Motorists

Road closure A43 at Glendon Road, Kettering/IMG

Council admits they 'did not fully appreciate the impact' on A43 and A6

A43 Kettering to Corby road closed between the 'hamburger' roundabout Glendon Road turn and Barford Bridge roundabout/IMG

A43 closure traffic jams cause ‘frustration and stress’ for drivers

Roadworks have caused significant delays in Greening Road, Rothwell

Delays through Rothwell cause by surface works on A6 as roadworks continue

Glatton is just east of Lutton on the Northamptonshire border. Image: NNC mapping

Suspicious vehicle incident on Northants border sparks closure of A1

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More road closures announced for September

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Full list of road closures throughout September

Police officers at the cordon on the junction of Hillcrest Avenue and Queensway in Burton Latimer/IMG

Police cordon outside Burton Latimer house following incident

Kettering eastbound A14 lorry fire/UGC

Eastbound A14 at Kettering to stay closed for several hours

A45 to remain closed until 8pm after tragic fatality earlier today

The A45 between Wellingborough and Northampton has been closed after a fatal road collision /IMG

Fatal A45 road traffic collision police appeal after woman falls from bridge

Plates4Less have created a valuation guide for private number plates

Ad Feature Demand for private number plate valuations soars by more than 150%

Pytchley Road/Patrick Road Kettering /IMG

Warning issued to residents as major Kettering Pytchley Road works times change

Scenic views are also the cause of many arguments in the car

Motorists would rather take the scenic route than the fastest

Classic cars can be a lifestyle choice

Why more under-25s are choosing £5,000 classic cars over modern models

The NOCO Genius 10 is one of the most versatile smart chargers on the market

NOCO Genius 10 review: Worth buying?

Classic Volkswagen Beetles and campervans are attracting a new generation of younger drivers, with specialist insurance potentially costing less than cover for a newer car

Why young drivers could cut insurance costs by choosing a classic car
Classic Beetles and campervans are attracting more under-30s as specialist insurance, simpler mechanics and slower depreciation make older vehicles more appealing
Gareth Butterfield

Roadworks in Pytchley Road, Kettering start on July 18 /IMG

Delays predicted for motorists as roadworks due on major Kettering route

Thankfully, checking a car's history isn't expensive

The used car checks worth making

This cheap check could save car buyers from expensive hidden problems

Younger drivers are saving themselves money on insurance by choosing older cars

Why under-25s are swapping modern cars for a £5,000 classic

Plates4Less says it first noticed a significant increase in business-related enquiries during 2022

Ad Feature Business number plate sales double

The Leapmotor B10 might not win any styling awards, but it offers plenty for the money

Leapmotor B10 review: a fully loaded electric SUV for £29,995

Nearly four in 10 are open to using a driverless taxi

Ad Feature New research reveals half of UK women would consider a driverless taxi

We check all the mechanical aspects of a used car before buying - but there are other checks many people fail to make when they take the plunge

The used car checks every buyer should make before handing over money

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

Used car buying guide – the simple checks every buyer should make

Wilby Way roundabout

Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after Wellingborough crash

Used cars can come with hidden histories - so it pays to perform some basic checks

The £19.99 check every used car buyer should know about
A simple registration plate search could uncover hidden problems before you hand over your money for a used vehicle
Gareth Butterfield

Claimsline Group is among the UK's fastest growing private businesses

Ad Feature Claimsline Group recognised for growth across consumer services

Firefighters tackle the fire in the home in Northampton Road, Rushden/NFRS

Rushden house fire initial investigation concludes blaze was ‘deliberate’

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

This £19.99 check could stop you making a costly used car mistake

Police accident sign/IMG

Emergency services on scene of A605 crash near Thrapston

NNC Highways Kier repair lorry/ NNC

Road closure on Corby to Market Harborough road park access warning

If you're in the market for a used car there are some simple ways to protect yourself

The costly used car mistake more drivers are trying to avoid

The incident happened on the A509 near Great Harrowden

Delays on A509 near Kettering caused by two car collision

Buying a used car needn't be the leap of faith it once was

The used car mistake that could cost buyers thousands

Traffic alert /IMG

A14 closed after serious collision between Thrapston and Kettering

Choosing a car can be a leap of faith - but there are ways to make the process far safer

The simple checks every motorist should do before buying a used car

A contingency weekend from May 15 until May 18 is in place

Full closures planned on A6 bridge near Irthlingborough for deck repairs

More than 70,000 motorists were fined for using their mobiles at the wheel over the last three years

Motorists have been fined £14 million for mobile phone use

Potholes top the list of motorists’ bugbears

Cars damaged by a pothole cost an average of £164 to repair

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers could claim hundreds for car finance mis-selling

Worn tyres can be more dangerous than using a phone behind the wheel

Time is running out to find out if you're entitled to car finance miss-selling compensation

Drivers urged to check finance deals after commission investigation

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Road closure warnings for A45, A43 and A14 next month

There has been growing public interest in historic PCP deals and other potential mis-sold car finance concerns

Ad Feature UK drivers revisit historic car finance deals with eligibility checks

The newly issued banned list for the upcoming ‘26’ registration series includes combinations considered inappropriate or potentially offensive for display on UK roads.

Ad Feature DVLA bans 400+ ‘26’ number plates as demand for private plates rises

Emergency road closure of the A43 at Kettering /UGC/ Google

Emergency road closure of A43 near Kettering leads to traffic backing-up in area

National Highways thanked users of the A14 for their patience/National Highways

A14 fully open eastbound after crashes close dual carriageway in Northants

The A14 as seen from the Harrington -Lamport Road/Jim Hakewill/Google

A14 closed between Kettering and M1/M6 after two separate serious crashes

National Highways will close westbound fully for bridge joint removal A14 /National Highways

Full closure of A14 has official diversion to 'prevent rat-running'

Park Farm Way, Wellingborough/Google

Wellingborough crash causes tailbacks on A509 Park Farm Way

The A14 will be closed at Thrapston /National World

Overnight eastbound A14 closure near Thrapston extended tonight and Saturday

Potholes reported to North Northants Council in Brick Kiln Road Raunds/NNC

20 cars crocked by 'huge' potholes on one Northants road

Honda lined up a range of cars on London’s Harley Street, famous for cosmetic procedures, to show how the iconic Civic has evolved since its inception in 1972.

Motorists will drive 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

Ad Feature Wrong car parts delivered? How drivers can get their money back fast

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