Land Rover drivers face £134 charge to fill cars in May
Land Rover owners are hit by rising fuel costs, with petrol and diesel prices soaring due to the Middle East conflict. A 70-litre fill-up now costs up to £134.50.
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Coventry Airport to Close Permanently May 9
Coventry Airport will permanently close from May 9, with final operations ceasing by June 11. The site will be redeveloped into GreenPower Park, a battery technology hub aiming to create 6,000 jobs.
Railway Reopening After Wolverhampton Train Derailment
Network Rail confirms railway between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury will reopen as soon as possible after a freight train derailed in Oxley, causing delays and cancellations.
West Midlands Railway Update After Train Derailment
West Midlands Railway issues an update after a freight train derailment near Wolverhampton caused rail chaos, with delays and cancellations between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury.
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Canary Islands Refuse Docking for MV Hondius Cruise Ship
The Canary Islands have refused docking permission to the MV Hondius cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak, leaving passengers stranded. Three deaths have been reported.
CrossCountry Adds Services from Birmingham Starting 17 May
CrossCountry will introduce an updated timetable on 17 May, adding services between Reading, Birmingham, York, and Newcastle, plus new direct links to the New Forest.
Ryanair Wants Alcohol Ban on Early Morning Flights at UK Airports
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary urges a ban on alcohol sales before early-morning flights at all UK airports to reduce disruptive passengers.
Striker Snubs Birmingham, Joins Ipswich in Premier League
Chuba Akpom, who rejected Birmingham City for Ipswich Town last summer, has completed a permanent Premier League transfer after Ipswich's promotion.
Birmingham Airport Rail Chaos After Derailment
A freight train derailment near Wolverhampton causes all-day delays to Birmingham Airport train services. Passengers advised to check journeys or delay travel.
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Heathrow Cuts 111 May Flights Over Jet Fuel Crisis
Heathrow has cut 111 flights from its May schedule due to soaring jet fuel prices from the US-Iran conflict, raising fears of summer holiday disruption. Global airlines have axed about 13,000 flights.
Stansted Airport Warns of Train Disruption This Weekend
Stansted Airport warns passengers of train disruption this weekend due to major engineering works. No direct service to London Liverpool Street on May 9-10, with alternative routes via Cambridge and King's Cross.
DVLA Cancels 10,000 Driving Licences Over Eyesight
The DVLA has revoked or refused renewal of 10,141 driving licences due to eyesight standards, with many older drivers affected ahead of a planned government crackdown.
Martin Lewis warns of booking mistake amid Iran war
Martin Lewis warns Brits about booking flights and hotels separately as Iran conflict risks cancellations, urging package holidays for better protection.
Rail Disruption After Derailment Near Wolverhampton
A low-speed derailment near Wolverhampton causes major train disruption between Wolverhampton, Stafford, and Shrewsbury. Delays expected all day.
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Major Airlines Cancel Thousands of Flights, May Holidays Hit
British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have scrapped two million seats from May schedules, causing holiday chaos. Jet fuel shortages and Middle East conflict are blamed.
West Midlands Rail Chaos After Freight Derailment
A freight train derailment near Wolverhampton causes all-day delays between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury, with emergency repairs ongoing until Thursday.
UK Hits Two Million EV Milestone
The UK now has over two million electric cars, a 31.2% increase from last year. Government grants and investments drive growth, but public charging costs remain a concern.
Pret A Manger Opens First Drive-Thru in Warrington
Pret A Manger has launched its first-ever drive-thru in Warrington, near M6 Junction 21, with EV charging, seating for 48, and a new spring menu.
New DVSA Rule: Learners Must Book Their Own Driving Test
From May 12, learner drivers in England must book their own driving test. Instructors can no longer book or amend tests. Further changes from June 9 limit test centre choices.
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Rachel Reeves Confirms £760 Charge for Drivers
Rachel Reeves confirms a £760 charge for drivers as HM Treasury taxes push motorists to scrap cars. Searches for 'scrap my car' surge nearly 20%.
Birmingham Airport Among Worst for Flight Delays in 2025
Birmingham Airport had the second-worst flight delays in the UK in 2025, with an average wait of 18 minutes 42 seconds, according to CAA data.
UK Plans to Cut Flight Cancellations Amid Jet Fuel Crisis
The UK government announces temporary rule changes to allow airlines to consolidate flights, reducing last-minute cancellations amid the jet fuel crisis.
Woman, 20, Dies in Crash After Audi Hits Parked Range Rover
A 20-year-old woman from Chell, Staffordshire, died after an Audi collided with a parked Range Rover near Little Moreton Hall in Cheshire. Three others were seriously injured.
Person dies on tracks at Northfield station in Birmingham
A person has died on the tracks at Northfield railway station in Birmingham. Police were called at 8.50pm on Sunday, May 3, and the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Pour Washing Up Liquid Down Drains Today, Brits Urged
UK households advised to use washing-up liquid and hot water to clear blocked kitchen drains after warm weather. Eco-friendly tips included.
Man Dies at Northfield Railway Station in Birmingham
A man has died after being struck by a train at Northfield station in Birmingham. Police confirmed the death is not suspicious, and flowers have been left at the scene.
New 30-Minute Rule for UK Petrol Stations
UK petrol stations must comply with a new 30-minute rule under the Fuel Finder Scheme, requiring price updates within 30 minutes to ensure accurate information for drivers.
Man Killed, Two Teens Injured in Haslingden Car Crash
A man in his 20s died and two 18-year-old girls were severely injured after a VW Golf crashed into a house in Haslingden. Police appeal for witnesses.
UK Summer Flights at Risk Over Jet Fuel Shortage
Reports of critically low jet fuel levels in the UK threaten summer holiday flights, with rationing fears and airlines under pressure.
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RAC Warns of 'Ominous' Fuel Price Rise Before May 14
The RAC has issued a stark warning for petrol and diesel drivers ahead of May 14, as wholesale prices jump and forecourt increases loom.
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