One London Underground station has been responsible for almost half of all incidents in which passengers fell between a train and the platform over the past four years, newly released figures show. Between April 2021 and March 2025, 303 passengers fell onto the track while boarding or alighting at Baker Street station. That figure is almost equal to the 304 similar incidents recorded across the rest of the Underground network combined during the same period. The data, release

Cumberland Council has confirmed that vital slope stabilisation works on the B5289 near Ashness Bridge will restart from Monday, with its contractor Metcalfe’s Plant Hire returning to site. The scheme, which forms part of a wider programme of civil engineering works, was originally due to complete its first phase in December. However, prolonged periods of severe winter weather made ground conditions unsafe, forcing work to be temporarily paused. Under the revised programme, p

The Liverpool City Region has taken a major step towards bringing its bus network back under public control, appointing two operators to run the first franchised services in the area since the 1980s. The move marks the start of a significant overhaul of local bus services, with the Combined Authority assuming responsibility for routes, fares and timetables for the first time in more than 40 years. The transition follows a landmark decision taken in 2023 by Mayor Steve Rothera

The outlook for more than 160 transport projects across the West Midlands is set to become clearer in the months ahead as funding decisions near. Up to 168 schemes are currently under review by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as it considers how best to distribute £2.4bn of transport investment. According to the authority’s interim chief executive, Ed Cox, each proposal is being assessed against a range of criteria, including economic impact, before what he descri

A resident frustrated by a large pothole near his village has taken a lighthearted approach, placing a pair of fake legs in the puddle it created. The unusually deep hole on Haverhill Road in Castle Camps, near the Suffolk border, has existed for around eight months. Carpenter James Coxall , 41, said the road wasn’t heavily trafficked, but passing vehicles often had to swerve or risk hitting the pothole. “We decided to have a bit of fun with it,” he explained. On Sunday, Mr

Labour’s promise to repair an additional one million potholes annually across England appears under strain, as early figures indicate councils may struggle to meet the 2025/26 target. An investigation by Full Fact, based on transparency reports from 154 local highway authorities, highlights a gap between current repair levels and the manifesto commitment. In 2024/25, around 1.85 million potholes were fixed , meaning meeting the new pledge would require a 54% increase to 2.85

National Highways has donated nearly £3,000 to the Great Big Dorset Hedge (GBDH) project, aiding the restoration and expansion of hedgerows across Dorset to boost biodiversity and carbon capture. The funding supported survey work and hedgerow replanting in Charmouth and Symondsbury , including species such as hawthorn, blackthorn, hazel, and whips. Volunteers, recruited through the project, carry out hedgerow surveys at the invitation of local farmers, helping them secure fun

A 63-year-old man accused of causing an explosion at an ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) camera in south-east London has told a court he believed his arrest was related to his posts on anti-ULEZ Facebook groups. Kevin Rees , a retired domestic appliance engineer, appeared at Woolwich Crown Court facing charges of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property, along with three counts of possessing prohibited weapons. He denied all charges. Rees said he assumed police

A new £23 million bridge has officially opened in Denton, Greater Manchester, concluding a three-year redevelopment project. The St Anne’s Road motorway bridge , spanning the M67, was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring four pupils from nearby St Anne’s Primary School and a blessing from the Reverend Philip Brierley of St Anne’s Church. The bridge provides uninterrupted access for all road users and pedestrians , including improved eastbound connections to th

Additional teams and resources are being made available to repair potholes on Oxfordshire’s roads following a rise in reports of defects due to recent wet and freezing conditions. Oxfordshire County Council and its principal highways contractor M Group are more than doubling the number of repair crews from seven to at least 16 to reduce a backlog of potholes caused by the weather. Heavy rainfall and then colder weather from mid-December into January created a cycle of freezin

Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has approved a £32.8 million Grant Funding Agreement with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to enhance the borough’s highways network. The funding forms part of the broader £1.58 billion Transport for City Regions (TCR) programme awarded to the Liverpool City Region by Central Government. The initiative aims to improve transport links, support major housing developments, and drive economic growth and regeneration. In Knowsley, the invest

Many drivers remain unaware of major updates to the Highway Code, meaning everyday road users may be unintentionally breaking the law. To address this, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a UK-wide campaign in 2026 aimed at increasing public understanding of the rules. The 2022 Highway Code reforms introduced a Hierarchy of Road Users , prioritising pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders—those most at risk—over vehicles. Drivers are now legally required to give

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a one-off Goodwill Payment Scheme to compensate taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers impacted by licence renewal delays caused by new IT systems and recovery from a prior cyber attack. The delays, formally acknowledged in TPH Notices, affected drivers renewing licences between 1 September 2024 and 31 December 2025, in some cases causing short interruptions to their ability to work. Most drivers were unaffected due to the three-

The Liberal Democrats have brought forward a new Rail Passengers’ Charter Bill, aimed at improving the experience of rail users and embedding value for money into law. The proposed legislation would require the Government to take a stronger stand for passengers and modernise train services through the introduction of a statutory Rail Passengers’ Charter. Under the plans, minimum standards for comfort and service quality would be legally guaranteed. The Charter would set out c

Several planned active travel schemes in Rotherham are to be paused as funding is redirected towards restoring mainline rail services to the town, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has confirmed. The decision affects projects funded through the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) and follows government approval for the Rotherham Gateway Station project to move forward to a full business case stage as part of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Council leader Chris

The Scottish Government has announced plans to invest more than £4 billion in transport during the next financial year, marking a significant boost for public and low-carbon travel across the country. Under the draft 2026–27 Scottish Budget, £4.3bn has been earmarked for transport, with a record £2.7bn dedicated specifically to public transport. The funding package is designed to support climate action while improving travel options nationwide. A further £316m will be directe