Driver Banned for Wrong-Way A46 Stoneleigh Dashcam Incident
A 25-year-old Coventry man has been banned from driving for six months and fined £500 after dashcam footage captured him driving the wrong way on the busy A46 in Stoneleigh.
A 25-year-old Coventry man has been banned from driving for six months and fined £500 after dashcam footage captured him driving the wrong way on the busy A46 in Stoneleigh.
Simon Wilcox from Cannock suffered severe injuries after his motorcycle hit a pothole near the M6's Gailey Interchange in May 2024, leaving him awaiting surgery that will permanently numb his leg.
The Labour government is considering mandatory alcohol ignition locks in vehicles to prevent drink-driving, with devices that could lock drivers out if they exceed limits.
Weather maps predict substantial snowfall across Birmingham and the Midlands next week, with up to 11cm accumulation possible. The Met Office confirms colder conditions and snow risk.
The RingGo parking payment app has suffered a major outage, leaving drivers across 500 UK towns unable to pay for parking during rush hour, sparking widespread frustration and fears of fines.
Weather forecasters predict Birmingham could see nearly 13cm of snow falling in just three hours on Tuesday morning, continuing a snowy January for the city.
Major road works causing disruption in Willenhall town centre are now expected to finish by the end of March, with council officials acknowledging the impact on residents and businesses.
Severe traffic delays hit the M6 northbound near Birmingham after a multi-vehicle collision closed lanes between junctions 9 and 8, causing miles of tailbacks during rush hour.
Weather maps reveal almost all of England and Wales will face heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures next week, with only southeast England likely avoiding the worst of the disruptive wintry blast.
A multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound near Wednesbury Walsall has closed lanes, causing two miles of congestion and severe delays for morning commuters.
Fourteen Midlands towns and cities are preparing for significant snowfall on February 1st, with WX Charts projections indicating blizzard conditions sweeping across the region from Scotland.
Weather charts predict a 12-hour snowstorm hitting Birmingham and other major UK cities in late January, with temperatures dropping to -8°C and wintry conditions spreading nationwide.
The Rosewell Review is assessing 168 transport schemes across the West Midlands to determine how best to allocate £2.4 billion in devolved funding, with decisions expected by Autumn.
New weather maps predict significant snowfall across the Midlands, including Birmingham, with up to 20cm possible over three consecutive days from late January.
A 34-year-old HGV driver from Dudley was arrested on the M6 near Stafford after running a red light and testing positive for both cocaine and cannabis in a roadside drug wipe.
New weather data indicates the Midlands could face a prolonged 66-hour snow event next week, with accumulations potentially reaching up to 19cm in some areas.
Labour MP Steve Yemm calls for urgent road repairs after constituent Beryl Barrett died falling into a pothole in Mansfield on Christmas Day.
The Caledonian Sleeper train now stops at Birmingham International, offering direct overnight journeys to the Scottish Highlands, enhancing business and leisure travel options.
Tesla Financial Services has been convicted at least 18 times in UK courts, accumulating nearly £21,000 in fines for not identifying speeding drivers when requested by police forces across England and Wales.
Motorists across the UK are facing a postcode lottery as petrol stations charge wildly different prices, with experts warning about the difficulty of comparing costs in real time.
A 50-metre access ramp at Cresswell Pond nature reserve has been replaced, funded by People's Postcode Lottery players, improving accessibility for wildlife watchers.
Jet2 is launching five brand-new routes from East Midlands Airport in 2026, including destinations in Greece and Africa, with enhanced services to Jersey.
A new report reveals just 11% of drivers would choose a fully electric car next, with cost and charging infrastructure cited as major barriers to widespread adoption.
Labour's Local Transport Minister announces plans to modernise fragmented taxi legislation dating back to 1847, introducing national standards and enhanced safety checks.
Van owners across the UK are being warned they could face unlimited fines for driving without proper insurance coverage, as many mistakenly believe car policies extend to van use.
The RAC urges drivers to turn off lights, heater, fan, heated rear windscreen, and radio after journeys to prevent flat batteries during cold January weather.
A new survey reveals 60% of UK drivers are unaware of mandatory eye tests for over-70s under Labour's Road Safety Strategy, with potential fines up to £1,000.
Innovative speed cameras on the A38 through Devon and Cornwall have reduced fatal and serious collisions by 45% over five years, transforming road safety on this notorious stretch.
The Pothole Partnership calls for mandatory five-year warranties on non-emergency pothole repairs to protect drivers and cyclists from costly damage and safety hazards.
MPs push to change Highway Code guidance from 'should' to 'must' when passing horses at 10mph, aiming to reduce accidents and protect riders.