The UK is now in the middle of a cold blast of Arctic air which has moved in from the north across the whole of the country.
A northerly airflow is bringing very cold conditions for all, plus snow showers for some areas at times.
Shropshire Council cre…
A truck carrying a huge abnormal load will pass through a number of Welsh towns and cause travel disruption. A transformer, a turbine and a generator will each be transported during three weekends in January.
The trailer used to transport the load will…
A 2-vehicle crash in the centre of Newport is causing traffic delays this afternoon (Tuesday).
The incident has occurred on the junction with Lugley Street and St James’ Street.
Island Echo understands that emergency service personnel were called to…
Plans for a Swansea Bay Metro rail network will not happen unless rail powers are devolved in full to Wales, believes the project’s architect. The scheme, which envisages mainly utilising existing rail track, was initially outlined as a vision by Profe…
David Baldwin MVO, RVM, Ventnor Resident and 2016 Gilbert Lecturer and Fellow, Princeton University shares his informed view on what might (or should) be next for Ventnor following the Bonchurch Landslip[1].
In his own words. Ed
In 2021, over two years…
Economically and financially 2024 will be another challenging year for Welsh Government and its transport body Transport for Wales. This is particularly so as there appears to be a dichotomy in the Welsh Government’s transport objective to reduce car u…
Gusts of 50-55mph are expected across both countries as 65-75mph gusts hit the most exposed coasts and hills on the southern coast of England and in South Wales.
The strong wind will also drive squally showers across the area, bringing hail and the ris…
Office for Rail and Road data looks at the number of people entering and exiting every train station across Great Britain.
Unsurprisingly given its position on the main London to Swansea line, Newport was by far the busiest station in Gwent, with 2.3 m…
Lincolnshire is beloved by tourists for a variety of reasons. There’s the scenic Woodhall Spa[1], with its boulevards frozen in time, and the spectacular views from the Skegness[2] coast.
Then there’s Steep Hill[3], lined with independent shops and pop…
When John Solosy’s daughter accidentally strangled herself in a terrifying accident at home in Cardiff[1] he barely had time to notice who turned up to save her life. It was only later that John and his wife Rhianna learned that the saviours who respon…
A former Middlesbrough church has been cordoned off after strong winds caused parts of its tower to “collapse.”
Fire crews were called to the Grade II listed Tower Club[1] on Newport Road after debris fell from the structure onto the street below. This…
The A48 was closed due to emergency bridge repairs both ways from Tidenham turn off to Bishton Lane. It is believed the road had been closed since Friday with drivers being diverted via Woodcroft.
A lorry collided with a bridge and shed a glucose like …
The Port of Milford Haven has appointed three new non-executives as it focuses on a transition to net zero and implementation of its freeport status.
David Martin, James Higham and Gareth Powell will also support the port’s development of a new dedicat…
A proposed design for Magor and Undy station, released by Transport for Wales, and inset Cllr Frances Taylor who wants the station to be the first to be built of five proposed for the South Wales Mainline. (Image: Transport for Wales / Monmouthshire Co…