Diesel tops 175p per litre, Burnham warns of 'grim' rise
Unleaded petrol rose 0.6p to 157.81p per litre while diesel hit 175.71p. RAC predicts 160p petrol and 180p diesel by end of week. New PM Andy Burnham comments on fuel crisis.
Category : Transport
Hammond Convicted of Speeding in Bentley and Porsche
Richard Hammond, former Top Gear host, has been convicted of speeding in a Bentley and a Porsche. He was fined £2,000 and banned from driving for six months.
Richard Hammond speeding fines total £1,771
Former Top Gear star Richard Hammond has been fined £1,771 and handed seven penalty points after West Mercia Police caught him speeding in a Porsche and Bentley in December 2025.
Royal Mail Delays: Full List of Postcodes Affected
A fresh list of postcodes across the West Midlands and Shropshire has been hit by Royal Mail delivery delays due to staff shortages and high volumes, affecting thousands of residents.
Free Bus Passes for 16-18 Year Olds Under Burnham Plan
Prime Minister Andy Burnham proposes free bus travel for 16-18 year olds who take work placements, alongside technical courses for 14 year olds, to tackle youth unemployment.
National Highways Apologises for M5 Closures
National Highways has formally apologised to Somerset drivers for repeated M5 closures in 2026, acknowledging the impact on communities and pledging over £100m in upgrades.
DVSA New Driving Test Rules: Crackdown on Reselling
Drivers can now report individuals reselling driving tests as new DVSA rules take effect, limiting test changes to two and banning unauthorised bookings.
M6 traffic builds after lorry spill near Spaghetti Junction
M6 southbound closed between J6 and J5 near Birmingham after a lorry overturned and shed steel rods. Diversion route via A5127, B4137, A47, A452. No reopening time given.
M6 Lorry Loses Load Near Spaghetti Junction
A lorry shed its load of steel bars on the M6 southbound near Spaghetti Junction, causing miles of congestion. The motorway will close overnight for recovery.
Tram Disrupted by Traffic Light Failure in Wolverhampton
Tram services in Wolverhampton faced major disruption after a failure of traffic lights at a key junction caused delays and cancellations, affecting commuters for several hours.
Reduced Timetable on W Midlands Railway Due to Heat
West Midlands Railway has introduced a reduced timetable on key routes due to extreme heat, with speed restrictions causing delays and cancellations for passengers.
Four Gambian nationals killed in A38 crash near Derby
A seven-month-old baby girl and three adults from Birmingham died when their car left the A38 and hit trees near Derby on Saturday. The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
M6 Near Birmingham Reopens After Lorry Load Shed
All lanes have reopened on the M6 near Birmingham after a lorry shed its load, causing major delays. Traffic is returning to normal following recovery efforts.
Fire Near Villa Park Triggers Road Closures in Aston
A fire on Witton Road near Villa Park has forced road closures in Aston, Birmingham. Drivers are advised to avoid the area as congestion builds on surrounding routes.
M6 M5 Motorway Closures: West Midlands Drivers Face Delays
National Highways warns of overnight M6 and M5 closures across Birmingham and Black Country from July 27 to August 2, affecting slip roads and carriageways.
M6 Delays Near Birmingham After Lorry Sheds Load
A lorry shed its load on the M6 near Birmingham causing miles of congestion. Motorists faced delays of over two hours as emergency services cleared the debris.
Immersive Audio Theatre: Henry VIII's First Wife Story
UK tour of 'Katharine' uses 3D headphone sound and dance to tell the story of Henry VIII's first wife, with free library events and £70,340 National Lottery funding.
E.ON Next and myenergi Offer £435 Savings for EV Drivers
From Monday, E.ON Next and myenergi launch Next Drive Smart tariff, saving EV drivers with driveways up to £435 annually charging at 8p/kWh off-peak.
Brummie Fined £45 Over 'Happy Meal' Luggage Tester
Jazveena Sahota was charged £45 by Tui at Birmingham Airport after a slim handheld bag tester, likened to a Happy Meal box, deemed her suitcase too big for cabin.
Metro Passengers Warned After Object Stuck Under Tram
Passengers are warned after an object became stuck under a West Midlands Metro tram, causing significant delays on the line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton.
Sancho Offered Lucrative Qatar Deal After Villa Exit
Jadon Sancho, without a club after leaving Manchester United, has been offered a 'game-changing' contract by Qatari side Al Rayyan, as per reports.
EasyJet Launches Bristol-Strasbourg Flights for Christmas
EasyJet will start twice-weekly flights from Bristol Airport to Strasbourg in November, offering direct access to one of Europe's oldest Christmas markets and becoming the only airline on the route.
Man dies in Tyburn Road crash; two hospitalised
A driver has died after a car hit a tree and overturned on Tyburn Road, Birmingham, early today. Two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Shed Load on M6 Near Birmingham Causes Major Delays
A shed load on the M6 near Birmingham has closed the motorway southbound, causing delays of up to 90 minutes. Police advise diversions.
King's Lynn train schedules change August 3 due to heat
From August 3, King's Lynn trains will run 4 minutes later and depart earlier due to speed limits caused by shrunken peat and clay soil. Late-night engineering also affects other Anglia routes.
Tyburn Road Closed for Hours After Serious Collision
The A38 Tyburn Road near Salford Circus remains closed in both directions after a serious crash early July 27. West Midlands Police warns drivers to avoid.
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.
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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