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M5

The M5 motorway links the South West region of the UK to the Midlands. Running for just over 160 miles in length, it starts at Junction 8 of the M6, at West Bromwich, and ends in Exeter, in Devon.

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Live: M5 closed in Devon after serious crash
M5
This is an ongoing incident with diversions in place
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'Idiot' dangerous drivers caught on camera in Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police
Phew. Breath-takingly stupid close calls that put all our lives at risk
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M5 traffic live: Full motorway closure was caused by man in road
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Trapped traffic being turned around with police at the scene
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Driver being chased by cops hits 127mph on way to Cornwall
Courts
Dean Mayo drove on the hard shoulder at 80mph before joining the main road and powering beyond 100mph. Police eventually stopped him using a stinger near Cullompton.
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Drive-by 'shooting' during road-rage incident on M5
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The victim's car was approached 'at speed' by a silver Mercedes van.
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South West roads littered with mattresses, electric cables, carpets and 6,000 bags of litter
Environment
Highways England has been monitoring the situation through its regular litter picks
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Vehicles damaged as M5 lorry sheds large stones on to carriageway
Traffic & Travel
The M5 was blocked this morning as a lorry shed its load across the carriageway
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M5 closed both ways by emergency repairs near Bristol
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There are long delays on the motorway this morning (March 8)
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Watch lorry drive wrong way down motorway as Cornwall booze thieves try to flee police
Courts
The gang stole more than £80,000 of gin, rum and Champagne in a daring heist before fleeing along the M5 and M42. One of the gang is on the run and being sought by police.
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Outdoor jobs available all over Cornwall - including one that pays £65k
Employment
Hopefully there will be a job for you in the selection here
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Unique village at the crossroads of Cornwall is the 'perfect place to live'
Discover Cornwall
House prices aren't too expensive, there's a real sense of community and villagers have got everything they need on a couple of streets
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Potato lorry's motorway s-mash shut M5 for 12 hours
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The motorway was shut for most of Wednesday
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'Outstanding' M5 service station named best in the UK
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The ten best services have been named as millions of Brits prepare to take to the roads for Christmas
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Bude Tunnel Tripadvisor review suspension lifted and it goes viral
Bude
Bude Tunnel - located at the town's Sainsbury's supermarket - had so many positive reviews that it became the town's top attraction
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Researchers baffled as bluefin tuna 'swims up M5'
Animals
Researchers from the University of Exeter had placed a tracker on the large fish, and soon it started going in an unusual direction
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Live: M5 closed and long delays after crash
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Pictures show traffic is queuing on the southbound side
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M5 traffic live: Multi-vehicle crash with up to six cars involved near Bristol
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Delays after incident on southbound carriageway near M4
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M5 crash: Pedestrian dies after crash involving lorry
Traffic & Travel
The M5 southbound carriageway has been reopened but the northbound carriageway will remain closed into the afternoon.
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Live: M5 motorway closed both ways due to police incident
Traffic & Travel
Traffic has reportedly been stopped in both directions between Wellington and Tiverton
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Cornwall suspect leads police on 40-mile chase before M5 capture
Devon and Cornwall Police
He was wanted for a series of serious offences
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Radio legend Jo Whiley stuck on M5 behind Cypress Hill on way to Boardmasters
Boardmasters
The radio presenter was stuck behind the bus bringing American hip hop legends Cypress Hill to Cornwall
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Live: M5 closed after serious crash
Traffic & Travel
An air ambulance has landed on the motorway
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A30 traffic and travel as heavy congestion reported across Cornwall - live updates
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Chiverton Cross Roundabout is just one area experiencing increased traffic
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Huge M5 queues as lorry crashes off motorway into ditch
Traffic & Travel
There are reports of queueing traffic in the area
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