UNBELIEVABLE: 8 | History Defined

Power cuts and flooding as Storm Debi brings 70mph winds to UK and Ireland

Met Office issues warnings for wind and rain, with severe weather affecting transport

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023

Just Stop Oil activists in court accused of breaching M25 injunction

National Highways has brought contempt proceedings against protesters after they climbed gantries on the motorway last November.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Roadside weather station upgrades to boost gritting decisions

National Highways said it is investing £15.4 million to modernise 125 stations by the end of 2025.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2023

Dartford crossing payments system hit by ‘difficulties’ with drivers fearing penalties

Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are continuing to face difficulties with payments following the introduction of a new system last month, a local MP has warned.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Blindly following sat nav blamed for rise in wrong-way driving on UK’s motorways

Motoring groups describe the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

Roads agency starts to undo its ‘vandalism’ of Victorian bridge

National Highways forced to remove tonnes of concrete after it buried bridge in Cumbria without permission

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2023

Wrong-way driving on UK’s motorways rose by ‘frightening’ 13% in a year

Motoring groups describe the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023

‘Frightening’ rise in vehicles driving wrong way on England’s motorways

Drunk drivers and overreliance on satnav devices thought to be behind 13% rise

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2023

Wrong-way driving reports on motorways up 13% in a year

Motoring groups described the increase as ‘frightening’ and called for technological interventions to be considered.

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023

National Highways accused of ‘systemic failure’ on cycling provision in England

Freedom of information responses on design standards suggest cyclists being ‘endangered’ on shared-use paths

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023