Morrisons supermarket has introduced a new 'Quieter Hour' initiative, reducing noise and lighting to create a calmer shopping environment for neurodiverse customers and those with sensory sensitivities.
The official date for the clocks moving forward to mark British Summer Time in 2026 has been confirmed, bringing lighter evenings and a shift in sunset times for Birmingham and beyond.
Local leaders call for increased train services across the West Midlands to enhance connectivity and drive economic growth, following a new devolved powers agreement.
Preliminary findings from the Spanish rail crash investigation indicate track fractures as the likely cause, with 45 fatalities and over 150 injuries reported. Detailed analysis continues.
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Weather maps indicate a severe -12C polar freeze will hit the UK on February 3, bringing heavy snow and wintry conditions across Scotland and northern England.
Saqlane Zafar has been sentenced to 15 years for causing the death of student Ryan Sandhu in a high-speed collision on Birmingham's A38(M), described by the judge as 'as bad as it can get'.
Weather maps reveal widespread snowfall across the West Midlands on January 27, with Birmingham, the Black Country, and Staffordshire facing accumulations up to 6.4cm in Uttoxeter.
A woman sustained serious, potentially life-changing injuries in a two-car collision on Chester Road in Castle Bromwich, requiring emergency extraction and hospital treatment.
Met Office forecasts wintry conditions returning to England with eight counties potentially seeing snow on Monday and Tuesday as colder easterly winds develop.
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The Midlands faces a severe winter storm with up to 27 inches of snow predicted across the UK, starting Monday evening and peaking on Tuesday.
Staffordshire County Council progresses the £1.2m Burton town centre cycleway extension, creating a new two-way track linking the railway station to the Town Hall, with current road closures and traffic diversions in place.
HMRC data reveals fuel duty receipts reached £18.5 billion between April and December 2025, marking the first increase in two years amid concerns about slowing electric vehicle adoption.
Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram confirms Stagecoach and Go North West will operate the first publicly-controlled bus services in the Liverpool City Region for decades.
French airline Air Antilles has filed for bankruptcy at a Guadeloupe court after suspending flights in December 2025, affecting routes to Caribbean destinations like Barbados.
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UK drivers warned to protect vehicles from Storm Ingrid's heavy rain and 60mph winds to avoid expensive damp repairs, mould health risks, and insurance issues.
EDF is providing a £50 credit to both new and existing customers who sign up for any of its electric vehicle tariffs by 15th February, offering cheaper overnight electricity and zero-carbon energy.
Drivers can now learn new Highway Code rules through a bedtime story audiobook narrated by Vicki Butler-Henderson, backed by sleep science research.
The RAC highlights the Nissan Leaf as an affordable used electric car, costing around £1,700—five times less than competitors like the MG 5, making EV transition accessible.
Octopus EV partners with Admiral Pioneer to offer smarter, personalised insurance for electric vehicle drivers, with average savings of £550 expected from spring 2026.
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New weather models predict a major snow event hitting the UK from January 27, with 21 English counties facing significant snowfall and Scotland expecting up to 25 inches.
Birmingham faces a severe three-hour snow blitz on Tuesday, with 13cm forecast to fall during rush hour, causing major travel disruption across the West Midlands.
New weather maps reveal three English counties will avoid a major 388-mile snow system hitting the UK on January 27, while many areas face up to 18 hours of snowfall.
Plans submitted for a new DVSA driving test centre at Wolverhampton Science Park to address urgent demand and reduce waiting times of up to six months.
A comprehensive guide to the upcoming UK driving law changes in 2026, covering digital licences, electric car tax, MOT enforcement, and more. Stay informed to avoid penalties.
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Over 50,000 motorists have claimed the £3,750 Electric Car Grant, but a 3p-per-mile tax from 2028 and falling used EV values raise financial doubts for UK drivers.
Transport for London officials have told the London Assembly Transport Committee that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have increased congestion for private cars on some streets while defending their overall benefits.
Creative Play has launched its Play For All inclusive playground range, developed through a two-year collaboration with a specialist SEN school in Manchester, featuring accessible towers and sensory components.
Government plans to lower the alcohol limit for drivers will also apply to mobility scooter users, affecting up to 350,000 people across Britain under existing legal classifications.
Plymouth City Council introduces an experimental traffic regulation order for Barton Road, implementing no waiting and limited waiting restrictions, with a six-month consultation period.
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Dudley Council confirms the new West Midlands Metro line will open to passengers on August 28, 2026, following repeated delays that have impacted town centre businesses.
