage in Europe?

Fuel prices hit eight-year high amid supply issues

Cars queue for fuel at a BP petrol station in Bracknell, Berkshire, on Sunday. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
Cars queue for fuel at a BP petrol station in Bracknell, Berkshire, on Sunday. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Learning not to take lorry drivers for granted - leader comment

Cars queue for fuel at a Sainsbury's petrol station in Camberley, Surrey.
Cars queue for fuel at a Sainsbury's petrol station in Camberley, Surrey.

Competition law suspended to battle petrol panic buying

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will also provide examiners for lorry driving tests (Photo: Getty Images)

10,500 foreign workers to get temporary visas to save Christmas from shortages

Motorists queue to fill their cars at a Sainsbury's fuel station in Ashford, Kent.
Motorists queue to fill their cars at a Sainsbury's fuel station in Ashford, Kent.

UK Government defends foreign HGV driver plan and blames haulage group for chaos

Drivers will be hit with a £30 fuel limit at hundreds of petrol stations (Photo: Getty Images)
Drivers will be hit with a £30 fuel limit at hundreds of petrol stations (Photo: Getty Images)

Hundreds of petrol stations set £30 fuel limit as panic-buyers race to fill up

Drivers queued for fuel at petrol stations across the country on Friday (Photo: Getty Images)
Drivers queued for fuel at petrol stations across the country on Friday (Photo: Getty Images)

Temporary visa scheme being considered to tackle HGV driver shortage

A closed Tesco Petrol station in Bracknell, Berkshire.
A closed Tesco Petrol station in Bracknell, Berkshire.

Downing Street considering temporary measures to ease HGV driver shortage

A shopper peruses near-empty bread shelves at a supermarket in the centre of York, northern England, during the first lockdown (Getty Images)
A shopper peruses near-empty bread shelves at a supermarket in the centre of York, northern England, during the first lockdown (Getty Images)

Panic buying in run-up to Christmas could be ‘far worse’ than lockdown, Tesco wa...

There are fears that millions across the UK could be pushed into fuel poverty as a result of spiking energy bills. Picture: John Devlin.
There are fears that millions across the UK could be pushed into fuel poverty as a result of spiking energy bills. Picture: John Devlin.

How the gas price crisis is creating another perfect storm - Emma Newlands

Police use the supercabs for a better vantage point to spot offenders
Police use the supercabs for a better vantage point to spot offenders

Shocking footage shows trucker with a phone to each ear on motorway

Car and trailer driving tests to be scrapped

HGV driving tests streamlined to tackle shortage of lorry drivers

HGVs on the M4 motorway near Datchet, Berkshire. The UK government announced a temporary extension to lorry drivers' hours from July 12, amid a shortage of workers. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Images
HGVs on the M4 motorway near Datchet, Berkshire. The UK government announced a temporary extension to lorry drivers' hours from July 12, amid a shortage of workers. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Images

Warning as number of haulage firms going out of business accelerates

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Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
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