Directgov has just launched a travel news iPhone app that gives the latest on the roads and public transport.

The free app displays live travel and transport news by region from Transport Direct, on a dynamic map.

For those travelling by car, drivers can access real-time information on traffic congestion, accidents, and roadworks nationwide.

For people who don't have iPhones, travel news is already available on any internet-enabled mobile across all networks.

Just text TRAVEL to 83377 to receive a link to the service.

Directgov is also developing a version of the application for mobile phones which run on Google's Android operating system.

For more information and to access these services visit www.direct.gov.uk