London Assembly demands Mayor apologise to sacked bus driver

The London Assembly has demanded that the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, apologises over the sacking of Metroline bus driver Mark Hehir, who chased down a thief to return a passengers stolen necklace. The driver was branded a “hero” by the assembly members and last week they passed a unanimous motion calling for an investigation […]

Menai Suspension Bridge set for traffic management changes

A new traffic management system will be put in place on the Menai Suspension Bridge with a tidal flow system operating to allow for the permanent repair of the damaged crossbeams. This is due to be in place from 19 February for a period of approximately eight days.  From 7am-1pm traffic will be able to […]

Bournemouth announces ‘Quiet Road’ consultation

People living in Bournemouth are being invited to have their say on proposals to make local roads safer for walking, wheeling and cycling. BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) Council is consulting on plans to extend a key active travel route that already runs through Bournemouth Gardens, linking the Square with Coy Pond Gardens, where recent improvements have included […]

Harrow rolls out 500 new on-street EV charge points

The London Borough of Harrow is rolling out 500 new on-street EV charge points across the borough in partnership with char.gy – giving you more places to plug in on your doorstep. The focus is on residential streets and is designed for residents without a driveway or off-street parking. The charge points are attached to […]

Castle Cary sinkhole to be repaired after more than four years

Work to repair a sinkhole which has been causing issues on a busy road in Somerset for more than four years is set to start next week. Issues began on Station Road in Castle Cary in 2021, and residents said the sinkhole had since become a “running joke” among the community, says the BBC. Castle Cary […]