Essex County Council has issued temporary traffic orders for closures in Brentwood, including Ingatestone, Mountnessing, and Little Warley, starting August 2026. Works include water connections, duct laying, and chamber construction, with diversions in pl
Cambridgeshire County Council proposes a raised table at Sedley Taylor Road/Long Road junction and a parallel crossing on Long Road near Robinson Way. Consultation open until September 2, 2026.
Major roads including Colmore Row, Suffolk Street Queensway and Great Charles Queensway will close as the European Athletics Championships come to Birmingham from tonight until Sunday evening.
Labour pressure group Compass urges PM Andy Burnham to cap all petrol and diesel cars at 50mph in first 100 days, sparking Tory criticism.
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The M6 northbound is closed between junctions 5 and 6 near Birmingham due to an off-network fire, with thick smoke blowing across the carriageway causing hazardous conditions.
The DWP is set to decide in September on restricting Universal Credit's health element for claimants under 22, following consultation and a pending report.
The Andy Burnham government is considering changes to headlights as drivers continue to complain about glare. Research found over half of 1,800 UK drivers have reduced night driving due to glare.
An amber extreme heat warning is in place across the West Midlands today, with Birmingham expecting 36C. Transport for West Midlands warns of significant disruption on roads and trains.
Dudley Council has approved average speed cameras for Thorns Road, Quarry Bank, after campaigns following a fatal hit-and-run. Installation is set for March 2027, with similar cameras already cutting collisions elsewhere.
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Andy Burnham's government has ruled out making drivers over 70 retake driving tests, after viral Facebook posts misinterpreted the Road Safety Strategy, which proposes mandatory eyesight checks instead.
A man in his 30s died after his Porsche Taycan collided with a tractor on the A41 Newport bypass near Pickmere roundabout. Police arrest a 30-year-old on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and appeal for dashcam footage.
Petrol prices in England have risen for 33 consecutive days, reaching 161.66p per litre, with diesel up 17p in a month, according to RAC figures.
A car overturned on the M42 in the West Midlands caused 50-minute delays and lane closures, with traffic queuing for miles. Emergency services attended the scene.
Transport for West Midlands warns of significant travel disruption due to a heatwave, with Birmingham set to hit 38C. Advice includes checking journeys, carrying water, and avoiding peak heat.
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Households within 500 metres of new grid infrastructure will receive £250 off annual energy bills under a scheme confirmed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, as part of over 40 grid upgrade projects.
Falling water levels at Rutland Water have uncovered ruins of Nether Hambleton, a village flooded in the 1970s to create the reservoir, as drought conditions worsen across England.
Around 40 firefighters tackle a large grass fire in Brownhills, with more blazes in Kings Norton, Tipton, and Coventry as hot weather persists.
A £100k McLaren was pulled over in Staffordshire due to misrepresented plates and dangerously low tyre tread, leading to a prohibition notice.
Drivers face penalty points and larger fines for number plate offences as Andy Burnham's Government considers tougher penalties after a surge in ghost plate incidents.
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New MOT rules could lead to penalty points and roadside vehicle seizure. The government consultation ended May 16, with results due August 16.
Speed camera vans in Birmingham caught 774 drivers on Fort Parkway alone in early 2026. Discover the top 5 hotspot roads where police target speeding motorists.
Exclusive WMP data reveals top 10 highest motorway speeds in West Midlands over past year, with 137mph on M6, four entries over 130mph, and six M6 incidents.
Barclays is offering new customers £200 for switching accounts and transferring two direct debits before August 27. Must deposit £2,000 within 30 days.
Over 50,000 parking fines were issued on Alum Rock Road and Stratford Road in three years, but payment rates remain unknown as the council lacks road-specific data.
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Cambridgeshire County Council issues temporary traffic orders for road closures and restrictions across Cambridge and villages, enabling essential maintenance from August 2026.
A Skoda family car hit 137mph, the highest speed recorded in the West Midlands in 2026, according to police FOI data. BMW, Mercedes, and Audi follow.
Motorists in Chelmsford, Epping Forest and Basildon face temporary road closures and clearways from August 2026. Essex County Council has published orders covering drainage, utility and tree works, with diversions and dates.
Birmingham police speed camera vans target new 30mph roads after speed limits cut from 40mph. Over 300 offences on A34 Walsall Road alone.
Essex County Council has announced temporary road and footpath closures across Chelmsford areas including Springfield, Roxwell, and Boreham, starting August 2026, for essential maintenance and utility works.
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A lorry fire on the M6 northbound near Birmingham Airport caused 90-minute delays. No injuries reported. Fire crews extinguished the blaze; one lane reopened.
