Drivers

National Highways is carrying out the repairs to gullies around Wentbridge Viaduct tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday night (19 November).

A1 closures as urgent repairs take place at Wentbridge viaduct

National Highways will begin to carry out overnight drainage and ground surveys on the M1 next week.

National Highways announce overnight closures on M1 in West Yorkshire next week

The latest expected works list, with notes from National Highways, shows that nine closures already in place are expected to carry on this week:

Wakefield road closures: All the closures to look out for this week

Drivers in and around Wakefield will have 22 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.

Wakefield road closures: There are 22 road closures this week

An expert from the International Drivers Association has shared his tips on how to keep your vehicle and wildlife safe during Storm Babet.

Storm Babet: Drivers encouraged to check vehicles for damage and wildlife

A complex recovery and clear-up operation will be ongoing throughout the morning. (Photo National Highways)

M1 and M62 closures due to multi-vehicle crash and lorry fire

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

Drivers planning to travel on the M62 in West Yorkshire have been advised to allow more time for their journeys tonight and tomorrow due to a lane closure for essential bridge parapet repairs.

Drivers advised to allow more time to travel as M62 lane closures in place

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

Road closures: More than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Here are all the road closures planned for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford

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

The now-closed junction 2a exit slip of the M621

Drivers and football fans urged to be vigilant on M621

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

Taxi drivers staged an angry demonstration outside County Hall in Wakefield as they accused the local authority of putting livelihoods at risk.

Council accused of ‘hypocrisy’ as taxi drivers stage County Hall protest

A collision between two HGVs took place at around 5.40am between junctions 39 (Calder Grove) and 40 (Wakefield).

Delays as M1 at Wakefield remains closed following early morning collision

Many people drive until the petrol light comes on and often will have to keep moving for a while until they find a petrol station. But how long can drivers actually keep moving before refilling?

Revealed: The cars that can drive the longest with the petrol light on

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

National Highways has announced planned closures on the A1 as work on Wentbridge Viaduct and Wentedge Road Bridge continues

A1 overnight closures planned as Wentbridge viaduct improvements move forward

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
The new tool comes after a watchdog found supermarket forecourts were charging an extra 6p per litre

More than a dozen for Wakefield drivers over the next fortnight

Wakefield road closures: Here are the 16 road closures to look out for this week

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

(Image: NationalWorld)

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

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

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

Information gathered from the DVLA has shown that Wakefield and Halifax rank in the top 5 in the country for people with points on their driving licenses

Revealed: Drivers in Wakefield and Halifax among the most law-breaking

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

Which? Lists ways to save money on driving costs

Which? Lists ways to save money on driving costs

Drivers planning to travel in the area are advised to allow more time for their journeys and consider alternative routes if possible.

Diversions as A1 near Pontefract to close for emergency repairs

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

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