Ogmore Vale Bowls Club Opens New Women's Changing Rooms
Ogmore Vale Bowls Club in Bridgend has completed purpose-built women's changing facilities funded by Pennant Walters, aiming to encourage more women and girls to take up the sport.
Category : Transport
Birmingham Tram Cable Explosion Cause Revealed
A loose tram cable caused a loud explosion in Birmingham city centre, leading to a police cordon and service suspension. West Midlands Metro confirms a component failure is to blame.
EV Tax of 3p Per Mile to Cost £267 a Year
Electric vehicle owners face a new 3p-per-mile tax from 2028 under the Labour government, potentially costing average drivers £267 per year and affecting 5.6 million vehicles, according to a government impact assessment.
Drivers Take Scenic Detours, Adding 20% to Travel Time
Nearly two-thirds of West Midlands drivers admit to taking longer routes for scenic views, adding an average of 20% to their journey time, a new survey reveals.
Codsall Station Parking: Double Yellow Lines Approved
Cllr Val Chapman announced double yellow lines on Station Road, Codsall, after months of objections over dangerous parking near the railway station. Work began July 27.
EasyJet Flight Diverts to Newcastle for Medical Emergency
An easyJet flight from Manchester to Copenhagen was diverted to Newcastle after a passenger required urgent medical attention, with emergency services meeting the aircraft upon arrival.
Pub Landlord Calls HS2 Delays a 'Fiasco'
Birmingham pub landlord John Brearley of The Woodman on Curzon Street calls HS2 delays a 'fiasco' as trains may not run until 2039, despite the pub winning Britain's most beautiful boozer award.
Rail Chaos After Birmingham Station Incident
Rail services through Birmingham New Street were halted for over two hours after an incident involving a person on the tracks, causing widespread cancellations and delays across the West Midlands.
Wheelchair-Bride Stranded at Altar After Ramp Moved
A bride with chronic illness spent £16,000 on an accessible wedding but was left humiliated when venue staff moved the ramp needed to reach the altar, forcing guests to assemble it incorrectly in front of 100 people.
Alton Towers Extends Summer Opening Hours
Alton Towers Resort has announced extended opening hours for the 2024 summer holidays, operating until 9pm on select days to accommodate increased visitor demand.
Bridgnorth bridge repairs set for next year
Repairs to Bridgnorth's historic Grade II* listed bridge over the River Severn are scheduled to begin in early 2025, ending months of structural concerns and traffic disruptions.
Toyota Off-Road Upgrades for 2024
Toyota has unveiled the 2024 Land Cruiser with a hybrid engine and advanced off-road tech, promising improved efficiency and capability for adventure seekers.
DVSA MOT photos at test from August 3, 2026
DVSA confirms national rollout of 'Photos at Test' feature from August 3, 2026, enabling 2,500 garages to upload vehicle images to combat ghost MOTs.
Two-car crash near Walsall: paramedics attend, man uninjured
A man was assessed and discharged by paramedics after a two-car crash on Littlewood Lane, Cheslyn Hay near Walsall on Monday July 27.
Andy Burnham's £2 Bus Fare Cap Slammed by Motorfinity
Dan Briggs, CEO of Motorfinity, criticises PM Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap from January 2027, arguing it fails essential shift workers. The government's funding method draws further backlash.
Andy Burnham Pay-Per-Mile Tax: £300 Charge for EV Models
Owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids will pay up to £300 annually under a new pay-per-mile tax from April 2028, targeting popular models like Tesla and Audi.
M5 Disruption: Carriageway Closures Tonight
M5 northbound closures from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow between Junctions 4-3 and link roads to M6, National Highways confirms.
20mph Default Speed Limit for England Considered
England could adopt a default 20mph speed limit as part of a new road safety strategy, with experts citing a 24% reduction in serious casualties in London.
Heathrow Passengers to Foot Third Runway Bid Bill
Heathrow Airport can pass its £320m third runway bidding costs onto passengers via higher ticket prices, the Civil Aviation Authority has ruled.
New DVLA 3 Point Rule for Seatbelt Offenders Under Burnham
Drivers could face 3 penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt under a proposed DVLA rule change now under consideration by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
25,000 Speeding Fines on Birmingham's Worst Road
Over 25,000 motorists have been fined on Birmingham's A4540 New John Street West since 2025, with average speed cameras catching 18,500 in 2025 alone, as enforcement intensifies.
Engineer Dies in Heathrow Maintenance Incident
23-year-old Virgin Atlantic engineer Georgie Buxton died on July 7 after sustaining serious injuries during aircraft maintenance at Heathrow Airport on June 11.
Kings Norton Crash: Police Cordon on Masshouse Lane
A road traffic collision has closed Masshouse Lane in Kings Norton, with police cordoning off the area near Shannon Road junction. Motorists are advised to avoid the route and seek alternatives.
Birmingham city centre explosion from tram cable
An overhead cable explosion in Birmingham city centre forced police to seal off Corporation Street, causing major tram and bus disruption, with one witness saying he is 'glad to be alive.'
West Midlands Railway strike suspended after talks
Two-day strike by TSSA union members called off after breakthrough in rest day working dispute; full service to run on July 31 and August 1.
Birmingham City Centre Cordoned: Buses Diverted
West Midlands Police sealed off part of Corporation Street in Birmingham city centre, with buses diverted and tram services suspended due to overhead line damage. Fire service also on scene.
Mum and Daughter, 15, Named in Mersea Drowning
Police have named Shelina Rahman, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter Sameeha as the victims of a drowning incident at Mersea Island on July 22, with a seven-year-old boy still critical.
Duncan Edwards Way lane closure from August 10 for Metro link
A lane on Duncan Edwards Way in Dudley will close from August 10 as the Midland Metro extension to Merry Hill Shopping Centre progresses, following completion of Burnt Tree island improvements.
M6 delays: 70-minute queues after oil spillage closes lanes
Drivers faced up to 70-minute delays on the M6 after an oil and fuel spillage near Spaghetti Junction closed all lanes, causing 7-mile tailbacks.
Trucker Asleep at Wheel Causes Motorway Crash
A trucker fell asleep at the wheel on a West Midlands motorway, causing a serious crash that blocked all lanes for several hours. Police urge drivers to take breaks.
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