Royal Mail cuts parcel collection time to 10 days
Royal Mail will cut parcel collection time at Post Offices and Parcelshops to 10 days from Sunday, down from 18 days, affecting items sent or redirected there.
Category : Bus Services
M6 Hilton Park: Walking vs driving across services tested
Walking between north and southbound Hilton Park services on the M6 took 4 min 50 sec, while driving took 5 min 45 sec, a difference of just 55 seconds.
Nationwide £100 student cash offer ends October 22
Nationwide's FlexStudent account offer, including £100 cash and £120 Just Eat vouchers, ends at 11.59pm on 22 October 2026. Students must apply before deadline.
Pensioner dies 17 days after Shrewsbury crash
A 76-year-old woman died 17 days after a collision on Battlefield Road, Shrewsbury. West Mercia Police renew appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Wednesbury bus station closes 10 days for resurfacing
Wednesbury Bus Station will close from September 21 to October 1 for carriageway resurfacing, with temporary bus stops in place and passengers advised to allow extra travel time.
BT PSTN switch-off by January 2027: key details
BT and Openreach will end the Public Switched Telephone Network by January 2027, moving millions of customers to Digital Voice. Vulnerable users get free engineer visits and backup power.
Birmingham bus franchising: Have your say on routes and tickets
Birmingham bus users can shape future routes, tickets and stops as WMCA moves buses under public control. Have your say now.
College asks parents to avoid Duke Street drop-offs
King Edward VI College asks parents to avoid Duke Street drop-offs after queues block Stourbridge Ring Road, citing safety concerns and suggesting Lower High Street.
Drivers face £35 fees after Tesco fuel payment failures
Motorists are receiving £35 admin demands from Forecourt Eye after Tesco fuel payments failed. Cashier errors cited in 70% of 27 complaints reviewed since January 2025.
Brewers Fayre closes all 89 UK branches this Monday
Brewers Fayre will close all 89 UK and Northern Ireland restaurants on September 7, 2026, including Walsall and Central Park in Warwickshire, after 45 years.
Halifax confirms 14 branches closing in September
Lloyds Banking Group will close 14 Halifax branches in September 2026 and retire the Halifax brand after 173 years, rebranding all accounts to Lloyds.
Birmingham learner drivers wait six months for tests
Birmingham learner drivers wait up to six months for test slots; one teen booked in Kingstanding got February date. Dudley average wait 14 weeks in July.
Drivers urged to use bus lanes outside peak times
Many drivers avoid bus lanes even when legally allowed, causing needless congestion. RAC says unclear signage and fear of fines are key reasons.
Halifax issues October 5 warning as app closure begins
Halifax will start closing its app and online banking on October 5, with the mobile app shutting permanently on October 31 as the brand transitions to Lloyds Bank.
Blackheath bus gate live: £70 fines for cars
New cameras enforce the Blackheath bus gate from today, banning cars between Birmingham Road and Long Lane with fines up to £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 14 days.
EasyJet flight diverted to Milan, stranding passengers
EasyJet passengers from Manchester to Antalya were diverted to Milan after crew duty limits, leaving families stranded over 1,200 miles from their destination.
Royal Mail delays: West Midlands postcodes affected (26.08.2026)
Royal Mail has published a full list of West Midlands postcodes hit by delivery delays, including parts of Birmingham, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Check your area now.
Aldi West Midlands Bank Holiday Opening Times
Aldi stores across the West Midlands will open from 8am to 8pm on Bank Holiday Monday, with reduced hours compared to usual trading.
DfT responds to calls to ban L-plate delivery riders
The Department for Transport has responded to London Assembly calls to ban provisional licence holders from commercial delivery work, citing an ongoing DVSA consultation on CBT reforms.
CSJ urges new DVLA rules to cut driving test backlog
The Centre for Social Justice warns one in six job vacancies requires a driving licence, with a 21-week test backlog locking NEETs out of work, and proposes employer-led testing.
Free bus travel for kids ends soon: 14m have days left
The Summer Bus Fare Offer, giving free travel to children aged 5-15, ends August 31. Over 14 million people have days to use the perk, confirmed by the DfT.
CrossCountry full Monday service after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry plans a full service Monday after a Birmingham power cut cancelled almost all Sunday trains. Limited services from 6pm today, with ticket acceptance and compensation available.
97% of UK petrol stations join Fuel Finder scheme
Around 97% of UK petrol stations are registered with the Fuel Finder scheme, covering 99% of fuel sold. Drivers could save 1-6p per litre on petrol and diesel costs.
Young Drivers Face Car Insurance Costs Over Address Changes
Over a third of drivers aged 18-24 don't know they must tell insurers about address changes, risking cover and claims, Aviva warns.
Lloyds Bank to close five branches in September
Lloyds Bank will close five UK branches in September 2026, affecting Birmingham, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Harrow and Whitechapel, London. The first closures begin September 23.
Birmingham Airport summer travel advice for families
Birmingham Airport has shared final summer travel advice for families making last-minute getaways before schools return on 1 September 2026, including discounts and kids' essentials.
Bus depot plans for east Birmingham suburb take vital step
Birmingham Council approved land sale for a new EV bus depot in Kitts Green, promising greener buses, more frequent services, and reduced emissions.
Jet2 confirms 4.30pm-9pm Twilight Check-in at Birmingham
Jet2 has confirmed its Twilight Check-in service lets passengers flying before midday drop bags at Birmingham Airport between 4.30pm and 9pm the night before, making morning flights easier.
Rail Replacement Warning for Football Fans in Birmingham
Rail replacement buses will replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Walsall on Saturday, affecting fans travelling to matches at St Andrew's and Bescot Stadium.
Ryanair warns passengers of £55 airport check-in fee
Ryanair will charge passengers £55 per person for airport check-in if they fail to check in online. Online check-in is free, with deadlines up to 2 hours before departure.
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