Woman Dies in Balcony Fall on Carnival Cruise Ship
A woman fell from her balcony on the Carnival Firenze near Catalina Island, California, and died. The cruise line confirmed she was with family, and authorities will investigate.
Category : Transport
Drivers Warned of £300 Fines Over Insurance Error
Experts warn drivers to check insurance before sharing drives this bank holiday, as 51% mistakenly believe comprehensive cover allows them to drive any car. Offenders face £300 fines and six points.
Reeves Confirms £240 Pay-Per-Mile Tax for EV Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a new pay-per-mile tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, costing average drivers £240 per year from 2028.
M6 Southbound Delays Near Sandwell After Lorry Breakdown
Two lanes closed on M6 southbound between J9 and J8 due to broken down lorry. Delays of 40 minutes and six miles of congestion reported.
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EasyJet Passengers Face £49 Cancellation Fee
EasyJet passengers are frustrated after being charged a £49 cancellation fee for accidentally cancelling a booking. The airline confirms it cannot waive the fee.
Lufthansa Cancels 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel
Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights over six months to save 40,000 metric tonnes of jet fuel as aviation fuel prices double due to the Iran war.
Five More Flights Cancelled at Birmingham Airport
Birmingham Airport faces five more flight cancellations as Lufthansa cuts short-haul routes to save on jet fuel amid rising costs and Iran war impacts.
O2 Activates 5G+ Network in 33 Large Towns Across England
O2 has launched its next-generation 5G+ Standalone network in 33 large towns, 48 smaller towns, and 194 rural villages, enhancing connectivity for millions.
Labour Urged to Cut Speed Limit to 60mph Amid Fuel Crisis
Gordon Wallis of Interfuels suggests reducing the national speed limit from 70mph to 60mph to save fuel and ease supply pressures during the Gulf crisis and Iran war.
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A38 in Sutton Coldfield flagged 'unhealthy' on app
Parts of the A38 in Sutton Coldfield have received yellow and orange health scores on Stan The App, a Google Maps rival that uses AI to detect road defects like potholes.
Grosvenor picks Manchester for first regional flexible workspace
Grosvenor Property UK has begun redeveloping The Hive in Manchester's Northern Quarter, appointing x+why to operate over 22,000 sq ft of flexible workspace as part of a £40m regional refurbishment programme.
Indonesia Train Crash Kills 4, Injures Dozens Near Jakarta
At least four people died and dozens were injured when a long-distance train crashed into a stationary commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia.
Plane Crash Kills 14 in South Sudan Due to Poor Visibility
A Cessna 208 Caravan crashed near Juba, killing all 14 on board. Poor weather and low visibility are suspected causes.
M5 Near Birmingham Shut for Nine Nights for Resurfacing
The M5 northbound between junctions 4 and 3 near Birmingham will close overnight for nine nights over two weeks for resurfacing, with a diversion via the A491.
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Taxi Overturns in Two-Car Birmingham Crash, Road Closed
A Birmingham road was closed after a two-car crash caused a taxi to overturn in Acocks Green. Emergency services attended, and a man in his 50s was treated for minor injuries.
Ryanair to Cut Birmingham Flights After Berlin Base Closure
Ryanair will cut flights from Birmingham Airport after closing its Berlin base, blaming a 10% fee hike. Capacity to Berlin will halve, affecting routes from Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.
Ex-Officer Fined £100 in Sutton Coldfield Car Park
Former police officer Keith Butlin was fined £100 at Newhall Walk car park in Sutton Coldfield after a mercy dash to visit his dying brother-in-law, despite spending £27 at B&M which entitles free parking.
48 Mobile Speed Camera Locations in Birmingham May 2026
Discover 48 mobile speed camera van locations across Birmingham for May 2026, provided by West Midlands Police Camera Enforcement Unit.
Foreign Office Jet Fuel Update: No Plan Changes Needed
The FCDO has issued a jet fuel shortage update, advising UK tourists there is no current need to change travel plans. Airlines buy fuel in advance and maintain stocks.
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FCDO Warning for UK Tourists Visiting Austria for Eurovision
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Austria ahead of Eurovision 2026 in Vienna. Attendees are urged to sign up for alerts, download the app, and keep valuables safe.
Easyjet Monday Update for Passengers Amid Hormuz Closure
Easyjet reassures passengers amid Strait of Hormuz closure, stating no current disruption to jet fuel supply and no plans to cancel flights.
TUI, easyJet, Jet2 Rule Out Fuel Surcharges for Summer
TUI, easyJet, and Jet2 confirm no fuel surcharges for booked summer holidays amid Iran war concerns, giving passengers price certainty.
Car Flips in Five-Vehicle Crash in Birmingham
A man was injured after a car overturned in a collision involving two moving cars and three parked cars on Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham.
Man Injured in Two-Car Crash Near Merry Hill
A man was taken to hospital after a two-car collision on Level Street in Brierley Hill near Merry Hill Shopping Centre on Monday morning.
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Foreign Office Updates Portugal Travel Advice: EES Rules
The Foreign Office has updated Portugal travel advice, introducing the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) requiring biometric registration for short stays.
Birmingham Road Closed After Crash During Rush Hour
A4040 Vicarage Road in Stirchley is closed in both directions after a crash between Hazelwell Fordrough and Kings Road. Priory Road also shut. Traffic delays expected.
Ryanair Halves Berlin Flights, Hits UK Routes from Birmingham
Ryanair will cut 50% of flights from Berlin from October 2026, blaming airport fee hikes. UK routes from Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Edinburgh are affected, with passenger numbers dropping from 4.5M to 2.2M.
UK Tourists in Mali Face Strict 9pm-6am Curfew After Attacks
The Foreign Office warns UK tourists in Mali of a strict curfew from 9pm to 6am following coordinated attacks near Bamako International Airport and other locations.
Birmingham Drivers Face New Number Plate Cameras
Birmingham Conservatives propose ANPR cameras to tackle noisy cars and littering, aiming for a cleaner, quieter city if they win May elections.
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Four More Flights Cancelled at Birmingham Airport
Four additional flights at Birmingham Airport have been cancelled today as Lufthansa axes 20,000 short-haul flights until October to save on jet fuel amid the Iran war.
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