MYSTERIOUS: M56 - What They Never Told You

Moment ex-rugby captain turned drug dealer crashes BMW after 140mph police chase

A former rugby captain turned drug dealer led officers on a 140mph pursuit along the M56, dramatic dashcam footage shows.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

M6, M56 and M57 motorway closures starting July 3

Motorways in Merseyside will see closures between Monday, July 3 and Sunday, July 9

Liverpool Echo · Jul 3, 2023

Man 'seriously injured' after crash between lorry and car with both bursting into flames

The M56 westbound was closed overnight due to repair work.

Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023

The reason for one of Greater Manchester's most bizarre motorway junctions explained

Jon Jefferson, presenter of Auto Shenanigans, takes a look at the 'windy mess of slip roads' that is the Kingsway Interchange

Manchester Evening News · Jun 4, 2023

M56 middle lane hogging driver pursued by police for nearly 10 MILES

Bemused officers followed the motorist on the M56

Manchester Evening News · May 29, 2023

Manhunt for driver who led police on chase down wrong side of M56

Police first spotted the car had false number plates and attempted to stop it

Liverpool Echo · May 19, 2023

M56 drivers being urged to plan journeys ahead of motorway closure at weekend

Work to complete a £27 million project to replace the A533 bridge is continuing

Manchester Evening News · May 16, 2023

M6, M53, and M56 set to close with drivers warned of 'delays'

Here's a list of all the motorway closures you can expect between May 15 and 21

Liverpool Echo · May 14, 2023

Drivers warned over weekend motorway closures on the busy M56

A project to replace a bridge is nearing completion

Manchester Evening News · May 10, 2023

Police jump on gang's Audi and smash windows on M56

The gang were sentenced to a total of 13 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary

Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2023