£60 Million for Greater Manchester’s Roads: What Does It Mean for Highway Maintenance?
Posted by Ellie Milne on 4th Sep 2026
Greater Manchester has announced a £60 million investment to repair and maintain roads and pavements across the city-region. For the highway professionals delivering this work, the focus now turns to making sure that investment translates into durable, effective repairs.
Potholes have become one of the most visible signs of the challenges facing the UK's road network.
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Husqvarna Introduces New Updates to the K 770 Power Range - More Power & Improved Engine Efficiency
Posted by Ellie Milne on 7th Jul 2026
The Husqvarna K 770 is a powerful all-round cutter. Equipped with semi-automatic SmartTension™ system which allows for optimal power transmission with minimum wear and maximum belt life. Available in both 12” and 14”, the K 770 is one of the most advanced petrol cut-off saws on the market.
Husqvarna has updated its popular K 770 and introduced improved engine
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PIONEERING SUSTAINABLE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE WITH EZ STREET ASPHALT
Posted by Grant Shewan - Red Stag Materials on 2nd Apr 2024
INTRODUCTIONHighway maintenance is a critical yet often underappreciated sector that keeps the UK's infrastructure in top shape. However, this vital industry has been long overdue for innovation and more sustainable solutions. Red Stag Materials Ltd, established in 2018, has emerged as a game-changer in the asphalt industry by introducing innovative products like EZ Street Asph
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HOW EXTREME WEATHER IMPACTS HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Posted by Grant Shewan - Red Stag Materials on 1st Mar 2024
The issue of extreme weather in the Highway Maintenance SectorEvery year, extreme weather weakens the condition of the UK’s road networks and transport systems. Adverse weather, heat damage, and flooding are causing rapid deterioration and damage to road networks which are both costly and time consuming to repair.The extreme weather conditions and contrasting seasonal changes i
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THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
Posted by Grant Shewan - Red Stag Materials on 30th Jan 2024
Climate change has already begun to weaken the condition of the UK’s road networks and transport systems. Adverse weather, heat damage, and flooding are causing rapid deterioration and damage to road networks which are both costly and time consuming to repair.The symptoms of a climate crisis are to blame for rapid deterioration in the quality of road networks. The extreme weath
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