Preston

Two separate incidents have forced closures on the M6 motorway in Lancashire and Cheshire, causing extensive traffic delays and uncertainty for drivers. National Highways has warned of no estimated reopening times for either closure.

A bus gate in Preston is generating thousands daily in fines, with residents calling it a 'cash cow' for the council, though officials say revenue funds road improvements.

Andrew Chadwick, 53, from Preston, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in June 2025 after experiencing leg stiffness and falls. He and his wife are now fundraising for the MND Association.