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There is a diversion in place while the work in Waterloo Place is carried out (Nick Forbes/PA)

'It's pandemonium': Residents blast roadworks which bring city to halt

Duddingston Park South has been closed to traffic in both directions due to a burst water main.

Edinburgh road to remain closed until at least this weekend

Edinburgh roadworks are a scourge for Lothian Buses

Motorists warned of City Bypass diversion for overnight roadworks

Here are the road closures that are set to begin in Calderdale this week.

Motorists warned of emergency road closure ahead of rush hour

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Aerial shot taken towards the end of work showing the lid being hoisted onto the new storm overflow chamber at Scottish Water’s Improving Urban Waters project at Gorgie Road in Edinburgh.

Major road re-opens early after nearly six months of waterworks

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car

The closure on Gorgie Road, between Balgreen Road and Robb's Loan, pictured on the morning of Monday, January 26.

Six months of roadworks misery set to end in Gorgie Road

An aerial photo of the Bankton Junction on the A1 in East-Lothian near Tranent and Prestonpans.

Motorists warned of four nights of East Lothian road closures

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

Huge queues are building on the City Bypass A720 in Edinburgh after a two-vehicle crash closed the westbound carriageway.

Bypass reopens after crash closed carriageway for hours

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic
A rise in younger classic-car owners is being driven by insurance costs, social-media appeal and cars that can be maintained at home
Gareth Butterfield

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

North Bridge is due to reopen fully in 2026 after eight years of work to repair and restore the vital link between Edinburgh's Old and New Towns. The project has taken much longer and cost a lot more than originally estimated. The final bill is expected to be around £86 million.
The current traffic management measures are expected to be lifted sometime in the spring, allowing all four lanes and both pavements to be used once again. Some scaffolding will remain in place until the final full reopening in the summer.

North Bridge set to fully open following eight years of closures

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

Part of the M8 eastbound route is expected to be closed next week for a number of nights for resurfacing works.

Drivers warned as busy M8 route set for overnight closures next week

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid
Experts say trusted vehicle history checks and independent valuations are becoming essential tools for cautious used car buyers
Gareth Butterfield

For some reason I punched the address into the Satnav, says Susan Morrison

Edinburgh motorists 'most confident in UK at driving without sat nav'

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

Contraflow will be in operation on this stretch of the M8 near Whitburn for the next two weekends.

Motorists using the M8 told to expect delays as bridge works begin

Two appliances remain on the scene.

Motorists warned of delays following kitchen fire in west Edinburgh

Drivers on the M8 are being warned of huge tailbacks and delays after a lorry shed its load on the eastbound carriageway near Whitburn

M8 route re-opens after hours of disruption following lorry spill

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

Motorists face lengthy delays on Glasgow Road between Gogarburn and Newbridge

Traffic light failure and crash cause delays on Edinburgh airport road

Monday 6th October 2025, Portobello HIgh School, EDINBURGH

Catching up with Portobello High School 5 months on from banning mobile phones in school

Portobello High School and Queensferry High School were the first secondary schools in Scotland to pilot a zero-phone policy, with Portobello High School becoming phone-free starting on 7 May and Queensferry High School introducing the policy on 14 May - with young people required to store their phones in pouches at the start of each school day.

All learners from S1 to S6 will be responsible for storing mobile phones in secure and lockable Yondr pouches during the school day. The storage pouches are locked and un-locked magnetically, with phones remaining in the pupilsâ€™ possession throughout the school day.

The phone-free policy has been introduced following extensive engagement with pupils and parents and carers over a six-month period, with focus groups meeting to discuss the policy and 86% of parents and carers of children attending Portobello High School positively supported the introduction of the policy.

Disruption for drivers as gas leak identified near high school

Emergency services rushed to the scene of the crash on Mayfield Road

Crash on city's Mayfield Road sees emergency services descend on scene

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

The temporary traffic lights will be in place near Bilston for up to seven weeks as Scottish Water underakes the work.

Motorists face seven weeks of temporary lights on busy commuter road

Mum-of-two Cara Hogg thankfully avoided a fatal accident.

Mum-of-two avoids fatal crash after teens throw rock from A1 bridge

City in top 5 most pothole-ridden UK cities with over 100k craters

Bernard Street has been closed since Thursday morning.

Busy Leith road still closed more than 24 hours after gas leak reports

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

Drivers are being warned of possible disruption over the next two weeks as a stretch of motorway on the M8 is closed for streetlighting upgrades

Drivers warned of M8 diversions as overnight work begins

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

The incident took place this afternoon on this stretch of the A1 northbound between Haddington and Thistly Cross Roundabout.

A1 closed in East Lothian northbound near Haddington following crash

Slateford Road has been closed between Slateford Gait and Robertson Avenue following a two-vehicle crash

Emergency services close busy road following two-vehicle crash

Steve Cardownie

Council puts money where its mouth is on housing emergency - Steve Cardownie

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

The M90 pictured just before the Scotstoun junction, appears to be moving well at the moment, with the road traffic camera next to the incident currently unavailable.

Motorists warned to expect delays after car rolls over on motorway

These are upcoming planned roadworks and road closures for Mansfield and Ashfield. Photo: Other

Motorists warned to expect delays as major road closed after crash

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes

Drivers urged to avoid West Lothian road following crash

Pictured: An untaxed vehicle at Kimberley Road, Southsea on Thursday 12 May 2022

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Nearly 3,000 untaxed cars clamped last year

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