Royal Mail delays hit West Midlands postcodes (18.08.2026)
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across 139 postcode areas, including West Midlands locations like Brierley Hill, Dudley, and Wolverhampton, as of August 17.
Category : Transport
Birmingham and Midlands Face Heavy Rain on Wednesday
Birmingham and the West Midlands are set for heavy rain on Wednesday as unsettled weather moves in, with thundery showers possible and temperatures dropping below average.
Buses Nationalised to Save Thousands of Jobs
West Midlands buses are set to be brought under public control, a move aimed at saving thousands of jobs and improving services across the region.
Stourbridge wildfire repairs aim to reopen line by Aug 22
Network Rail begins major repairs on Stourbridge Junction-Hagley line after devastating wildfires, aiming to fully reopen by Saturday, August 22.
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Free child bus travel ends August 31, DfT confirms
The Department for Transport confirmed the free child bus travel scheme ends August 31, 2026. The scheme, part of Great British Summer Savings, offered unlimited free bus journeys for children aged 5-15 throughout August.
MOT test fees could rise to £95 after DfT talks
MOT test prices could increase to at least £95 next year, as the Independent Garages Association pushes for a 73% rise to address unsustainable costs for garages.
WMCA buys National Express West Midlands bus operations
West Midlands Combined Authority has approved the acquisition of National Express West Midlands bus operations, protecting services and jobs as part of the move to franchising.
Stourbridge Fire Disrupts Snow Hill Rail Services
Rail services through Birmingham Snow Hill face major disruption after a fire near Stourbridge. Trains cancelled, delayed, or revised, with no service between Stourbridge Junction and Kidderminster.
Andy Burnham scraps 9.30am-11pm bus rule for disabled
Disabled bus pass holders in England will travel free anytime from 1 April 2027, as Andy Burnham removes weekday restrictions, aiding work access.
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Birmingham road closed after incident in Nechells
Great Lister Street in Nechells is closed due to an incident, causing bus diversions during rush hour. Service 66 is diverting via Rupert Street, Nechells Park Way and Dartmouth Middleway.
Birmingham driver caught at 105mph on 30mph road
A driver was recorded doing 105mph on a 30mph Birmingham road, the fastest speed caught on a 30mph road in the city this year. The A4540 New John Street West is a speeding hotspot with average speed cameras.
M6 fatal crash closes road, M5 collision causes long delays
A fatal crash on the M6 northbound closed the motorway for most of the day, while a separate M5 collision caused 50-minute delays. One driver died, and another was injured.
M6 tragedy: Driver dies in crash involving car and three lorries
A driver died in a M6 crash involving three lorries and a car near Stoke. The motorway was closed for hours, causing delays. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Man dies in M6 crash involving three HGVs and a car
A man has died following a serious crash on the M6 in Staffordshire involving three HGVs and a car. The collision closed the motorway for hours. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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M5 crash causes 45-minute delays after multi-vehicle collision
A multi-vehicle crash on the M5 northbound between J8 and J7 has caused 45-minute delays and 4 miles of congestion, with traffic officers on scene.
DVLA expands online medical condition reporting for drivers
DVLA now allows drivers to notify 1,600 medical conditions online, saving up to 10 days compared to paper applications. Over 60,000 drivers already use the service.
Birmingham Airport's Busiest July on Record
Birmingham Airport saw its busiest July ever, with record passenger numbers, according to official figures. The airport handled over 1 million passengers, marking a significant milestone.
M6 Shut for 10 Hours After Serious Collision
The M6 in Staffordshire remains closed in both directions after a serious collision, with motorists advised to avoid the area as emergency services work at the scene.
M54 Closed After Crash: Major Delays Westbound
M54 westbound closed near Telford after crash, causing major delays. Traffic queuing from Junction 4 to 6. National Highways reports incident. Diversion via A464 and A5.
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Reposition Bluetooth Speaker to Improve Home WiFi
Moving a Bluetooth speaker away from your router can instantly improve home WiFi, say Virgin Media O2 and Ofcom. Interference from nearby gadgets disrupts signals, so keep electronics at least one metre apart.
Birmingham Airport £15 Parking Discount Ends Tomorrow
Birmingham Airport is offering £15 off parking with code SUMMERHOLS15, but the deal ends tomorrow, August 18. Save up to 70% on pre-booked stays of 14+ days.
UK Airports 2-Litre Liquids 2026: Rules Explained
From 2026, UK airports will permit 2-litre liquids in hand luggage as new 3D scanners roll out. Birmingham and other major hubs are set to adopt the technology, ending the 100ml limit.
M6 J15 closed after serious crash involving three lorries and car
The M6 at junction 15 is closed northbound after a serious collision involving three HGVs and a car. Southbound has reopened, but delays are expected.
Overnight motorway closures in Midlands this week: full list
National Highways confirms 23 overnight closures on M1, M5, M6, M42 in Midlands from Aug 17-20, 9pm-6am. Plan ahead for late-night or early-morning travel.
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Drivers fined for ignoring variable speed limits on M6, M42
Drivers on West Midlands motorways face fines and penalty points for exceeding variable speed limits, even when under 60mph. Authorities enforce limits displayed on gantries, which are legal requirements, not advisory. Recent examples include M42 roadwork
DVLA warns: exempt vehicles still need taxing
DVLA reminds drivers that even VED-exempt vehicles must be taxed. Failure can lead to clamping, fines, or court action. Know the rules.
Salamina wildfires: evacuations, 260 firefighters deployed
Two wildfires on Salamina island, Greece, have forced evacuations and threatened a British tourist village. 260 firefighters and 10 aircraft are battling the blazes, with 502 people rescued by sea.
Parking bans on 81 Leicester roads for gully works
Leicester City Council introduces parking restrictions on 81 residential roads for gully clearance, starting with four streets in Spinney Hills this week.
DVSA confirms MOT photo change but obeying it will be 'optional'
DVSA has confirmed MOT centres must take a photo of vehicles from August, but uploading is optional for now. Around 2,500 garages affected. Trials involving 311 garages were successful.
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Free bus pass age change September: born 1960-61 affected
From September, the age for free bus passes in England rises with State Pension age. Those born Aug 6-Sep 5, 1960 face postponement. Check eligibility.
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