Major traffic disruption hit Birmingham as the A38(M) Aston Expressway closed in both directions for urgent overhead gantry works. Diversions caused severe congestion on Lichfield Road and surrounding routes.
Hackney Carriage drivers in Lichfield begin a series of six-hour go-slow protests, calling the council's pedestrianisation scheme a threat to livelihoods and safety. Read the full story.
Join award-winning explorer Charlie Walker and acclaimed Scottish quartet RANT for an unforgettable evening of adventure and music at The Hub in Lichfield. Tickets £18.
Leamington Spa and Lichfield rank in the UK's top 13 happiest places to live, according to a major new survey. Discover which other Midlands towns made the list.
Emma Jane Williams, 40, from Erdington, has been charged with attempted murder after a teenage boy's medication was allegedly contaminated. She appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Major disruption on the A5 in Tamworth as the northbound carriageway is shut for urgent resurfacing. Diversions are in place. Plan your journey now.
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
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 lineside fire has caused the cancellation of West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley for the rest of the day. Rail replacement buses are in operation.
An Air India flight from Amritsar declared a mid-air emergency and diverted to London Heathrow after heavy snow from Storm Goretti prevented landing at Birmingham Airport. Read the full details.
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 77-year-old Angela Powell, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not suspicious.
Emergency services raced to a residential street in Wolverhampton after a building partially collapsed. One man was helped from the scene but no casualties were found. Read the latest updates.
Part of a building collapsed on Napier Road, Wolverhampton. One man was helped out but no injuries are reported. Road closed and nearby properties evacuated.
Professor Harry Matlay, 73, of Birmingham City Business School, has died after being hit by a car in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
A red vehicle hit a National Express West Midlands bus shelter on Walmley Road. No injuries were reported but the shelter was damaged. Read the latest traffic updates.
The M6 motorway will be fully closed between Junctions 39 and 40 from Friday night for vital bridge installation work. Drivers are urged to postpone journeys or follow official diversions.
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.
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.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
Plymouth City Council issues a traffic order for gas mains works in Ford & Keyham. Major road closures and parking bans will be in force from 5 Jan 2026. Plan your journeys.
The government's new national road safety plan, the first in ten years, targets a 65% cut in road deaths by 2035. West Midlands leaders welcome the 'long overdue' strategy.
A 26-year-old Birmingham man faces court over the alleged theft of £700 worth of goods from a Boots store in Lichfield. He was arrested nearby and also charged with a drug offence.
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.
The UK government reveals a bold new road safety strategy targeting a 70% reduction in child deaths by 2035. Key measures include tackling drink driving and improving young driver training.
East Sussex County Council announces short-term road closures in Ticehurst and Wadhurst for South East Water, BT Openreach, and Network Rail works in January 2026. Check dates and diversion routes.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after crashing into electrical equipment in Birmingham. Buses diverted and drivers told to avoid the area.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 key routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all. Discover the full story and official statements.
West Midlands Police's Road Harm Prevention Team reported 767 drivers for over 1,000 offences in a year. Officers stress the goal is saving lives, not catching people out. Learn about the results and how to report unsafe driving.