Luxury Train Leaves Birmingham for Sandringham Show
The Northern Belle, one of the world's most luxurious trains, departed Birmingham for the King's Sandringham Flower Show, offering passengers a lavish day trip.
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RAF Museum Midlands Free Summer Fun for Families
The RAF Museum Midlands offers free aircraft access, model making, and a parachute display this summer, with free admission for all visitors.
New Street Evacuation: Engine Failure Caused Train Blaze
West Midlands Fire Service confirmed a passenger train's engine failure caused smoke and evacuation at Birmingham New Street on July 10, leading to delays and cancellations.
Wolverhampton Metro: No trams after 8pm July 20-28
West Midlands Metro warns of no tram service between Priestfield and Wolverhampton after 8pm from July 20-28 due to road surface repairs on Bilston Road.
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Trams Disrupted in Birmingham by Points Fault
Tram services in Birmingham have been disrupted due to a points issue, causing delays and cancellations for passengers on multiple routes.
Birmingham Airport security rules: PREPARE guide
Birmingham Airport reminds passengers of essential security rules through a new social media guide, using the acronym PREPARE to ensure a smooth journey.
Rail Disruption in West Midlands After Cancellations
West Midlands Railway services faced severe disruption after multiple cancellations, leaving passengers stranded and causing widespread delays across the network.
New MOT Rules for HGVs, Trailers, Buses and Coaches
The DVSA has introduced new MOT testing rules from July 6, 2026, increasing maximum service charges for HGVs, trailers, buses and coaches. Find out the new costs and what they mean for operators.
Birmingham Crash: Delays on Great Charles St Queensway
A serious collision on Great Charles St Queensway in Birmingham has caused significant delays. The road partially reopened, but motorists face 30+ minute delays and bus services are affected.
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Birmingham Road Closed: A38 Great Charles St Queensway Shut
Great Charles St Queensway in Birmingham city centre is closed in both directions due to an incident. Drivers are advised to use alternative routes as police expect delays of at least one hour.
Octopus Energy: 42% Pub Electricity Surge During England Match
Octopus Energy reports pubs saw a 42% surge in electricity usage during England vs Norway. Household demand peaked 22% above normal at final whistle, with fans celebrating into the night.
Birmingham A Road Closed for Emergency Incident
A major road in Birmingham has been closed as emergency services respond to an incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Free Train Rides for Fans Sharing England Star's Name
Passengers named Jude, Bellingham, or Jude Bellingham can travel free between Stourbridge stations on July 14, 2024, celebrating the England star's roots.
PIP and DLA Claimants Face Seismic Motability Rule Change
New mileage limits and higher insurance excess charges for Motability Scheme users from July 2026, with annual allowance halved to 10,000 miles and excess rising to 25p per mile, impacting PIP and DLA claimants.
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Ryanair New Family Seating Policy: Free Adjacent Seats
Ryanair has ended fees for parents to sit next to their children on flights from Birmingham, but families may be seated at the rear of the plane. Other charges for infants remain under scrutiny.
Petrol Drivers Risk £188 for 1,000 Miles
Petrol drivers doing 1,000 miles face paying £188 to keep their car topped up with fuel, according to Nimblefins. Electric vehicles are significantly cheaper to fuel.
Drivers Back Motorway Speed Limit Cut to 60mph to Save Fuel
Over a third of drivers fear fuel shortages, and two-thirds support reducing the motorway speed limit to 60mph to save fuel and money, according to a new survey by Startline Motor Finance.
Morrisons Parcel Lockers Rollout at 500 UK Stores
Morrisons is rolling out Parcel Pending by Quadient lockers across 500 UK supermarkets, starting June 2026, to offer parcel collection and returns during grocery shopping.
No Tram Service Between Two Wolverhampton Stops
Tram services between two Wolverhampton stops are suspended due to a fault, causing disruption for passengers on the line.
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ENGWE Z20 Folding E-Bike: Affordable Tested Review
The ENGWE Z20 folding e-bike offers a budget-friendly option for Birmingham commuters, featuring a 250W motor, 80km range, and foldable design at under £1000.
Staycationers Risk French Roaming Charges
UK tourists on staycations, especially in Kent and Sussex, risk roaming charges as phones can accidentally connect to French networks. Experts advise switching off roaming.
Broad Street bus lane cameras catch 18,000 drivers
Almost 18,000 drivers have been caught by new bus lane cameras on Birmingham's Broad Street in 2025, with the majority of fines issued at Berkley Street.
Fuel Prices Stall at 150.7p and 165.2p Ahead of Summer
Petrol and diesel prices have stopped falling, holding at 150.7p and 165.2p per litre respectively, as UK drivers face a blow ahead of the summer getaway, with many stations failing to update live prices.
Motorhome Ban in Saltburn Called 'Terrible' by Businesses
A new motorhome and campervan parking ban in Saltburn, England, has been criticized as 'terrible' by local businesses, with restrictions taking effect from July 6, 2026.
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Motorcyclist Dies in Birmingham Bus Crash
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a bus in Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday evening.
A-Road Speed Limit Cut from 60mph to 50mph Proposed
A major road safety initiative proposes cutting the speed limit on the A370 in Weston-super-Mare from 60mph to 50mph due to a collision rate ten times higher than expected.
Three New Bus Services Coming to the Black Country
Three new bus services will launch in the Black Country from March 2024, improving connectivity across Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall with £2.3 million funding.
Avanti West Coast Trains Disrupted Between Birmingham and Wolverhampton
Avanti West Coast services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton are facing severe delays and cancellations after overrunning engineering works caused major disruption to the line.
Birmingham Driving Test Centre Has Highest Failure Rate
Garretts Green driving test centre in Birmingham recorded the highest number of faults in Britain, with 209,523 faults between January 2024 and March 2025, according to data from Evans Halshaw.
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Solihull School Streets Scheme Expands After Success
Solihull Council's School Streets scheme, which cut car use from 31% to 8% at one school, is set to expand to Coppice Primary School after reporting clear benefits for safety and air quality.
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