Motorist Banned 40 Months for Second Drink-Driving Offence

Jabal Abdollah, 38, from Wolverhampton, has been disqualified from driving for 40 months after blowing nearly double the legal alcohol limit. The court highlighted the seriousness due to a previous conviction and a passenger in the car.

Train Derailment Halts Churnet Valley Railway Services

Churnet Valley Railway has suspended all services after a non-passenger train derailed at Cheddleton Station. An investigation is underway with authorities, while Foxfield Railway offers free travel to affected ticket holders.

Birmingham Airport Flights Cancelled Sunday

Multiple flights to and from Frankfurt and Munich were cancelled at Birmingham Airport on Sunday, April 19, as Lufthansa suspends its CityLine services due to soaring kerosene costs linked to geopolitical tensions.

Balsall Heath Demands Station as Camp Hill Line Reopens

The £185 million Camp Hill Line has reopened stations in Moseley, Kings Heath, and Stirchley after eight decades, but Balsall Heath residents feel overlooked, calling for a station in one of Birmingham's most deprived areas to reduce congestion and improv

Portsmouth Drivers Fined £1.8M for Bus Lane Mistakes

Portsmouth City Council issued over 55,000 penalty charge notices for bus lane violations from 2023 to 2025, generating £1.77 million in revenue. Motoring experts warn drivers to watch signage and road markings.

31mph Warning: Fines Possible in 30mph Zones

Motorists in Birmingham and the West Midlands are being alerted that they can be fined for driving at just 31mph in 30mph zones, debunking the common 10%+2mph tolerance myth. Experts clarify that police discretion is not law, with enforcement particularly

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