The Met Office predicts temperatures above 26C in the West Midlands this weekend, with potential highs of 29C. Over 30 UK counties will experience scorching weather, following a brief period of unsettled conditions.
Leeds Bradford Airport is named the UK's dirtiest airport in a new study, with Birmingham Airport ranking fifth. The study analyzed Google reviews for cleanliness complaints.
The West Midlands is bracing for a wet week ahead as weather conditions turn unsettled, with rain expected across the region.
Coventry Airport permanently closes on June 11 after 90 years, with Take That as the last passengers. The site will be redeveloped into a green energy plant, creating 30,000 jobs.
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The Red Arrows perform at RAF Cosford Show near Birmingham this weekend. See the elite aerobatic team and new aircraft exhibits.
A signaller who forgot a train before a collision had only four and a half hours of sleep, a report reveals. The incident highlights fatigue risks in rail operations.
From Tuesday 10 June, the DVSA introduces the final stage of new driving test rules, limiting test moves to three nearest centres to prevent slot harvesting and reselling.
Households with EV chargers on their driveways risk £52 extra costs from July 1 due to energy price cap rise. Experts advise on cheaper tariffs and off-peak deals.
The Department for Transport has confirmed that the free bus pass age in England will increase to match the state pension age, affecting millions of passengers from June.
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The Labour government is consulting on mandatory eyesight checks for drivers over 70. Specsavers outlines six parts of a typical eye test.
Co-op will extend online delivery hours in 180 stores on England and Scotland match days from June 14, allowing shoppers to order after final whistle.
A broken down tram on the Midland Metro network caused significant delays for passengers in Birmingham city centre during peak hours.
The West Midlands is set for a wet weekend with heavy rain and cooler temperatures. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.
A Walsall resident shares his disappointment after visiting London for the first time in three decades, calling the capital overrated and crowded.
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The Department for Infrastructure proposes banning drivers from overtaking buses in Northern Ireland to improve child safety near bus stops.
The Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety supports reducing speed limits on Northern Ireland roads, including 20mph in residential areas, 50mph on rural single carriageways, and 60mph on dual carriageways.
The Chartered Insurance Institute consults on mandatory black boxes for drivers, targeting inexperience after a coroner's report linked young drivers to fatal collisions.
Motorists face delays on M42 near Junction 6 due to roadworks and an obstruction incident. Congestion is building near Birmingham Airport and NEC.
The DVLA reminds drivers that electric cars over £50,000 now face the Expensive Car Supplement, with rates increasing to £440 annually from 2026.
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Jet2 has confirmed that passengers with group bookings can pool their luggage allowances. The airline clarified that individual bags need not stay within the 22kg limit as long as no single bag exceeds 32kg.
Ryanair warns passengers that passport control may take longer due to the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), which digitally records non-EU nationals entering the Schengen Area.
The Met Office forecasts a sunny start to Sunday with highs of 24C, but warns of 'intense' rain and heavy downpours later, especially across England and Wales.
A vehicle fire on the M6 near the M5 interchange caused significant delays during the morning rush hour. Emergency services attended, and lanes were closed.
Walsall councillors approved a 3am licence for Merigo takeaway despite objections from a residents' group, citing lack of evidence.
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A council hearing will decide on alcohol licence for the Old Stags Head in Penn after neighbours complain about early morning and late-night hours near a school.
Stratford Road in Birmingham has become the city's top parking fine hotspot, with nearly 8,000 tickets issued in the first five months of 2026.
New AI roadside cameras are being trialed in 12 Scottish locations to detect drivers using phones. Offenders face six penalty points and fines, with potential wider UK rollout.
All lanes are closed on the M6 southbound near Junction 5 due to a police incident, causing delays until 8.45pm. Emergency services have been contacted.
All lanes were closed on the M6 near Sutton Coldfield following a serious incident, causing major delays for motorists. Emergency services are at the scene.
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Oxfordshire County Council plans to introduce 'quiet lanes' with 20mph speed limits to promote cycling and improve safety for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders.
