Logistics firm seeks licence for Bilston site
Malerkotla Logistics Limited has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to run one vehicle and one trailer from 150 Oxford Street, Bilston, with objections due by November 16.
Category : Public Transport
New passport rules at 13 UK airports: contactless e-gates
HM Passport Office confirms contactless facial recognition e-gates at 13 UK airports, cutting queues by up to 25% for returning British passport holders.
Dudley's 27 bus: One of West Midlands' safest routes
The 27 bus between Dudley and Wolverhampton recorded just one incident in six months, making it one of the region's safest routes.
Met Office issues 12-hour wind warning for England and Wales
The Met Office has issued a 12-hour yellow wind warning for parts of England and Wales, with gusts of 50-60mph expected and 70mph possible on coasts, starting Friday midnight.
Diesel drivers face 20p per mile costs as fuel hits £2
Diesel drivers face 'extraordinary' costs as pump prices hit £2 per litre. RAC says average 45mpg car now costs 20p per mile, adding £2,020 a year for 10,000-mile drivers.
Free bus pass delay until March 2027 for these birthdays
Free bus pass eligibility will align with State Pension age, causing delays until March 2027 for some born in 1960, confirmed by DfT.
DVLA expands online medical notifications for drivers
Drivers can now notify DVLA of more medical conditions online, saving up to 10 days on decisions. Over 60,000 drivers have already used the service.
Burnham concerned over Freeview TV switch-off by 2034
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is concerned about plans to switch off Freeview TV by 2034, citing rural and elderly viewers, and will review the issue.
Ryanair warns of UK thunderstorm flight disruption
Ryanair warns of potential flight disruption on August 27 as a Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning covers Birmingham and much of the UK until 10pm.
Metro warns of September service changes for line upgrades
West Midlands Metro will run no trams between Wednesbury Great Western Street and Edgbaston Village until 1pm on Sunday, September 13, due to essential overhead line equipment upgrades, with alternative transport arranged.
Birmingham 20mph plan: Residents threaten to move
Birmingham residents threaten to leave over 20mph road plans in the council's Local Plan, despite safety evidence. 326 comment on Facebook.
Birmingham Airport urges passport checks before EU travel
Birmingham Airport urges passengers to verify passport validity before travel, especially to the EU. UK passports must meet specific validity rules; check early to allow time for renewal.
EasyJet confirms free under-seat cabin bag for all
EasyJet confirms every passenger can bring one free under-seat cabin bag (45x36x20cm, up to 15kg) on board, including from Birmingham.
Vueling pulls Cardiff-Spain winter flights after 13 years
Vueling has withdrawn all flights from Cardiff Airport to Alicante and Malaga this winter, ending over 13 years of service, citing network review.
West Midlands Council Commits to 20mph Speed Limit
West Midlands Combined Authority has committed to introducing 20mph speed limits on all local roads, aiming to reduce accidents and improve safety across the region.
Trams Disrupted in Birmingham Due to Fire Incident
Trams on the West Midlands Metro network faced disruption on Wednesday afternoon due to a fire incident near Birmingham city centre, with services suspended between Bull Street and Library.
DfT confirms law change for train drivers: 18-year-olds eligible
The Department for Transport has confirmed a law change allowing 18-year-olds in England to apply to become train drivers, tackling shortages and creating skilled jobs for young people.
Woman and child hospitalised after M6 crash near Birmingham
A woman and a child were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the M6 near Birmingham, with emergency services attending the scene between junctions 5 and 6.
TaithCymru coach service launches October 25
A new daily coach service, TaithCymru, will launch on October 25, connecting Bangor and Carmarthen via 10 stops, cutting journey times by over an hour, Transport for Wales announces.
Unite backs WMCA buyout of National Express buses, calls monopoly 'lunacy'
Unite union welcomes WMCA's £24m purchase of National Express West Midlands, safeguarding jobs and services, calling the previous monopoly 'lunacy'.
Mayor's bus takeover welcomed by drivers union
Birmingham's mayor plans to bring buses under public control, a move welcomed by the drivers' union as a step towards better services.
WMCA buys National Express West Midlands bus ops
The West Midlands Combined Authority has agreed to buy National Express West Midlands, bringing buses under public control. The deal, announced [date], will see the region's largest bus operator taken over, affecting millions of passengers.
Burnham: WM bus buyout is 'absolutely massive'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has praised the WMCA's £24m purchase of 94% of the region's bus network as 'absolutely massive', protecting services and jobs.
Buses Nationalised to Save Thousands of Jobs
West Midlands buses are set to be brought under public control, a move aimed at saving thousands of jobs and improving services across the region.
Free child bus travel ends August 31, DfT confirms
The Department for Transport confirmed the free child bus travel scheme ends August 31, 2026. The scheme, part of Great British Summer Savings, offered unlimited free bus journeys for children aged 5-15 throughout August.
Andy Burnham scraps 9.30am-11pm bus rule for disabled
Disabled bus pass holders in England will travel free anytime from 1 April 2027, as Andy Burnham removes weekday restrictions, aiding work access.
DVLA expands online medical condition reporting for drivers
DVLA now allows drivers to notify 1,600 medical conditions online, saving up to 10 days compared to paper applications. Over 60,000 drivers already use the service.
Bus pass age change September: affected birth years
Free bus pass eligibility changes in September as State Pension age rises to 67 for those born between March 1961 and April 1977. Check your date of birth for the exact age.
WMR unable to run some Snow Hill routes after Stourbridge fire
West Midlands Railway says it cannot run services on some Snow Hill routes after a large fire in Stourbridge encroached onto railway embankments, with reduced services and rail replacement buses in place.
Train disruption in Perry Barr after wire damage
Damaged overhead wires in Perry Barr caused train disruption between Walsall and Wolverhampton, with services cancelled, delayed, or revised. Repairs were ongoing, and passengers were advised to check before travelling.
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