Gas tanker blaze on M56 near Manchester forces motorway closure in both directions
A propane gas tanker has burst into flames on the M56 near Manchester, causing the motorway to be closed in both directions – drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Cabbed crusaders: GMP and council train taxi drivers to be Manchester’s ‘eyes and ears’
Manchester taxi drivers are set to become the eyes and ears of the city, looking and listening out for signs of domestic abuse, female genital mutilation, child sexual exploitation, human trafficking and hate crime.
Almost half Manchester miss family reunions and trips with friends due to last-minute travel costs, study reveals
The staggering cost of last-minute travel is so high it often causes all its own stresses and, for 43% of Mancunians, it means they will cancel their plans altogether.
Motorcyclists have ‘powerful voice in Parliament’ thanks to ‘rare breed’ Manchester MP
Mr Leech, who is a member of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), recently held a meeting with campaigners to understand the issues facing riders in the area.
Jailed: Crazed motorist who chased terrified driver through Manchester in mistaken belief it was his ex
Partington is now starting a 12 month prison sentence after pleading guilty to dangerous driving at Manchester Crown Court
Mind that cyclist! Jump in driving seat of buses, HGVs and police bikes to learn danger of blind spots
People were given the opportunity to hop into buses, HGV lorries, police cars and bikes
Tweeting while driving? Not any more… Manchester car website claim they have answer to stop surfing motorists
Manchester website is developing software to stop internet use while driving
Manchester’s motorists are ‘fooling themselves’ that they’re good drivers – speeding, texting and causing accidents
Worrying statistics revealed for National Road Safety Week
Piccadilly Pulse: Should we force teens to wait until they are 19 for full driving licences?
Drivers ages 17-24 account for 20% of all accidents on UK roads
Manchester adrenaline junkies to experience breath-taking exploration in Casablanca for driving competition
The challenge is hosted by Continental Tyres
Motorists stranded on M56 toward Manchester for hours as collision and oil spill closes road – expect delays
Lanes not expected to re-open until 3pm
