Birmingham City Council admits it cannot treat every road after Storm Goretti. Gritters prioritised major routes, leaving some residential streets icy. Full statement and resident reactions inside.
Birmingham residents demand better gritting after Storm Goretti leaves roads treacherous. Council defends priority system covering 50% of roads. Read the full story.
Storm Goretti causes travel chaos across the Midlands with multiple roads blocked by snow and dozens of vehicles stranded. Get the full list of affected routes and latest updates.
Meteorologist Jim Dale identifies the UK's most perilous roads for van drivers during high winds, including the M62 and A57. Discover the full list and safety advice.
A doctor training to be a consultant caused a head-on collision while over twice the legal alcohol limit. The taxi driver suffered fractures and a long recovery. Read the full court details.
Dudley Council faces backlash over removal of 500 grit bins during cold snap. Leader pledges review as residents report dangerous icy roads. Read the latest.
An 82-year-old peer's second driving ban this year has reignited concerns about the self-assessment system for older drivers in the UK. Discover the details and the wider debate.
Birmingham City Council says it's 'not possible' to grit every street after two teenagers took action on icy roads. With more snow forecast, read the full story.
New data reveals alarming drink-driving rates on UK roads over Christmas, with police ramping up enforcement. Discover the shocking regional figures and expert analysis.
Two Bartley Green teenagers took community safety into their own hands, gritting icy roads with a wheelie bin after snowfall. Read their inspiring story.
Bus services across Birmingham face major disruptions due to icy conditions after snow. National Express urges passengers to stay safe. Follow the latest weather and travel updates.
A double-decker bus crashed into a stop in Perry Barr amid treacherous icy conditions. No injuries reported as gritters are deployed across the city.
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.
A 997 bus collided with a bus stop outside One Stop Shopping Centre in Birmingham after hitting black ice. No one was injured, but the incident highlights widespread travel chaos.
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.
Birmingham's streets have become treacherous ice rinks, forcing bus diversions and causing multiple collisions. A Met Office yellow warning is in place. Follow our live updates.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits to 30mph on 27 key routes to improve road safety and promote sustainable travel. See the full list of affected roads.
Birmingham City Council has completed a major project reducing speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all.
UK motorists are warned to increase stopping distances up to tenfold in icy conditions to prevent collisions. Get 10 essential winter driving safety tips from experts.
A collision has forced the closure of A459 Dudley Street in Sedgley, Dudley, in both directions. Drivers are warned of significant congestion. Avoid the area.
A major Black Country route is shut in both directions following a collision on Dudley Street in Sedgley. Drivers are warned to expect significant delays.
The Department for Infrastructure unveils a draft plan to cut vehicle noise pollution, including speed restrictions in 10 areas. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
Muazzam Luqman, 22, was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting a woman at over 70mph in a 40mph zone. Read the full report.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died after being hit by a VW Polo on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Two women, aged 57 and 59, died at the scene of a crash on Smithills Dean Road, Bolton. A 19-year-old driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police appeal for witnesses.
Islington Council issues a final warning to e-bike hire firms Lime and Forest over dangerous parking and noise. Could shared e-bikes be banned? Read the latest.
A 52-year-old driver from Rugby was fined and given nine penalty points after a dangerous overtake was captured on dash-cam. Warwickshire Police urge the public to submit footage via Operation Snap.
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
A heritage campaigner is spearheading a drive to resurface Hartley Avenue, an unadopted road in Liverpool, aiming for formal council adoption to aid residents and businesses.
A new crime severity list ranks Birmingham as the 6th most dangerous area in Britain for violent crime. See where your town ranks and get the latest crime news.