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Original poster

Not so much an AIBU, but is it possible to check out this story?

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narisha99 · 29/04/2024 12:17

Is it possible to look up historical traffic data?

I have a colleague who blames her absence from an important teams meeting due to a 'at a standstill for 2 hours on the M4' on Friday afternoon (she had a lunchtime appointment, but says she got home at 5pm instead of 3pm).

Quite frankly she has form for lying, and I think this was an excuse for not attending a meeting :-( .

Is there anyway I can find out if this big accident actually happened or not?

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FancyBiscuitsLevel · 29/04/2024 12:32

Google the junctions you think she’d have used.

but I had to do a big drive on Friday afternoon and I do remember (when stuck in a queue on the M25) the radio traffic and travel mentioned issues with the M4. You could probably listen back to Scott Mills’ after show on radio 2 on sounds and listen out for the traffic and travel bulletin if you can’t find anything. But I know there was something up on Friday.

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 29/04/2024 12:31

You appear to have a very hostile view of your colleague. While you may have good reason to, you approach is terrible. If she finds this post, I'm sure HR will have a word with you, as it's very unprofessional.

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narisha99 · 29/04/2024 12:31

Yes I did try googling for news reports, but nothing came up for that stretch.

There is a big back story with this lady, and she has not always been honest. I manage her and it is likely to become an HR issue, so I wanted to understand if I was wrong to doubt her, or if I should give her the benefit of the doubt

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MILTOBE · 29/04/2024 12:29

Given nobody here knows which part of the M4 the OP's colleague would've been on, those info links are irrelevant.

sweetpickle2 · 29/04/2024 12:29

If you're really her manager then the appropriate course of action if you suspect she is lying is to have a meeting with her and ask her about it- not snoop online to try and catch her out.

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narisha99 · 29/04/2024 12:27

@Berga Yes I do manage her.

It was London end of M4, westbound from Heathrow.

I thought Wave or Google maps might have something, but was struggling to find it

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Applescruffle · 29/04/2024 12:27

Turns out she was telling the truth.

But if the rest of her colleagues are interfering busybodies who check up on her behind her back when it's not their job then I don't blame her for trying to avoid meeting with you all on a Friday afternoon.

sweetpickle2 · 29/04/2024 12:25

Why on earth wouldn't you google before posting on mumsnet?

Although as PP have said- unless you are her manager, mind your own business. I couldn't work with a busybody like you in an environment where I wasn't trusted to tell the truth.

dimllaishebiaith · 29/04/2024 12:24

As in Friday just gone?

Yes there was an issue on the M4 on Friday afternoon with a broken down vehicle causing tailbacks, the traffic didn't really clear fully until after 6pm

BuyOrBake · 29/04/2024 12:24

Local news updates for the area.
Which section of M4 would colleague have been travelling on

Apollo365 · 29/04/2024 12:22

if It’s just for curiosity you can check Twitter or Bristol live?
but unless it was a very serious newsworthy accident I doubt it will help you.

TheseWomen · 29/04/2024 12:20

What would you do with this 'proof' if it were gettable?

IncompleteSenten · 29/04/2024 12:19

Is it your role to do that? Eg you're her manager, or you are HR or something and there are company policies that would mean it's a disciplinary matter?

Berga · 29/04/2024 12:18

Are you her manager? If not, mind your business.

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