Motorway fuel warning: 181.26p per litre at services
Motorway service station fuel costs 181.26p per litre, up to 20p more than the UK average, according to RAC Fuel Watch.
Category : Traffic Updates
New ANPR police car targets uninsured drivers in West Midlands
West Midlands Police deploy MIB-funded Toyota Corolla with ANPR to seize uninsured vehicles. The car helped seize 21 vehicles immediately after handover.
M42 closures over Bank Holiday near Birmingham Airport
M42 southbound at Junction 6 near Birmingham Airport closed overnight Sunday to Monday for maintenance, with 50mph limits in place due to HS2 works.
Toby Carvery Birmingham evacuated as crews tackle kitchen fire
Toby Carvery in Kings Norton was evacuated after a kitchen fire. Two fire engines attended Pershore Road South at 9.50am. No casualties were reported and service resumed by 11.10am.
M5 and M6 lane closures cause Bank Holiday delays
Multiple lane closures on the M5 and M6 are causing delays across the West Midlands on the first day of the late Summer Bank Holiday, with slow traffic reported on both motorways.
M54 Closed Overnight Due to Injured Animals on Road
The M54 in Shropshire was fully closed overnight after injured animals were found on the carriageway. National Highways confirmed the road reopened by 6am with no delays.
Birmingham thunderstorm warning: Met Office urges flood kit prep
The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for Birmingham and the West Midlands until 10pm, urging residents to prepare emergency flood kits as up to 75mm of rain could fall in 12 hours.
Bank Holiday Supermarket Hours: Full Guide for 2026
Find out which supermarkets are open and their hours on August Bank Holiday Monday 2026, including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Co-op, Iceland and Waitrose.
Birmingham road cameras issue 453 fines for banned turns
New cameras in Birmingham have issued 453 fines for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway, with enforcement starting in June.
M6 and M5 delays as multiple lanes closed across West Midlands
Multiple lanes closed on M6 and M5 due to broken-down vehicles, causing slow traffic and delays across the West Midlands.
M6 lane hogger caught eating whole lettuce
Staffordshire Police stopped an M6 middle lane hogger and found the driver eating a whole lettuce with no hands on the wheel. The driver was reported for multiple offences.
Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms to Hit West Midlands
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the West Midlands, bringing potential flooding and travel disruption. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
Birmingham thunderstorm warning: 19-hour alert issued
Birmingham faces a 19-hour yellow thunderstorm warning from 3am Wednesday, with potential power cuts and flooding across 59 areas.
M6 Toll van driver caught reversing up slip road
Daniel Udrescu, 57, was caught reversing up the M6 Toll slip road at Cannock and fined £445 plus costs after admitting the offence.
M6 collision near Birmingham causes rush hour delays
A multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound near Castle Bromwich closed lanes three and four, causing delays of up to an hour. All lanes reopened by 9.40am with no casualties reported.
M6 lanes reopen after crash near Birmingham
All M6 lanes have reopened near Birmingham after a crash caused rush-hour delays. National Highways reported the incident, with traffic returning to normal by mid-morning.
Motorcyclist dies in Kingsbury Road crash in Castle Vale
A motorcyclist was confirmed dead at the scene after a crash on Kingsbury Road in Castle Vale on Sunday evening, despite emergency crews providing advanced life support.
Birmingham in 134 areas set for thunderstorms, Met Office says
The Met Office forecasts widespread thunderstorms in Birmingham and 133 other areas on Wednesday, following intense summer heat.
M6 crash near Birmingham closes two lanes, 45-min delays
Two lanes closed on M6 northbound after J5 A452 Chester Road following a multi-vehicle crash. Delays up to 45 minutes. Four cars involved.
M6 Rush Hour Delays After Crash Near Birmingham
A crash on the M6 near Birmingham caused rush hour delays, with queues building after the incident. Traffic is reportedly heavy.
Midlands drivers fined for under 30mph speeding
Increasing numbers of Midlands drivers are receiving fines and penalty points for speeding in 20mph zones, with 59 offences recorded between 20-29mph last year.
UK 76 Number Plate Change: £1,000 Fine Risk
New '76' number plates arrive September 1, 2026. Drivers face £1,000 fines and MOT failure if plates don't meet DVSA rules. Expert warns buyers not to overvalue new registrations.
Drivers reject 80mph motorway speed limit proposal
A survey of 2,000 motorists shows 54% oppose raising the UK motorway speed limit to 80mph, despite petitions and existing speeding trends.
Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Midlands
The Met Office warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Midlands from Wednesday, August 26, after a sunny weekend with highs of 22-23C. Showers likely Tuesday.
Speed Cameras in Birmingham: September 2026 Watch List
Birmingham drivers face speed cameras on key routes this September 2026. New enforcement sites target high-risk roads. Check locations to avoid fines.
Hundreds fined in Birmingham over banned turns enforcement
Birmingham council has fined 453 drivers for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway in June and July, as new camera enforcement begins.
Birmingham second most stressful UK city to drive in
Birmingham ranks as the UK's second most stressful city to drive in, according to Kia's 2026 Driving Wellness Index, with the lowest road safety score.
Tipton High Street closed as fire crews tackle blaze
High Street in Tipton is closed after a fire broke out. Four West Midlands Fire Service appliances were sent to the scene before 1pm. Motorists are advised to expect delays.
Drivers warned: remove roof boxes or face 25% fuel rise
Drivers heading off for the August bank holiday are urged to remove unused roof boxes, as they can increase fuel consumption by up to 25%, adding roughly £10 to a typical £40 fuel bill.
Cambridgeshire road closures and cycle lane suspensions from Sept 2026
Cambridgeshire County Council has issued temporary traffic orders affecting Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire from September 2026, including road closures, cycle lane suspensions and a footpath closure lasting until June 2028.
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