The West of England Combined Authority has announced a 10-year transport vision, including new links to Bristol Airport, more frequent trains, and a mass transit system inspired by European cities.
Halfords issues urgent warning as 1.2 million vehicles may be driven without valid MOT certificates, risking £1,000 fines and six penalty points on licences.
Weather forecasts predict significant snowfall across the Midlands, with Derbyshire towns like Derby and Matlock expected to receive up to 12cm from February 17th.
City of Wolverhampton Council announces a £10 million investment to resurface 61 roads and improve highways, following a severe winter that caused extensive pothole damage. The initiative aims to reduce future repairs and enhance road safety.
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UK motorists face £1,000 fines for not informing DVLA about medical conditions affecting driving ability, including eye issues and other notifiable health problems.
West Midlands Police have closed Bearwood High Street in both directions due to an incident, causing major traffic disruption and bus diversions for routes 82 and 87.
A significant snowstorm is predicted to impact six major UK cities, including Birmingham, starting on Valentine's Day. Weather maps show widespread snowfall across England, Wales, and Scotland, with intense rates in hilly areas.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across 55 UK areas, with Staffordshire in the Midlands specifically named. Snow showers are forecast for Thursday, with further wintry conditions expected later in February.
The first timetable for Birmingham's new Camp Hill Line shows trains running every 30 minutes between Kings Norton and New Street, serving three new stations.
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Birmingham faces significant winter disruption with 6.7cm of snow and 15.5mm of rain forecast across multiple days next week, according to latest weather charts and Met Office warnings.
Engineers have finished constructing four parallel viaduct decks at HS2's Delta junction near Coleshill, a key step in the high-speed rail project that will transform travel in the region.
The planned £180m Cardiff Parkway train station at St Mellons is expected to secure significant UK Government funding, boosting a business park project that could create thousands of jobs and serve deprived communities across Wales.
A serious collision involving three heavy goods vehicles has closed multiple lanes on the M6 southbound, leading to severe delays and miles of congestion in the West Midlands.
Paige Brookes, 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop for police after a high-speed incident in Stafford that ended with her car colliding with pedestrian railings.
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New data reveals over 1.2 million vehicles are driving without valid MOTs, with Gen Z motorists four times more likely to skip tests. Financial pressures and forgetfulness are key factors.
Learner drivers face a two-change limit on test bookings from March 31, with restrictions preventing moves between geographical areas, aiming to reduce system backlog.
Footballer Jack Grealish has been convicted and fined after his £210,000 Lamborghini was caught running a red light in Liverpool, with the case focusing on his failure to identify the driver.
Snow is predicted to fall in parts of the West Midlands this weekend, with Netweather indicating a high risk early Sunday morning and the Met Office warning of wintry conditions from Friday.
England footballer Jack Grealish has been convicted and fined over £1,000 after his £210,000 Lamborghini was caught running a red light in Liverpool last September.
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Heathrow Airport celebrates record January passenger numbers but issues urgent warning about losing its status as Europe's busiest airport without crucial expansion plans.
Weather maps indicate widespread snow across the Midlands on Sunday, with cities including Birmingham and Nottingham preparing for wintry conditions and potential travel disruption.
Birmingham City Council reports financial losses after travellers occupy Herbert Austin pay-and-display car park in Northfield, disrupting businesses and shoppers.
CrossCountry launches a £75 million refurbishment of its Voyager fleet, promising Birmingham passengers increased legroom, upgraded seating, better CCTV and improved lighting for a more comfortable journey experience.
New weather maps predict a 662-mile blizzard system hitting Birmingham and the West Midlands, with snow and rain expected across the UK until Friday morning.
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Netweather predicts a 95% chance of snowfall in Birmingham on Saturday, February 14, between 6am and 9am. The Met Office forecasts a colder, drier weekend ahead.
Alstom has revealed the first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train at its historic Derby factory, marking the start of a £60 million upgrade programme to modernise the fleet.
Local authorities in England clarify that vehicles over five metres long risk penalty charge notices in public car parks due to standard bay sizes, listing 20 affected models.
New RAC survey reveals over half of UK drivers report worsening headlight glare, with millions affected and younger motorists reducing night-time travel.
Police received over 60,000 dashcam submissions last year, with the West Midlands leading the UK. The system saves officer time and sees 70% action rate.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles alongside reforms to make home charging cheaper and fairer for all households.
