M5 closed after crash and car fire near Quinton
The M5 is closed northbound between J4 Rubery and J3 Quinton after a crash and car fire. All emergency services are at the scene, with a diversion route in place and delays expected.
Category : Transport
Car overturns in Brierley Hill crash causing major delays
A car overturned in a collision with a van on Venture Way, Brierley Hill, causing long tailbacks near Merry Hill shopping centre during Tuesday rush hour.
M6 lorry fire causes gridlock near Birmingham
A lorry fire on the M6 northbound near Spaghetti Junction closed two lanes, causing long delays from J5 Castle Bromwich after road surface damage.
KP Civils applies for goods vehicle licence in Tipton
KP Civils (2024) Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to use Unit 8 at Brymill Industrial Estate, Tipton, as an operating centre for up to three vehicles and three trailers. Representations must be sent by October 26.
DWP confirms £965 October payments for younger pensioners
The DWP confirms £965 payments for younger state pensioners in October, based on the new £241 weekly rate. State Pension age rises to 67 by March 2028.
Pothole repairs cost West Midlands £20m in three years
West Midlands councils spent over £20m fixing 97,000 potholes in three years, paying £555,343 in compensation to drivers for vehicle damage and injuries.
Huge Wolverhampton fire at old college campus sends smoke for miles
Dozens of firefighters tackle a major blaze at the vacant City of Wolverhampton College campus on Paget Road, with smoke visible for miles. Six crews are at the scene and the public is urged to avoid the area.
Cheapest diesel prices in Birmingham as fuel hits £2
Diesel prices in Birmingham have surpassed £2 per litre for the first time. Find the cheapest stations within a five-mile radius, with prices ranging from 189.9p to 198.9p.
Diesel drivers face 20p per mile costs as fuel hits £2
Diesel drivers face 'extraordinary' costs as pump prices hit £2 per litre. RAC says average 45mpg car now costs 20p per mile, adding £2,020 a year for 10,000-mile drivers.
Morrisons first UK supermarket to introduce grocery lockers
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to introduce StrongPoint's Click & Collect grocery lockers, piloting the new multi-temperature system in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Trojan Access applies for four extra vehicles in Dudley
Trojan Access Ltd has applied to keep four additional goods vehicles at its operating centre on Burton Road, Dudley. Nearby residents can object by October 22.
Hatfield Road Oldswinford closure for gas mains works
Hatfield Road in Oldswinford will close to all traffic from October 12 to November 2 for gas mains replacement, with pedestrian diversions in place.
16 £100 fines in Stourbridge driving crackdown
Sixteen £100 fines issued and cars seized in Stourbridge Ring Road crackdown on anti-social driving, following MP Cat Eccles' public meeting.
Asda and InPost partner for 700 parcel lockers across UK
Asda partners with InPost to install up to 700 parcel lockers across UK stores, giving millions of customers a convenient way to send, collect and return parcels while shopping.
Kings Heath fire: 10 crews at blaze as Gloucestershire hit by major incident
Firefighters remain at Kings Heath blaze on Drayton Road after 10 crews were sent Saturday night. Meanwhile, a major incident in Gloucestershire sparks evacuations near RAF Fairford.
Wolverhampton ring road worst outside London for delays
Wolverhampton's A4150 ring road is the most delayed high-traffic A-road outside London, adding 2 minutes 12 seconds per mile, DfT data shows.
Racecourse Lane reopens after six-week fire closure
Racecourse Lane in Stourbridge has reopened to through traffic after being closed for six weeks following tragic fires, with MP Cat Eccles urging drivers to respect residents.
Dudley weekend weather: fog, sun and rain forecast
The Met Office forecasts fog, sunny intervals and rain for Dudley this weekend, with temperatures peaking at 19C on Sunday.
FCA statement on bank closures and cash access update
The FCA has responded to MPs' concerns over bank branch closures, noting it can only protect cash access, not wider banking services, as a review reports in October 2026.
Airport owner Tony Hall dies in Swiss plane crash
Tony Hall, owner of Wolverhampton Halfpenny Green Airport and managing director of Pegasus, died in a plane crash in Switzerland on September 15. The Cirrus SR22T crashed near Leukerbad in Valais. Tributes from family and Pegasus colleagues.
Two Midland Post Offices to close as TG Jones branches shut
Post Office services in Tamworth and Sutton Coldfield face disruption as TG Jones stores close. Replacement branches could take six months to open, with alternatives listed.
Drummond Road repairs slammed as 'cowboy job' by councillor
Liberal Democrat councillor Kash Khan condemns pothole repairs on Drummond Road as 'shocking' and 'cowboy job,' urging Dudley Council to carry out full resurfacing this autumn.
Birmingham New Street rush hour chaos after fire alarm
Trains were temporarily halted at Birmingham New Street after a fire alarm at the signalling centre, causing rush-hour disruption across the West Midlands Railway network.
Woodsetton parking disruption for 5 days amid roadworks
Residents of Littleworth Avenue in Woodsetton must find alternative parking from September 21-25 due to National Grid electricity works, causing concern for elderly and electric vehicle owners.
DWP opens Winter Fuel Payment claim form for 2026/27
The DWP has opened its Winter Fuel Payment claim form for winter 2026/27. Pensioners born on or before 27 June 1960 may qualify. Payments mostly land in November or December.
Wednesbury bus station closes 10 days for resurfacing
Wednesbury Bus Station will close from September 21 to October 1 for carriageway resurfacing, with temporary bus stops in place and passengers advised to allow extra travel time.
BT PSTN switch-off by January 2027: key details
BT and Openreach will end the Public Switched Telephone Network by January 2027, moving millions of customers to Digital Voice. Vulnerable users get free engineer visits and backup power.
A38 tunnel closures: Full list of dates from September 20
The A38 Queensway and St Chad's tunnels in Birmingham close overnight for five nights from September 20, with more closures in November and December.
McDonald's drive-thru approved in Cradley Heath despite fears
Sandwell Council approved McDonald's drive-thru in Cradley Heath on Sept 16, despite 54 objections and 750-signature petitions over traffic 'chaos', noise, and anti-social behaviour concerns.
Birmingham drivers fined for speeding under 30mph
Thousands of Birmingham drivers have been caught speeding this year, including 13 tickets issued for driving between 20-30mph in 20mph zones, as the city prepares for a wider rollout of 20mph limits.
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