Birmingham: Summer Lane closed by police after incident
Summer Lane in Birmingham city centre is closed between New John Street West and New Summer Street following a police incident. Drivers are warned to expect delays and plan alternative routes.
Summer Lane in Birmingham city centre is closed between New John Street West and New Summer Street following a police incident. Drivers are warned to expect delays and plan alternative routes.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
A man in his 60s is in a stable condition after being struck by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious incident.
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Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a silver car left the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the M42 near Redditch. No serious injuries reported.
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Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a pensioner died in a collision on the A44 in Evesham. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
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West Midlands Police reveals 48 mobile speed camera sites across Birmingham for Christmas 2025. Check the full list to avoid fines and stay safe.
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
West Midlands Police launch a major day of action targeting dangerous and uninsured drivers. The operation involves drones, police dogs, and multi-agency teams to improve road safety.
Armed police arrested four people and recovered two zombie knives after a chase in Shirley Park, Solihull. Read the full story of the police operation.
A man has died in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Ambulance Service and police responded. His death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the full statement.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
A male pedestrian suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run on Radnor Road, Handsworth. Police confirm a man has now come forward. Call 101 with information.
Shocking footage shows a delivery driver casually riding an e-bike down the M6 near Birmingham, forcing lorries to slow down. West Midlands Police are now aware of the illegal incident.
An elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a black Audi TT on Whitchurch Road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Islington Council's new 10mph limit on a key road between Angel Station and Smithfield Market is branded 'ridiculous' by motorists and blamed for a 25% drop in trade. Discover the full story.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to find driver after a collision in Edgbaston left a motorbike rider with serious leg injuries. Can you help? Call 101.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the St Chad's Queensway tunnel this morning. Avoid the area and check for updates.
A woman was hospitalised after a two-vehicle collision on Aldridge Road in Walsall during Friday morning rush hour. Bus services were diverted. Get the latest traffic updates.
Dramatic CCTV shows the moment a police chase ended in a double collision on Hamstead Road, Great Barr. No injuries were reported in the incident. Read the full story.
Major disruption on M6 southbound near Walsall after lorry breakdown blocks carriageway during Thursday morning rush hour. Avoid the area and check for updates.