Watford Gap on the M1 motorway turns 65 this year. Detour takes a nostalgic look back and a glimpse into the future.

More than 30,000 motorists were polled by watchdog Transport Focus to discover the nation’s favourite motorway pit stop.

Glovebox guide The Extra Mile aims to “steer you into more than 275 better places to eat across England, Scotland and Wales - all near motorway and main road junctions.”

Britain’s EV charging points can make for rather depressing pit stops, but EV owners looking to use their re-charge time in a more enjoyable way have been offered some more enticing options thanks to new recommendations by Lexus.

Making a pit stop on a British motorway is seldom a pleasant experience. Increasingly dominated by fast food chains and supermarkets, they’re a soulless necessity for a caffeine kick and a fill of fuel. But there is one very notable exception – Tebay on the M6 in Cumbria.