Birmingham Pride 2026: 28 Bus Services Impacted
Birmingham Pride 2026 sees 28 bus services diverted on May 23 due to the parade. Key stops affected include Moor Street, Carrs Lane, and High Street. Check timetables.
Category : Bus Services
Bullring Evacuated After Fire Alarm
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre was evacuated after a fire alarm activation. Shoppers were led out, and the centre temporarily closed.
Fuel Costs Threaten 49% of West Midlands Bus Services
Soaring fuel costs could lead to the scrapping of nearly half of bus services in the West Midlands unless a subsidy scheme is extended, Transport for West Midlands warns.
New Driving Test Booking Rules: Learner Guide
New driving test booking rules ban instructors from booking tests, aiming to stop bots and reselling. Learners must book themselves, with limits on changes.
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Delivery Cyclist Injured in Birmingham Crash Near McDonald's
A delivery cyclist in his 30s was taken to hospital after a collision with a car at the junction of Bristol Street and Belgrave Middleway in Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Royal Mail Disruption: West Midlands Post Delays
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays in West Midlands postcodes, including Kidderminster, following the Early May Bank Holiday and ongoing local issues like staff shortages.
New DVSA Rule: Learners Must Book Their Own Driving Test
From May 12, learner drivers in England must book their own driving test. Instructors can no longer book or amend tests. Further changes from June 9 limit test centre choices.
Elsie Blundell MP: Bring Back the Express Bus to Manchester
Heywood and Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell urges Mayor Andy Burnham to restore express bus services to Manchester, highlighting long commutes and economic barriers for local residents.
May Bank Holiday Supermarket Hours: Key Stores
Check supermarket opening hours for the May bank holiday. Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl have adjusted schedules.
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Jet2, Ryanair, EasyJet Issue Jet Fuel Update
Jet2, Ryanair, and EasyJet have issued updates on jet fuel supplies as UK refineries boost output. Passengers are assured no immediate disruptions, with airlines hedging fuel costs and waiving surcharges.
NCP Closes Five More Car Parks Across UK Including Midlands
NCP has announced five more car park closures across the UK, including sites in Kidderminster and Nottingham, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
UK Tourists Warned Pet Passports May Not Be Valid
UK tourists are warned that EU-issued pet passports may no longer be valid under new rules. The RSPCA advises obtaining an Animal Health Certificate instead.
Auditors Approve West Midlands Bus Network Transformation Plan
Internal auditors have expressed substantial confidence in the management of the West Midlands' transition from a private operator-led bus system to a franchised model, with implementation set between 2027 and 2029.
Great Birmingham Run 2026: 48 Bus Routes Diverted
The AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run on May 3, 2026, will see 48 National Express West Midlands bus routes diverted due to road closures for runner safety. Disruptions are expected from start of service until 4pm, with some closures extending to 6pm.
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Great Birmingham Run 2026: 48 Bus Diversions List
National Express West Midlands has announced 48 bus route diversions for the Great Birmingham Run on May 3, 2026, with multiple road closures affecting services from start until 4pm.
Birmingham Bus Route Diverted Over Unplanned Road Works
A Birmingham bus route has been diverted due to unplanned road works in Erdington, with National Express West Midlands altering the 11C service's path along Marsh Hill and surrounding streets.
Birmingham's Number 74 Bus Route Gets £15.5M Overhaul
The Cross City Bus Package 6 West scheme aims to improve journey times and reliability on the busy Number 74 route between Birmingham City Centre and West Bromwich, addressing chronic traffic delays.
Birmingham Bus Routes Disrupted by HS2 Viaduct Works for 18 Months
Multiple National Express West Midlands bus routes in Birmingham will be altered from May 10 due to HS2 construction on Saltley Viaduct, with disruptions expected to last up to 18 months.
Free Bus Travel for Military in Worcestershire
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.
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British Tourist Killed in La Gomera Bus Crash, Children Injured
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.
Birmingham Bus Route Diverted After Thugs Target Buses
The National Express West Midlands number 95 service was forced to divert in Shard End due to recurring anti-social behaviour targeting buses, putting passengers and staff at risk.
Birmingham Bus Fare Dodgers Face Major Penalty Hike
National Express West Midlands announces a significant increase in penalty charges for passengers caught without a valid ticket, with fines rising to £100 and potential court charges up to £1,000.
Cyclist Critically Injured in Smethwick Crash
A male cyclist has sustained life-threatening injuries in a crash with a car on Oldbury Road in Smethwick. Emergency services provided advanced trauma care at the scene before transporting him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Birmingham Buses Safer for Women with New Investment
MP Jess Phillips announces investment in CCTV and driver training on West Midlands buses to tackle violence against women and girls, improving safety and career opportunities.
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Yorkshire Buses Shuts Down Due to Fuel Crisis and Costs
A major UK bus operator, Yorkshire Buses, has announced it will cease all operations from April 1, citing unsustainable rising costs including fuel prices linked to the Middle East crisis.
Missing Bus Timetables Mystery Solved in Black Country
Transport for West Midlands confirms replacement of missing bus timetables in Dudley after residents were left unable to check bus operation hours at two key stops.
Bus Services Diverted After Crash in Sutton Coldfield
National Express apologises for disruption after a two-car collision on Springfield Road in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, which injured two people and diverted X14 bus services.
Birmingham Bus Route Needs Parking Enforcement First
Councillors argue that the £15.5 million Cross City Bus Package 6 West scheme between Birmingham City Centre and West Bromwich must address parking issues on Soho Road before implementation to ensure effectiveness.
Diamond Buses to Replace National Express Route 27
Diamond Buses will commence operation of the number 27 service linking Solihull to Rubery from March 29, 2026, replacing National Express West Midlands on this key route.
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Cyclist Dies After A5 Collision in Brownhills
Adrian Hudson, aged 61, tragically passed away in hospital following a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira on the A5 near Chester Road North in Brownhills early Friday morning.
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