Transport and Logistics Network
An MP is calling for an urgent meeting with County Hall highways bosses to discuss ways to help Enderby[1] cope as a new logistics hub threatens even more traffic in one of the county’s busiest crossroads. With cars and lorries coming off the M1 and M6…
A detective inspector in Leicestershire’s police force has been accused of “inappropriately” touching a colleague. The inspector, who has not been named by Leicestershire Police[1], will appear before a gross misconduct hearing tomorrow (Tuesday, April…
These are the faces of some of the tragic victims[1] of smart motorways – whose families insist would still be here today were it not for “dangerous” changes to our busiest and fastest highways. They include eight-year-old Dev Naran, who was killed on …
Smart motorways[1] will no longer be built in the UK after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak[2] acknowledged serious concerns about safety and cost.
A total of 14 planned smart motorways – including 11 that are already paused and three earmarked for construct…
This is how a vast £750 million rail freight terminal could look if it gets planning permission for green fields between Leicester and Hinckley. The image shows nine warehouses along with new road access to the M69 motorway as well as a rail terminal c…
Stadler has signed a contract with GB Railfreight to provide full service for up to 30 Class 99 bi-mode locomotives.
Credit: Stadler
Stadler has signed a contract with GB Railfreight to provide full service for 30 Class 99 bi-mode locomotives, havin…
Following the order secured last year to build and supply as many as 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co locomotives, Stadler has signed a contract with GB Railfreight to provide full service for this rolling stock.
Stadler will be responsible for all aspects of…
Cheating former soldier stabbed his wife to death in ‘moment of madness’ after they rowed over their car’s MOT, court hearsPhillip Dafter, 32, flew into a rage and stabbed his partner 17 times, a court heardBy Matt Powell[1] Published: 16:55, 13 Apri…
Diana Dafter, 36, died from a single stab wound to the heart – Northamptonshire Police/SWNS
A former soldier claimed he stabbed his wife 17 times in a fatal attack because she “went on and on” at him, a court has heard.
Phillip Dafter, 32, is accuse…
A man has been seriously injured[1] following a collision on the A47 at Uppingham. The incident involved a pedestrian and a lorry, leaving the road closed for much of the day.
The collision happened at around 6.54am on Thursday (April 13) when police w…