Car carrying mattress and fridge on its roof stopped on M11
And finally… a driver in Essex was stopped by police on the M11 for transporting a fridge, mattress and foldable table on the roof of their car. The driver was stopped when Essex Police spotted the equipment held on by ‘a very thin rope’. An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We didn’t realise we’d have to […]
One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown, warns RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who did not act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently […]
Women in Bus and Coach chair Louise Cheeseman awarded OBE
Louise Cheeseman, founder and Chair of Women in Bus and Coach has been honoured with an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025. This prestigious honour reflects a lifelong commitment to improving access, equity, and representation within the industry, and championing the role of women across all levels of the bus, coach and community transport […]
Aurrigo founder David Keene awarded MBE
One of the UK’s driving forces in autonomous vehicles has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. Prof David Keene, the founder of Aurrigo International plc, has been awarded an MBE for his services to the ‘decarbonisation of airports’, marking over 40 years of experience working in the automotive sector and developing driverless […]
ADEPT launches Digital Academy to transform digital and data skills
A new, fully funded initiative to accelerate digital and data skill development across local authorities has been launched today. The ADEPT Digital Academy is a bespoke learning programme that is fully funded by the Apprenticeship Levy, combining hands-on, role-relevant training with expert coaching and community learning. The programme has been launched by Association of Directors […]
Tramway Road to open for walking and cycling as Banbury station improvement work continues
Pedestrians and cyclists travelling from south Banbury can look forward to quicker journeys to the rail station as the newly extended Tramway Road and footpath will open on Wednesday 18 June. Drivers will be able to access the Banbury United football ground and the industrial estate using the new section of road and new roundabout. […]
New bridge investigation technologies could ‘transform maintenance of England’s road network’
A research programme described by National Highways as “world leading” and, it says, capable of transforming traditional approaches to the maintenance of England’s motorways and major A-roads has today announced significant technological advances. The Structures’ Moonshot Project, initiated by National Highways and led by AtkinsRéalis and Jacobs, has concluded the initial phases of its investigation […]
SDF2: Commercial and Procurement Strategy webinar provides fascinating updates
In October we reported that National Highways had begun the process of market engagement for its new Scheme Delivery Framework 2 (SDF2), which will replace its current Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and Pavement Delivery Framework (PDF), which are due to come to an end in 2027. The original £3.6 billion SDF saw 50 suppliers appointed including […]
Gallows Corner junction to close from 23 June until September
TfL will begin the second phase of major strengthening and refurbishment work on Gallows Corner flyover in Romford on 23 June, which will allow the structure to continue providing reliable and safe transport for decades to come. The essential work will require both the flyover and the roundabout to be closed to all traffic, other than emergency […]
Highway Care adds Falcon 75 ACLM to its local roads product range
Highway Care has added a second Falcon Automated Cone Laying Machine (ACLM) model to its product range, responding to feedback from local authorities with the smaller, more agile Falcon 75 ACLM. The award-winning Falcon ACLM was launched by Highway Care in 2022, following National Highways approval. The innovation ushered in a new era for risk […]