M6 crash sparks hour delays and six-mile queues
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
West Midlands Police appeal for public help to locate suspects wanted for serious crimes including robbery and assault. See the images and share information anonymously.
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.
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Drivers on the M5, M6, M25, M4 and M60 face severe delays as the festive getaway begins. The AA warns of 24 million cars on roads this Friday. Plan ahead now.
Birmingham's M5/M6 interchange is among the UK's worst traffic hotspots as the Christmas getaway peaks today. Drivers face severe jams with 24.4 million cars expected on roads.
Severe 40-minute delays on M6 southbound near Birmingham after police-led incident. Six-mile queues and lane closure cause major disruption. Latest traffic updates.
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
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A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
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West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
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Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
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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.