Birmingham Faces 18-Hour Snowfall This February
Weather maps indicate Birmingham could endure 18 continuous hours of snowfall on February 6, with significant accumulations expected throughout the day and into the early hours of February 7.
Category : Transport
New HGV Road Charges Start April: Full Rate List
Heavy goods vehicle operators face increased daily road charges from April 1st under new government tax rules, with rates varying by vehicle weight and emissions standards.
£735 Tax Trap Writing Off Thousands of UK Cars
Hundreds of thousands of family cars face being scrapped due to high Vehicle Excise Duty rates on older, high-emission models, with costs set to rise further in 2026.
Car Door Mistake Could Lead to £1,000 Fine, Warn Experts
Drivers in Surrey and across the UK face substantial £1,000 penalties for incorrectly opening car doors, with experts highlighting risks to cyclists and insurance complications.
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Supermarket Car Park Maximum Stay Rules Explained
Major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Asda have clarified their car park maximum stay policies, with time limits typically ranging from one to three hours.
Scotland Urges UK Government for Graduated Driving Licence Powers
Scottish transport officials call for powers to pilot graduated driving licences, aiming to reduce collisions among young drivers and prevent tragic road incidents.
Eurostar Criticised for £1,800 Passenger Refund Row
Eurostar is under scrutiny after paying a passenger only £120 of a claimed £1,800 in expenses following a tunnel power failure that stranded thousands last month.
UK Weather: -9C Freeze and Snow Forecast
Weather maps predict temperatures plunging to -9C in Scotland and significant snowfall across England, with the Met Office warning of unsettled conditions and wintry hazards.
Ealing Council Plans £2,500 Daily Roadwork Charges
Ealing Council is consulting on a lane rental scheme that could impose daily charges up to £2,500 on utilities and companies for roadworks on busy routes, aiming to reduce congestion and encourage off-peak working.
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Headlight Glare Research Announced by Government
The Labour government has pledged to investigate headlight glare issues affecting UK drivers, with new research and potential regulatory changes planned.
Lancashire Bans Four Driving Moves with £70 Fines
Lancashire County Council introduces new traffic rules banning four dangerous driving manoeuvres at specific locations, with £70 fines for offenders after an initial warning period.
Older Drivers Hit by New Car Tax Changes from April
Vehicle Excise Duty rates are set to rise in April 2026, affecting drivers of all ages including those over 70. The luxury car tax threshold for electric vehicles has also increased to £50,000.
Four New Restrictions for Drivers Over 70 Announced
Older drivers will face mandatory eye tests, more frequent licence renewals, and potential loss of larger vehicle categories under new road safety proposals.
Labour Urged to Roll Out EV Battery Health Certificates
Industry experts call for mandatory battery health certificates on used electric vehicles to boost consumer confidence and accelerate the second-hand EV market transition.
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Labour Urged to Introduce New EV Charging Rules
EVA England survey reveals cross-pavement charging for electric vehicles is being blocked by costs and council delays, creating a charging divide across UK households.
Low-Emission Car Tax Increase Announced for April
Drivers of low-emission and electric vehicles face substantial tax rises under new Vehicle Excise Duty bands, with experts warning of significant cost increases from April.
Sutton Coldfield Incident: Walmley Road Closed
Motorists are being advised to avoid Walmley Road in Sutton Coldfield due to an incident, with closures between Berryfields Road and Thimble End Road.
DVLA Road Offence Penalties: Fines Up to £2,500
The DVLA has introduced tougher penalties for vehicle tax, registration, and insurance offences, with fines reaching £2,500 as part of a new road safety strategy.
Parking Sensor Warning: Costly Repairs for UK Drivers
Drivers with parking sensors face potential repair bills of hundreds of pounds as experts warn of reliability problems, false alarms, and delayed detection systems.
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£200 Fine for Phone Use at Petrol Stations
Drivers are being warned that checking a mobile phone while edging forward at a petrol pump is illegal and can result in a £200 fine and penalty points.
EV Charging Cost Cut Plan Hailed as 'Brilliant News'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to reduce public EV charging costs by cutting VAT from 20% to 5% and lowering network charges, addressing concerns about pay-per-mile road tax.
Drivers Fined for Speeding Under 30mph in Midlands
Motorists across the West Midlands have been issued speeding tickets for exceeding 20mph limits, with 59 offences recorded last year, highlighting increased enforcement in residential areas.
England's New Driveway EV Rules Could Save £1,100
The UK government introduces streamlined planning for EV chargepoints on driveways, workplaces, and public areas, potentially saving households over £1,100 annually.
Birmingham Pavement Parking Crackdown with New Powers
Birmingham City Council will gain new powers to ban pavement parking on designated streets, targeting city centre areas and hotspots to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians.
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Mum's Heartbreak After Son Killed by Boy Racer Driver
A Birmingham mother describes the devastating silence after her 21-year-old son was killed by an intoxicated driver racing at 91mph on the Aston Expressway.
Birmingham Parking Fine Hotspot: 6,600+ Tickets
Stratford Road in Sparkhill has emerged as a major parking fine hotspot in Birmingham, with over 6,600 tickets issued in 2025. Discover the city's top ten streets for penalties.
Birmingham Speed Camera Van Locations for February 2026
West Midlands Police has released a list of 48 locations across Birmingham where mobile speed camera vans will be deployed throughout February 2026 to target speeding.
PHEV Drivers Hit by Fuel Cost Shock as Claims Questioned
New research reveals UK's top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicles cost nearly double manufacturers' fuel efficiency claims, sparking warnings of a potential industry scandal.
Drivers Unaware of Major UK Road Law Changes
New research reveals most UK drivers are unaware of upcoming driving law changes, including fuel duty rises and mandatory eye tests, risking increased costs and penalties.
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M5 Lane Closure Causes Delays Between Oldbury and Quinton
Emergency repairs on the M5 southbound between Junction 2 and Junction 3 have led to a lane closure, causing traffic tailbacks near Quinton.
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