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11 hours ago
- Automotive
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Bacup road closed after bus crashes into cars and telegraph pole
Part of a main road through Lancashire is closed following a crash between a bus and two bus also collided with a telegraph pole at about 08:28 BST, police said.A section of Rochdale Road in Bacup, from Bath Street to the junction at Greenhill Street, is expected to be closed "for some time", with debris from the crash strewn across the street. The force said the crash caused a "minor injury". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Delays expected during Douglas bus stop improvement
Commuters have been warned of delays on a busy commuter route through the island's capital as the accessibility of a bus stop is Department of Infrastructure said work on Woodbourne Road in Douglas would see temporary traffic lights in place in the area of Woodbourne Square until 28 works are set to include the replacement of kerbs to allow easier access to busses for passengers, particularly those using ease congestion during the project, traffic flow along of Woodburn Square onto Hawarden Avenue will be made one way. The department said a permanent pedestrian crossing in the area would be replaced with a temporary one for the duration of the works. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
7 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Plans to extend Liverpool's 185-year-old Greatie Market approved
A 185-year-old city market is set to be extended as part of a £5m upgrade that will see the creation of a new food and drink area and a space for community Great Homer Street Market in Liverpool, known as the Greatie Market, was earmarked for funding in March 2024 as part of a levelling-up package announced by the previous refurbishment will include upgrades to the existing market building as well as new seating areas and revamped lighting, flooring and customer City Council will now begin the process of appointing consultants and contractors, with construction work expected to begin next year. Derelict industrial units on Rachel Street, Dryden Street and the Central Tin site near the market will be demolished under the approved aim is to boost footfall, increase the amount of time visitors spend in the market, support local businesses and attract new forms part of a wider initiative to boost north Liverpool's economy. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Several Isle of Man roads to close for white line marking
Drivers have been warned to expect disruption and delays on roads across the Isle of Man as line painting takes place over the next two will be put in place while work is carried out until 2 Department of Infrastructure said it would also include the reinstatement of iron works and road painting could not be carried out in poor weather, but work on each individual stretch of road is expected to take only one day, it added. Roads affected include:Palatine Road, DouglasBallaragh Road, LaxeyJurby Road at St Judes, AndreasRegaby West Road, AndreasBallacriy Park, ColbyBay View Road, Port ErinDalby Road, Patrick Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
BBC News
14-07-2025
- Climate
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Lancashire: People rescued from car trapped in rising tide
Two people had to be rescued from a vehicle trapped in a rising tide. It had become stuck in water near Sunderland Point on the Lancashire Coast, the RNLI said. The charity added it had also had to rescue two people whose boat was sinking, and that it had attended multiple other incidents during the hot weather over the said it urged "anyone planning to venture out on the beach or into the water to ensure they are equipped with the appropriate safety gear and equipment". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
