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Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster fines e-bike operators over £300,000
Westminster City Council has levied over £300,000 against e-bike operators for fines and seizure costs in the 2026-27 financial year. This follows a significant rise in penalties issued for improperly parked dockless bikes across the borough.
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Finsbury Park nursery fire causes overnight traffic delays
A fire at a children's nursery in Finsbury Park has led to significant traffic disruption. Emergency services attended the scene overnight, causing delays for commuters in the surrounding areas.
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M25 Delays After Morning Crashes Cause Miles of Queues
The M25 experienced extensive delays and miles of queues on Tuesday morning due to multiple crashes. Emergency services attended the scenes, and traffic management was in place.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterWestminster residents face surge in e‑bike fines as council predicts 9,648 penalties
Westminster City Council has handed out over 5,000 fixed‑penalty notices for dockless e‑bikes in the 2026‑27 financial year, forecasts a total of 9,648 by year‑end, and has seized more than 1,000 bikes, costing operators over £300,000.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonIslington Council fines drivers £90m on Benwell Road
Islington Council issued more than 11,000 penalty charge notices on Benwell Road between January 2025 and January 2026. One resident saw his £80 fine rise to £329 after a dispute over signage, while the council awarded a multi-million pound contract for parking enforcement.
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M25 Motorway Faces 29 Overnight Closures This Week
Motorists using the M25 motorway should prepare for 29 overnight closures scheduled between Monday, October 12, and Thursday, October 15. The closures, affecting both clockwise and anti-clockwise lanes, will start at 10pm and end at 5.30am.
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M25 lanes closed after multi-vehicle crash
Multiple vehicles have been involved in a collision on the M25, leading to the closure of several lanes. The incident is causing significant traffic delays for drivers in the area.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonCrash blocks Manor Road in East London
A collision has caused a road closure in East London, impacting travel between West Ham and Plaistow stations. Further details on the cause and duration of the closure are awaited.
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Roads & Driving · LondonJermaine Pennant avoids driving ban after insurance lapse
Ex-Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant has avoided a driving ban after admitting driving without insurance. He was pulled over on the A406 eastbound on 2 September last year, with his insurance cover having expired the day before.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonCrash Causes Congestion on North London Road
A crash between a lorry and a car has led to significant traffic delays on a major road in north London. Drivers are advised to expect congestion.
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Broken lorry causes M25 delays
A broken-down lorry is causing significant traffic disruption and delays on the M25. The incident is being covered live as motorists experience significant hold-ups.
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London not ready for driverless taxis, Assembly report warns
A new report from the London Assembly's Transport Committee has advised Transport for London (TfL) to delay the introduction of driverless taxis. The committee cited concerns over passenger safety, potential traffic congestion, and pollution, stating the capital is not yet prepared for the technology.
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Wick Lane Closed After Crash Near A12
Wick Lane in Bow is currently blocked due to debris following a reported crash. The incident is located near the A12, and emergency services are on site. The road closure is causing disruptions for local traffic.
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Roads & Driving · WestminsterRegent Street St James's pedestrianisation delayed until 2027
Plans to make Regent Street St James's traffic-free and expand pedestrian space at Piccadilly Circus have been postponed. A new public consultation is now expected in 2027, with the council citing the need for further work following earlier feedback.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonJogger thanks medics after life-changing injuries near Parliament
Victor Arotsky, a father of three from Hendon, has expressed profound gratitude to the emergency services who saved his life after a collision near the Houses of Parliament. He sustained life-changing injuries but has returned to work and running.
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A13 Traffic Disruption After Weekend Crash
A crash on the A13 caused significant traffic disruption over the weekend, leading to lane blockages and slow conditions for drivers. The incident affected travel plans for many in East London.
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Three hospitalised after Wandsworth Road collision
A collision on Wandsworth Road resulted in three people being taken to hospital. Emergency services were called to the scene on Friday, October 9, leading to temporary road closures and bus route diversions.
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M25 Traffic Chaos: Two Incidents Halt Motorway Near Orpington and Heathrow
Two separate incidents on the M25, a vehicle fire near Orpington and a crash close to Heathrow Airport, brought all traffic to a standstill. Both events caused significant disruption to drivers on the busy orbital motorway.
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Three hospitalised after major crash response
A collision on Wandsworth Road led to three people being taken to hospital. The incident prompted a substantial emergency response from multiple services, including the dispatch of an air ambulance.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonCrash Blocks Wandsworth Road in Both Directions
A significant collision has caused the closure of Wandsworth Road in both directions, impacting traffic flow across south London. Authorities are on the scene managing the incident and advising drivers to avoid the area.
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