5,000 Fines on Birmingham's Alum Rock Road This Year
Alum Rock Road in Birmingham has seen 4,744 parking fines in the first five months of 2025, averaging 1,000 per month, with Stratford Road even worse at nearly 8,000 fines.
Alum Rock Road in Birmingham has seen 4,744 parking fines in the first five months of 2025, averaging 1,000 per month, with Stratford Road even worse at nearly 8,000 fines.
Drivers face £1,000 fines and penalty points for honking, checking phones, or rowdy passengers during England vs Ghana match, warns driving expert Saul Turner.
AA President Edmund King warns drivers of extreme risks from tyre blowouts during the 40C heatwave, urging non-essential travel to be postponed.
Drivers face £100 fines and three penalty points for wearing flip-flops, oversized sunglasses, or wide-brimmed hats while driving during the 39C heatwave, warns LeaseLoco.
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RecommendedDrivers are urged to avoid seven common heatwave mistakes as temperatures are set to reach 38C. The Met Office has issued a red heat alert for Wednesday and Thursday.
A rare red weather warning for extreme heat has been issued for Birmingham and the West Midlands, with National Rail urging passengers to only travel if absolutely essential on Wednesday and Thursday.
Barcelona hikes cruise passenger tax from €8 to €24, plus €6 regional tax, totaling €30 per day tripper. Aimed at reducing cruise tourism and overcrowding.
A crash between a car and a lorry on the M6 near Stafford caused long delays, with traffic queuing for miles as emergency services attended the scene.
Motorists are advised to park in shade as UK temperatures may hit 38C. Inside cars can reach over 40C in 30 minutes, posing risks to comfort and EV batteries.
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RecommendedA crash on the M6 near Stafford has led to lengthy delays and queuing traffic, with lane closures in place and motorists advised to avoid the area.
With Birmingham set for 39°C temperatures and a red heat alert, experts warn drivers to check tyre pressure weekly to prevent blowouts and grip loss.
Motorists urged to remove vapes, batteries, lighters, aerosols, fizzy drinks, medicines, and sunglasses from cars as temperatures hit 38C this week.
A motorcyclist in his 20s died in a crash on Kidderminster Road in Kingswinford. Tributes including a '#1 Dad' teddy bear and flowers have been left at the scene. Police appeal for witnesses.
Drivers are urged to fill up with fuel before 9pm Thursday as a 38C heatwave triggers a red weather warning, increasing breakdown risks, says the AA.
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RecommendedAs UK temperatures near 38C, Birmingham schools face heatwave challenges. No official closures yet, but pressure mounts for a legal maximum classroom temperature.
The M40 southbound in Warwickshire is closed between J16 and J15 due to a crash. Emergency services are on scene. Diversions in place.
Exclusive figures reveal thousands caught speeding by average speed cameras in Birmingham this year. Lee Bank Middleway tops the list with nearly 7,000 offences.
A lane closure on the M6 southbound between Junctions 6 and 5 after a collision has led to three miles of traffic and 40-minute delays near Birmingham.
Former Premier League striker Michail Antonio has conviction quashed after telling court he 'almost died' in car crash. He will face trial in March 2025.
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RecommendedDrivers are urged to fill their cars before 8pm Tuesday as UKHSA and Met Office issue heat-health alerts until June 23, with temperatures reaching 34C.
Dudley Council paid over £80,000 in pothole compensation from 2021 to 2025, with 2024 being the costliest year at £28,884 for 180 claims.
The M6 is closed northbound near Wednesbury due to a fire and southbound near Coventry due to a multi-vehicle crash, causing long delays.
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays on the M6 following a multi-vehicle collision that has closed lanes and caused congestion.
A vehicle fire on the M6 near Wednesbury led to lane closures and smoke spreading across the motorway, causing delays for drivers.
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RecommendedDrivers are urged to remove eight items from their cars as a heat health alert begins on June 18, with temperatures reaching 34°C.
A man died after his car overturned on Manor Way in Halesowen near the M5 slip road. Paramedics treated him but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
New data reveals 1.7 million MOT failures due to pothole damage, with Birmingham as the worst-hit area. Two-thirds of failures involve front wheels.
Newcastle City Council will enforce no-entry zones from July 1, using cameras to catch drivers taking shortcuts through residential streets, with fines starting at £70.
A two-car crash on the M40 southbound between junctions 16 and 15 near Warwick causes six-mile tailbacks and delays of up to 90 minutes. Two lanes closed.
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RecommendedRedcar and Cleveland Council introduces motorhome restrictions from July 6, limiting parking on Marine Parade to marked bays with a four-hour maximum stay.