Eye Tests for Over-70s Drivers Proposed in Safety Plan
UK government consults on mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Category : Roads Traffic
Islington Road Closures & Works Cause January Disruption
Essential works in Islington will close roads for up to 11 days in January. Plan your route around Finsbury Park, Highbury Corner & City Road closures.
Mandatory Eye Tests Proposed for Over-70s Drivers
The UK government's new road safety strategy, to be published Wednesday, proposes mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and higher fines for uninsured motorists. Aim: cut road deaths 65% by 2035.
Government Plans New Road Rules for Over-70s Drivers
UK government to unveil road safety strategy with mandatory eye tests for over-70s and higher fines for uninsured drivers. Aim: cut road deaths by 65% by 2035.
Over-70s could face driving ban without eye tests
UK government plans mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 to improve road safety. New strategy aims to cut deaths by 65% by 2035. Read the full details.
Two teenagers killed in Kent car crash
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade. A second girl was treated and discharged. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Two teens die in Kent car crash near Iwade
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl have died after a blue Ford Fiesta left Old Ferry Road in Kent. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Lambeth road closures Jan-Feb 2026: Tulse Hill shut
Key routes in Brixton, Clapham, and Streatham face closures for essential works. Plan ahead to avoid major travel disruption across Lambeth. Check the full list of dates.
Woman injured in Wimbledon Broadway crash
A woman is in hospital after a morning collision on Wimbledon Broadway, causing partial road closures and bus diversions. Follow live updates.
Merton road closures: Full list for January and February
Essential water, gas and telecoms works will cause major disruption across Merton borough. See the full list of road closures and temporary lights affecting your commute.
Snow Closes Schools and Disrupts Travel Across UK
Heavy snow and ice cause widespread disruption across the UK and Ireland, with hundreds of schools closed and major travel delays. Amber weather warnings remain in force. Read the latest updates.
Driverless Car Pilots to Launch Across UK in 2026
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announces self-driving vehicle trials for 2026, claiming they will improve safety by eliminating human error like road rage and drink-driving. Read the full plan.
UK blizzard conditions and amber warnings cause disruption
Blizzard conditions and amber weather warnings hit the UK, causing major travel disruption as millions return to work and school. The RAC warns of a surge in breakdowns.
Mother's tribute to 16-year-old son killed in Manchester
A mother pays heartbreaking tribute to her 16-year-old son, Alfie Moran, who died after being hit by a car in Burnage, Manchester. An 18-year-old man arrested and released on bail as police appeal for witnesses.
Uninsured drivers could see fines double to £600
UK government plans to double fines for uninsured drivers to £600 in a bid to improve road safety and reduce insurance premiums for law-abiding motorists.
Fatal M2 crash closes motorway, man dies
A major motorway is shut after a collision between a Tesla and a Yamaha motorcycle left a man dead. Get the latest traffic updates and diversion advice here.
Met Office Snow Warning Disrupts UK Travel
The Met Office issues a yellow warning for snow and ice across five UK regions, with up to 8cm forecast. Commuters face travel chaos on roads and railways. Here's what to expect and how to stay safe.
Harrow road closures: Full January list and diversions
Key roads in Harrow face closures for utility works in January. Scot Grove reopens but Buckland Rise shuts until March. See the full list and plan your journey.
Man dies in van crash with parked car in Fife
A 47-year-old man died after his Mercedes Sprinter van collided with a parked Skoda in Boarhills. Police seek witnesses and dash-cam footage from the scene.
Major Brent road closures set for January disruption
Key roads in Wembley and Willesden face long-term closures for utility works this January, causing major traffic disruption. Find diversion routes and details here.
Sutton road closures: Full list for Jan-Feb 2026
Major roadworks and closures planned across Sutton borough in early 2026. Check our list for disruptions in Cheam, Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton town centre.
Kensington and Chelsea January roadworks and closures
Essential maintenance by TfL, Thames Water and others will cause road closures and traffic delays across Kensington and Chelsea throughout January. Plan your journey.
Pensioner killed and carried a mile in Kent hit-and-run
An 89-year-old retired dentist was killed in a hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent, and carried on the car for a mile. Two men have been charged. Read the family's tribute.
Grandfather, 89, killed in hit-and-run, dragged a mile
The family of Tom Wallace, 89, pay tribute after he was killed in a hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham. Two men have been charged. Read the full story.
Major London road closures for essential works in Jan 2026
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
Morden crash injures two, driver arrested
A woman and man were hospitalised after a two-car collision on Central Road, Morden, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and are appealing for witnesses.
Officer injured setting up cordon after Ealing crash
A police officer was run over while establishing a cordon for a two-car collision on Uxbridge Road, Ealing. The road was closed for eight hours. No arrests have been made.
North Circular crash injures woman and police officer
A woman and a Met Police officer were hospitalised after a two-car collision and a secondary incident on the A406 in Ealing. The road remains closed, causing major traffic disruption.
Croydon crash: Two in hospital, two arrested, road closed
A serious two-car collision on London Road, Thornton Heath, has left two men in hospital and two in police custody. The road remains closed for investigation. Read the latest updates.
Pensioner dies after being carried on car roof for a mile
A man in his 80s died after being hit by a car and carried on its roof for up to a mile in Gillingham, Kent. Two men have been charged. Read the latest on this tragic road traffic accident.
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