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Desktop Traffic Headlines Application

New version now available

In response to feedback from users of the Desktop Traffic Headlines application we have made a number of improvements. The latest version incorporates the following features:

  • Filter updates by region and/or motorways and trunk roads.
  • Support for proxy / caching servers.
  • Performance improvement when significant numbers of traffic updates appear.

We welcome any feedback and comments you may have on this application and anticipate there being further developments in the future.

Install the latest version of the Desktop Traffic Headlines notifier

When you see the "File Download - Security Warning", please click the Run button, then follow the on-screen instructions.