HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - The Untold Story

Farewell potholes? UK team invents self-healing road surface

Researcher at Swansea University says tiny plant spores mixed into bitumen can extend surface lifespan by 30%

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025

Reeves backs £9bn Lower Thames Crossing as ‘important project’

The Chancellor said the Treasury is ‘exploring options’ for the 14.3-mile road linking Kent and Essex to be privately financed.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

New AI-powered speed cameras are catching out hundreds of drivers

Humberside Police will use the artificial intelligence powered cameras ‘sporadically throughout the year’

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Snow brings widespread major disruption amid amber weather warnings

Most of the UK is covered by Met Office weather warnings during Sunday as the cold start to the new year continues.

Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2025

Heavy snow and freezing rain sweep in as amber warnings come into force

National Highways warned a ‘spell of disruptive snow’ would spread across southern and central parts of the road network on Saturday night.

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2025

Travel warnings for road and rail issued as snow and ice hit UK

Winter weather could impact journeys in and out of London

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025

‘Frightening’ rise in wrong-way driving sparks call for signage and road layout review

At least 988 incidents involving ‘oncoming vehicles’ reported on England’s motorways in year to November 17

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

‘Frightening’ rise in wrong-way motorway driving

National Highways figures show 988 incidents involving ‘oncoming vehicles’ were reported on England’s motorways in the year to November 17.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Christmas travel disruption for motorists and train passengers amid festive getaway

Several incidents of travel disruption has caused delays for motorists and train passengers

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2024

UK drivers urged not to travel during height of ‘record Christmas getaway’

RAC says to avoid major routes in England between 1pm and 7pm on Friday and Saturday as long queues expected

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024