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Man jailed for killing lorry driver in M6 crash

Ghulam Haider is sentenced after Cliff Tamou died in a crash on the M6 near Stoke-on-Trent.

Sign over the M6 motorway near Preston pointing north to the Lakes, Lancaster and Blackpool and west towards Preston and Longridge at junction 31A. Cars are driving underneath it

PCC joins calls for action on M6 safety

Clive Grunshaw says M6 closures after frequent crashes cause "gridlock" on diversion routes.

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Man, 71, dies after crash on M6

The driver dies in hospital after suffering serious injuries.

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MP and bus firm boss call for urgent action on M6

The bus operator and MP Maya Ellis say they want a safety overhaul on the motorway in Lancashire.

Canada geese gather on a jetty jutting out into Windermere's dark waters. Green mountains are visible in the background and there are a few sail boats with their sails bound up. In the foreground a thick black post carries a warning poster saying in big red letters CAUTION TOXIC ALGAE, then in smaller black letter it says: Take car when bathing in this water. This water may contain toxic algae which can cause upset stomach and skin irritation. Animals can also be seriously affected.

Stories from Cumbria you may have missed this week

Stories from Cumbria include swimmers being warned after harmful algae is found in Windermere.

A junction involving several large, looping and straight roads that are on different levels, with some higher up than others.

Loose dog stops M6 traffic at Spaghetti Junction

Vehicles were stopped on the M6 in Birmingham, between Junctions 5 and 6, National Highways said.

Birmingham & Black Country

Aerial view a construction site by the side of a motorway

HS2 construction prepares for M6 'viaduct slide'

The installation will require weekend closures of the motorway as the structure is slid into place.

Birmingham & Black Country

Ian Mitchell, Hazel Hodgson and Tim Farron stand looking at the camera at junction 37 of the M6. The slip road to the motorway is behind them, along with a blue sign pointing to the MG North and Penrith. There is a yellow sign pointing left to Kendal and right to Sedbergh and the Yorkshire Dales. Rolling hills and a blue sky make up the backdrop.

Calls for speed limit at 'terrifying' junction

Videos emerge showing drivers ignoring signs at the Cumbrian accident hotspot.

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Man admits killing lorry driver in M6 crash

Ghulam Haider pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after Cliff Tamou's death.