A senior councillor has greenlit a £16.4 million project to improve the congested A45 Coventry Road, Damson Parkway, and Terminal Road junction in Solihull, crucial for access to Birmingham Airport and JLR.
Octopus Energy highlights a £1.91 per litre diesel price warning, with EV leasing orders surging 89% in March as UK motorists seek cost stability amid fuel volatility.
Motorists could soon see petrol and diesel prices decrease after recent Middle East ceasefire, with RAC data showing current averages of 157.71p and 190.62p per litre respectively.
British EV charging firm EO Charging has entered administration after 12 years, resulting in 69 immediate redundancies. Administrators from PwC are overseeing the winding-down process.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch suggests removing penalty points for drivers caught breaking 20mph limits if her party wins the next election, calling for balance in enforcement.
A collision involving two lorries on the M6 northbound near Birmingham Airport caused oil and radiator fluid spills, leading to 45-minute delays and four miles of congestion before all lanes reopened.
Air traffic controllers at 14 Spanish and Canary Islands airports begin an indefinite strike on Friday, April 17, 2026, over staffing and workload issues, causing potential flight delays and cancellations for holidaymakers.
A major airline has cancelled hundreds of flights from May to June as a last resort due to soaring jet fuel costs, with other carriers also cutting services.
At least 100 holidaymakers were left stranded at Milan's Linate airport as new EU border rules caused severe delays, with passengers reporting vomiting and fainting in queues.
Thirteen flights at Birmingham Airport are cancelled today as German pilots' union VC stages a two-day strike against Lufthansa and Eurowings over wage disputes, affecting routes to Germany.
Sussex Police launches AI camera trial targeting mobile phone use and seatbelt offences. High-definition infrared cameras will operate day and night, with potential £200 fines and penalty points for offenders.
Two lanes are closed on the M6 northbound near Birmingham Airport following a collision involving two lorries, causing 45-minute delays and four miles of congestion due to oil and radiator fluid spillage.
Two lanes are closed on the M6 northbound in Warwickshire after a collision between two HGVs led to an oil and radiator fluid spill, causing 45-minute delays and four miles of congestion.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains how everyday driving habits and vehicle maintenance can reduce fuel bills by 10-30% as petrol and diesel prices continue to rise daily.
Thirteen flights at Birmingham Airport were cancelled on Monday due to a two-day strike by German pilots' union VC, affecting Eurowings and Lufthansa routes.
Around 100 easyJet passengers were stranded at Milan Linate airport after enduring three-hour queues due to new EU border checks, with many suffering nausea and fainting in sweltering heat.
Motorists in Birmingham are being cautioned that exceeding speed limits by even 1mph could result in fines, as discretionary enforcement guidelines are not legally binding. Recent reductions on main roads from 40mph to 30mph heighten the risk.
Matt Griffen, a Canadian content creator living in the UK, explores Birmingham for the first time and is astonished by the city's tram network, which he had never seen before in his travels across British cities.
Veterans and serving Armed Forces personnel in Worcestershire can now access free bus travel on commercial and on-demand services, requiring a Veteran Card or military ID for eligibility.
The Genesis GV70 Electrified combines luxury styling with impressive electric performance, featuring a 490PS motor, 287-mile range, and rapid charging in 19 minutes. Prices start from £65,915.
A London driving instructor expresses frustration with automatic engine stop-start systems, claiming they're 'bad for the car' despite environmental benefits.
Palma Airport introduces dedicated lanes for British travelers and deploys additional police to manage new EU biometric border system implementation.
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary criticizes the new EU Entry-Exit System as chaotic and Brexit-related, while industry leaders warn of extended delays at Spanish airports during peak travel seasons.
Strong winds force repeated closures at Funchal's Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport, causing widespread flight cancellations and leaving hundreds stranded, including from Birmingham.
The AA is calling for a new UK driving law with £500 fines for littering from vehicles, backed by a survey of over 11,000 drivers who support stricter enforcement against motorists.
Airlines issue warnings as jet fuel shortages loom from May 1 due to Middle East conflict blocking Strait of Hormuz oil shipments, with potential 10-25% supply disruptions.
Jet2 has issued a warning about flight disruptions from Birmingham Airport to Madeira (Funchal) due to adverse weather conditions, with revised schedules and cancellations reported.
Jet2 has issued a travel alert for UK tourists flying to Portugal due to adverse weather conditions affecting Madeira, with flight disruptions expected and revised schedules provided.
Learn how to prepare your car for its MOT inspection with simple DIY checks on lights, tyres, brakes, and more to avoid costly failures and retests.
Waitrose customers in Romsey are being issued £100 parking fines after the supermarket switched to ANPR systems and external wardens, sparking outrage among long-term shoppers.