Family of mobility scooter user who championed safer streets say her story must live on
The family of a woman who became a powerful voice for mobility scooter users has spoken out in tribute, following her death just weeks after publicly backing the Safer Mobility Campaign. Dawn, a mum of two from Leicestershire, died in late 2024 from breast cancer. Before her passing, she had bravely spoken out about the […]
Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates completes acquisition of Exo Supplies
Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of the Cardiff-based distributor, Exo Supplies. The acquisition, completed on 7 April 2025 strengthens the presence of the DALTEX brand in South Wales and complements the long established and successful DALTEX Trade Centre in Bridgend. The combination of the two depots optimises supply and delivery […]
Only 3% of England’s 183k-mile local road network received any form of maintenance in 2023/24, says RAC
Just 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the last 2023/24 financial year, new government data analysed by the RAC shows. In total, 4,894 miles of all road types were strengthened, resurfaced or preserved in 2023/24, representing an 18% increase (750 miles) in maintenance work compared to the […]
Huge changes planned for Simister Island interchange
A decision on a huge motorway upgrade which would transform the network around the notoriously congested Simister Island will be made within weeks. The project, affecting the M60, M62 and M66 routes, would see a ‘northern loop’ built to create a new free flowing traffic section without the need for thousands of vehicles a day to use the […]
£38m Government funding a welcome step on the journey to nationwide green bus fleet
The Confederation of Passenger Transport today welcomes a £38 million investment by the Department for Transport to support 12 local authorities in expansion of zero emission bus fleets. The funding – which will be backed up by at least three times the amount of private sector investment – will help to deliver 319 new zero […]
UK to relax electric car sales targets after Trump’s tariffs
The UK government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US. Currently at least 28% of cars sold by manufacturers in the UK must be electric vehicles that will rise every year until 2030 when every petrol and diesel car […]
UK government pledges over £20 million for flying taxis and drones
The UK government’s aviation minister Mike Kane has confirmed that over £20 million will be put towards the development of flying taxis and drone services in the UK. The government hopes the funding will “maximise opportunities for better and cheaper public services while cutting carbon emissions”. This comes after the government released the ‘Future of Flight’ action […]
Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road in quest for safer drivers
Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police in an innovative trial to find new ways to deter unsafe driving – Operation Tramline was born. Since that day, more than 51,500 offences have been recorded by officers from 35 different police forces patrolling across the country in […]
Greater Manchester care leavers can now access free bus travel up to the age of 25
Care leavers can now access free bus travel up to the age of 25 in Greater Manchester as part of an expanded transport initiative to support their transition to a more independent life. The updated transport offer provides free anytime bus travel on all services within Greater Manchester for people who have experienced care at […]
Drivers making themselves ‘invisible’ to speed cameras
Exclusive data has revealed how illegal number plates are becoming an increasing issue on West Midlands roads. It means reckless drivers can speed, run red light and perform other dangerous manoeuvres without being caught. Data obtained under freedom of information laws shows illegal number plate offences have risen over recent years in the West Midlands, […]