Train Disruption: Incident Blocks Line Between Droitwich and Kidderminster
Emergency services respond to an incident between Droitwich Spa and Kidderminster, causing train cancellations and delays until 8:30 AM.
Emergency services respond to an incident between Droitwich Spa and Kidderminster, causing train cancellations and delays until 8:30 AM.
Transport and Environment calls for a 10mph speed limit reduction on UK roads to combat rising fuel costs amid the Iran war, alongside other measures.
Harinderpal Athwal, 41, fell asleep at the wheel on Soho Road, killing Jatinder Verma and seriously injuring his wife. He fled the scene and was jailed for 11 years.
Thousands of drivers in the West Midlands have been fined for ignoring variable speed limits on motorways like the M6, often unaware that limits are mandatory.
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RecommendedElmbridge Borough Council apologizes after 9,318 drivers were wrongly fined in 17 car parks over six years. Refund process starts in June.
Glasgow City Council will introduce 20mph speed limits on nearly 200 roads in Govan from June 4, with drivers risking £100 fines. The city-wide scheme covers 3,800 streets.
The DWP is sending state pensioners early payments of up to £965 before June due to the May Bank Holiday. Payments due on May 25 will be moved to May 22.
New UK weather maps predict temperatures soaring to 29C in May, with 19 counties expected to experience 25C or higher over the bank holiday weekend.
Redcar and Cleveland Council launches a 6-month parking ban to combat antisocial driving, including racing and noise, with a trial nighttime closure of a car park.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police caught over 150 dangerous drivers in a week-long operation using an unmarked HGV. Offences included using phones, no seatbelts, and insecure loads.
Drivers risk fines at Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, and Sainsbury's car parks. Know the time limits and penalties under the Traffic Management Act 2004.
FleetCheck calls on Labour government to introduce a uniform format for parking and traffic fines across the UK to reduce confusion and improve efficiency for fleet managers.
DVSA enforces rule change: learners must book driving tests themselves. Third-party bookings banned, £62 fee applies. Aimed at reducing waiting times and exploitation.
74% of people support mandating Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in new cars to combat cardiac arrest. A campaign urges the government to act.
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RecommendedThe Ford Puma tops UK car sales in 2026 with 20,339 registrations, followed by Kia Sportage and Jaecoo 7. Market up 24% in April.
Plans approved to convert historic Hatherton House in Walsall into a 17-bed HMO for NHS staff, preserving its heritage.
Motoring expert Saul Turner advises drivers to remove roof racks, golf clubs, boot junk, and rubbish to improve fuel efficiency as petrol costs soar.
Nearly half of West Midlands bus services face cuts unless subsidy extended. Fuel costs soar 50%, risking 65 million passenger trips annually.
Over 2,500 drivers caught speeding above 70mph on West Midlands motorways in recent months, with some exceeding 130mph.
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RecommendedChancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a pay-per-mile tax from April 2028: 3p per mile for EVs, 1.5p for hybrids. Drivers covering 10,000 miles face £300 annual charge.
A survey reveals three in five drivers unknowingly break motorway law by middle-lane hogging, a dangerous habit that can lead to fines and congestion.
West Midlands Police speed camera vans caught thousands of speeding drivers on busy A roads near Birmingham in 2025, with the A4041 Newton Road recording the most offences.
The DVSA has issued a warning to drivers about illegal overtaking, which can result in fines up to £2,500 and six penalty points. Follow Highway Code rules to stay safe.
Motorists risk £100 fines and penalty points for running out of fuel on motorways as petrol and diesel prices surge due to Middle East tensions.
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RecommendedHMRC is considering reducing the payload threshold for electric double-cab pick-ups to classify them as commercial vehicles, enabling VAT recovery.
Redcar and Cleveland Council introduces a six-month trial banning overnight parking at Majuba Car Park from 10pm to 6am to combat nuisance and safety risks.
Birmingham residents living near New Street are losing sleep due to overnight repaving works. Contractor CPC Civils apologises and limits noisy activities after 10pm.
Birmingham City FC reveals new details for Sports Quarter project, including a 12-carriage train station and tram line. Stadium could be ready by 2031/32 season.
Work has started on Birmingham's Grade II-listed Great Western Arcade to connect it with the adjacent office block, causing some closures and rubble.
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RecommendedBirmingham Pride 2026 sees 28 bus services diverted on May 23 due to the parade. Key stops affected include Moor Street, Carrs Lane, and High Street. Check timetables.