Multi-million pound boost for Warwickshire bus interchanges moves forward
Bus travel in Warwickshire is set to receive a facelift with new bus stations and shelters, improved locations for stops, Real Time Information displays and upgraded roads along bus routes among the highlights of a multi-million pound package of improvements. At its meeting yesterday (12 November 2026), Warwickshire County Council’s Cabinet approved plans to inject […]
Northumberland County Council wins Newcastle winter gritting deal
Northumberland County Council has secured a new winter gritting contract to cover a number of routes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The agreement comes as part of the council’s ongoing investment in winter maintenance, with its 28-strong vehicle fleet now set to cover additional routes in Newcastle after winning the contract to provide services on behalf of Newcastle City […]
Drivers warned over dangers of low November sun
Motorists are being urged to keep a pair of sunglasses in their cars this winter for low November sun. New police figures reveal that nearly one in eight autumn crashes recorded happen between 4 pm and 6 pm. Temporary car insurance experts at Dayinsure analysed Freedom of Information (FOI) data on autumn collisions between 2021 […]
West Northamptonshire residents urged to prepare for tougher road conditions this winter
Residents are being encouraged to take extra care on West Northamptonshire’s roads as the winter approaches. Aside from hazardous conditions created by frost and ice, wet weather and freezing temperatures can weaken road surfaces and cause potholes to form quickly. While West Northamptonshire Council has carried out extensive maintenance work throughout the year, new defects […]
Kent: Consultation opens on proposed Ashford traffic calming measures
A consultation has launched inviting people to have their say on proposed traffic calming measures in The Street in Great Chart, Ashford. It comes after Great Chart with Singleton Parish Council raised concerns about speeding through the village for many years through its Highway Improvement Plan. This is a document parish and town councils can […]