Victorian prisoners to repair roads under Labor pothole plan
Victorian prisoners will fix potholes under Labor's re-election plan, supplementing road crews to repair 500,000 potholes by January.
Category : Roads Traffic
Kentish Town flood: Burst pipe 'explosion' closes road for weeks
A burst water pipe caused a flash flood on Kentish Town Road, with businesses losing thousands in trade as Thames Water warns repairs may take weeks.
Council probes London pub's unauthorised shop conversion
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is investigating a potential planning breach after the former Hammersmith Ram pub on King Street reopened as a discount store without change-of-use permission.
Seven Sisters Road cordoned after overnight incident
Police and forensics teams have sealed off Seven Sisters Road in Islington after an overnight incident, with one lane closed and bus routes diverted.
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Met Office issues 19-hour thunderstorm warning for London
The Met Office has issued a 19-hour yellow thunderstorm warning for London and 59 areas, with up to 50mm of rain and flash flood risk.
Cambridge council fixes 51 potholes instead of resurfacing road
Residents counted 51 pothole repairs on one Cambridge road, prompting calls for a full resurfacing. Council says patching is cheaper and prioritised by need.
Harrow September Road Closures: Kenton Street Reopens
Morland Avenue in Kenton reopens September 11 after months of water works, while Cecil Park in Pinner stays closed until December 31 amid multiple Harrow road closures.
Brent September road closures: Full list of 19 streets shut
Nineteen roads in Brent face closures in September for water, electric and telecoms works, with some shut until November. Full list and dates inside.
Hillingdon Road Closures September: Full List for Uxbridge, Hayes
Seven Hillingdon roads face closures until October 1 for utility works, with the longest lasting 16 days in Ruislip. Diversions and schedules inside.
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M6 closed northbound after crash causing three-mile queues
The M6 northbound is closed between Lancaster and Carnforth after a crash, with delays of over 60 minutes and queues stretching three miles.
Two men die in Surrey crash involving three Seat Leons
Two young men died in a three-car crash on the A246 in East Clandon, Surrey, late on August 21. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Dad leaves boy, 7, alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike
A 7-year-old boy was left alone on Mount Fuji after his father told him to wait while he continued climbing with his older brother. Police intervened, and the father expressed regret.
Teens killed in wrong-way crash 'had been terrorising communities'
Five teenagers killed in a wrong-way M9 crash had been terrorising communities for weeks, posting social media videos of police chases, sources say.
Five teens killed in M9 wrong-way crash named as joyriders
Five boys, aged 15-18, died after driving contraflow on the M9 in Co Kildare, crashing into a family car. They were linked to the 'lucky dip' joyriding gang, with Gardaí confirming the pursuit was for social media likes.
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Boy, 12, Crashes Mum's Car on 38-Mile Joyride
A 12-year-old boy drove his mother's VW Tiguan 38 miles before crashing into a telegraph pole, cutting power to a Dorset village. He escaped with minor injuries.
London Braces for 6 Days of Rain After Hottest Day
London's driest summer in centuries is set to end with six days of rain forecast, following a record 38.1C heatwave peak at Kew Gardens.
Multiple Dead After Wrong-Way Crash on Irish Motorway
A wrong-way collision on the M9 in Co Kildare has killed several people and injured four, including a child in serious condition.
12 dead as tourist bus crashes into ditch in Hungary
At least 12 Polish tourists died when their bus crashed into a ditch on Hungary's M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes; 10 injured, driver suspected asleep.
A41 Brent Cross Flyover Repairs Start Sept 24
TfL begins A41 Brent Cross Flyover repairs on Sept 24, lasting up to 2 years, with lane closures and delays for 120K daily users.
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Car crashes into top floor of house in Kent, woman arrested
A car crashed into the top floor of a terraced house in Sittingbourne, Kent, on Monday night, leaving a woman arrested and two people injured.
Brent Council plans bollards and CCTV to stop cut-through traffic
Brent Council proposes moving bollards and adding CCTV in Harlesden and Stonebridge to reduce through traffic and promote walking and cycling, with a consultation open until August 14.
Lorry plunges 20ft from M3 bridge in Hampshire
A tipper lorry crashed through a motorway barrier on the M3 in Hampshire, falling 20ft onto Chestnut Avenue. The driver was trapped, and emergency services remain at the scene. Closures are expected to last.
York residents baffled by 'quadruple' yellow lines
York residents are puzzled after four yellow lines appeared on Markham Crescent following resurfacing, prompting council action.
M25 speed limit cut to 40mph after major industrial fire
M25 limited to 40mph after a large industrial fire in St Albans caused closures; firefighters contained the blaze, but drivers are advised to avoid the area.
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M25 speed limit cut to 40mph after major fire
M25 limited to 40mph after fire at industrial unit in St Albans; motorway reopened but speed restriction remains as crews tackle blaze.
M25 shut both ways after major fire risks secondary explosion
The M25 is closed in both directions between J22 and J21A due to a significant fire at an industrial estate in St Albans, with a risk of secondary explosions.
M25 closed both ways due to commercial fire explosion risk
M25 shut both directions between J22 and J21A after commercial fire; risk of secondary explosions, smoke, debris. Diversions in place.
Walthamstow road shut after roof collapse
Churchill Road in Walthamstow is closed both ways after a house roof collapsed, causing evacuations and bus diversions. London Fire Brigade is on scene, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
Teen and two men die in Rotherham car crash
A 17-year-old boy and two men, aged 21 and 23, died after a single-vehicle crash in Rotherham; another teen was injured.
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Police seize 90 supercars worth £8m in London
Met Police seized 90 supercars worth over £8m in Kensington, Chelsea, and Hyde Park over the weekend, including a £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2 driven by a provisional licence holder.
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