The UK government announces its first road safety strategy in a decade, proposing tougher drink-drive limits, mandatory eye tests for over-70s, and compulsory emergency braking in new cars to dramatically reduce casualties by 2035.
Major disruption hits Camden as HS2 and utility works trigger multiple road closures throughout January 2026, with some streets shut for up to five weeks. Plan your journey.
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.
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.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old John Onetufo on Grove Street, Lewisham. Another man and woman have been bailed as police enquiries continue.
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.
A man is fighting for life after a triple stabbing on Edgware Road. Police are making urgent enquiries and appeal for witnesses. Read the latest from the scene.
London faces a violent start to 2026 with a triple stabbing in Edgware Road, a double shooting in Bexleyheath, and a murder in Lambeth. Get the latest on the police investigations.
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.
A man is fighting for his life after a triple stabbing on Edgware Road in West London. Police are appealing for witnesses following the early hours attack.
A 19-year-old man was rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Olive Road, Cricklewood, on New Year's Night. Police are appealing for witnesses. Read the latest.
Major roadworks and closures planned across Sutton borough in early 2026. Check our list for disruptions in Cheam, Carshalton, Wallington and Sutton town centre.
Essential maintenance by TfL, Thames Water and others will cause road closures and traffic delays across Kensington and Chelsea throughout January. Plan your journey.
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.
A 27-year-old man was stabbed and another assaulted with a metal pole in a Southall brawl. A 46-year-old is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
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.
Major roadworks and closures will disrupt Hackney drivers from January 2026, with an 18-month project on Amhurst Road. Get the full list of dates and alternative routes here.
A major collision has shut the A23 London Road in Thornton Heath, Croydon, causing significant disruption. Three London bus routes are on diversion. Get the latest traffic updates and details here.
Australia's road toll increased in 2025, with 1,323 lives lost. Experts call for urgent action on speed limits and vehicle safety. Discover the full analysis.
Drivers in Hillingdon face disruption as four roads close for utility works in January. One closure in Ickenham will last three months. See dates, diversion routes and details.
A man in his thirties was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a lorry on the A406 North Circular in East London. Police are investigating and supporting the family.
A 17-year-old boy is on bail after a Christmas Day stabbing in Watford left a man in his 40s in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Two London Underground stations with the same name are causing headaches for tourists and commuters. Could a simple renaming solve the problem? Read more.
A man in his 50s was stabbed in the arm after his car was ambushed on Station Road, Edgware. Police are hunting the attackers and urge witnesses to come forward.
A 47-year-old man is in custody after a woman was found dead and a man critically injured in a Sydney stabbing incident. Police are investigating the Quakers Hill disturbance.
A 45-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in a Maida Vale flat. The victim, 40, died in hospital. Police appeal for information.
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death near a pub on the London-Surrey border. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder. Police are appealing for information.
A tragic crash in Muckatah, Victoria, has left four people dead and five injured, including three children. Police are investigating the Monday evening incident.
A 22-year-old Brent man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing on Wembley's High Road. The victim died in hospital. Full details on the court appearance and police investigation.
An 18-year-old from West London is in custody after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Chatham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.