Roadworks halted for Christmas getaway

Nearly 400 miles of roadworks have been removed ready for one of busiest days on the roads for motorists, Highways England has said.

A total of 148 schemes were lifted on Wednesday morning in an effort to free up motorways and A-roads.

However, motoring organisations warned that the next two days would still see heavy traffic on the roads.

Lorna Gordon and Sian Lloyd report.