Red Arrows Near Birmingham This Weekend
The Red Arrows perform at RAF Cosford Show near Birmingham this weekend. See the elite aerobatic team and new aircraft exhibits.
Category : Transport
Signaller Forgot Train After 4.5 Hours Sleep Before Crash
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.
DVSA New Driving Test Rule: Changes Take Effect Tuesday
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.
EV Drivers Face £52 Extra Charges from July 1
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.
Free Bus Pass Age Change Hits Millions in England
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.
Six New Checks for Drivers Over 70 in England
The Labour government is consulting on mandatory eyesight checks for drivers over 70. Specsavers outlines six parts of a typical eye test.
Co-op Extends Online Hours in 180 Stores on Match Days
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.
Broken Down Tram Causes Major Disruption in Birmingham
A broken down tram on the Midland Metro network caused significant delays for passengers in Birmingham city centre during peak hours.
Wet Weekend Ahead for West Midlands
The West Midlands is set for a wet weekend with heavy rain and cooler temperatures. Find out what to expect and how to prepare.
Walsall Man Finds London Overrated After 30 Years
A Walsall resident shares his disappointment after visiting London for the first time in three decades, calling the capital overrated and crowded.
Drivers Could Be Banned from Overtaking Buses in UK
The Department for Infrastructure proposes banning drivers from overtaking buses in Northern Ireland to improve child safety near bus stops.
10mph Speed Limit Reduction Plan Backed for Key Roads
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.
Mandatory Black Boxes for UK Drivers in Safety Crackdown
The Chartered Insurance Institute consults on mandatory black boxes for drivers, targeting inexperience after a coroner's report linked young drivers to fatal collisions.
M42 Delays Near Birmingham Airport and NEC on Sunday
Motorists face delays on M42 near Junction 6 due to roadworks and an obstruction incident. Congestion is building near Birmingham Airport and NEC.
DVLA Confirms £10,000 Car Tax Rule Change for UK Drivers
The DVLA reminds drivers that electric cars over £50,000 now face the Expensive Car Supplement, with rates increasing to £440 annually from 2026.
Jet2 confirms luggage pooling for group bookings
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 Passport Control May Take Longer Under EU System
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.
Met Office: Intense Rain After Sunny Sunday Start
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.
Vehicle Fire Disrupts M6 Near M5 Junction
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 Peri-Peri Takeaway Gets 3am Licence
Walsall councillors approved a 3am licence for Merigo takeaway despite objections from a residents' group, citing lack of evidence.
Rescued Pub's Licence Hearing Over Noise Complaints
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.
Birmingham Parking Fine Hotspot: 7,884 Tickets Issued
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.
AI Cameras Rolled Out in 12 Locations to Catch Phone Users
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.
M6 Shut Near Sutton Coldfield After Police Incident
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.
M6 Lanes Closed Near Sutton Coldfield After Incident
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.
Speed Limit Cut to 20mph in Oxfordshire Cycling Plan
Oxfordshire County Council plans to introduce 'quiet lanes' with 20mph speed limits to promote cycling and improve safety for walkers, cyclists, and horse riders.
M6 Drivers Face Double 9-Hour Weekend Closure in Birmingham
National Highways announces northbound M6 closure between Junction 6 and 7 for maintenance works, affecting drivers in Birmingham and Black Country overnight Saturday and Sunday.
AI Road Cameras Roll Out in England: Drivers Face 6 Points
New AI cameras in England target mobile phone use and seatbelt offences. Drivers caught face 6 points and £200 fine. Support grows for AI enforcement.
Stansted Parking Leaves Passengers Hundreds Out of Pocket
A holidaymaker paid £66 for parking at Stansted Airport but faced £4,000 in repairs and fines after the car was damaged. The third-party operator is under investigation.
Five Speed Camera Vans Deployed to Curb Speeding
Greater Manchester Police expands speed enforcement fleet to five vans, targeting speeding hotspots across 10 boroughs to reduce road fatalities by 2040.
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