The Government is reviewing road rules, with proposals to allow mobility scooters in cycle lanes and potentially set a 20mph speed limit. A consultation highlights widespread public misunderstanding of current regulations.
Motorists across the UK are receiving DVLA letters demanding increased vehicle excise duty payments of £200, a £5 rise, with new rates effective from April 1. Electric vehicle owners now also face charges ahead of a 2028 pay-per-mile tax system.
A major £16.4 million project to improve the congested A45/Damson Parkway junction near JLR and Birmingham Airport has been approved, including new lanes and pedestrian crossings.
Advanced radar speed cameras are being introduced on UK roads, capable of monitoring multiple lanes without flashing or relying on road markings to catch speeding drivers.
A Birmingham father is demanding a recall of his Jaecoo 7 SUV after it suddenly stopped on a busy 60mph road, flashing every warning light. Alan Lee, 37, says the vehicle is 'not fit for the road' following the frightening incident with his four-year-old
An aircraft engineer fell from a Jet2 plane at Manchester Airport, sustaining serious multiple injuries including fractures. Emergency services responded, and a full investigation is underway.
A car fire on the M40 northbound in Warwickshire forced lane closures and caused traffic delays, with recovery and cleanup operations ongoing.
Drivers aged 70 and above are considering surrendering their licences rather than undergoing proposed mandatory eyesight and cognitive assessments. The government consultation aims to enhance road safety for older motorists.
The BYD ATTO 3 EVO EV features a major revamp with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, faster charging, and quirky guitar door pockets, priced from nearly £39,000.
Experts warn that the surge in SUV ownership is exacerbating England's pothole problem, with heavier vehicles causing increased road wear and damage.
Ryanair is cutting millions of seats and canceling routes to Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, and Belgium due to jet fuel shortages, high airport charges, and aviation taxes, jeopardizing summer holidays.
Tesco is rolling out Park & Pause parking bays at 10 UK stores, offering drivers a free hot drink and biscuit to take a break from long journeys. Available for one day only.
The DVLA has revoked or refused renewal of over 20,000 driving licences for individuals aged 70 and above due to eyesight-related conditions, as the government plans a road safety crackdown targeting older drivers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a new mileage-based tax for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, set to begin in April 2028. Drivers could face up to £360 annually for high mileage.
A tragic motorway accident on the M1 near junction 20 has claimed the lives of two teenagers and left four others hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 77-year-old British man has died and multiple children were injured after a tourist bus plunged into a ravine on La Gomera in the Canary Islands, with emergency services responding to the horrific scene.
The M1 motorway is closed in both directions between Leicester and Loughborough after a car crashed off a bridge, colliding with a van below. Emergency services are on scene with significant delays reported.
A Handsworth family disputes a £100 penalty from Euro Parking Services, arguing the pavement is council-owned land where private firms lack enforcement power. The council confirms the land is public highway.
New data reveals petrol and diesel panic buying in the UK peaked on March 3, with sales 30% above normal, driven by Middle East tensions and rising fuel prices.
A severe jet fuel shortage could disrupt UK and EU summer holiday flights within three weeks unless shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes, warns ACI Europe, with airlines already cutting services.
The RAC warns UK drivers have paid an extra £27 on average for diesel since February, with petrol up £14, due to ongoing Middle East tensions affecting oil prices.
Warwickshire Police stopped a Motability BMW 218i allegedly traveling over 100mph on the M6 near Corley. The driver faces court for speeding and no insurance, with the car likely not returned due to misuse and poor condition.
A new government rule change effective April 10 dramatically reduces the cost for businesses to install public electric vehicle chargers, aiming to accelerate infrastructure expansion nationwide.
Travellers were stranded aboard a grounded Ryanair flight at Birmingham Airport for over three hours following a terminal evacuation due to a suspected fire, with passengers enduring 21-degree heat without refreshments.
Forecourt operators report a dramatic increase in No Means of Payment incidents, now accounting for two-thirds of all fuel crime across UK petrol stations.
Birmingham City Council will implement new powers to prohibit pavement parking later this year, targeting busy roads and known problem areas to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility.
Seven Lufthansa flights to and from Birmingham Airport are cancelled today due to a cabin crew strike, affecting routes to Frankfurt and Munich amid stalled wage talks.
Three flights from Birmingham Airport to Frankfurt and Munich were cancelled on Friday, April 10, as cabin crew at Lufthansa staged a one-day strike over wage disputes, disrupting travel plans.
A coroner's report urges the government to close a driving licence loophole for foreign nationals after a pensioner was killed by a Nigerian driver who failed UK tests.
A significant legal reform took effect on March 22, 2026, allowing courts to suspend prison sentences of up to three years for serious driving offences, including causing death or injury.