Drivers Face £100 Charge as Labour Plans Fuel Duty Hike
Motorists could pay an extra £100 next year due to planned fuel duty increases, with costs potentially rising to £360 by 2029 amid global tensions.
Category : Traffic Updates
M6 Delays After Five-Car Crash at Spaghetti Junction
Drivers face up to 35-minute delays on the M6 southbound near Spaghetti Junction following a multi-vehicle crash involving five cars, with lane closures and recovery work ongoing.
Barney Walsh Gets Six-Month Driving Ban for Speeding
Barney Walsh, co-host of BBC Gladiators and son of Bradley Walsh, has been disqualified from driving for six months after exceeding a temporary speed limit on the M4 motorway in his Mercedes-Benz SUV.
Car Overturns Near Birmingham Airport, Man Hospitalised
A man has been taken to hospital after a collision near Birmingham Airport caused a car to overturn, blocking a major route in Bickenhill during the incident.
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Diana's Lady-in-Waiting Banned for Speeding Offence
Anne Beckwith-Smith, Princess Diana's longest-serving lady-in-waiting, has been disqualified from driving for six months after accumulating 12 penalty points for speeding in Wiltshire.
Petrol Hits 155p per Litre Amid Iran War
UK petrol prices have soared to nearly 155p per litre, marking a 20p increase since the start of the Iran conflict. Diesel prices also reach record highs, with drivers facing significant fuel cost pressures.
Fuel Price Surge Hits Northern England Hardest
Petrol and diesel prices have soared across the UK, with northern England experiencing the sharpest increases. Diesel prices have jumped over 34% in some areas, adding £26 to fill a tank.
Fuel Prices Uncertain Despite Ceasefire Hopes
Petrol and diesel costs have surged in March, but a new ceasefire in the Middle East offers potential relief. Experts warn the situation remains volatile.
Motorcyclist Critical After Crash on Hagley Road West
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious collision with a car on Hagley Road West in Oldbury. Police have appealed for witnesses.
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Young Drivers Lose Navigation Skills as 90% Use Sat Navs
New research reveals a generational gap in navigation, with 90% of drivers using sat navs and young motorists struggling to navigate without technology.
RAC: UK Drivers Hit by £26 Fuel Cost Surge
Petrol prices have jumped 3p per litre in five days to 157.02p, while diesel nears record highs, adding £26 to fill a 55-litre tank amid Iran conflict impacts.
New Driving Licence Rules Face Readiness Concerns in NI
Northern Ireland's Graduated Driving Licence scheme, launching October 1, 2026, faces industry warnings of unpreparedness, with instructors citing lack of details and training.
Motorcyclist Critical After Hagley Road West Crash
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life following a collision with a car on Hagley Road West in Oldbury. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the road remains closed as police appeal for witnesses.
Avoid This Car Button to Save £15 on Fuel Costs
Motorists are advised to skip using the air conditioning button during the heatwave to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%, saving around £15 as oil prices rise.
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Major Delays on M42 Near Tamworth After Collision
Severe traffic disruptions are reported on the M42 near Tamworth following a multi-vehicle collision, causing extensive delays and lane closures during peak hours.
Hagley Road West Closed After Multiple Crashes
A major Birmingham commuter route, Hagley Road West, is shut at the Wolverhampton Road South junction in Quinton following multiple collisions, causing significant delays and bus diversions.
DVSA Fines for Overloaded Vans Could Reach £300
The DVSA is introducing a graduated fine system for drivers exceeding weight limits, with penalties ranging from £100 to £300 based on the severity of the overload.
Belgian Man Arrested After Serious M6 Toll Crash
A 23-year-old Belgian man has been arrested following a serious collision on the M6 Toll on Good Friday. The crash involved a black Peugeot Partner van, with a 30-year-old passenger hospitalized with serious injuries.
Pedestrian Critical After Smethwick Van Collision
A man is fighting for his life after being struck by a van on Cranford Street in Smethwick. Bystanders performed CPR before emergency services arrived and rushed him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
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45 Cars Hit with £6,000 Tax Under New Labour VED Rates
New Vehicle Excise Duty rates from the Labour government will impose a £5,690 first-year tax on 45 high-emitting petrol and diesel models, including popular cars from Audi, BMW, and Porsche.
Birmingham's Cheapest Petrol Stations April 2026
A new list reveals the top ten cheapest petrol and diesel stations in Birmingham, with Costco leading at 147.9p per litre. Prices were recorded between April 1 and 7, 2026.
Birmingham Speeding Hotspot Nets 20,000 Drivers
New data reveals the A4540 New John Street West as Birmingham's worst speeding hotspot, with nearly 20,000 drivers caught by average speed cameras last year.
Drivers Warned About Tyres During Fuel Price Crisis
Experts warn underinflated tyres reduce fuel efficiency as petrol and diesel prices soar, with calls for government intervention on fuel duty and VAT.
Jersey Taxi Crackdown: £1,000 Fines and Licence Bans
Jersey drivers operating unlicensed taxis now face severe penalties including £1,000 fines, potential imprisonment, and driving licence disqualifications under new legislation approved by the State Assembly.
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RAC App Helps Find Cheapest Petrol and Diesel Prices
The RAC advises UK drivers to check its app for real-time fuel prices via the government's Fuel Finder scheme, as costs soar to near-record highs this Easter.
Leicester CCTV Car to Issue £70 Parking Fines
Leicester City Council introduces a new £57,000 CCTV-equipped vehicle to enforce parking restrictions, targeting illegal parking near schools and bus stops with £70 penalties.
DVLA Warning for Drivers Born Before 1956 on Licence Renewal
The DVLA has issued a crucial reminder to UK drivers, especially those born before 1956, that photocard driving licences must be renewed every 10 years to avoid penalties.
Older Car Tax Hike: Pre-2001 Vehicles Face £15 Rise
Owners of older cars registered before March 2001 with engines above 1549cc will pay £375 annually under new tax bands, a £15 increase from current rates.
Fuel Finder Tool Saves Drivers £40 on Petrol Annually
The government's Fuel Finder service enables motorists to locate the cheapest local fuel stations, potentially saving households £40 per year according to official estimates.
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10 Cars at Risk of Scrappage Due to New Tax Rates
New Vehicle Excise Duty rates from April 1 are causing higher polluting cars to become financially unviable, with annual bills up to £760 forcing owners to scrap vehicles.
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