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Moorhall Road reopens as HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct progresses

Harefield’s Moorhall Road has been reopened after HS2 engineers completed works on a 40-metre section of the Colne Valley Viaduct
The timing of the road closure was chosen to align with the school’s summer holidays, minimising disruptions for the loca…

completes key Colne Valley Viaduct span during three-week …

Harefield’s Moorhall Road has reopened after HS2 engineers completed a key 40-metre span that will form part of the high-speed rail project’s record-breaking Colne Valley Viaduct.
Timed for the school summer holidays to reduce disruption for the commun…

Lorry and car crash at Colne Bank Avenue roundabout | Gazette

The Gazette understands a car and lorry collided close to the Colne Bank Avenue roundabout this morning. 
It has caused long delays in the area. 

Traffic has built up on Cymbeline Way, Colne Bank Avenue and Cowdray Avenue. 
The knock on traffic has le…

Colchester and Southend criminals jailed in July 2023 | Gazette

Among those handed hefty prison sentences in June include a man who killed an off-duty police officer in a horror crash caused when he “dozed off” at the wheel.
And the leaders of a six person drug line have been locked up after a police investigation …

Colchester and Southend criminals jailed in July 2023 | Echo

Among those handed hefty prison sentences in June include a man who killed an off-duty police officer in a horror crash caused when he “dozed off” at the wheel.
And the leaders of a six person drug line have been locked up after a police investigation …

Letter: Gateway scheme does nothing for bus passengers

The scheme is certainly not designed to improve life for bus passengers. Bus companies have confirmed this and may well withdraw all services to the station as soon as work starts, apart from the Broughton Road service to and from Colne which has recen…

Construction firms benefit from €9 billion in HS2 contracts

HS2 has revealed that it has so far awarded UK-based firms tier 2 contracts totalling approximately €9 billion.
HS2 tier 2 awards are a major boost for UK contractors. Photo: HS2
The figures released show that more than 2,000 small and medium enterpr…

Value of subcontracts awarded on HS2 hits ?7.9bn

Latest figures show SMEs securing £3.6bn worth of orders – a 45% share of work on the route.
Firms of all sizes have benefited with £1.9bn worth of work awarded to medium sized businesses (50-250 employees), £677million to small businesses (11-49 emplo…

Buckinghamshire walks where bluebells bloom in stunning …

Our beautiful county has plenty to see and do, with stunning vistas over the rolling hillsides and magical woodland fit for fairies and adorable wildlife. We’re truly blessed when it comes to nature in Buckinghamshire.
Whether it’s a wander through the…