Burnham's October VAT Cut Saves £45 on Energy Bills
Millions of UK households will save £45 a year from October as PM Andy Burnham cuts VAT on electricity bills to 0%, with EV drivers saving up to £40 on charging.
Category : Transport
Fire at Bewdley Station Disrupts Severn Valley Railway
Severe fire damages historic Bewdley Station on the Severn Valley Railway, halting all services. No injuries reported as firefighters battle the blaze.
Birmingham Street Branded No-Go Zone Over Parking Chaos
Alum Rock Road in Birmingham has seen 27,000 parking fines in three years, with locals calling it a no-go zone due to terrible parking and driving.
Dad fined £200 at EMA over payment timing
Kevin Smith, 68, was fined £200 at East Midlands Airport despite paying £5 for drop-off and collection. The fines arose because he paid before leaving the forecourt.
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Burnham backs £1,250 workplace parking levies for drivers
Drivers face up to £1,250 a year in workplace parking levies backed by Andy Burnham as Cardiff, Oxfordshire and Bristol councils move forward.
Birmingham Tram Disruption: Planned Works Affect Services
Planned engineering works will disrupt West Midlands Metro tram services. Passengers urged to allow extra time and check timetables before travelling.
Jewellery Quarter residents warned of 82 road closures
European Athletics Championships in Birmingham triggers 82 road closures Aug 14-16 across the city and Jewellery Quarter. Cars on routes may be towed and fined.
East Midlands Airport's Summer 2026 Parking Advice
East Midlands Airport urges summer 2026 passengers to check parking and drop-off info before setting off; charges run to £16 for three hours.
Ryanair finally confirms £8 seating rule change
Ryanair now lets parents sit with children under 12 for free after check-in, ending mandatory family seat fees of up to £13.50 following a CMA investigation.
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Classic Car EV Conversion Standards Announced
Historic and Classic Vehicles Alliance introduces new Minimum Professional Standards for EV conversions, affecting 1.1 million classic car owners.
Ryanair passenger arrested after hair extension outburst
A Ryanair passenger who tore out her hair extensions during a disruptive flight to Newcastle has been fined £1,477 and ordered to pay costs and a surcharge.
M6 crash near Wednesbury causes severe delays
A multi-vehicle crash on the M6 near Wednesbury is causing severe delays for drivers, with multiple lanes closed on the busy motorway this morning.
Motorhome and campervan parking ban brings £1,000 fines
Motorhome and campervan drivers face fines up to £1,000 for overnight sleeping and camping on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole beaches this summer.
DVLA urges drivers to set up free car tax reminders
Drivers can avoid costly penalties by signing up for a free DVLA online account, which takes just five minutes and sends vehicle tax reminders by text or email.
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M6 southbound closes overnight between J10 and J7
M6 southbound carriageway closes overnight from 9pm tonight between J10-J7 and the J8 to M5 link road for maintenance works, with diversions in place.
Alum Rock Road: 27,000 parking fines in 3 years
Over 27,000 parking fines were issued on Alum Rock Road in three years. Our visit found drivers ignoring rules daily, with penalties rising each year.
Motorists Warned of Delays on Two West Midlands Motorways
Motorists are being warned of major delays on the M6 and M5 in the West Midlands this morning after two separate incidents, according to National Highways.
Red Light Breaks: 3 Points and £100 Fine as Offences Rise
More than 351,000 red-light offences were recorded in three years, up 37.5%. Drivers now risk 3 points and a £100 fine, data shows.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting kerb near Wolverhampton pub
A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after his Yamaha hit a kerb near the Red Lion pub on Bilston Road in Wolverhampton. Police appeal for witnesses.
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Motorhome and campervan owners face new seaside parking bans
Motorhome and campervan owners face new seaside parking bans across England and Scotland, with rules varying sharply between councils and car parks, a review of eight coastal destinations finds.
Pavement parking ban: councils get new powers
Birmingham City Council seeks new powers to ban pavement parking under Andy Burnham, targeting busy roads and the city centre with fines for drivers.
Train warning for Walsall and Wolves fans before friendlies
Supporters of Walsall and Wolves are told to expect busier trains than usual for pre-season friendlies, with operators urging extra journey planning.
Learner drivers face £924 test costs, £7,707 first year
Learner drivers pay at least £924 to pass, with first-year costs reaching £7,707. Confused.com expert Matt Crole-Rees reveals eight money mistakes.
Driveway EV chargers no longer need planning permission
No planning permission needed for driveway EV chargepoints, cutting nine-month delays and boosting infrastructure ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban.
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Great Barr Road Crash Blocks Road and Diverts Buses
A crash on Great Barr Road in Birmingham has left the road partially blocked during rush hour, with bus services diverted and motorists warned to avoid the area.
Parking scheme after 400 sign Bournville mosque petition
More than 400 residents signed a petition demanding action over parking around Bournville Masjid. Now a residents' parking scheme is being considered.
M6 closure near Walsall, Great Barr overnight
The M6 motorway will close overnight between junctions 7 and 8 near Walsall and Great Barr for essential roadworks, causing delays for drivers.
Woman, toddler hurt in Cradley Heath crash
A woman and a toddler were injured in a two-car crash on Foxoak Street in Cradley Heath. A man was assessed and discharged at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
Severn Trent Update on Hosepipe Ban After Drought
Severn Trent Water has confirmed no immediate hosepipe ban will be imposed despite the region being officially declared in drought, urging customers to use water wisely.
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Birmingham Bin Strike Nears End as Deal Close
Birmingham City Council and Unite union are reportedly close to a deal ending the 20-month bin strike, with a proposal under due diligence and potentially confirmed in August.
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