Fly-tippers dump barrels of toxic “acid” on East London road – Newham Council

Fly-tippers dump barrels of toxic “acid” on East London road – Newham Council

• Newham Council appeals for help to catch criminals who abandoned dangerous chemicals in the borough Newham Council is appealing to the public, and motorists to help catch those responsible for dumping... Read more »
Nearly a dozen barrels of ‘toxic acid’ dumped by side of east London road

Nearly a dozen barrels of ‘toxic acid’ dumped by side of east London road

A n east London council has launched a hunt for a flytipper who dumped hundreds of litres of “toxic acid” by the side of the road. Newham Council said 11 barrels of... Read more »
Injuries reported, road closed near downtown London

Injuries reported, road closed near downtown London

One person is in hospital after suffering a serious injury outside a residence in London’s SOHO neighborhood. Officers were called to Maitland and Grey streets at 8 a.m. where witnesses said a... Read more »
London street makes CAA ‘top five’ worst road list for western Ontario

London street makes CAA ‘top five’ worst road list for western Ontario

One of London, Ont.’s streets has made the Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA) top five worst roads list for western Ontario in 2023. Adelaide Street North came in third for the region behind York... Read more »
Reckless delivery drivers on bikes ‘should be forced to pass road tests’: MP calls for tougher laws

Reckless delivery drivers on bikes ‘should be forced to pass road tests’: MP calls for tougher laws

Reckless delivery drivers on bikes ‘should be forced to pass road tests’: MP calls for tougher laws after she was hit by a cyclist going the wrong direction on a one-way street... Read more »
Fatal Collision On A1306 New Road Rainham. – The Havering Daily

Fatal Collision On A1306 New Road Rainham. – The Havering Daily

A woman has sadly died this morning following a collision between a lorry and a car. The tragic incident happened just after 8.30 this morning and the road has been closed since.... Read more »
Crash sees main road shut and east London buses diverted

Crash sees main road shut and east London buses diverted

A main road in Barking is closed after a collision that saw one person taken to hospital. The A124 Barking Road remains shut in both directions following the two-vehicle crash, in Burges Road,... Read more »
Christmas travel strikes – live: Border Force walkouts ‘could last six months’ as severe road warning issued

Christmas travel strikes – live: Border Force walkouts ‘could last six months’ as severe road warning issued

Passengers expected to face ‘two hour queues’ at Gatwick amid strikes, says airport boss Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for weekly expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s... Read more »
Strike news latest updates: Days of airport and road chaos loom as rail workers walk out

Strike news latest updates: Days of airport and road chaos loom as rail workers walk out

Related: Ambulance strike to go ahead as talks fail to break deadlock Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for weekly expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email... Read more »
HS2: Big lift of Victoria Road crossover box D-wall buttress panel cages

HS2: Big lift of Victoria Road crossover box D-wall buttress panel cages

An onsite fabrication facility was required to complete complex diaphragm wall works at High Speed 2’s North Acton site in London. High Speed 2 (HS2) main works contractor Skanska Costain Strabag (SCS)... Read more »