Costain welcomes next generation of talent with record apprentice intake
Costain is welcoming a record number of apprentices in 2026 to support its delivery of critical national infrastructure across the UK. Costain is onboarding 50 apprentices this year, doubling last year’s intake in response to growth in its volume of long-term infrastructure projects and commitment to building a growing pipeline of talent, offering them rewarding […]
Via East Midlands turnover surpasses £90 million
Profits have increased by almost a third at Nottinghamshire County Council-owned highways company Via East Midlands, as turnover passed £90 million. The Bilsthorpe-based company recorded pre-tax profits of £906,000 in the year to 31 March 2026, up 31% from £690,000 a year earlier, according to the Business Desk. Turnover increased by 3.2% from £87.7 million […]
Drivers ‘treated like criminals’ over Cardiff dual carriageway U-turn incident
A motorist has said she’s been “treated like a criminal” after being prosecuted for driving the wrong way down a closed dual carriageway after being stuck in traffic in Cardiff for more than an hour. Jenna Langdon, who was summoned to appear at a court hearing last week, said she was one of around 100 drivers who […]
Hampstead’s ‘Healthy Streets’ traffic scheme to go ahead
A new set of road upgrades and traffic control measures are to go ahead in North London, despite residents petitioning their council, urging a rethink. A new ‘Safe and Healthy Streets’ scheme at Fitzjohn’s Avenue in Hampstead was approved by Camden Council in March this year. The £1.7 million project will install new segregated cycling lanes, zebra crossings, rain gardens, remove […]
£4.17 million transport package unveiled for Nottingham Forest FC stadium expansion
A draft legal agreement for Nottingham Forest FC’s proposed redevelopment of its City Ground stadium sets out more than £4.17 million in transport contributions, alongside requirements covering pedestrian safety, parking restrictions and flood defences. As reported by the West Bridgford Wire, the Section 106 planning agreement relates to application 25/02123/FUL and has been prepared ahead […]
Powys: Drivers facing 67-mile A470 road works diversion
Essential resurfacing work on the A470 just outside Builth Wells, Powys, will require a “full carriageway closure” for seven nights in early September, leading to a 67-mile for some drivers. The A470 along Hay Road leading out of Builth towards Erwood will be closed from 7pm to 7am each night from Monday 7 September Monday 14 September, reports the Powys County […]
September is Catch the Bus month
Catch the Bus Month returns this September with a national myth-busting campaign designed to challenge outdated perceptions of bus travel and encourage more people to discover the benefits of getting on board. Led by Bus Users UK and supported by lead partner, Trueform, the month-long campaign brings together operators, local authorities, community groups, businesses, charities […]
ULEZ concerns remain on London border on third anniversary of expansion
Following last week’s story in Highways News that reported on the health benefits of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), the BBC, three years after the scheme expanded across the capital, has investigated how the widedned zone has affected businesses and residents on the scheme’s borders. Strong feelings remain, it seems, although many have adapted. […]
RAC among organisations urging the Government to act on drink-driving
Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Chiefs, the RAC and leading road safety organisations have joined forces to call on the Government to commit to introducing alcohol interlocks for high-risk and repeat drink-driving offenders. In an open letter to the Prime Minister, the coalition is urging the Government to use its forthcoming response to the motoring […]
Research suggests almost a third of drivers reoffend after attending speed awareness course
New research by Churchill Motor Insurance has shown that 29% of motorists have attended a speed awareness course, with 11% doing so in the last three years. However, despite the educational focus of these courses, nearly a third (31%) of attendees say they went on to receive further speeding tickets afterwards. Analysis of Home Office […]