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Birmingham New Street Evacuated in Rush Hour
Birmingham New Street station was evacuated during rush hour due to a security alert. Services were suspended, causing major disruption for commuters.
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Birmingham Tram Delays After Car Blocks Tracks
Birmingham tram services faced significant delays after a car blocked the tracks on a busy route, causing disruption for passengers during peak hours.
Bullring Evacuated After Fire Alarm
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre was evacuated after a fire alarm activation. Shoppers were led out, and the centre temporarily closed.
81m Convoy Causes Severe Weekend Disruption
Drivers in the Midlands face severe disruption this weekend as an 81m convoy travels through, causing road closures and delays.
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M54 Closed Due to Police Incident Near Telford
The M54 motorway in Shropshire is closed in both directions between junctions 4 and 5 due to a police incident. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
M54 Closed Eastbound After Serious Collision Near Albrighton
The M54 eastbound is closed between J3 Albrighton and J2 Wolverhampton due to a serious collision. Diversions are in place via A41 and A5. Police investigate.
FCDO Issues Turkey Travel Alert for Europa League Final
The Foreign Office has updated Turkey travel advice, warning UK tourists about the UEFA Europa League Final on 20 May. Aston Villa fans are urged to plan ahead and follow safety guidance.
Fuel Costs Threaten 49% of West Midlands Bus Services
Soaring fuel costs could lead to the scrapping of nearly half of bus services in the West Midlands unless a subsidy scheme is extended, Transport for West Midlands warns.
Binfluencer Hates Birthday Cards in TikTok Rant
A binman known as a 'binfluencer' explains which bin birthday cards go in, revealing his hatred stems from them being a waste of money, not recycling issues.
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Cash ISA Changes: Pensioners Protected, Others Face Cut
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces cash ISA limit cut from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027, but state pensioners retain the higher allowance.
UK Airport E-Gate Rule Change for Children Aged 8-9
UK lowers e-gate age from 10 to 8, allowing children born after 2018 to use automated passport control. Up to 1.5 million more youngsters can use them.
Armed Police Respond to M6 Crash After Car Stolen with Machete
A man was arrested after a blue Audi S3 stolen in West Bromwich by two men with a machete crashed into a HGV on the M6 northbound near Stafford. Armed police and air support attended.
Birmingham Bullring Evacuated: Shoppers Forced Out
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre was evacuated at 10.20am today, a day after New Street Station was cleared due to a fire alarm. Cause unknown.
E-gate age lowered to 8 at 13 UK airports from July 8
Children aged eight and nine can use e-gates at 13 UK airports from July 8, lowering the minimum age from ten. The change aims to speed up border processing for up to 1.5 million more children.
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UK Jet Fuel Crisis Threatens Summer Holidays
UK faces major jet fuel problem due to Iran war, with price hikes on European air fares inevitable. Airlines cannot absorb extra costs, risking July and August holidays.
Midlands Towns Near Heatwave as Temperatures Set to Rise
New weather maps show parts of the Midlands could approach heatwave conditions on May 22, with temperatures reaching 24C. The Met Office predicts settled weather later in May.
BA Ends Best Price Guarantee, Passengers Bewildered
British Airways has axed its Best Price Guarantee scheme without warning, leaving passengers bewildered. The promise to match cheaper fares elsewhere has ended, with claims rejected.
SmartestEnergy Signs 20-Year Wind Farm Supply Deal
SmartestEnergy has agreed a 20-year contract with Bute Energy for power from Twyn Hywel Energy Park, a 93.4 MW wind farm in South Wales, powering 81,000 homes.
Compulsory Tests for Drivers Over 70: Government Update
The DfT is analyzing feedback on proposed mandatory eyesight and cognitive tests for drivers over 70, part of the Road Safety Strategy. Consultation closed May 11.
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UK Faces First 30C Heatwave of Summer in Late May
The UK could see temperatures hit 30C by the end of May, with the Met Office and BBC predicting a warm spell. Southern England likely to be hottest.
M6 Junction Closed After Serious Crash Causes Delays
M6 northbound closed between J14 and J15 after serious crash. Delays of up to one hour due to fuel spillage and barrier damage. Diversion in place.
UK First 30C Heatwave of Summer on May 28
The UK is expected to experience its first 30°C heatwave of the summer on May 28, with 20 counties reaching 27°C or above, according to WX Charts.
World's First Laughing Gas Breathalyser Trialed by UK Police
Two police forces in southern England are trialling the world's first roadside breathalyser for nitrous oxide, targeting drivers under the influence of laughing gas.
UK Weather Maps Show Possible 30C Heat, 20 Counties Could Hit 27C
Weather maps suggest the UK could see 30C heat before the end of May, with up to 20 counties potentially reaching 27C or above, according to the GFS model.
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Firefighters Battle Blaze in Kings Heath, Avoid Area
Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Kings Heath, Birmingham. Two crews from Kings Norton and Billesley are at Kimpton Close. Residents are advised to avoid the area.
UK Drivers Risk £2,500 Fines for Sleeping in Cars
Drivers face up to £2,500 fines for wild camping in vehicles without landowner permission. Staycation rules vary across the UK, with new restrictions in hotspots.
Vodafone Expands 5G Broadband to 3.7M UK Homes
Vodafone launches 5G Broadband, offering full-fibre-like speeds to 3.7 million homes across the UK, with no upfront costs or installation.
Brits Quarantined on Cruise After Norovirus Outbreak Kills Passenger
British passengers are confined on the Ambassador Cruise Line ship Ambition in Bordeaux after a suspected norovirus outbreak killed a 90-year-old woman, with over 50 reporting symptoms.
Northern Leaders Welcome King's Speech Boost for Rail Plans
Northern leaders celebrate the Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill announced in the King's Speech, aiming to improve east-west rail connections across the North with a £45bn programme.
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Man and Child Hurt in Halesowen Crash on Spies Lane
A man and a child were injured in a two-car collision on Spies Lane in Halesowen during rush hour. Emergency services responded, and the road was closed near Chantry Drive.
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