Circuit Failure Disrupts West Midlands Trains
A circuit failure between two West Midlands railway stops is causing delays and cancellations, according to National Rail. Commuters face disruption.
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Birmingham Airport 'comfortably' within night flight limits
Birmingham Airport is comfortably within new night flight restrictions, Solihull councillors heard, with usage at 15-30% of limits and 23 noise complaints logged.
M6 Toll van driver caught reversing up slip road
Daniel Udrescu, 57, was caught reversing up the M6 Toll slip road at Cannock and fined £445 plus costs after admitting the offence.
DfT responds to calls for EV battery health checks in MOT
The DfT has issued a statement after three EV organisations urged the government to require independent battery health assessments for used EVs, possibly as part of the MOT.
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Birmingham-Rugeley Trains Still Disrupted
Overrunning engineering works continue to disrupt trains between Birmingham and Rugeley, causing delays and cancellations. Passengers are advised to check before travelling.
M6 collision near Birmingham causes rush hour delays
A multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound near Castle Bromwich closed lanes three and four, causing delays of up to an hour. All lanes reopened by 9.40am with no casualties reported.
M6 lanes reopen after crash near Birmingham
All M6 lanes have reopened near Birmingham after a crash caused rush-hour delays. National Highways reported the incident, with traffic returning to normal by mid-morning.
CSJ urges new DVLA rules to cut driving test backlog
The Centre for Social Justice warns one in six job vacancies requires a driving licence, with a 21-week test backlog locking NEETs out of work, and proposes employer-led testing.
Burnham urged to cut 20% VAT on double glazing to cut bills
Campaigners urge Andy Burnham to slash 20% VAT on double glazing to reduce energy bills, citing parity with heat pumps and insulation.
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Motorcyclist dies in Kingsbury Road crash in Castle Vale
A motorcyclist was confirmed dead at the scene after a crash on Kingsbury Road in Castle Vale on Sunday evening, despite emergency crews providing advanced life support.
NatWest first UK bank to trial Be My Eyes app
NatWest becomes the first UK bank to pilot Be My Eyes, offering blind and low vision customers free, on-demand video support from trained colleagues to boost banking accessibility.
Birmingham in 134 areas set for thunderstorms, Met Office says
The Met Office forecasts widespread thunderstorms in Birmingham and 133 other areas on Wednesday, following intense summer heat.
M6 crash near Birmingham closes two lanes, 45-min delays
Two lanes closed on M6 northbound after J5 A452 Chester Road following a multi-vehicle crash. Delays up to 45 minutes. Four cars involved.
M6 Rush Hour Delays After Crash Near Birmingham
A crash on the M6 near Birmingham caused rush hour delays, with queues building after the incident. Traffic is reportedly heavy.
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Metro warns of September service changes for line upgrades
West Midlands Metro will run no trams between Wednesbury Great Western Street and Edgbaston Village until 1pm on Sunday, September 13, due to essential overhead line equipment upgrades, with alternative transport arranged.
Free bus travel for kids ends soon: 14m have days left
The Summer Bus Fare Offer, giving free travel to children aged 5-15, ends August 31. Over 14 million people have days to use the perk, confirmed by the DfT.
Midlands drivers fined for under 30mph speeding
Increasing numbers of Midlands drivers are receiving fines and penalty points for speeding in 20mph zones, with 59 offences recorded between 20-29mph last year.
CrossCountry Rail Restores Full Services After Major Upgrade
CrossCountry railway has resumed full services across its network following a significant engineering and upgrade programme, improving reliability and journey times for passengers.
UK 76 Number Plate Change: £1,000 Fine Risk
New '76' number plates arrive September 1, 2026. Drivers face £1,000 fines and MOT failure if plates don't meet DVSA rules. Expert warns buyers not to overvalue new registrations.
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TUI flight declares emergency and diverts to East Midlands
TUI flight BY439 from Cape Verde declared a general emergency and diverted to East Midlands Airport after fuel ran critically low during a holding pattern over Manchester, following a security incident.
CrossCountry full Monday service after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry plans a full service Monday after a Birmingham power cut cancelled almost all Sunday trains. Limited services from 6pm today, with ticket acceptance and compensation available.
Sutton Coldfield parking charges reversed after outcry
Sutton Coldfield Railway Station parking charges will revert to £1.30 from September 2 after political and public pressure, reversing a hike to £3.
Council approves land sale for Kitts Green electric bus depot
Birmingham City Council agreed to sell land in Kitts Green to Transport for West Midlands for a new electric bus depot, supporting 110 buses and cutting annual mileage by 650,000km.
Dusk's rechargeable lamp reduced to £21.25 with code
Dusk's Tru Bow Rechargeable Table Lamp is now £21.25 with code EXTRA15. The 'beautiful and elegant' lamp features a pleated shade and gold base, with a 4.3-star rating.
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97% of UK petrol stations join Fuel Finder scheme
Around 97% of UK petrol stations are registered with the Fuel Finder scheme, covering 99% of fuel sold. Drivers could save 1-6p per litre on petrol and diesel costs.
Birmingham 20mph plan: Residents threaten to move
Birmingham residents threaten to leave over 20mph road plans in the council's Local Plan, despite safety evidence. 326 comment on Facebook.
Young Drivers Face Car Insurance Costs Over Address Changes
Over a third of drivers aged 18-24 don't know they must tell insurers about address changes, risking cover and claims, Aviva warns.
Drivers reject 80mph motorway speed limit proposal
A survey of 2,000 motorists shows 54% oppose raising the UK motorway speed limit to 80mph, despite petitions and existing speeding trends.
Birmingham power cut hits CrossCountry services
A power cut in Birmingham city centre has forced CrossCountry to withdraw services across almost all routes on Sunday, August 23, with only Peterborough-Cambridge-Stansted running near-normal.
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Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Midlands
The Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Midlands from Wednesday, August 26, after a sunny weekend with highs of 22-23C. Showers likely Tuesday.
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