The Skills Centre, in partnership with NOCN Group, has introduced a series of CPCS-supported construction bootcamps aimed at accelerating entry into the industry. One of the most recent sessions has been specifically tailored to encourage more women to pursue careers in construction. These bootcamps are structured to provide participants with both practical, hands-on experience and the recognised qualifications needed to safely operate construction plant machinery. On complet

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ is improving access to high-speed charging through a new partnership with Firehouse Oxford that will deliver a fully funded, ultra-rapid EV charging hub at its site in Witney.   The restaurant with hotel rooms is conveniently situated near the A40, which links London, Oxford, Gloucester, and South Wales. It attracts around 27,000 drivers a day, making this hub a convenient, reliable charging location for passing traffic

Concerns over cross-border working in the taxi and private hire sector are intensifying in London, with transport leaders calling for changes to legislation to address what they see as a major gap in regulation. At a recent London Assembly Transport Committee meeting, Transport for London (TfL) Commissioner Andy Lord said the organisation has put forward a compelling case to the Department for Transport, urging tighter controls on where licensed vehicles are permitted to oper

The Bus KSI Network, in partnership with Transport for London (TfL) and Women in Bus and Coach, has confirmed a major industry event this June to introduce the next stage of London’s Bus Safety Standard (BSS). Originally introduced in 2018, the BSS has played a key role in improving safety across London’s bus network by setting out progressive requirements for vehicle design and onboard technology. These standards, rolled out in phases between 2019 and 2024, have now been ful

Wrightbus and Queen’s University Belfast are part of a consortium that has received government funding to explore the future of self-driving bus technology. The project has been awarded up to £250,000 as part of a wider scheme supporting feasibility studies into autonomous transport. Other initiatives funded through the programme include research into driverless freight systems and automated shuttle services within NHS environments. Trials involving limited autonomous bus ope

A volunteer charity that transports vital blood and medical supplies to hospitals has warned that deteriorating road conditions are beginning to impact its ability to operate. Severn Freewheelers, which runs a fleet of nine “blood bikes” across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, says more than half of its motorcycles have been damaged this year due to poor road surfaces. Since February alone, five bikes have required significant repairs after hittin

Local authorities in England with the lowest highway maintenance ratings are being offered free external reviews as part of a new support programme. The 13 councils currently rated “red” for their performance will be eligible for peer-led assessments organised by the Local Government Association (LGA) during the 2026/27 financial year. The LGA has already begun discussions with councils that have shown interest and is now seeking experienced professionals to take part in deli

Network Rail is set to begin restoration work this month on two historic railway features in the South West, both originally designed by renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The projects will focus on the Grade II listed footbridge in Sydney Gardens, Bath, and the eastern entrance to Box Tunnel near Corsham—both significant examples of early railway engineering. The Sydney Gardens footbridge, constructed in the early 1840s, is the last remaining cast iron bridge of its

A revised version of the UK’s key guidance for street and road works is set to move forward, with the Department for Transport (DfT) planning a public consultation later this year. The Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice —commonly known as the Red Book—has not been updated since 2013, despite its central role in guiding how works are carried out on highways. Officials now suggest the updated edition may not be finalised until early 2027. Work on the revisio

Train operator c2c has announced that its Kick4Kindness charity football tournament will return to Southend United’s Roots Hall stadium for a second year, taking place on Thursday 21 May. The nine-a-side competition will feature ten teams from across the rail industry, all competing for the 2026 title. Last year’s winners were Govia Thameslink Railway. The event aims to raise both funds and awareness for local mental health charities, including Basildon Mind, South East and C

The company responsible for the Channel Tunnel has been fined £2.25 million following a serious incident in which a heavy lighting unit fell and caused life-altering injuries to a worker. The accident took place on 5 April 2018 at Eurotunnel’s Folkestone terminal, where a team was carrying out routine maintenance on an 18-metre lighting mast. During the work, a 115kg lighting carriage being raised up the mast suddenly fell after the supporting cables snapped, striking an engi

A government-commissioned review has warned that West Yorkshire’s proposed mass transit scheme risked wasting significant public funds due to unrealistic timelines and flawed planning. The confidential report, obtained by The House magazine, suggested that early plans for the project were overly ambitious and driven more by political pressure than by a structured, evidence-based approach. Carried out by the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA)

National Highways has acknowledged shortcomings in its tree planting efforts along the A14, announcing plans to introduce 50,000 new trees following the failure of many previously planted. The new planting will take place along the upgraded section of the road between Huntingdon and Cambridge, where a significant number of the original 860,000 trees did not survive. The government-owned organisation said it had identified several reasons for the losses, including unsuitable r

Work to replace stolen cabling that caused damage to several electronic signs and CCTV cameras along the A14 is scheduled to take place this summer. Cambridgeshire Police recorded eight incidents of cable theft between April and May last year, affecting the stretch between the A1 at Huntingdon and the M11 near Cambridge. The investigation was later paused due to a lack of new leads. National Highways previously confirmed in August that it did not yet have a timeline for resto

Plymouth City Council has implemented a range of new traffic regulation orders, bringing changes to parking rules and speed limits across various parts of the city. The measures, confirmed on 8 April 2026 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, were introduced following consultation with the police and published in The Herald. Several roads will see new or revised parking restrictions, while sections of Jennycliffe Lane, Stamford Lane and Staddon Lane will have their spee

Two individuals were caught on camera holding onto the rear of a London bus in an apparent attempt to travel without paying. The incident involved a 114 service travelling from Mill Hill to Ruislip on Monday (April 6). Footage shows the pair gripping the back of the moving bus before jumping off as it neared The Highlands stop in Burnt Oak, close to Mollison Way. Both individuals had their identities concealed—one covering his face with his hand while the other pulled up his