Mobile speed camera vans are regularly patrolling Birmingham's newly reduced 30mph roads, with thousands of drivers caught speeding this year, including 311 offences on the A34 Walsall Road alone.
A West Midlands road was closed for more than 18 hours following a serious incident, causing major disruption for motorists and residents in the area.
Two men were injured when their car crashed into a tree in Birmingham. Emergency services responded to the incident on Wednesday night. The men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A drunk HGV driver was stopped on the M6 in Staffordshire after a roadside test showed he was twice the legal drink drive limit. Police praised the public for reporting him.
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Six fire crews are tackling a blaze at a row of shops in Bartley Green. West Midlands Fire Service urges the public to avoid Illeybrook Square as they respond to a fire in a disused shop.
A man and a woman are potentially fighting for their lives after a two-car crash in Northfield on Bristol Road South near Frankley Beeches Road on June 30, 2026.
A man and a woman have potentially life-threatening injuries after a two-car crash in Northfield. Bristol Road South and Frankley Beeches Road are closed as emergency services work at the scene.
Birmingham residents risk a £60 fine for putting bins out early. New council rules target waste collection violations to improve street cleanliness.
Multiple lanes were closed on the M6 in the West Midlands after a lorry broke down, causing significant delays for motorists.
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Drivers warned of £1,000 fines and penalty points for pollen-covered windscreens, even if they don't suffer hayfever. High pollen levels across England this week.
Weather maps confirm UK heatwave from July 6 to July 11, with temperatures reaching 41C in Birmingham, breaking the 2022 record.
The M5 has reopened after a car hit the central reservation between J1 and J2, leaving a woman seriously injured. Delays of 20 minutes remain.
Households in Kent face £1,000 fines for washing cars with hosepipes from July 3 as South East Water imposes a hosepipe ban in nine regions due to extreme temperatures and high demand.
The M5 southbound is closed between J1 West Bromwich and J2 Oldbury due to a serious collision, causing two miles of congestion. Emergency services are on scene.
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Drivers on the A594 in Leicester face £70 fines under new red route restrictions starting early July, aimed at reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.
Labour's new road safety strategy includes cutting the drink-drive limit, harsher seatbelt penalties, and mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s.
The UK's ultra low emission vehicle fleet grew 33% year-on-year to 2.84 million by end of 2025, but public charging infrastructure only increased 22.8%, raising concerns ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel ban.
A UK tourist in Paris was scammed €570 (£493) by a taxi driver who altered the card reader amount. Monzo refused a refund, citing lack of evidence. A gang of fake drivers recently faced court for similar scams.
Drivers in the West Midlands face major delays on M6 and M42 due to roadworks, obstructions, and heatwave conditions. The M42 is closed both ways near Solihull, while M6 sees stop-start traffic.
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Drivers could face fines up to £10,000 for ignoring engine management light, low tyre pressure, squeaky brakes, and oil warning lights, warns Yell. Each issue can cost up to £2,500.
A HGV fire has closed the M54 westbound between J2 (Wolverhampton) and J3 (Albrighton) amid an extreme heat warning, with delays likely.
West Midlands police speed camera vans have issued thousands of fines in Birmingham this year. Fort Parkway tops the list with 774 penalties, followed by Heartlands Parkway and Eachelhurst Road.
Thunderstorms are expected to hit the West Midlands at 4pm and 7pm today after the region experienced its hottest June day on record, with temperatures reaching 32.2°C.
The family of 68-year-old Anne Anderson, killed in a three-vehicle M40 collision near Warwick, say they feel 'incredibly lucky' to have known her. A man arrested has been released on bail.
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Drivers warned extra 2,600 crash deaths a year by 2040 as cars get bigger. Cities could lose 8.5-14% of on-street parking. London and Berlin each lose 100,000 spaces.
Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could face fines doubling to £160 for serious parking offences after the Labour government approved a trial extension.
Motorists on the M5 in Birmingham face delays after a multiple-vehicle collision. Emergency services are at the scene, and lanes are closed.
Greggs temporarily shut multiple stores across the Black Country due to rising temperatures, affecting locations in Dudley, West Bromwich, and Wolverhampton.
A multi-vehicle collision on the M5 near Birmingham has led to long delays. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect significant journey disruptions.
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Drivers on the M6 near Birmingham faced delays of more than 30 minutes following a collision. The incident caused significant congestion and long queues.
