Birmingham Route Closed After Serious Incident
A key Birmingham road remains shut as police investigate a serious incident. Diversions are in place for the A38 Aston Expressway, with no reopening time confirmed.
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VAT Cut Risks Widening EV Charging Divide for Non-Driveway Homes
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills benefits EV drivers with home chargers, but those without driveways face higher public charging costs of up to 24p per mile. Experts warn of an unfair divide.
27,000 Fines on Birmingham's Alum Rock Road
Over 27,000 parking fines were issued on Alum Rock Road in Birmingham over three years, with numbers rising annually. Stratford Road has since overtaken as the worst hotspot.
Crash on Tyburn Road Shuts Birmingham Routes for Hours
A serious collision on Tyburn Road in Birmingham has closed the busy route in both directions near Salford Circus. Police warn the road will remain shut for some time, affecting rush hour commuters on Monday morning.
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Four dead in A38 crash; driver arrested
Four people, including a baby girl, have died and one man is injured after a car crashed into trees on the A38 near Derby. The driver, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Tesco Whoosh Expands to 1800 Stores with Uber Eats, Deliveroo
Tesco's Whoosh service now offers 20-minute grocery delivery from 1,800 stores via Uber Eats and Deliveroo, with Clubcard Prices and points available for the first time through these platforms.
Mandatory Speed Limiters for New Drivers Proposed
New drivers could be required to have speed limiters and dashcams under a road safety crackdown, with experts telling the Transport Committee that technology should make speeding physically impossible.
Ryanair flight from Birmingham declares medical emergency
A Ryanair flight from Birmingham to Dublin declared an emergency shortly after takeoff due to a medical incident, triggering priority landing at Dublin Airport.
Martin Lewis two-week rule saves on summer flights
Families can save hundreds by using Martin Lewis' two-week rule: compare the last two weeks of school holidays with the first, and check alternative airports for cheaper flights.
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14 Electric Cars Get £3,750 Government Discount
Over 100,000 drivers have used the £1.3bn scheme since July 2025, with 14 models now qualifying for the maximum £3,750 grant, including the latest Fiat 500 Electric.
M6 motorists hit by four hours of delays following collision
Motorists faced up to four hours of delays on the M6 southbound near Cannock after a collision involving a black Ford closed lanes between junctions 13 and 12 on Sunday morning.
Gatwick Airport Major Disruption Water Outage
Gatwick Airport faces major disruption due to a water supply issue affecting both terminals, with bottled water distributed and contingency measures in place.
Birmingham Airport Shares 7 Travel Tips for Departures
Birmingham Airport reminds passengers of the do's and don'ts at departures, from vapes to fancy dress, ensuring a smoother journey.
HS2 Works Cause Major M42 Closures in Birmingham
Drivers warned of weekend closures on M42, M6toll from July to September as HS2 engineers build Water Orton viaducts and twin box structure simultaneously to minimize long-term disruption.
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Ryanair: Fuel costs could wipe out rival airlines by Dec
Ryanair warns that soaring fuel costs could cause rival airlines to collapse by December, citing the Iran war and blocked Strait of Hormuz as fuel prices double.
Tally Ho Police Horses Move to New £3.2m Stables
West Midlands Police's mounted horses relocate to a state-of-the-art £3.2m facility in Edgbaston, featuring 24 stalls, a solarium, and a 100m outdoor arena, replacing the historic Tally Ho base.
Jet2 Adds Egypt, Tunisia, and Greece Routes from Birmingham
Jet2 confirms new year-round flights to Hurghada and Sharm-El-Sheikh in Egypt from February 2027, plus Tunisia from May 2027 and Thassos in Greece from summer 2027, with record-breaking summer demand.
M6 Southbound Halted After Collision Near Stafford
A collision on the M6 southbound near Stafford has brought traffic to a halt, with stationary queues stretching from Penkridge to Junction 13. Motorists face delays on Sunday July 26.
Dad fined for smashing taxi window on baby-free night
A Swansea father of a ten-month-old was fined £292 and ordered to pay £694 after breaking a taxi window during a fare dispute on his first evening out without his baby.
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Brentwood Bridleway Diversion and August Road Closures
Essex County Council has issued a diversion order for Bridleway 183 and confirmed multiple road closures across Brentwood in August 2026, affecting several villages and the town centre.
A45 Coventry Road to Close for Sprint Bus Works
The A45 Coventry Road in Small Heath will close overnight from July 27-29 for Sprint bus route work. Birmingham-bound traffic diverted via Hobs Moat Road.
Birmingham Airport £489 Holiday Deal to Bergen
Birmingham Airport shares a £489 per person Jet2 holiday deal to Bergen, Norway, described as the perfect destination for adventurous travellers, with flights from May 2027.
Myenergi Plans New Jobs Amid EV Charger and Battery Demand Surge
Stallingborough-based Myenergi plans to ramp up production and create new jobs as demand for its EV chargers and home battery systems surges. CEO Andrew Clint cites momentum from cost-of-living focus.
Offal Spillage on M6 Closed Lanes Near Stafford
A spillage of offal on the M6 near Stafford closed two lanes, causing significant traffic delays. Clean-up crews worked to remove the animal waste.
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Birmingham Airport Joins Hydrogen Flight Project
Birmingham Airport has joined the HyPRIME project to test liquid hydrogen for zero-emission flights, part of a multi-million pound government-backed initiative with ZeroAvia and Bristol Airport.
Drivers Caught Most by Red Light Cameras in Afternoons
New data reveals drivers are most often caught by red light cameras between 12pm and 4:59pm, with afternoons seeing highest offence numbers across multiple police forces.
Rail passengers warned of reduced service Sunday
Engineering works between Wolverhampton and Shifnal will reduce West Midlands Railway services on Sunday, July 26, with rail replacement buses in place until 7pm.
Birmingham Trains Busy for The Hundred at Edgbaston
Train services towards Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham will be significantly busier than usual during The Hundred cricket tournament, with increased passenger numbers expected.
West Midlands Railway strike: Reduced services
Rail passengers face significant disruption as TSSA union strikes on July 31 and August 1. No trains after 7pm on Friday, with limited services on both days. Full list of affected routes.
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New Pay-Per-Mile Tax for Electric Cars to Launch Next Year
The Government has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax system for electric cars, charging 3p per mile from April 1, 2025, to replace lost fuel duty revenue.
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