Water Orton1 day agoTwin HS2 viaducts completed after major worksThe huge structures span roads, rivers, railway lines and motorways.1 day ago21 Sept 2026HS2 bridge lifts completed during motorway closureThe remaining viaduct spans which will carry trains over the M42 are now in place, HS2 says.21 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Bank Holiday rail journeys delayed by engineering workCrossCountry says train services will be "significantly impacted" due to planned engineering works. 29 Aug 20265 Aug 2026'Vomit-inducing smell from HS2 site is unbearable'Residents say they cannot open windows due to the smell, while HS2 says it is tackling the problem.5 Aug 20261 Jul 2026HS2 extension did not have permission, court rulesThe Court of Appeal finds the tunnel extension did not benefit from existing planning permission.1 Jul 202626 Jun 2026Major HS2 works begin around the M6 and M42The work, taking place at weekends around the motorways, will continue until the end of November.26 Jun 202616 Apr 2026'No estate agent will touch our home due to HS2'Linda Franklin, who lives opposite a construction site in Water Orton, says she "dreads coming home".16 Apr 202630 Sept 2025New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patientsThe coroner opens the inquests into the deaths of Pauline Brown and Jennifer Fox.30 Sept 202511 Jul 2025Speeding drivers put highways workers at risk National Highways says motorists are ignoring nighttime lane closures and entering coned-off work sites.11 Jul 2025...
