A total of £1,548.57 has been awarded to support the Samaritans based near the M2 in Kent, enabling important upgrades to their office facilities. With this funding, new office chairs have been purchased for the Medway branch’s two operational rooms, each of which can accommodate up to four volunteers per shift. The team has also restocked essential stationery supplies — including notepads and pens — which are vital for day-to-day operations, as well as for recruitment and tr

A new solar-powered flood warning system is helping Cambridgeshire County Council improve both road safety and flood response on Mill Lane in Little Paxton. The area has been prone to flooding in recent years, with rising water levels often leading to road closures and the deployment of flood gates to protect motorists and nearby residents. In response, the council sought a dependable system capable of providing clear, real-time updates to drivers about changing conditions. S

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that a number of Major Road Network (MRN) and Large Local Majors (LLM) schemes are set to move forward, with funding earmarked from 2026. Following a review in 2025 of 41 proposed projects, 16 schemes have been selected to proceed, subject to the usual business case approvals. According to the DfT, these projects are expected to support new housing, boost job creation, and drive economic growth at both local and regional levels

Across civils, highways, commercial landscaping, and other infrastructure sectors, there’s still a perception that modernising workflows will be met with resistance from team members. But with geopolitics tightening budgets and new obligations such as carbon reporting, firms no longer have the luxury of slow, manual processes or software that can’t handle complex operational demands. Yet better, more industry-specific software with tools built for your workflow can help prev

More than 300 bags of rubbish, along with unusual items such as half a sofa and several car parts, have been cleared during a series of litter-picking operations along the A14 in Northamptonshire. These clean-ups have been carried out alongside two major road projects led by National Highways. Planned overnight closures linked to the works have provided a safe window for North Northamptonshire Council teams to tackle litter along verges and laybys. The activity has focused on

Two key routes in northern Lincolnshire are set to undergo full reconstruction as part of a multi-billion-pound government programme aimed at improving England’s road network. The Department for Transport has outlined plans to invest £27 billion over the next five years through its Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), with a focus on modernising and maintaining major roads across the country. As part of the scheme, significant works will take place on the A180 between the Brockle

Roads across Suffolk are set to receive significant upgrades as part of a multi-billion-pound investment in transport infrastructure across the East of England. The funding forms part of the government’s wider £27 billion Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), which will deliver improvements to key routes nationwide. Within Suffolk, planned works include upgrades to the A140 and A1120 junction at Earl Stonham. The junction, currently a staggered crossroads with limited capacity for

A Transport for London (TfL) staff member has come under criticism after a video appeared to show an inappropriate interaction with an elderly passenger at a London station. The footage, shared on social media, captures a staff member speaking sharply to a woman who had approached him for directions. According to the person who recorded the video, the employee used dismissive language and appeared to show little patience during the exchange. The situation drew attention from

Amey, in partnership with Manchester City Council, has launched a pilot scheme installing lamppost-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers on residential streets across the city. Building on the successful delivery of Amey’s first EV charging installations in Trafford, the Manchester pilot marks the next phase in the company’s growing role in supporting local authorities to deliver accessible, future ready EV infrastructure at scale. The initiative supports Manchester’s am

Redbridge Council has delivered a landmark highways project using a range of low-carbon technologies and materials, marking the first time such an approach has been implemented at this scale within the borough. The scheme, carried out on Heathcote Avenue in Clayhall, combined carriageway resurfacing with flood mitigation measures designed to reduce localised flooding while improving road and footway conditions for residents. At the heart of the project was the introduction of

The appointment of Nick Joyce as interim Chief Executive of National Highways is, on the surface, a steady and sensible move at a critical moment. But scratch beneath the surface and a more interesting question emerges: Is this simply a safe pair of hands… or a sign of deeper government intent? A familiar face—or something more strategic? Joyce is no outsider. Currently Director General of the Corporate Delivery Group at the Department for Transport (DfT), he brings with him

The Government has announced long-awaited details of the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), setting out a £27 billion programme aimed at improving and maintaining England’s strategic road network over the next five years. According to the Department for Transport, the funding package will prioritise both large-scale infrastructure projects and essential maintenance, with a strong emphasis on improving reliability for road users and supporting economic growth. Click to rea

Engineers working on the West Midlands section of HS2 are preparing to install the next section of a major viaduct spanning the M6 near Chelmsley Wood. The structure forms part of the M6 South viaduct, which will carry high-speed trains towards Birmingham. The westbound deck is being constructed in four separate sections, with the first 107-metre segment scheduled to be moved into position over the M6 junction 4 southbound slip road on 11 April 2026. Contractor Balfour Beatty

National Highways has confirmed that work on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvement scheme is progressing as planned, with the new route expected to open in spring 2027. Now more than two years into construction, the £1 billion project will deliver a new 10-mile dual carriageway, improving connections between the A1 and A421 at the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and the A428 at Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire. A major element of the scheme involves transforming

Re-flow Field Management has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification – an internationally recognised standard for information security management. This achievement reflects Re-flow’s long-standing commitment to protecting data, strengthening operational resilience, and ensuring their customers can rely on a platform built on security-first principles. ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised benchmark for information security. The standard provides a robust, risk-based framew

East Sussex County Council has agreed to review how its highways maintenance services are delivered, following a debate over whether the work should be brought back in-house. During a meeting on March 24, councillors discussed a motion proposing that the authority should take direct control of highways services by 2030. Currently, maintenance is carried out by contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places. The motion, introduced by Green Party councillor Georgia Taylor, highlighted