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Liverpool FC’s Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili admitted using his phone to watch a video while driving on the M6. A court in Staffordshire imposed a £300 fine and six penalty points after police footage confirmed the incident. The case raises fresh questions about athlete distraction behind the wheel.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M3 southbound near Winchester triggered gridlock for holidaymakers heading out on the late May bank holiday, leaving traffic backed up for miles. Hampshire Police and National Highways are managing the scene as authorities warn of lasting delays.
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-hectare logistics park proposed near Winchester and Basingstoke faces immediate backlash over environmental risks and traffic chaos. Residents and councillors say the scheme threatens chalk streams and key junctions.
Nearly 900 cyclists clogged central Winchester Saturday, trapping drivers for 30 minutes in gridlock. Organizers under fire for timing choice as city center stalled.
Stratland Estates has submitted plans to build up to 27 homes on a 1.9-hectare field near North Baddesley Infant and Junior Schools, drawing objections from residents and conservation groups who warn of ecological damage and increased traffic risks.
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.