Birmingham Airport had the second-longest average departure delay in the UK for 2025 at 18 minutes 42 seconds, three minutes 48 seconds above the national average, according to Ski Vertigo analysis.
Tesco extends Kids Eat Free scheme until September 1, offering free kids' meals with any adult purchase in over 330 UK stores, including Birmingham branches.
FIFA has decided not to relocate the Spain vs Argentina World Cup final from New York despite thick smoke from Canadian wildfires, citing no plans to move the match.
Passengers flying with Jet2, Ryanair, or EasyJet face different vaping rules; power banks and vapes must not be packed in hold luggage due to fire risks from lithium batteries.
Dudley Council has approved the first phase of a £10m plan to improve transport links in Stourbridge town centre, with £3m drawn from WMCA for cycle routes and gateway revamps.
A £200m freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham reaches a major milestone, with 900 jobs expected and opening set for May 2028.
A new travel tool offering unlimited mobile data could transform long journeys for teenagers, providing constant connectivity and entertainment without data limits.
Cornwall Council will stop accepting cash in most car parks from August 1, saving £80,000 annually. Cash remains in 43 car parks.
Birmingham Airport expects 2.5 million passengers this summer. New rules allow 2-litre liquids and children aged 8+ can use eGates. Tips for smooth travel.
No tram service is running between two stops in Wolverhampton due to a signal issue, causing disruption for passengers. Services are diverted or replaced by buses.
The Labour government has confirmed a new rubbish law with fines up to £5,000 for fly-tipping, a 400% increase from the previous £1,000 maximum. Littering fines also rise to £750.
BBC is the only channel showing England vs France World Cup bronze final on Saturday at 10pm BST. Viewers without a TV licence risk a £1,000 fine.
Skybus has suspended flights between Newquay and St Mary’s Airport until end of summer due to shortages of planes and pilots. Customers will be rerouted via Land’s End.
From August 1, under-16s in England can travel on local buses for free as part of the government's Great British Summer Savings Scheme, announced by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
Geely's first model in Birmingham achieves full power output, marking a significant milestone for the Chinese automaker's UK expansion.
Birmingham Airport has been shortlisted for Airport of the Year in the prestigious National Transport Awards, recognizing its recent improvements and passenger growth.
Over 350 independent pubs saved £20k through Octopus Energy's free electricity scheme. Now extended to all World Cup games, ending Monday.
For the first time in the tournament, both BBC and ITV will broadcast the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday at 8pm BST from Met Life Stadium.
A cabin backpack approved for Ryanair and EasyJet costs less than £9, fitting under the seat to save on baggage fees. Travelers can avoid extra charges with this budget-friendly option.
The Spain vs Argentina World Cup final will be broadcast on a bonus TV channel in the UK, with coverage on BBC and ITV, kicking off at 8pm BST on Sunday night.
Holidaymakers flying from Birmingham Airport are warned of delays due to the closure of a key bridge. The closure, part of the Midlands Metro extension, will impact road access until 2025.
Two flights were cancelled and five delayed at Birmingham Airport on Tuesday due to adverse weather conditions, affecting hundreds of passengers.
Police stopped an uninsured pick-up truck on the M6 in Staffordshire and discovered it was carrying a stolen Vauxhall Astra from the London area. The driver is assisting police.
Rail passengers in Staffordshire face delays and cancellations due to a reduced service, with disruption expected throughout the day.
The UK government's new pay-per-mile car tax scheme, set for 2028, will charge drivers £300 for 10,000 miles annually, raising concerns over implementation and data privacy.
Almost 18,000 drivers have been caught breaking bus lane rules on Birmingham's Broad Street since enforcement began at the end of 2024, with most fines issued at Berkley Street outbound.
Metrolink disruption on Eccles, Trafford Centre, and Altrincham lines until August 2 prompts bar owner Charlotte Heyes to ask customers to keep supporting businesses despite a drop in trade.
Avanti West Coast's bid to restore two weekday and one weekend Blackpool-London service is stalled awaiting ORR approval, despite £350m Talbot Gateway regeneration and holiday season approaching.
Drivers warned as A46 near Coventry gets 50mph speed limit ahead of £112.5m junction upgrade. Overnight closures and diversions expected from July 13.
Drivers face rising petrol prices as the AA warns of increases ahead of summer holidays, with average petrol at 151.0p per litre, up from a six-week low of 150.7p.