The A5 in Staffordshire is closed northbound for emergency re-surfacing due to infrastructure defects. The closure between Bassetts Pole and Weeford is expected to last several hours. Follow for live updates.
Major disruption on the A5 in Tamworth as the northbound carriageway is shut for urgent resurfacing. Diversions are in place. Plan your journey now.
Work begins to end the 'constant source of misery' as Wharf Road in Kings Norton closes for three days to tackle severe, long-term flooding issues. Find out the repair schedule.
A serious collision has closed the southbound A449 Stafford Road in Wolverhampton's Bushbury area. Police advise avoiding the area and seeking alternative routes.
Kings Norton Farmers Market, a top-three UK market, cancelled its January 10 event due to dangerous ice warnings. It's only the second cancellation in two decades. The next market is Valentine's Day.
A 100-year-old bakery faces closure by Morrisons, putting 115 jobs at risk. The Wakefield site survived a 2024 restructure but continues to operate at a loss. Read the full story.
A 50-year-old man faces multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run collision on Highters Heath Lane in Birmingham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Plymouth City Council issues 18-month traffic order for Normandy Hill closure to facilitate National Grid connection works from January 2026. Plan your journey.
Emergency services rushed to Bordesley Green East after a collision between a JCB digger and a private hire taxi. No injuries reported. Get the latest traffic updates.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 Jan 2026 for a crane lift. Key National Express bus routes diverted. Full diversion details here.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 January for a crane lift. National Express West Midlands services 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 52, 74, 101, 126, X8 & X10 diverted. Full diversion details here.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
The A45 Coventry Road into Birmingham will shut for a full weekend in January 2026 for Sprint bus route construction. Plan your journey with our essential guide.
A key route into Birmingham city centre will be closed from Friday night for Sprint bus works. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and use diversions.
Plymouth City Council issues a temporary traffic order for Normandy Hill closure from Jan 13-20, 2026, for National Grid utility works. Drivers urged to plan ahead.
All lay-bys on the A21 near Tonbridge will shut 24/7 for around four weeks from January 12, 2026, for carriageway repairs. Plan your rest breaks in advance.
Two Birmingham drug dealers kicked a customer to death in a row over 'competition', a court heard. Craig Dean, 53, died from his injuries in July 2025. Read the full trial details.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
The trial begins for two men accused of murdering Craig 'Yankee' Dean in Kings Heath. Follow the latest court updates from Birmingham Crown Court.
A lorry crash and oil spill on the M6 southbound between Stoke and Stafford has closed lanes, creating six-mile queues and 30-minute delays. Avoid the area.
Police release CCTV images after a large amount of cash was stolen from a shopper's handbag in West Bromwich town centre. Can you help identify these two?
The Yew Tree in Norton Canes has issued a blunt reminder of its pub rules, warning customers about bans for rudeness, drugs, and bringing in own drinks. Read the full list of expected behaviour.
The A38M Aston Expressway is closed in both directions between Park Circus and Dartmouth Circus. National Highways warns drivers to allow extra time for journeys.
The Best Ever Brownie Company and Barn Café have shut their last branch for good due to financial pressures and founder health issues. Read the full story.
Colette and Jade Glenn lost a combined 10 stone after joining a Slimming World group in Kings Heath. Discover how a simple poster changed their lives and led to a Woman of the Year win.
Graham Norton kicked off his BBC New Year's Eve special with a sharp review of 2025, taking a hilarious swipe at Donald and Melania Trump's UK visit. Watch the highlights.
Ring in 2026 with Graham Norton's star-studded BBC special featuring Tom Hiddleston, Laura Dern, Carey Mulligan and more. Tune in at 10:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Uppermill businesses warn a five-month road closure for the Transpennine Route Upgrade could be devastating. Shopkeepers demand better communication from Network Rail.