tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2023-12-22T00:01:04+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/simpler-road-signs-to-protect-small-animals-and-boost-safety 2023-12-22T00:01:04+00:00 Simpler road signs to protect small animals and boost safety Changes will help protect crossing routes for hedgehogs and other small animals, particularly on rural roads in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/increased-risk-of-deer-collisions-as-clocks-go-back 2021-10-29T11:47:00+01:00 Increased risk of deer collisions as clocks go back National Highways and British Deer Society warn drivers to be extra vigilant for deer on or near roads after the clocks go back this weekend tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/no-need-to-get-in-a-flap-rescuers-swoop-in-to-save-ducklings-lost-down-drain 2021-05-11T16:21:43+01:00 No need to get in a flap - rescuers swoop in to save ducklings lost down drain Rescuers flew to the aid of a mother duck when her ducklings disappeared into the drainage system near a Highways England road improvements scheme. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorists-urged-to-be-deer-aware 2019-10-04T14:34:12+01:00 Motorists urged to be deer aware Drivers are being warned to look out for deer roaming on to roads and posing risks to road users. The warning comes with more deer on the move during the rutting season. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorists-urged-be-deer-aware 2019-05-14T15:50:00+01:00 Motorists urged: Be deer aware Drivers warned to look out for deer roaming on to the country鈥檚 roads. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-officer-displays-superhero-qualities-to-save-injured-dog 2019-03-07T14:20:04+00:00 Traffic officer displays 鈥榮uperhero鈥� qualities to save injured dog When traffic officer Hannah Moffitt spotted a husky dog wandering along the hard shoulder on the M1 in Nottinghamshire she feared the story wouldn鈥檛 end well. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/highways-england-helps-to-solve-cuddly-conundrum 2018-07-31T13:32:46+01:00 Highways England helps to solve cuddly conundrum Highways England traffic officers had a surprise when they rushed to respond to reports of pigs on the loose on A1(M) recently. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-officers-help-to-get-four-legged-friends-home-safely 2018-06-15T12:25:32+01:00 Traffic officers help to get four legged friends home safely Highways England traffic officers were fast out of the traps to help guide a couple of four legged friends who made their way onto a motorway on Sunday 3 June tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/terrier-rescued-after-a-ruff-time-on-the-motorway 2018-02-09T15:52:17+00:00 Terrier rescued after a ruff time on the motorway A Jack Russell terrier called Sally had an unexpected stopover at a motorway control centre after her owner was involved in a crash on the M23. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-officers-praised-as-dog-bailey-comes-home 2017-09-18T14:42:00+01:00 Traffic officers praised as dog Bailey comes home A dog lover from Greater Manchester has praised two Highways England traffic officers for reuniting her with her missing companion Bailey. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/traffic-officers-rescue-family-swanning-around-on-m20 2017-06-27T13:43:40+01:00 Traffic officers rescue family swanning around on M20 A feathery family had a lucky escape after Highways England patrol officers and the RSPCA safely escorted them off a busy motorway.