Messagemaker climbs the Lost Mountain for the Children’s Trust
A team from signage manufacturer and supplier Messagemaker has raised £26,653f for The Children’s Trust by climbing Monte Perdido (the Lost Mountain) in the Pyrenees. This year’s adventure saw the group, which also included a number of Messagemaker’s customers and suppliers, travel to northern Spain to climb the 3,355 metre (11,007 ft) mountain. The third […]
Further steps announced to help travellers during Bee Network strike
Further steps announced have been announced to help people get around during planned industrial action by some bus operators in Greater Manchester. Bus passengers will be able to travel on most trains running in parts of Greater Manchester affected by the upcoming industrial action, when around two-thirds of buses are not expected to run. It’s […]
Motorists urged to plan their journeys ahead of full weekend closure of section of A1
The A1 is set to close in both directions this weekend between Tempsford and Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire, as work continues upgrading the route. National Highways is progressing well on the scheme to upgrade the route between Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and Caxton Gibbet roundabout in Cambridgeshire, which started construction in late 2023. Ultimately, […]
Chris McDonald appointed new construction minister
The Government have appointed Chris McDonald as the new construction minister, succeeding Sarah Jones. McDonald, who was elected as Labour MP for Stockton North in July last year, has responsibilities in the DBT and as a minister in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) he also covers 18 other policy areas including […]
20mph: Fewer casualties and injuries but scheme still branded a ‘disaster’ in Wales
Cyclist casualties are down 28% and there have been 900 fewer road injuries since the 20mph limit was introduced in Wales, but a driving instructor has called the scheme a “total disaster”. Data to the end of March shows that there have been 348 cyclists killed or injured on all roads since the 20mph law […]
Wrekin: Smarter gully solutions can improve worker safety and maintenance efficiency
With pressure mounting on local authorities to keep roads safe and traffic flowing amid rising maintenance demands, how can councils protect the wellbeing of the teams who maintain them? Paul Thompson, technical specification and sustainability manager at civil engineering solutions provider Wrekin, highlights approaches that improve worker safety and operational efficiency. Local authorities face increasing […]
‘Each day of delay is a risk’: Shropshire MP urges blackspot action
North Shropshire MP Helen Morgan has renewed her call for “urgent” safety improvements at the Llynclys Crossroads on the A483 between Oswestry and Llanymynech. The Shropshire Star says that the junction was previously branded as the ‘worst in the region’ when looking at locations where a cluster of incidents had taken place. Earlier this year, National Highways installed monitoring […]
Bristol faces more disruption as new bus strike dates announced
Over 600 drivers from First West of England’s City Line will walk out for two weeks while a demonstration will take place in Bristol. The city is set to be brought to a standstill next month as over 600 drivers at First West of England’s City Line have voted to take two weeks of fresh […]
Redbridge Council rolls out innovative Hydrorock flood defence technology following successful trial
After the successful use of Hydrorock in Seven Kings, Redbridge Council has rolled out the advanced flood defence technology to further locations to reduce flood risks in the borough The Hydrorock system was first trialled in Seven Kings High Road last year, with positive results. Since its installation there has been no flooding at the […]
TfL to become highway authority for Oxford Street
Transport for London (TfL) will become the highway authority for Oxford Street from Saturday 20 September 2025, following discussions between Westminster City Council and the Greater London Authority (GLA). Following an extensive public consultation which closed in May 2025, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is moving forward with the next stage of plans to […]