20 councils refusing new EV pavement gully rule
From October 21, England drivers without driveways can install pavement gullies without planning permission, but 20+ councils still ban them, creating a postcode lottery.
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Ryanair launches £41 Birmingham flights to Wrocław
Ryanair has launched new Birmingham Airport flights to Wrocław, Poland, from £41. The city, named Europe's best destination, offers budget-friendly prices and record visitor numbers.
M6 and M5 overnight closures in West Midlands from tonight
National Highways will close the M6 southbound between J12 and J11 and the M5 southbound between J3 and J4a from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow for maintenance.
M42 crash: 30-minute delays southbound near Redditch
Multi-vehicle crash on M42 southbound between junctions 3 and 2 near Redditch causes 30-minute delays on Tuesday morning, with traffic held and drivers advised to avoid the area.
Met Office issues 12-hour wind warning for England and Wales
The Met Office has issued a 12-hour yellow wind warning for parts of England and Wales, with gusts of 50-60mph expected and 70mph possible on coasts, starting Friday midnight.
British Gas PeakSave: Half-Price Electricity Sundays 11am-4pm
British Gas offers half-price electricity on Sundays from 11am to 4pm via PeakSave tariff. Customers can save money and cut carbon by shifting usage to these off-peak hours, the energy firm says.
Sutton Coldfield speed camera catches 558 drivers
A speed camera van on Eachelhurst Road in Sutton Coldfield recorded 558 speeding offences in the first half of the year, the third highest in Birmingham.
EV drivers to benefit from rollout of 60,000 chargepoints
char.gy plans to deliver over 60,000 LEVI chargepoint sockets, with 650 already live in Brighton & Hove and Reading, boosting on-street EV charging.
Birmingham speed camera vans: 10 roads with most offences
Police speed camera vans in Birmingham recorded thousands of speeding offences in early 2026. Fort Parkway saw 774 violations, the highest in the city. Other hotspots include Heartlands Parkway and Eachelhurst Road.
12 UK police forces using 10 per cent speed limit rule
Twelve UK police forces, including the Met Police, use the 10 per cent + 2mph speed camera threshold. NPCC guidance sets this as the usual minimum, but officers retain discretion.
Cheapest Petrol and Diesel Prices in Dudley Today
Find today's cheapest unleaded and diesel prices in and around Dudley, from TotalEnergies Wolverhampton at 167.6p to Asda Dudley at 173.7p, according to petrolprices.com.
Cheapest fuel prices in Stourbridge today: Asda Dudley at 173.7p
Asda Dudley offers the cheapest unleaded in Stourbridge at 173.7p, while Sainsbury's Blackheath has the lowest diesel at 197.9p, according to petrolprices.com.
Nationwide £100 student cash offer ends October 22
Nationwide's FlexStudent account offer, including £100 cash and £120 Just Eat vouchers, ends at 11.59pm on 22 October 2026. Students must apply before deadline.
Stourbridge Weekend: Sun, Showers, and Cold Nights
Met Office forecasts a mix of rain and sun for Stourbridge this weekend, with temperatures peaking at 13C and dropping to 4C overnight.
Dudley weather: Heavy rain Friday, sunny Saturday
Dudley faces heavy rain Friday afternoon before a sunny Saturday. Met Office forecasts highs of 12C Friday, 11C Saturday, with mist returning Sunday.
Kinver councillor reveals roadworks updates
Councillor Victoria Wilson outlines road maintenance, drainage, and traffic management projects in Kinver and nearby villages, following a meeting with highways officers.
A34 Birchfield Road blocked after crash near Perry Barr
A34 Birchfield Road in Perry Barr is closed following a collision outside One Stop shopping centre. The underpass at Wellington Road and Aston Lane is also blocked, with traffic diverted and delays expected.
Police get home raid powers over new EV pay-per-mile tax
Police can raid homes of drivers suspected of dodging the new eVED pay-per-mile car tax, with powers to inspect, test and detain vehicles under Labour's scheme.
10p fuel duty cut urged amid rising pump prices
AA and FairFuelUK urge Chancellor to keep 5p cut and add another 5p, saving £6.60 a tank, as diesel hits £2 a litre.
Broad Street: 18,000 drivers fined in bus lane crackdown
Nearly 18,000 drivers were fined on Birmingham's Broad Street in the first half of 2026, with motorists calling the bus lane rules confusing.
Stratford Road is Birmingham's deadliest road, police data shows
West Midlands Police recorded 514 fatal or serious crashes from August 2025 to July 2026, with Stratford Road topping Birmingham's danger list with nine incidents.
Birmingham Airport £2bn expansion plan: 50,000 jobs
Birmingham Airport has announced a £2 billion expansion plan that could create over 50,000 jobs and double passenger numbers to 30 million by 2041. A public consultation is now open.
AGX Transport seeks goods vehicle licence for Tipton site
AGX Transport Services Limited has applied for a licence to operate two goods vehicles from Locarno Road, Tipton. Representations must reach the Traffic Commissioner by October 29.
Pedmore Lane Hagley to close for Openreach telegraph pole works
Pedmore Lane in Hagley will close on November 5 for one day to allow Openreach to install telegraph poles. A 392-metre section will be shut, with diversions in place.
Cheapest petrol and diesel prices around Stourbridge
Find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices around Stourbridge today. Valero Dixons Green Road leads unleaded at 173.9p; Sainsbury's Amblecote tops diesel at 198.9p.
Dudley weather: Met Office forecast for October weekend
The Met Office forecasts a mix of rain and sunshine in Dudley this weekend, with Friday seeing the highest chance of rain at 70-80%.
Kingswinford kebab shop seeks late-night licence
King Kebab & Pizza in Kingswinford has applied to Dudley Council for a late-night licence, seeking to extend serving hours on selected evenings weekly.
AGX Transport seeks goods vehicle licence for Tipton
AGX Transport Services Limited has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to run two vehicles from Locarno Road, Tipton. Nearby landowners can object by October 29.
Octopus Energy confirms £730 a year saving for households
Octopus Energy's FleetBoost cuts public EV charging costs by up to £730 per vehicle yearly, with 30% savings on major networks.
Pensioner dies 17 days after Shrewsbury crash
A 76-year-old woman died 17 days after a collision on Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury. West Mercia Police renew appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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