The latest articles written by Ellie Ames

Sinkhole investigations delayed

24/02/2025

Authorities have delayed investigations into the cause of a huge sinkhole in a Surrey village, citing safety concerns.

'Britain's wonkiest road' set to re-open

18/02/2025

A Wiltshire road that was labelled Britain’s wonkiest after it was broken up in a landslip should re-open this spring, the highway authority has said.

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London drivers receiving invalid fines

22/01/2025

Research by the AA has revealed that authorities in London have been issuing drivers with invalid penalty charge notices.

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DfT slammed over local roads 'embarrassment'

17/01/2025

MPs have called England’s local roads a ‘national embarrassment’ and slammed the Department for Transport for not taking its responsibility for the issue seriously enough.

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Gritters blocked by double-parked cars in Peak District

13/01/2025

Derbyshire County Council’s gritting team was unable to access a road near a popular hiking spot at the weekend because of visitors’ parking.

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Negative narrative on cycling 'harming health'

02/01/2025

Anti-cycling coverage in parts of the media is damaging public health, according to Chris Boardman, who leads government efforts to boost active travel in England.

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