Storm Darragh triggered the UK's largest power outage in history, with 96mph winds knocking out electricity for over 420,000 homes. National Grid plc launched its biggest-ever restoration effort, deploying generators, warming centers, and emergency support for vulnerable customers.
Kent County Council launches a 12‑week A229 roadworks project while rolling out the National High and Transport Survey, inviting 1.5 million residents to shape future transport plans.