Drivers Reject Digital Licence: 55% Say No
A survey reveals 55% of drivers are not interested in a digital driving licence, with only 42% in favour. The Labour government's digital service began testing in December.
Category : Transport
Cornwall Staycation Drivers: Cashless Parking from Aug 2026
Cornwall Council will stop accepting cash in several car parks from August 1, 2026, as 90% of transactions are already cashless. Drivers warned ahead of staycations.
Oxfordshire Installs New Speed and Red-Light Cameras at A40
Oxfordshire County Council plans new speed and red-light cameras at A40 Barton Park junction targeting drivers exceeding 50mph, with support from Thames Valley Police.
HMRC Confirms New 26p Per Mile Fuel Rate from June 2026
HMRC has increased advisory fuel rates for company cars from 1 June 2026, with petrol over 2000cc rising to 26p per mile. Diesel, LPG rates also rise; electric rates unchanged.
DVSA Fines Overtaking Drivers £2,500 and 6 Points
DVSA warns drivers face £2,500 fines and 6 penalty points for dangerous overtaking, citing Highway Code rules and risking lives.
Joules Brewery Unveils Next Chapter for Birmingham Canal Pub
Joules Brewery has announced a new vision for the historic Gas Street Vaults pub on Birmingham's canal network, promising a fresh chapter for the iconic venue.
Water Levels Plunge at Staffordshire Reservoir
Water levels at a Staffordshire reservoir have dropped significantly due to prolonged dry weather. Severn Trent is planning a new pipeline to secure water supplies for the region.
West Midlands Bus Service Changes This Weekend
From this weekend, West Midlands bus services will see major changes including route alterations, timetable updates, and fare adjustments affecting thousands of daily passengers.
New £15.67 Charge for EV Drivers from July 1
From July 1, the Ofgem energy price cap rose to 26.11p/kWh, increasing the cost to charge a 60kWh EV at home to £15.67, up £1.87 from the previous quarter. Off-peak tariffs can reduce this to £4.80.
Birmingham Airport Holidaymakers Can Save Up to £500
Holidaymakers at Birmingham Airport can save up to £500 by following expert advice on parking, currency exchange, and pre-booking services, according to new research.
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0)
Jet2 New Flights from Birmingham to Hidden Gem
Jet2 has announced new flights from Birmingham Airport to a hidden gem destination, offering more travel options for passengers.
EV Drivers Face £52 Extra Charges Under July 1 Energy Cap
EV drivers face additional £52 charges under Ofgem's new energy price cap from July 1, as maximum energy fee rose from 24.67p/kWh to 26.11p/kWh.
Oldest Train Manager, 84, Spreading Joy on Avanti West Coast
At 84, Bob Carpenter is Avanti West Coast's oldest train manager, working part-time out of passion. His grandson Nick also works as a train manager, inspired by Bob's lifelong love of the railway.
Jet2 Adds La Rochelle Routes from Birmingham Airport
Jet2 will launch weekly flights to La Rochelle from Birmingham Airport from May to September 2027, expanding its French destinations to five and offering new Eurocamp packages.
Aldi Confirms 62p Rapid EV Charging at 250 Stores
Aldi partners with Drax Electric Vehicles to install 1,200 new EV chargers across 250+ UK stores, with rapid chargers at 62p per kWh and standard at 40p per kWh.
Rachel Reeves Confirms New £240 Charge for EV Drivers
Owners of popular electric vehicles like Tesla Model Y and 3 will face a new pay-per-mile tax of 3p per mile from April 2028, adding £240 annually for average drivers.
Brentwood Toucan Crossing and 2026 Road Closures Proposed
Essex County Council has published traffic orders for Brentwood, including a toucan crossing on Eagle Way, temporary road closures, clearways, and a 30mph speed limit for summer 2026.
Starmer Government Unveils Tougher Driving Penalties
Motorists face tougher penalties including points for seatbelt offences, lower drink-drive limit, and mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s under new road safety strategy.
Birmingham City to Face Porto in Closed Door Friendly
Birmingham City will play Portuguese champions Porto in a behind closed doors friendly on Saturday, stepping up their pre-season preparations.
Travel Trick for Instant Data on Landing, No Roaming
A simple travel trick allows you to get online almost instantly after landing, avoiding expensive roaming charges. The method involves pre-downloading an eSIM or using a local SIM card.
National Highways Funds M5 Underpass Improvement
National Highways has secured £10 million to upgrade the M5 underpass at junction 1, aiming to reduce flooding and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
West Midlands Metro tram delays due to overhead line fault
Passengers face delays on West Midlands Metro after an overhead line fault between Bull Street and Library. Services disrupted from 5:30pm.
Met Office West Midlands weather: Rain and wind forecast
The Met Office forecasts rain and strong winds for the West Midlands, including Birmingham, with gusts up to 45 mph and persistent showers through the weekend.
Lucas Digne to Join PSG, Villa Eye Estupiñán
Lucas Digne will leave Aston Villa for Paris Saint-Germain after the World Cup, with PSG activating his release clause. Villa target Pervis Estupiñán as replacement.
Ryanair Warns of 'Queues for Hours' at 15 European Airports
Ryanair has warned that long queues due to the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) will affect UK families at 15 European airports this summer, causing delays and missed flights.
Flights to New York Nearly Sold Out for World Cup Final
If England beats Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, flights to New York for the final are nearly sold out. Prices soar as fans scramble for last seats.
Metro Passengers Warned of Hot Weather Delays
West Midlands Metro warns passengers of possible delays due to hot weather affecting tracks. Speed restrictions may be in place to ensure safety.
Solihull Moors vs Birmingham City: Dael Fry to Debut
Birmingham City face Solihull Moors in the Arthur Cup friendly at 5:30pm, with Dael Fry expected to debut. The match avoids a clash with England's World Cup semi-final.
Ryanair Warns UK Passengers of Queues at 16 EU Airports
Ryanair has warned UK passengers flying to 16 European airports of long queues due to the EU's new Entry/Exit System, with potential waits of up to six hours.
Railway Station Changes to Deter Fare Dodgers
Railway stations including Stafford will see major changes like ticket gate installation and increased staff to combat fare evasion, aiming to reduce revenue loss.
Page 25 of 214