Most of us step into a lift without giving it a second thought. We check the floor number, maybe glance at the maximum capacity sign, and carry on with our day. But a growing debate suggests that those small metal signs — many based on decades-old assumptions — could actually be out of date, and in some cases, misleading. According to industry experts, a rule that dates back to the 1970s may mean some UK lifts are no longer operating as safely as people think. Every lift disp

It’s not every day a construction job turns into an archaeological dig. But that’s exactly what happened in Northern England this week, when workers unearthed an 8.5‑foot cast iron cannon buried beneath the ground. At first glance, it didn’t feel like a historic discovery — it felt like a potential disaster. When construction worker Jon Jacobs hit something solid while digging, his first instinct wasn’t excitement — it was concern. He feared he had uncovered an unexploded Wor

If it feels like you’re dodging more potholes than ever, you’re not imagining it. According to the RAC, there are over one million potholes on UK roads at any given time with drivers encountering an average of six potholes per mile on council‑controlled roads. It’s a figure that’s led some to describe the issue as a “pothole pandemic” — and for motorists, fleet operators and businesses, it’s quickly becoming one of the most common and costly risks on the road. Unlike major ac

Last week the government released their long awaited strategy to improve road safety by implementing new rules and plans to help reduce deaths and injuries on UK roads.Th eir goal is is to have a 65% reduction in the number of adults and 70% reduction in the number of children (under 16) killed or seriously injured in road accidents by 2035. The strategy details a range of polices, mainly focusing on 4 themes: Supporting road users - policies such as introducing 3 or 6 mon