Octopus Energy Free Weekend Electricity Ends October 31
Octopus Energy confirms free weekend electricity for Birmingham customers through October 31, 2026, by participating in weekday Power Down sessions.
Category : Transport
A46 Stoneleigh Junction delays 'ridiculous' as costs soar
The A46 Stoneleigh Junction bridge project, five years late and dubbed 'Bridge to Nowhere', has seen costs rise from £38m to £58m, with a completion date now set for September 2027.
Driver charged £14 in Birmingham Airport free drop-off zone
A Birmingham man was charged £14 after congestion from the M42 closure trapped him in Birmingham Airport's free drop-off zone for 25 minutes, exceeding the ten-minute limit. NCP apologises and offers refunds.
Couriers convicted over £138m cannabis smuggling through Birmingham Airport
Two couriers have been convicted for attempting to smuggle cannabis worth £138 million through Birmingham Airport, with the drugs hidden in suitcases from Canada.
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M5 driver injured in crash with 75-minute delays
A driver suffered non-serious injuries in a crash on the M5 northbound in Worcestershire, closing the carriageway between junctions 7 and 6 and causing 75-minute delays.
HS2 M42 to M6 Link Road Opens Early in West Midlands
The new HS2 link road connecting the M42 to the M6 in the West Midlands has opened ahead of schedule, aiming to reduce congestion and improve local traffic flow.
M5 northbound crash causes 45-minute delays near Worcester
A crash on the M5 northbound between J7 and J6 in Worcestershire has led to 45-minute delays and five miles of congestion, with emergency services at the scene.
HS2 completes final viaduct on approach to Birmingham Curzon Street
HS2 has installed the final viaduct on the approach to Birmingham Curzon Street station, marking a major milestone in the project's delivery.
Drivers warned to keep sunglasses in cars as rain returns
Motorists are advised to carry sunglasses in their vehicles from Thursday as rain after weeks of dry weather creates hazardous glare on roads, with experts warning drivers could face liability if sunlight causes a crash.
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Woman and child hospitalised after M6 crash near Birmingham
A woman and a child were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the M6 near Birmingham, with emergency services attending the scene between junctions 5 and 6.
TaithCymru coach service launches October 25
A new daily coach service, TaithCymru, will launch on October 25, connecting Bangor and Carmarthen via 10 stops, cutting journey times by over an hour, Transport for Wales announces.
Bridge to Nowhere Delays Branded Ridiculous
A new bridge in West Midlands, branded a 'bridge to nowhere', faces delays branded 'ridiculous' by local leaders, leaving residents frustrated and questioning the project's future.
Royal Mail delays hit 40 postcodes across West Midlands
Royal Mail has reported delivery delays affecting 40 postcodes across the West Midlands and Shropshire, with some areas experiencing no deliveries for up to two days due to staffing shortages and operational issues.
Lib Dems urge Burnham to extend railcard discounts to over-30s
Liberal Democrats call on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to extend railcard discounts to passengers aged 31 and over, citing a 'real gap' in support for older commuters.
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Rail Works Disrupt Midlands and North Wales
Major rail engineering works on the Shropshire border will cause significant disruption to services across the wider Midlands and North Wales, with replacement buses and longer journey times expected.
36,000 Speed Camera Fines Cancelled on 12 Motorways
Over 36,000 speeding penalties have been cancelled due to a fault in 154 smart motorway cameras, affecting 12 UK motorways, including the M1, M6, M25, and M42. Police have stopped enforcing fines until cameras are fixed.
Unite backs WMCA buyout of National Express buses, calls monopoly 'lunacy'
Unite union welcomes WMCA's £24m purchase of National Express West Midlands, safeguarding jobs and services, calling the previous monopoly 'lunacy'.
Train fares could rise 4.2% as freeze ends
Train passengers in England face a potential 4.2% fare increase next year, as the government considers raising regulated fares above inflation. The RPI hit 3.2% in July, and if last year's formula is applied, costs could jump. Meanwhile, bus fares are set
£207 energy bill saving available from October 1
UK households can cut energy bills by £207 from October 1 by switching to the cheapest fixed tariff, offsetting a forecast 4% price cap rise, on top of Andy Burnham's VAT cut.
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Burnham calls for new Midlands-Manchester rail line
Andy Burnham has said the Midlands needs a new rail line to Manchester, during a visit to Wolverhampton, to boost connectivity and economic growth.
Mayor's bus takeover welcomed by drivers union
Birmingham's mayor plans to bring buses under public control, a move welcomed by the drivers' union as a step towards better services.
HMRC loophole lets self-employed dodge Making Tax Digital
Self-employed workers and landlords earning over £50,000 may be exempt from Making Tax Digital if they are 'digitally excluded' due to age, health, disability, or religious beliefs, according to HMRC guidance.
National Express bus sale to WMCA called 'logical'
National Express owner Mobico Group agrees to sell West Midlands bus operations to WMCA for £102m, with completion expected in November 2026, calling the deal 'logical' amid franchising plans.
WMCA buys National Express West Midlands bus ops
The West Midlands Combined Authority has agreed to buy National Express West Midlands, bringing buses under public control. The deal, announced [date], will see the region's largest bus operator taken over, affecting millions of passengers.
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National Express Defends Bus Sale as Logical
National Express bosses have defended the sale of its UK bus business, saying it was a logical decision for the company's future growth and focus.
Burnham: West Midlands bus sale is 'absolutely massive'
Andy Burnham calls West Midlands bus sale 'absolutely massive' as PM backs franchising, potentially transforming the region's transport network.
Burnham: WM bus buyout is 'absolutely massive'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has praised the WMCA's £24m purchase of 94% of the region's bus network as 'absolutely massive', protecting services and jobs.
CMA warns drivers over slow fuel price cuts
The CMA has warned that some UK petrol stations used passive pricing strategies, failing to pass on wholesale price falls between May and June, leaving drivers overpaying.
Mobico sells West Midlands bus business to WMCA for £24m
Mobico has agreed to sell its West Midlands bus business to the WMCA for £24m upfront, plus £5.5m deferred, as part of its strategy to simplify operations.
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Mobico Sells West Midlands Bus Operator for £24m
Mobico Group has agreed to sell its West Midlands regional bus operator, National Express West Midlands, to a joint venture for £24 million, with plans to complete the sale later this year.
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