Bartley Green Fire: Avoid Area Warning Issued

Six fire crews are tackling a blaze at a row of shops in Bartley Green. West Midlands Fire Service urges the public to avoid Illeybrook Square as they respond to a fire in a disused shop.

Brentwood Road Closures: Full List of Temporary Traffic Orders

Essex County Council has issued temporary traffic orders across Brentwood Borough from late June into July 2026 for roadworks including utility repairs, drainage, and carriageway patching. Diversions and clearways will be in place; exact dates on signs an

Cows Block West Coast Main Line for Four Hours

Thousands of train passengers faced delays after a herd of cows blocked the West Coast Main Line between Lichfield and Rugeley for over four hours, causing cancellations and frustration.

New Day Centre for Adults with Disabilities Opens

Next Steps Adult Day Centre, a new dedicated service for adults with learning and physical disabilities, will open in Oswaldtwistle on July 10, 2026, transforming the former Plough Pub into a safe, welcoming space.

Full Costs of York's Bridge Project Revealed

The £7.4m York's Bridge project on the Walsall-Staffordshire border has been completed, replacing a historic single-track bridge to allow two-way traffic on Norton Road in Pelsall.

Overnight M54 Closures in Shropshire Announced

National Highways has scheduled overnight closures on the M54 in Shropshire for resurfacing and maintenance from March 13 to 17, 2024, affecting both directions between junctions 3 and 4.

Tenerife 'Sunbed Police' Stop 5am Towel Dash

A Tenerife hotel has hired 'sunbed police' to stop guests reserving loungers before 8am, after viral footage showed 40 tourists racing at dawn. The practice has led to court rulings against operators.

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