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Aerial view of the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge with vehicles crossing above the River Thames

How the Dart Charge took its toll on motorists

National Highways apologises for the problems people are having and pledges to put things right.

A dark car stopped by a brick wall, by a metal gate. A police car is to the left, with its lights on. It is dark and there are lots of shadows.

Suspect leaves contact details in abandoned car

The driver was spotted on the M25 driving over 110mph, police say.

Dr Ben Spencer smiles at the camera, he is wearing a dark blue suit jacket with a white shirt underneath with the top button undone. In the background out of focus trees are seen

MP criticises 'shambles' of roadworks near A3

The MP says road works have residents "tearing their hair out".

Rachel Canning

'Dartford Crossing trips ended with bailiffs at my door'

Dart Charge bailiffs have collected nearly £112m since 2019, it emerges.

The M25

Ulez warning for overnight M25 closure

The latest disruption is part of an ongoing three-year £317m project to update the motorway.

A general view of the M25 clockwise carriageway close to Waltham Abbey. Three lanes of traffic can be seen as well as a slip road leading to the town. Vehicles can be seen heading along the road including on the opposite carriageway.

Motorcyclist, 30, dies in M25 crash

Officers are appealing for information and dashcam footage.

Traffic on the M25. Lorry's, cars and vans are all in the traffic

M25 reopens near Dartford Crossing after crash

Kent Police say they were called just after 14:30 GMT to the crash involving a motorcycle.

A bird's eye view of traffic build up on the M25 approach to the Dartford Crossing, with the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge visible in the distance.

Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after spillage

Motorists faced severe delays after a spillage caused one of the tunnels to close on Monday.

CCTV footage of a large fire on a motorway. Large flames can be seen and one fire engine.

M25 reopens after lorry fire damage cleared

Drivers faced more than 24 hours of disruption after a lorry crashed and exploded on Sunday night.