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Robert Clay, 61, was fined £245 and handed six penalty points after driving a Lexus without insurance in Winchester. The case, heard at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court, marks the latest in a string of motoring offences to hit Hampshire courts.
The A34 northbound between Basingstoke and Newbury was shut for nearly five hours Tuesday night after a truck shed its load, blocking all lanes. Emergency crews worked through the night to clear debris and debris, reopening the route just after midnight. Local authorities urged drivers to expect delays Wednesday morning.
A 200-metre stretch of the A34 northbound is shut after a lorry jack-knifed into two cars just south of Whitchurch. Emergency crews are battling to clear the wreckage as rush-hour delays stretch for miles.
South Western Railway admitted a track circuit malfunction in Hampshire paralysed services for nearly half a day, forcing cancellations and delays from London to the south coast. Engineers restored limited service at 1:27 a.m. after isolating the fault.
A thatched cottage on Viables Lane was gutted by a fire that drew over 60 firefighters overnight. No injuries were reported as crews dampened hotspots Wednesday morning, but the cause remains under investigation.
A significant collision on the A303 near the M3 slip road has brought traffic to a standstill. Emergency services are on the scene as motorists face delays.
A serious crash on the A303 near the M3 slip road has brought morning commutes to a standstill. Emergency services are on the scene as authorities work to clear the wreckage.