Hemma Visavadia

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Reporter at GB News covering travel, cars, ULEZ, motoring and insurance. [email protected]

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Drivers to face long delays on major motorway as multi-vehicle crash and lorry fire cause roads to halt

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Motorists have been warned of up to 60 minutes of delays this afternoon after a multi-vehicle collision forced the closure of a major motorway. The M1 is currently closed between Junction 11 at Luton and Junction 11a at Houghton Regis due to the incident, with subsequent delays occurring. The incident has created lengthy tailbacks with drivers stuck on the motorway, severely affected by the incident.
Electric cars attract lower insurance prices as drivers back away from petrol and diesel vehicles

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Certain electric vehicle drivers could secure cheaper car insurance through purchasing popular cars, according to new reports. Reports revealed that young drivers in Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham and Edinburgh can secure cheaper car insurance by choosing an electric vehicle over traditional petrol cars. Research detailed how prices for car insurance differ depending on location, with Edinburgh offering the most significant savings.
Nissan to bring electric car manufacturing of popular model to UK’s largest car plant

1 week ago | msn.com | Hemma Visavadia

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Drivers face daily tax in major city as new Congestion Charge plans progress - 'Must reduce traffic!'

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Drivers have been warned that new Congestion Charge plans will move ahead across a major region after the terms were agreed by the local council. Oxfordshire County Council will launch a six-week public consultation next Monday on plans for a temporary £5 daily congestion charge in Oxford, with the scheme potentially starting as early as the Autumn. The council's cabinet approved the consultation following a meeting attended by business representatives, bus companies and cycling organisations.
Nissan to bring electric car manufacturing of popular model to UK’s largest car plant - 'Built in Britain!'

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Nissan has revealed plans to start building its popular electric vehicle at the UK's largest car production plant in a bid to attract more drivers to give up their petrol and diesel cars. The third-generation Leaf electric vehicle will be returning to the Sunderland plant for production and will offer up to 375 miles of range on a single charge when it goes on sale later this year.
Motorists face massive blow as Dartford Crossing increases fees by 40% for first time in 11 years

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Motorists are set to see the price of a major toll route increase by 40 per cent this year, which will see drivers pay extortionate fees to travel on UK roads. It comes after the Future for Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood announced plans to increase the Dartford Crossing charge from £2.50 to £3.50 for one-off payments from September 1.
M23 chaos: Drivers to 'expect delays' as major motorway closes near Gatwick Airport due to overrun roadworks

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Drivers have been warned to "expect delays" this morning after a major motorway failed to reopen following overnight road works. Junctions 7 and 8 on the M23 in Surrey near Gatwick Airport are currently closed in both directions due to roadworks that have passed their pre-agreed end time. Due to the ongoing works, National Highways warned it cannot estimate a time of reopening for the busy motorway, which risks leaving drivers stuck.
Thousands of roads to see speed limits lowered this year

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

A major authority has unveiled sweeping plans to transform traffic across the region, which will impact thousands of roads with lower speed limits. The new measures will see 20mph speed limits replace 30mph zones on approximately 420 kilometres (260 miles) of roads in built-up areas from Autumn 2025. Moray council announced the changes alongside separate proposals to reshape Elgin town centre with new traffic restrictions, bollards and cycling infrastructure that could begin in spring 2026.
Drivers could be forced to pay for HGV damage on major bridge

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Several Heavy Goods Vehicles have been caught breaching major weight restrictions in place on the M48 Severn Bridge, with local authorities calling for harsher penalties to be introduced. The bridge, which previously allowed 44 tonne HGVs, now faces serious enforcement challenges as lorry drivers ignore the new restrictions. Photographs taken earlier this week by Monmouthshire County Councillor Armand Watts show what appears to be 40 or 44 tonne trucks crossing the bridge.
Motorists risk lifetime driving ban with vehicles 'confiscated and destroyed' for road offences

1 week ago | gbnews.com | Hemma Visavadia

Motorists could have their vehicles confiscated and destroyed for speeding across a major region, on top of new lifetime driving bans for offences committed on the road. Jersey State Assembly gathered to discuss harsher penalties for road offences committed on the island, with motorists set to face tougher rules. The proposals emerged during a State Assembly debate where members discussed strengthening penalties for road traffic offences following recent tragedies on the island's roads.

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RT @GBNEWS: Electric vehicles are becoming more accessible - is it time for British drivers to ditch petrol and diesel? https://t.co/6vIx6…

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RT @GBNEWS: New driving laws could see some vehicles taken off roads with rules aiming to close 'legal loophole' https://t.co/YSVLV9Nw4O

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Articles

Drivers to face long delays on major motorway as multi-vehicle crash and lorry fire cause roads to halt

Electric cars attract lower insurance prices as drivers back away from petrol and diesel vehicles

Nissan to bring electric car manufacturing of popular model to UK’s largest car plant

Drivers face daily tax in major city as new Congestion Charge plans progress - 'Must reduce traffic!'

Nissan to bring electric car manufacturing of popular model to UK’s largest car plant - 'Built in Britain!'

Motorists face massive blow as Dartford Crossing increases fees by 40% for first time in 11 years

M23 chaos: Drivers to 'expect delays' as major motorway closes near Gatwick Airport due to overrun roadworks

Thousands of roads to see speed limits lowered this year

Drivers could be forced to pay for HGV damage on major bridge

Motorists risk lifetime driving ban with vehicles 'confiscated and destroyed' for road offences

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