Halifax confirms 14 branches closing in September
Lloyds Banking Group will close 14 Halifax branches in September 2026 and retire the Halifax brand after 173 years, rebranding all accounts to Lloyds.
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Birmingham cameras: 453 fined £70 for banned turns
New Birmingham city centre cameras have issued 453 fines for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway since June. Drivers face £70 penalties.
Drivers unaware of off-peak bus lane rules in West Midlands
Many West Midlands drivers avoid bus lanes even when legally allowed, such as after 7pm or Sundays, due to unclear signage and fear of fines, causing congestion.
Birmingham learner drivers wait six months for tests
Birmingham learner drivers wait up to six months for test slots; one teen booked in Kingstanding got February date. Dudley average wait 14 weeks in July.
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Birmingham 20mph plan: 100,000 drivers face fines
Over 99,400 speeding offences were recorded on Birmingham's 30mph roads in 2025. New council plans to cut limits to 20mph could put tens of thousands of drivers at risk of fines and penalty points.
Jet2 adds more Greece flights from Birmingham for 2027
Jet2 has added more seats from Birmingham Airport to Crete (Heraklion) and Kalamata for summer 2027, extending seasons and offering weekly services from April.
Royal Mail stamp prices could rise again next month
Royal Mail may raise postal charges next month, following its bi-annual spring and autumn price updates. First Class stamps currently cost £1.80, with Second Class at 91p.
Burnham concerned over Freeview TV switch-off by 2034
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is concerned about plans to switch off Freeview TV by 2034, citing rural and elderly viewers, and will review the issue.
Stratford Road crash: Police close Hall Green road after incident
Police closed Stratford Road in Hall Green after a serious crash near Aldi at 8.45pm on Thursday, September 3. The road remains shut from Fox Hollies Road to Robin Hood Island for several hours.
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Drivers urged to use bus lanes outside peak times
Many drivers avoid bus lanes even when legally allowed, causing needless congestion. RAC says unclear signage and fear of fines are key reasons.
EV charging rule changes: cross-pavement trial and planning
New EV rule changes: cross-pavement charging trial launched and planning permission scrapped for home chargers, boosting access for a third of UK households without driveways.
Birmingham A38 'noisy barrier' as council plans major changes
Birmingham City Council's draft Local Plan brands the A38 a 'significant barrier' and proposes downgrading it, limiting car access, and creating pedestrian streets and greenways.
Birmingham Airport Christmas market flights: 6 top picks
Birmingham Airport offers direct flights to six of Europe's best Christmas markets, from Vienna's 150-stall market to Santa's Lapland, with the shortest trip under two hours.
Birmingham 20mph rollout: full list of roads set for new limit
Birmingham City Council confirms plans to introduce 20mph limits on all smaller residential roads, with main routes excluded. Reform UK opposes the move.
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Halifax issues October 5 warning as app closure begins
Halifax will start closing its app and online banking on October 5, with the mobile app shutting permanently on October 31 as the brand transitions to Lloyds Bank.
NS&I Premium Bonds two-day rule as prizes sent to old accounts
NS&I explains how Premium Bonds customers can fix prize payments sent to old bank accounts, urging updated details and a BACS trace option.
JLR transforms Solihull plant for first electric Range Rover
Range Rover Electric is being built at JLR's Solihull plant, with 9,000 employees upskilled for electrification and new battery production lines.
Birmingham trams: On-board ticket sales end Sept 13
From 13 September, West Midlands Metro passengers must buy tickets before boarding. New Revenue Officers will enforce £100 Penalty Fares and check tickets using handheld devices.
M6 Birmingham crash: Traffic at standstill, 30-min delays
A crash on the M6 northbound near Birmingham has closed the motorway between J5 and J6, causing over 30 minutes of delays and two miles of congestion, National Highways reports.
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Free bus pass age rises to 67 from September 6
From September 6, some born in 1960 must wait until 66 years and 6 months for a free bus pass, as DfT aligns eligibility with State Pension age changes.
HMRC confirms 5p fuel duty cut extended to Dec 2026
HMRC confirms the 5p fuel duty cut is extended to 31 December 2026, scrapping two planned rises, with red diesel rates also reduced.
September 2026 driving rule changes: new plates, fuel rates, tunnel tolls, Motability
From September 1, 2026, new driving rules take effect under PM Andy Burnham: 76 plates, updated HMRC fuel rates, higher Silvertown Tunnel charges, and Motability changes for Scotland.
M42 drivers warned: 51mph could trigger fines and points
Midlands motorists face penalty points for exceeding temporary 50mph limits on the M42 at Water Orton, where HS2 viaduct works are ongoing. Police confirm enforcement.
Birmingham pays £30k in pothole compensation claims
Birmingham City Council received 499 pothole damage claims since August 2025, paying £30,103.91. Tamworth Road leads claims, while UK-wide claims doubled, RAC says.
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76 Plates Launch Sept 1: £1,000 Fine and MOT Fail Risk
From 1 September 2026, new 76 plates arrive. Drivers risk £1,000 fines and MOT failures for illegal plates, warns Green Flag.
Diesel drivers face 19p per mile charges amid fuel surge
Diesel drivers now pay 19p per mile, up 4p since January, as pump prices hit 178.97p per litre in July, RAC data shows.
Motorway fuel warning: 181.26p per litre at services
Motorway service station fuel costs 181.26p per litre, up to 20p more than the UK average, according to RAC Fuel Watch.
New ANPR police car targets uninsured drivers in West Midlands
West Midlands Police deploy MIB-funded Toyota Corolla with ANPR to seize uninsured vehicles. The car helped seize 21 vehicles immediately after handover.
Blackheath bus gate live: £70 fines for cars
New cameras enforce the Blackheath bus gate from today, banning cars between Birmingham Road and Long Lane with fines up to £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.
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Police joke about '3D parallel parking' after Broseley crash
A Kia ended up at a 45-degree angle against another car on High Street in Broseley, Shropshire. No one was injured. Police humorously called it '3D parallel parking'.
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