11 h. ago Drivers only just realising you can legally ignore motorway speed limit sign

Many drivers are not aware that you can legally ignore one type of motorway speed limit sign - but it's not an invitation to put your foot down on the accelerator

Transport

17 h. ago Speed limits of 10mph would reduce road deaths, charity report finds

A speed limit of 10mph would mean less than one in 10 road accidents would result in someone being killed or seriously injured

Events

58 h. ago Coach restrictions introduced in Cotswold village to improve road safety

The village of Bibury in Gloucestershire can sometimes see as many as 20,000 visitors in a weekend, and up to 50 coaches parking there in a day.

Politics

66 h. ago More 20mph roads likely for London after research reveals injuries and collisions cut by a third

Research commissioned by TfL on the safety benefits of 20mph has given the green light for more speed cuts

Events

67 h. ago More 20mph roads for London after research reveals injuries and collisions cut by a third

Research commissioned by TfL on the safety benefits of 20mph has given the green light for more speed cuts

Events

4 d. ago County council warned over lack of road safety after woman, 91, drove into canal

Doreen Turner died on the evening of November 1 last year after her car went into the canal in Chichester, west Sussex.

Events

4 d. ago Councillor requests to see Swallow Roundabout road safety audit following concerns about new layout

The Perth and Kinross councillor made the FOI request believing a report on public safety should be made public

Transport

7 d. ago Campaigner wins court case over festivals in south London park

Rebekah Shaman, of Protect Brockwell Park, took action against Lambeth council over number of large-scale eventsA campaigner who argued that music festivals held in a south London park unfairly cut off large sections of the space and made it a “mud bath” has won a court case that could result in events being banned there this summer.The Protect Brockwell Park (PBP) group, which includes the actor Mark Rylance, complained about walls being erected in the park, and noise and environmental damage, leading to a tense debate about the use of public space, nimbyism and the importance of summer cultural events. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Campaigner wins court case that could lead to festival ban in London park

Rebekah Shaman of Protect Brockwell Park took action against Lambeth council, leading to debate about use of public spaceA campaigner who argued that music festivals held in a south London park unfairly cut off large sections of the space and made it a “mud bath” has won a court case that could result in events being banned there this summer.Protect Brockwell Park (PBP), which includes the actor Mark Rylance, complained about walls being erected in the park, noise and environmental damage, leading to a tense debate about the use of public space, nimbyism and the importance of summer cultural events. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Speed limits could drop to 10mph on major roads in bid to improve safety

Drivers could see speed limits reduced to 10mph in certain areas if proposals from the Road Safety Foundation are introduced - but it has been blasted by motorist groups

Politics

7 d. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge to reopen under strict controls to cars and light vans by July 2025

Width restrictions and a 20mph speed limit, as well as a three tonne weight limit, will be introduced by the start of July.

Politics

8 d. ago Cut speeds to just 10MPH on thousands of miles of roads in towns and cities, safety charity demands

This limit should be applied specifically around all schools, hospitals, as well as sporting, social and cultural venues but critics have said the proposals are 'so ridiculous it is simply laughable'.

Politics

8 d. ago London St Pancras power fault hits Eurostar sparking travel chaos

Problems to the overhead power supply has caused delays

Events

8 d. ago Revealed: London boroughs plan to cut spending on council housing by £264million

Capital’s local authorities beg ministers to ‘stabilise the social housing sector’ as they prepare to make ‘deep cutbacks’

Economics

9 d. ago Driving penalties you could face for ignoring red lights and road signs

Traffic signs and lights are put in place to deliver information and improve road safety

Transport

1 week ago A driving program rebuilding community for Haitians in Ohio: ‘Things are getting better’

Landmark driving simulators are improving road safety and helping Springfield immigrants targeted by Trump officialsSlowly and carefully, Betina, who came from Haiti to Ohio in 2021, navigates a Toyota SUV between five traffic cones in a parking lot north-west of Springfield.Betina, who works for a produce processing company, has never driven before. But now, four years into life in Springfield, she has grasped the challenge of learning to drive. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago How driving lessons are helping Ohio’s Haitians: ‘Things are getting better’

Landmark driving simulators are improving road safety and helping Springfield immigrants targeted by Trump officialsSlowly and carefully, Betina, who came from Haiti to Ohio in 2021, navigates a Toyota SUV between five traffic cones in a parking lot north-west of Springfield.Betina, who works for a produce processing company, has never driven before. But now, four years into life in Springfield, she has grasped the challenge of learning to drive. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago London Underground: TfL urged to 'do better' after power cut disruption

London Underground: TfL urged to 'do better' after power cut disruption  BBC

Politics

1 week ago Tube lines suspended as power cut hits TfL network after substation fire

Tube lines suspended as power cut hits TfL network after substation fire - live  London Evening Standard

Events

1 week ago Tube network plunged into chaos as multiple London Underground lines hit by massive power failure

Outage at power station leaves thousands of travellers stranded in central London

Events