Compass urges Burnham to require built-in bicycle lights
Compass thinktank hands Andy Burnham 100 ideas for first 100 days as PM, including a call to require new bicycles to have lights built in from new.
Category : Transport
Burnham mulls four-part driving test for over-70s
Andy Burnham's government is weighing a four-part test for drivers over 70, including mandatory eye checks, following the Road Safety Strategy consultation.
M42 closures over Bank Holiday near Birmingham Airport
M42 southbound at Junction 6 near Birmingham Airport closed overnight Sunday to Monday for maintenance, with 50mph limits in place due to HS2 works.
HMRC cuts three driver fuel rates from September 1
HMRC will reduce three Advisory Fuel Rates from September 1, affecting diesel and LPG company car drivers, with cuts of 1p per mile.
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Toby Carvery Birmingham evacuated as crews tackle kitchen fire
Toby Carvery in Kings Norton was evacuated after a kitchen fire. Two fire engines attended Pershore Road South at 9.50am. No casualties were reported and service resumed by 11.10am.
M5 and M6 lane closures cause Bank Holiday delays
Multiple lane closures on the M5 and M6 are causing delays across the West Midlands on the first day of the late Summer Bank Holiday, with slow traffic reported on both motorways.
M54 Closed Overnight Due to Injured Animals on Road
The M54 in Shropshire was fully closed overnight after injured animals were found on the carriageway. National Highways confirmed the road reopened by 6am with no delays.
EasyJet flight diverted to Milan, stranding passengers
EasyJet passengers from Manchester to Antalya were diverted to Milan after crew duty limits, leaving families stranded over 1,200 miles from their destination.
EV charger planning permission scrapped for driveways
Households no longer need planning permission to install EV chargers, the Department for Transport confirms, cutting red tape and boosting the switch to electric vehicles.
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Binman warns £400 fines for hiding waste in recycling
Binman Ashley warns households hiding waste in recycling face £400 fines. Local authorities can issue Fixed Penalty Notices under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Tamworth Road tops Birmingham pothole claims
Tamworth Road in Sutton Coldfield had the most pothole damage claims to Birmingham City Council in the past year, with 499 total claims citywide and £30,103.91 paid out.
Birmingham thunderstorm warning: Met Office urges flood kit prep
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Birmingham and the West Midlands until 10pm, urging residents to prepare emergency flood kits as up to 75mm of rain could fall in 12 hours.
Ryanair warns of UK thunderstorm flight disruption
Ryanair warns of potential flight disruption on August 27 as a Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers Birmingham and much of the UK until 10pm.
Plug-in balcony solar panels on sale in UK for first time
Plug-in balcony solar panels go on sale in the UK for the first time today, enabling renters and flat dwellers without roof access to generate their own electricity and cut bills.
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Bank Holiday Supermarket Hours: Full Guide for 2026
Find out which supermarkets are open and their hours on August Bank Holiday Monday 2026, including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Co-op, Iceland and Waitrose.
£100m station accessibility upgrade for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is spending over £100m to make its Victorian train stations more accessible, with new lifts, ramps, and step-free access at multiple stations by 2028.
Birmingham road cameras issue 453 fines for banned turns
New cameras in Birmingham have issued 453 fines for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway, with enforcement starting in June.
Royal Mail delays: West Midlands postcodes affected (26.08.2026)
Royal Mail has published a full list of West Midlands postcodes hit by delivery delays, including parts of Birmingham, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Check your area now.
Weekend Rail Disruption: Wolverhampton-Stafford Halted
Passengers face weekend rail disruption as the line between Wolverhampton and Stafford is halted. Network Rail advises checking before travelling.
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M6 and M5 delays as multiple lanes closed across West Midlands
Multiple lanes closed on M6 and M5 due to broken-down vehicles, causing slow traffic and delays across the West Midlands.
M6 lane hogger caught eating whole lettuce
Staffordshire Police stopped an M6 middle lane hogger and found the driver eating a whole lettuce with no hands on the wheel. The driver was reported for multiple offences.
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Hit West Midlands
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the West Midlands, bringing potential flooding and travel disruption. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
EasyJet axes all Leeds Bradford flights from January 2027
EasyJet confirms all flights from Leeds Bradford Airport will end on 5 January 2027, with affected passengers offered free transfers or refunds.
Aldi West Midlands Bank Holiday Opening Times
Aldi stores across the West Midlands will open from 8am to 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday, with reduced hours compared to usual trading.
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Birmingham thunderstorm warning: 19-hour alert issued
Birmingham faces a 19-hour yellow thunderstorm warning from 3am Wednesday, with potential power cuts and flooding across 59 areas.
DfT responds to calls to ban L-plate delivery riders
The Department for Transport has responded to London Assembly calls to ban provisional licence holders from commercial delivery work, citing an ongoing DVSA consultation on CBT reforms.
Spanish Town Tops East Midlands Airport Destinations
Alicante remains the most popular destination from East Midlands Airport, according to new data. The Spanish coastal town saw over 1.2 million passengers in 2023, retaining its top spot.
HS2 slides 13,000-tonne viaduct over M42
HS2 teams completed a UK-first engineering feat, sliding a 13,000-tonne viaduct over the M42 in the West Midlands, reducing disruption to motorway traffic.
DWP confirms £10 Christmas Bonus for pensioners in December
The DWP has confirmed the £10 Christmas Bonus will be paid automatically in December to state pensioners and other benefit claimants, overseen by PM Andy Burnham.
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FCA to review UK bank cash access rules in late 2026
The FCA will formally review the UK's access to cash regime in late 2026, assessing rules that apply to 14 designated banks and building societies, with findings due in Q2 2027.
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