Couple's plea for dashcam footage after M42 crash
A couple say they are lucky to be alive after a lorry smashed into their car on the M42, writing it off. They are appealing for dashcam footage of the collision.
A couple say they are lucky to be alive after a lorry smashed into their car on the M42, writing it off. They are appealing for dashcam footage of the collision.
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Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
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Lloyds Banking Group confirms 44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branch closures across the UK in 2026. Find out if your local branch is affected and what alternative banking support is available.
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