Life-Changing Injuries in Castle Bromwich Crash
A woman sustained serious, potentially life-changing injuries in a two-car collision on Chester Road in Castle Bromwich, requiring emergency extraction and hospital treatment.
Category : Traffic Updates
Eight English Counties Brace for Snow Next Week
Met Office forecasts wintry conditions returning to England with eight counties potentially seeing snow on Monday and Tuesday as colder easterly winds develop.
Midlands Snow Warning: 36-Hour Blizzard Forecast
The Midlands faces a severe winter storm with up to 27 inches of snow predicted across the UK, starting Monday evening and peaking on Tuesday.
Fuel Duty Hits £18.5bn as EV Demand Slows
HMRC data reveals fuel duty receipts reached £18.5 billion between April and December 2025, marking the first increase in two years amid concerns about slowing electric vehicle adoption.
Storm Ingrid: Costly Car Repair Warning for Drivers
UK drivers warned to protect vehicles from Storm Ingrid's heavy rain and 60mph winds to avoid expensive damp repairs, mould health risks, and insurance issues.
Highway Code Audiobook Aids Sleep Learning
Drivers can now learn new Highway Code rules through a bedtime story audiobook narrated by Vicki Butler-Henderson, backed by sleep science research.
UK Snow Bomb: 25 Inches Forecast for 21 Counties
New weather models predict a major snow event hitting the UK from January 27, with 21 English counties facing significant snowfall and Scotland expecting up to 25 inches.
Birmingham Braces for 13cm Snow Blitz Next Week
Birmingham faces a severe three-hour snow blitz on Tuesday, with 13cm forecast to fall during rush hour, causing major travel disruption across the West Midlands.
Three Counties Escape UK Snow Bomb as Maps Show Widespread Impact
New weather maps reveal three English counties will avoid a major 388-mile snow system hitting the UK on January 27, while many areas face up to 18 hours of snowfall.
Wolverhampton Driving Test Centre to Clear Backlog
Plans submitted for a new DVSA driving test centre at Wolverhampton Science Park to address urgent demand and reduce waiting times of up to six months.
UK Driving Law Changes 2026: What You Need to Know
A comprehensive guide to the upcoming UK driving law changes in 2026, covering digital licences, electric car tax, MOT enforcement, and more. Stay informed to avoid penalties.
TfL Admits LTNs Increased Congestion in Some Areas
Transport for London officials have told the London Assembly Transport Committee that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods have increased congestion for private cars on some streets while defending their overall benefits.
New Drink-Drive Law Impacts Mobility Scooter Users
Government plans to lower the alcohol limit for drivers will also apply to mobility scooter users, affecting up to 350,000 people across Britain under existing legal classifications.
Plymouth Barton Road Experimental Traffic Order
Plymouth City Council introduces an experimental traffic regulation order for Barton Road, implementing no waiting and limited waiting restrictions, with a six-month consultation period.
Midlands Towns Face 5cm Snow as Weather Maps Reveal Arrival
A 277-mile wall of snow is set to sweep across England on Tuesday, blanketing West Midlands towns including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and Coventry with up to 5cm.
Baby Dies in A1 Crash After Car Hits Ice from Blocked Pipe
A coroner has issued a Prevention of Future Deaths report after a seven-month-old boy died when his family's car hit ice caused by a blocked drainage pipe on the A1 in Lincolnshire.
Driving Test Cheating Rises 50% in UK
New data reveals a shocking 50% increase in driving test cheating across England, Scotland and Wales, with over 1,100 cases involving Bluetooth technology and impersonation attempts.
Drivers Set for Refunds After Faulty Speed Cameras
Over 2,600 motorists could receive compensation after National Highways identified erroneous camera activations on motorways and A roads since 2021.
Essential Winter Item Drivers Must Carry from Monday
Motoring experts warn drivers to prepare for freezing conditions by keeping a scraper and de-icer in their vehicles, with snow forecast and temperatures plummeting.
Driver Banned for Wrong-Way A46 Stoneleigh Dashcam Incident
A 25-year-old Coventry man has been banned from driving for six months and fined £500 after dashcam footage captured him driving the wrong way on the busy A46 in Stoneleigh.
Drivers Could Be Locked Out of Cars After Pub Visits
The Labour government is considering mandatory alcohol ignition locks in vehicles to prevent drink-driving, with devices that could lock drivers out if they exceed limits.
Birmingham Snow Forecast: Up to 11cm Expected Next Week
Weather maps predict substantial snowfall across Birmingham and the Midlands next week, with up to 11cm accumulation possible. The Met Office confirms colder conditions and snow risk.
Birmingham Braced for 13cm Snow in Three-Hour Blast
Weather forecasters predict Birmingham could see nearly 13cm of snow falling in just three hours on Tuesday morning, continuing a snowy January for the city.
M6 Chaos After Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Walsall
Severe traffic delays hit the M6 northbound near Birmingham after a multi-vehicle collision closed lanes between junctions 9 and 8, causing miles of tailbacks during rush hour.
One English Region Spared from UK Snow Bomb
Weather maps reveal almost all of England and Wales will face heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures next week, with only southeast England likely avoiding the worst of the disruptive wintry blast.
M6 Crash Near Birmingham Causes Rush Hour Chaos
A multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound near Wednesbury Walsall has closed lanes, causing two miles of congestion and severe delays for morning commuters.
Midlands Towns Face Snow in February Weather Bomb
Fourteen Midlands towns and cities are preparing for significant snowfall on February 1st, with WX Charts projections indicating blizzard conditions sweeping across the region from Scotland.
Birmingham Faces 12-Hour Snow Blast and -8°C Temperatures
Weather charts predict a 12-hour snowstorm hitting Birmingham and other major UK cities in late January, with temperatures dropping to -8°C and wintry conditions spreading nationwide.
Midlands Snow Forecast: Three Days of Flurries Expected
New weather maps predict significant snowfall across the Midlands, including Birmingham, with up to 20cm possible over three consecutive days from late January.
M6 Lorry Driver Tests Positive for Drugs After Red Light
A 34-year-old HGV driver from Dudley was arrested on the M6 near Stafford after running a red light and testing positive for both cocaine and cannabis in a roadside drug wipe.
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