Midlands Snow Warning: Up to 4 Inches Forecast This Weekend
Weather maps indicate widespread snow across the Midlands on Sunday, with cities including Birmingham and Nottingham preparing for wintry conditions and potential travel disruption.
Category : Transport
Council Loses Income as Travellers Take Over Car Park
Birmingham City Council reports financial losses after travellers occupy Herbert Austin pay-and-display car park in Northfield, disrupting businesses and shoppers.
Birmingham's CrossCountry Trains Get £75m Revamp
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.
Blizzard Forecast for Birmingham and West Midlands
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.
Snow Forecast for Birmingham and West Midlands This Week
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 Unveils Refurbished CrossCountry Voyager Train
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.
Councils to Fine Oversized Cars in Public Car Parks
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.
Headlight Glare Crisis: Calls for New Road Laws
New RAC survey reveals over half of UK drivers report worsening headlight glare, with millions affected and younger motorists reducing night-time travel.
Dashcam Reports Hit Record High in 2025
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.
New Driveway Rules and EV Tax Announced by Rachel Reeves
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.
UK Faces 600-Mile Snow Wall, Four Counties Spared
New weather data reveals a 600-mile snow wall will blanket most of the UK, with only Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and parts of Wales and Northern Ireland escaping significant snowfall.
New £455 Charge Announced for EV Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms new pay-per-mile tax and vehicle excise duty for electric and plug-in hybrid car owners, set to take effect from 2028.
Six Counties Escape Snow as West Midlands Prepares for Winter
A major snow event is forecast to blanket 42 English counties this weekend, with six southeastern counties set to escape the worst of the winter weather.
Travellers Occupy Birmingham Council Car Park
A large convoy of travellers has taken over Herbert Austin Car Park in Northfield, occupying all 50 spaces including disabled bays costing up to £5.50 daily.
M6 Traffic Chaos After Two Separate Crashes
Two separate collisions on the M6 motorway near Birmingham caused severe rush-hour delays, with one southbound section blocked and emergency services on scene.
MOT Failure: Top Cars and Common Reasons Revealed
New DVSA data analysis shows nearly a third of vehicles fail first MOT tests, with Peugeot and Citroën models most at risk. Learn the top failure reasons and simple pre-check tips.
£100 Fines for DIY Pothole Warnings on Roads
Drivers across the West Midlands face £100 on-the-spot fines for placing homemade signs or objects to warn others about potholes, as experts highlight legal risks under the Highways Act 1980.
Midlands Snow Forecast: 2.6cm Expected with Hourly Arrival Times
Weather maps reveal a 522-mile snow wall will hit Britain on Sunday, with Midlands towns facing up to 2.6cm accumulation. Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Stoke among areas affected.
Gloucestershire Airport Sale Delayed as Deadline Missed
The sale of Gloucestershire Airport has been delayed beyond a January completion target, raising concerns among councillors about the prolonged disposal process and financial implications.
Birmingham Driver Jailed for Fireworks Chase
Ahmed Kadoora from Sutton Coldfield launched fireworks from his car window during a high-speed police pursuit reaching 140mph in Cardiff, resulting in an eight-month prison sentence.
EasyJet Refuses £472 Refund After Air Traffic Outage
Passenger forced to pay £472 for new flight after air traffic control disruption, with EasyJet initially denying refund despite promises. Full story of the compensation battle.
M6 Driver Lied to Police, Found Disqualified
A driver on the M6 motorway was stopped by Staffordshire Police for a damaged bumper, then attempted to hide his identity before being exposed as disqualified.
LED Headlight Glare Sparks Major Road Safety Concerns
A new RAC survey reveals over half of motorists report worsening headlight glare, with many feeling less safe at night. Calls grow for government action.
Diesel Tax Hits 86p/Litre as New EV Charge Announced
UK diesel drivers could pay 86p per litre in tax alone under current rates, while electric vehicles face new 3p per mile charges from 2028 under Labour's eVED system.
M6 Birmingham Closure Extended Due to Overrunning Roadworks
Planned resurfacing works on the M6 northbound in Birmingham have overrun, forcing an extended closure between junctions five and six, causing significant rush hour delays.
Two Counties Dodge -12C Snow as Birmingham Faces Freeze
New weather maps reveal Devon and Cornwall will avoid the worst of a -12C snowstorm hitting the UK this month, while Birmingham prepares for significant snowfall.
DVLA Plate Change March 2026: £1,000 Fine Warning
New '26' number plates launch on March 1, 2026, with strict DVLA regulations. Non-compliant plates risk £1,000 fines as government cracks down on illegal registrations.
Drivers Stranded in Floodwater at Two Midlands Locations
Two separate incidents saw drivers stranded in floodwater in Lichfield and Stretton over the weekend, prompting safety warnings from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Car Crashes Into House in Kingstanding, Three Injured
A woman and two boys were taken to hospital after a car collided with a van before ploughing into a residential property in Kingstanding, Birmingham, on Monday morning.
Mother Killed in A55 Crash, Three Family Members Critical
Jennifer Brown, 44, died in a collision between a Ford Fiesta and a HGV near Conwy Tunnel. Three family members remain in critical condition as police investigate potential criminal charges.
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