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Video shows driver trimming beard on motorway with no hands on wheel

NWH director Nicola Williams, pictured with the new fully electric Volvo lorry.

Midlothian recycling firm rolls out giant leccy lorry as part of net-zero plan

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New calls for ‘better support’ for road haulage industry

Luke Wagner, 26, was driving his HGV when he saw a silver car skid off an icy road near March,. Cambridgeshire, and plunge down a bank into a river. He help pull the man free Picture: SWNS

HGV dashcam records moment lorry driver rescues motorist

Lorry driver has miracle escape after shocking M6 crash near Birmingham captured on CCTV

Watch: Lorry driver cheats death on M6 near Birmingham as tyre blows

Eve Brown died in a crash at Hermiston Gait on December 18, aged 41. Photo: Facebook

Fundraiser launched in memory of pregnant nurse who died in horror crash

A woman has died after being involved in a two-vehicle collision on the M8 near Hermiston Gait. Police are now appealing for information

Woman dies at scene of lorry crash which saw M8 at Edinburgh closed for hours

A tractor fell off a lorry on the Queensferry Crossing. Photo: Police Scotland

Severe traffic delays after tractor falls off lorry

Tributes to ‘much loved grandmother and mother’ who died in car crash

The car is seen smashing into the lorry.

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

The Screen Machine mobile cinema service, seen here at Bunessan, on the Isle of Mull, has operated across Scotland since 1998. Picture: Iain MacColl

Edinburgh lines up 'Screen Machine' to help fill gaps left by Filmhouse closure

Traffic is queuing on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass after a break-down.

Heavy traffic on bypass after incident

Police were called to a four vehicle crash on the A1

Man taken to hospital after four vehicle crash on major road

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.

National Highways to patrol major motorway in unmarked lorries

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

National Highways issues advice on overtaking HGVs in safety campaign

National Highways has launched a new safety campaign, amid concerns about drivers’ awareness of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) ‘blind spots’ when overtaking.

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There is traffic chaos at Cameron Toll after a lorry hit a railway bridge

Rush hour chaos as lorry crashes into railway bridge

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

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

Seven-year-old Rosa Thuemmler, whose family recently moved from central Germany to Edinburgh, having fun at the Gorgie Farm.

Look back at life in Gorgie and Dalry in 2013

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

The skip lorry is stuck under the bridge, causing major delays. Picture: Billy OFarrell

Bypass delays after lorry got stuck under bridge

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

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

A slip road has been closed on the Edinburgh City Bypass due a vehicle fire.

Firefighters tackle HGV blaze on busy Edinburgh City Bypass

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.

The Edinburgh HGV driver taking aid to Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Transporting a lorry load of aid across Europe into Moldova, isn’t new to Robertson Marshall.

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Police are reportedly in attendance at a crash at Craighall Roundabout on the Edinburgh City Bypass.

Lorry involved in crash on Edinburgh City Bypass

Storm Corrie 'blows HGV through barrier' on M90 J1 (Scotstoun) near Edinburgh. Jan 31 2022

Lorry blows through barrier on M90

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

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.

Scotland’s first renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station opens

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)

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

Government to bypass Commons approval to speed up HGV licence changes

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

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).

Christmas tree seller asks customers to make tree deliveries

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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’ ...

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 ...

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

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

There is a shortage of truck drivers all over Europe - your views online

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.

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)

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)

Temporary visa scheme being considered to tackle 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)

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

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