Birmingham bus chaos: 15+ routes hit by icy roads
National Express West Midlands reports major disruption with over 15 bus services diverted or cancelled due to icy roads. Check the latest list of affected routes and live updates here.
National Express West Midlands reports major disruption with over 15 bus services diverted or cancelled due to icy roads. Check the latest list of affected routes and live updates here.
Home Office raids lead to hefty fines for businesses hiring illegal workers in the Midlands. Discover the penalties and the government's crackdown on unlawful employment.
Nearly 180,000 drivers in England are being visited by bailiffs for unpaid Dartford Crossing charges. Learn the fees involved and how to avoid enforcement action.
Eight National Express West Midlands bus routes are diverted due to ice and snow on Friday, January 2. Check the full list of affected services and diversions here.
New bus lane cameras on Birmingham's Broad Street have issued 25,000 fines in their first year. Discover the enforcement details and how a camera adjustment led to a surge in penalties.
A major petition calls for free all-day bus passes for over-60s in England, mirroring schemes in Scotland and Wales. The government responds citing costs and local authority powers.
Birmingham launches six new average speed camera zones to enforce 30mph limits. See the full list of locations and the council's road safety warning.
Birmingham City Council confirms new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement of the 30mph limit will begin next week to improve safety on this high-risk route.
Motorists in parts of England have been hit with £2.1 million in bus lane fines. Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland issued the most penalties. Discover the reasons and your rights.
Erewash Borough Council invests £50,000 to upgrade bus shelters across the borough, including in Sandiacre and Long Eaton. Report issues via the council website.
A major police operation responded to reports of violent disorder involving weapons and damaged vehicles at a Stourport caravan site. Several arrests made. Read the latest.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined for using bus lanes on Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham this year. Discover the city's most notorious traffic hotspots and how to avoid penalties.
Plans submitted for a high-quality sports and leisure facility in Walsall, creating three full-time jobs. The proposal includes five padel courts and a café. Read more.
UK households with Amazon Fire TV Sticks are warned they could face £1,000 fines for illegal streaming. Learn the new TV Licensing rules for services like Disney+ and Prime Video.
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
Drivers are warned that new ANPR camera technology will make it far harder to evade MOT and vehicle tax laws from the new year. Stay informed on the latest motoring enforcement changes.
Thousands more drivers have been fined after Birmingham City Council moved bus lane cameras on Broad Street. Discover the impact of the enforcement change and the surge in penalties.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle will patrol streets from January 2026, using cameras to fine drivers parked on zig-zags and bus stops. Find out what it means for you.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle, equipped with HD cameras, will patrol from January to catch drivers parking illegally on zig zags and bus stops. Find out how it works.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police have expanded the city's speed enforcement network with new Average Speed Cameras on key routes. Discover the affected roads and the safety goals behind the initiative.
Birmingham launches new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway to enforce 30mph limits. Part of a major safety drive after 23 road deaths. Find out the six high-risk locations.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined on Moor Street Queensway bus lanes this year. Discover the city's top fine hotspots, costs, and how to appeal a PCN.
Follow live updates as Birmingham City aim to fix their poor away form against a resurgent Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. Can Chris Davies's side secure a crucial win?
Campaigners fight to save the 73 bus route to Heartlands Hospital after changes leave Old Lode Lane residents stranded. Over 40 signatures gathered in hours.
UK councils launch a zero-tolerance crackdown on drivers misusing disabled parking bays during Christmas shopping. Fines of up to £1,000 are being issued to protect essential access.
A developer has submitted fresh plans for 14 homes on Malvern farmland, months after a scheme for nine properties was rejected by the council and dismissed on appeal. Read the latest details.
New data reveals pavement parking incidents in Scotland have risen since the 2023 ban. Campaigners demand councils enforce the law to protect pedestrians and wheelchair users.
The government's £3 bus fare cap, extended to 2027, makes Christmas markets and New Year's Eve fireworks accessible and affordable. Discover routes and savings.