South east London roads closed by fallen trees after Storm Isha

South east London roads closed by fallen trees after Storm Isha

A number of weather warnings, including two amber wind alerts, were put in place by the Met Office across the country from Sunday (January 22), when Storm Isha swooped in. Rail, sea... Read more »
Travel news: Christmas chaos as London trains halted and queues on roads – live

Travel news: Christmas chaos as London trains halted and queues on roads – live

Storm Pia: 80mph winds batter Britain with ‘do not travel’ warnings issued Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Drivers... Read more »
Government invests £235 million to upgrade and repair roads across London

Government invests £235 million to upgrade and repair roads across London

allocations for London boroughs to improve capital’s roads announced long-term investment to make roads safer and smoother using redirected funding from HS2 according to the RAC, motorists could save up to £440... Read more »
My spice roads

My spice roads

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. My father came to the UK in 1968 – an Indian doctor... Read more »
Walthamstow town centre roads shut due to police incident

Walthamstow town centre roads shut due to police incident

There is reportedly a heavy police presence in Walthamstow, with High Street, Hoe Street and Church Hill closed off after an incident this evening (November 5). On X, formerly known as Twitter,... Read more »
Flash… flood: Huge thunderstorms keep Brits awake as torrential downpours turn roads into rivers threatening the rush-hour commute – with forecasters warning of a wet and windy week ahead

Flash… flood: Huge thunderstorms keep Brits awake as torrential downpours turn roads into rivers threatening the rush-hour commute – with forecasters warning of a wet and windy week ahead

Torrential downpours have kept Brits awake overnight as the country’s roads turn into rivers and threaten the morning rush-hour commute. Sleepless Londoners have taken to social media to share ‘insane’ videos of... Read more »
Mark Drakeford’s ‘ULEZ-style’ war on motorists sparks furious backlash: Locals warn ‘stupid’ plan to expand number of 20mph roads across Wales will hurt businesses amid fears scheme could inflict multibillion-pound hit to economy

Mark Drakeford’s ‘ULEZ-style’ war on motorists sparks furious backlash: Locals warn ‘stupid’ plan to expand number of 20mph roads across Wales will hurt businesses amid fears scheme could inflict multibillion-pound hit to economy

Mark Drakeford’s ULEZ-style war on motorists was today branded ‘stupid’ by locals who warned it could hurt businesses as fears grow that the plan to expand the number of 20mph roads could... Read more »
Man rushed to hospital after being hit by fire engine – Police lock down roads in London | UK | News

Man rushed to hospital after being hit by fire engine – Police lock down roads in London | UK | News

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a fire engine in North London. Police closed the roads in the area while they dealt with the scene of the accident.... Read more »
‘I’m a liberal and a cyclist, and I hate you’: Passerby scolds Just Stop Oil blocking London roads

‘I’m a liberal and a cyclist, and I hate you’: Passerby scolds Just Stop Oil blocking London roads

‘I’m a liberal and I hate you’: Moment furious cyclist scolds Just Stop Oil eco-clowns blocking London roads that they’re ‘hurting the green cause’ with infuriating stunts The cyclist hit out at... Read more »
Anger at ‘irresponsible’ Christmas sales of e-scooters banned on UK roads | Transport

Anger at ‘irresponsible’ Christmas sales of e-scooters banned on UK roads | Transport

On a wide road dotted with autumn leaves, a picture of a beaming woman rider promoted a £299 e-scooter on Amazon last week, which was described “as your best commuting or outdoor... Read more »