Cheapest petrol and diesel garages in and around Dudley
TotalEnergies Wolverhampton offers the cheapest unleaded at 164.6p and diesel at 185.6p around Dudley, according to petrolprices.com data.
Category : Transport
Birmingham bus franchising: Have your say on routes and tickets
Birmingham bus users can shape future routes, tickets and stops as WMCA moves buses under public control. Have your say now.
College asks parents to avoid Duke Street drop-offs
King Edward VI College asks parents to avoid Duke Street drop-offs after queues block Stourbridge Ring Road, citing safety concerns and suggesting Lower High Street.
Birmingham high street blocked after accident, buses diverted
Kings Heath High Street is blocked in both directions after an evening accident. Buses 35 and 39 are diverted, with queuing traffic from Findlay Road to Station Road.
Birmingham Airport apologises for baggage disruption
Birmingham Airport apologises after a baggage system fault from August 7 disrupted flights for days. 1.5 million passengers travelled through BHX in August, a record month.
Dudley launches new pothole reporting system
Dudley Council has launched MyStreet.Dudley, a new pothole reporting service with live tracking, email updates, and an interactive map, starting today, September 15.
Dudley Road Brierley Hill closed after two-car crash
Dudley Road in Brierley Hill was closed in both directions on 14 September after a car rear-ended another. Police confirmed no injuries, while NX buses diverted routes 6 and X10 via Level Street and Waterfront Way.
Body found in search for missing tourist on Isle of Skye
A body has been found in the search for Hector Patemore, 45, who vanished after setting off to climb in the Cuillin mountains on September 13.
Andy Burnham urged to introduce new annual MOT test for classic cars
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is urged to consider a new classic-specific MOT test after a Hagerty UK survey of over 1,200 drivers found six in 10 support the idea.
Lidl cuts EV charging to 59p/kWh, invests £10m in network
Lidl slashes rapid EV charging tariff to 59p/kWh for Lidl Plus members, saving drivers up to £529 a year. The supermarket invests £10m to add 100 new chargers across existing stores.
Wetherspoons cuts all food and drink prices by 7.5% for one day
JD Wetherspoon, with pubs in Birmingham, will cut prices on all food and drinks by 7.5% on Thursday 17 September for Tax Equality Day, highlighting the need for a permanent VAT reduction in hospitality.
Flying Scotsman Departs Stourbridge September 19
The Flying Scotsman will depart from Stourbridge Junction on Saturday, September 19, at 7.50am, arriving at Bristol Temple Meads at 10.50am, with a return service in the evening.
Dudley Makes EV Charging Spaces Permanent on Six Roads
Dudley Council has made electric vehicle charging spaces permanent on six roads across Dudley, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Netherton and Brierley Hill, effective September 11.
Log Burner Households Risk £300 Fine Under New Rules
Log burner households in England could face fines of £175-£300 as the government consults on cutting smoke emissions, with stricter limits proposed.
M42 southbound closed after overnight police incident
The M42 southbound in Worcestershire remained closed this morning after a police incident shut the motorway for over eight hours, with queues of half-an-hour building before rush hour.
Dudley Weekend Weather: Sun and Rain Mix Forecast
Met Office forecasts mixed sunshine and cloud for Dudley this weekend, with highs of 20C and rain chances varying from 5% to 50%.
Stourbridge Weekend Weather: 22C and Sunshine Expected
Met Office forecasts sunny spells and 22C highs for Stourbridge this weekend, with a mix of cloud and a 50% rain chance Saturday evening.
M42 closed both ways after police incident near Redditch
The M42 is closed in both directions between J3 and J2 in Warwickshire after a police incident at 10.18pm. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours, with police and National Highways officers at the scene.
Metro £100 fines for on-board ticket purchases from Monday
From Monday, September 14, West Midlands Metro passengers must buy tickets before boarding or face a £100 Penalty Fare, as conductor roles are scrapped.
Birmingham Airport advises passengers after nationwide delays
More than 20 flights at Birmingham Airport were delayed or cancelled after a NATS air traffic control failure. Recovery began at 18:40, with airlines clearing backlogs.
Birmingham Airport flights delayed by NATS technical issue
Flights departing Birmingham Airport are delayed this afternoon due to an air traffic control technical issue being investigated by NATS, with passengers advised to check with airlines for updates.
Warwickshire top West Midlands for speeding fines
Warwickshire records 6,043 speeding offences per 100,000 people, the second highest rate nationally, while West Midlands Police area ranks sixth despite covering over a million residents.
Dudley roads to close overnight for resurfacing works
Queens Cross and High Street in Dudley will close overnight from September 21 to October 2 for carriageway resurfacing, with diversions via Wellington Road and Stafford Street.
Free bus pass delay until March 2027 for these birthdays
Free bus pass eligibility will align with State Pension age, causing delays until March 2027 for some born in 1960, confirmed by DfT.
Drivers face £35 fees after Tesco fuel payment failures
Motorists are receiving £35 admin demands from Forecourt Eye after Tesco fuel payments failed. Cashier errors cited in 70% of 27 complaints reviewed since January 2025.
Five dead as Amazon cargo jet overshoots Miami runway
At least five people died and five were injured when an Amazon cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport and struck multiple vehicles, officials said.
Brewers Fayre closes all 89 UK branches this Monday
Brewers Fayre will close all 89 UK and Northern Ireland restaurants on September 7, 2026, including Walsall and Central Park in Warwickshire, after 45 years.
935,000 drivers fail MOT over tyre tread depth
New DVSA data shows 935,605 MOT failures for tyre tread below 1.6mm. Experts recommend 3mm for safety, as wet braking distance can increase by 44%.
Drink-Drive Limit Cut to 22 Micrograms Planned
The Government plans to cut the drink-drive limit in England and Wales from 35 to 22 micrograms, matching Scotland, as part of a new road safety strategy.
Man charged after car crashes into Maypole Island
A 26-year-old Erdington man has been charged with failing to provide a specimen after his car hit Maypole Island, blocking the A435 and diverting the number 50 bus.
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