Free bus travel for children under 16 needed in Birmingham
Birmingham's child poverty crisis demands free bus travel for under-16s, says Graeme Brown, as £2 fare cap is a welcome but insufficient step.
Category : Transport
Royal Mail delays hit 20 West Midlands postcodes
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays affecting 20 postcode areas in the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, Nuneaton, and Lichfield, as part of 141 UK-wide disruptions.
UK Tourists Face £433 Fines for Vaping in Europe
UK tourists heading to Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Croatia could face fines up to £433 for breaking strict vaping rules. Experts urge checking local laws before travel.
Northfield Shopping Centre Parking Free Due to Delay
Northfield Shopping Centre offers free parking temporarily after ANPR camera installation is delayed. No completion date set.
Andy Burnham Caps England Bus Fares at £2
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from early 2025, backed by £454m in funding, to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Jet2 confirms seating change on flights from Birmingham
Jet2 has confirmed a seating change on its flights, with customers set to benefit from new lightweight seats with in-seat power, improved space, and comfort from early 2027.
Andy Burnham £275 Tax for Pre-2017 Cars
Owners of older cars face up to £275 tax under PM Andy Burnham. Rates vary by emissions, with new charges for low-emission vehicles.
Andy Burnham confirms summer bus savings before £2 cap
Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirms summer bus discounts will continue before the £2 fare cap begins in January, benefiting millions of passengers.
Airbus to Test Folding Wings Assembled in Filton
Airbus will test new folding wings for the A321 Neo, assembled in Filton, as part of its Wing of Tomorrow programme to improve fuel efficiency.
M5 Crash Leaves Man in 20s Seriously Injured
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the M5 in Worcestershire involving three cars and a van, prompting a police investigation.
£2 bus fare cap confirmed by Heidi Alexander from January
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander confirms the £3 bus fare cap will be replaced by a £2 maximum from January, cutting fares by a third to help with cost of living.
Andy Burnham's £2 bus fare cap: PM cites £10 fares
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a £2 cap on single bus fares nationwide, citing concerns that some passengers were paying up to £10 for a journey. The scheme, starting January, aims to help with cost of living.
Burnham Confirms Tax-Free Funding for £2 Bus Fares
The Government's new £2 bus fare cap will be funded through savings, not tax increases, as confirmed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The £454m scheme starts in January.
Healey promises no tax rise as £2 bus fare cap announced
Chancellor John Healey pledges no tax hikes to fund the new £2 bus fare cap, cutting fares by a third from January 2026 with £454 million in savings.
Andy Burnham Announces £2 Bus Fare Cap
Prime Minister Andy Burnham unveils a £2 cap on single bus fares across England from January 2027, backed by £454 million in government funding, to cut travel costs and boost public transport use.
EasyJet Adds 20th Aircraft at Bristol, Creating 400 Jobs
EasyJet has expanded its base at Bristol Airport with a 20th aircraft, supporting 400 jobs and adding new routes to six destinations, now operating 90 routes to 27 countries.
Signalling Issue Halts Wolverhampton Metro Trams
A signalling fault at Wolverhampton's St George's tram stop has caused a complete shutdown of the Metro network, with no services running between Wolverhampton and Birmingham.
Rail Disruption Between Birmingham and Lichfield Continues
A signal fault causes ongoing rail disruption between Birmingham and Lichfield, with delays and cancellations affecting passengers throughout the day.
Rural roads 10 times more deadly for drivers in summer
Rural roads are nearly 10 times more likely to be fatal than urban roads, with crashes peaking in August, according to Ageas analysis of DfT data.
Kyogo Furuhashi Departs Birmingham City for LA Galaxy
Kyogo Furuhashi has left Birmingham City to join MLS side LA Galaxy after scoring just three goals in 31 appearances last season, with manager Chris Davies open to offers.
M5 northbound closed after multi-vehicle crash
The M5 northbound is closed after a serious multi-vehicle accident between J5 and J4A, causing delays of up to 40 minutes and three miles of congestion.
M5 Crash Causes 80-Minute Delays Near Birmingham
A crash involving three cars and a van on the M5 near Birmingham caused 80-minute delays, with queues stretching back five miles and one lane closed for emergency services.
Lines Reopen After Fire Between Birmingham and Burton
Rail lines between Birmingham New Street and Burton-on-Trent have fully reopened after a lineside fire caused significant disruption on Monday evening.
Halesowen junction traffic lights ending soon
Temporary traffic lights on Halesowen's busy Manor Way junction will be removed by May 16, 2025, after Cadent Gas completes emergency gas main repairs, easing congestion.
Train Strikes West Midlands: Dates and Impact
Train drivers in the West Midlands will strike on multiple dates in August and September, causing significant disruption to rail services across the region.
Free Bus Travel for Kids in England from August 1
From next Saturday, children aged 5-15 in England can travel free on local buses throughout August, with no registration required, as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme.
Fire Near Track Disrupts Birmingham to Burton Trains
A fire near the railway line between Birmingham New Street and Burton-on-Trent caused major train cancellations and delays, affecting services on multiple routes.
UK Powerball Launches with £300m Jackpot
The UK has officially launched Powerball, the world's biggest lottery game, with tickets now on sale and a £300m jackpot up for grabs in the first draw on Thursday, July 23.
West Midlands Interchange Progress as A5 Works Start
Construction of a new roundabout on the A5 marks early progress on the West Midlands Interchange, a major logistics hub near Birmingham, promising jobs and economic growth.
Burnham Urged to Scrap £240 EV Charge
Andy Burnham faces calls to scrap the 3p-per-mile tax on electric vehicles, which would cost drivers £240 for 8,000 miles, as fleet industry voices concerns.
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