West End Pedestrianisation: New Plaza Plan
Westminster Council and Crown Estate propose banning cars near Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus to create over 35,000 sq m of public space in London's West End.
Category : Roads Traffic
Smart Motorways Deemed Poor Value in Official Reports
Government evaluations reveal most smart motorway schemes in England offer poor value, with the AA calling them a catastrophic waste of time and money.
E-Bike Rider Killed in Horse and Cart Crash on Chingford Lane
Tributes paid to Patrick, 46, killed in e-bike collision with horse and cart on Folly Lane, Chingford, described by locals as a dangerous 'wild west' road.
Oxford Street Accident Closes Road, Diverts 17 Bus Routes
A section of Oxford Street in London is closed for accident investigation, forcing 17 bus routes onto diversions. Emergency services are on the scene.
LA Grocery Store Crash: Vehicle Hits Building
A vehicle crashed into a Los Angeles grocery store, causing significant damage and raising safety concerns. The incident highlights urban traffic risks.
Horse and Cart Driver Arrested After Fatal E-Bike Crash
A 26-year-old man driving a horse and cart has been arrested for wanton and furious driving after a 46-year-old e-bike rider died in a collision on Folly Lane in Chingford, north east London.
E-Bike Rider Killed in Chingford Horse Cart Collision
A 46-year-old man died after a collision between his e-bike and a horse-drawn cart in East London. The cart driver was arrested for wanton and furious driving.
Dublin Bus Crash: One Dead, Three Injured
A double-decker bus has crashed into pedestrians in Dublin city centre, resulting in one fatality and three people hospitalised with injuries.
Boy, 5, Injured in Kilburn Hit-and-Run
A five-year-old boy has sustained life-changing injuries after a hit-and-run incident on Kilburn High Road. A 57-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the collision.
Poole E-Bike Gangs Force Residents to Move for Safety
Residents in Poole, Dorset, are abandoning their homes due to dangerous e-bike gangs, following a hit-and-run that left a pregnant woman and her newborn critically injured.
Leicester University Incident: Major Road Closures
Police have implemented extensive road closures around De Montfort University in Leicester following a serious overnight incident on Oxford Street, with university offering support to witnesses.
DVLA Licence Changes for Over-70s Drivers Proposed
UK drivers aged 70+ could face stricter rules including mandatory eye tests, more frequent licence renewals, and restrictions on larger vehicles under new government proposals.
Sydney E-Bike Swarm on Harbour Bridge Sparks Police Probe
NSW police investigate 40 e-bike riders who illegally crossed Sydney Harbour Bridge, prompting NRMA calls for registration and crackdown on unsafe riding.
M11 Closed Near Stansted Airport After Serious Crash
The M11 southbound is closed between Harlow and the M25 after a vehicle overturned in a serious collision, causing massive delays near Stansted Airport in Essex.
Hammersmith Bridge: A Symbol of UK Infrastructure Crisis
The seven-year closure of Hammersmith Bridge highlights Britain's infrastructure decline. This article argues the government must fund repairs to jolt the nation from degrowth.
Devon Coastal Road Destroyed by Storms
The A379 coastal road in Devon has been destroyed after storms, with repair costs estimated at tens of millions of pounds, impacting local communities.
Devon Coastal Road Destroyed by Triple Storms
The A379 in Devon has been swept into the sea after being battered by three named storms, with repair costs estimated at tens of millions of pounds.
Driver Sues Council Over £450k Yellow Box Fines
A 72-year-old driver plans a High Court challenge against Kingston Council over controversial yellow box junctions in New Malden that generated £450,000 in fines in eight months.
London Dominates England's Worst Traffic Hotspots
A new study reveals London local authorities dominate England's worst traffic delays, with City of London, Camden, and Westminster leading congestion rankings.
Boy, 13, Arrested in Poole E-Bike Hit-and-Run
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident in Poole where a pregnant woman was seriously injured by an e-bike. The baby, born shortly after, remains in critical condition.
59 Cars Hit by £5,690 Road Tax Rise in April
UK drivers of 59 high-emission car models will pay £5,690 in first-year road tax from April, while vehicles over 40 years old become completely exempt from charges.
Poole e-bike crash: Baby critical, teen arrested
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after an e-bike collision in Poole left a pregnant woman injured, with her baby born in hospital and in a serious condition.
Residents Rally to Fix 'War Zone' Road in Cambridgeshire
Hundreds of Cambridgeshire residents have launched a petition calling for the urgent resurfacing of the A1301, describing it as pothole-ridden and dangerous, akin to a war zone carriageway.
Boy Arrested After E-Bike Crash Leaves Baby Seriously Ill
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested following a hit-and-run e-bike collision in Poole that left a pregnant woman injured and her newborn baby in a serious condition in hospital.
Father-Son 'Fury' in Fatal Chase That Killed Boy, 4
Owen and Patrick Maughan were 'furious' during a road chase on the A2 before a crash that killed four-year-old Peter Maughan, Maidstone Crown Court hears in murder trial.
Smart Motorway Defect in Fatal Crash, Jury Told
A fatal crash on the M4 was caused by a 'dangerous defect' in the smart motorway system, which failed to warn drivers of a stranded vehicle, a court has heard.
Kilburn Café Destroyed in Station Fire
A popular juice bar and bakery in Kilburn has been left burnt out after a fire broke out near the busy railway station, with 25 firefighters working to control the blaze.
Wembley Fire Closes Road, 10 Bus Routes Diverted
A fire in Wembley, North West London, has forced the closure of A404 High Road in both directions, leading to diversions for 10 London bus routes as emergency services respond.
Driver Pleads Guilty to Killing Student in London Crash
Christopher Jackson has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after his van struck and killed Aalia Mahomed, a King's College London student, on the Strand.
A40 Westway Shut for Month in Essential Maintenance
Transport for London confirms the A40 Westway will close in both directions for around a month from March 20, affecting up to 96,000 drivers daily during essential structural joint replacement work.
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