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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedWeather forecasters predict Birmingham could see nearly 13cm of snow falling in just three hours on Tuesday morning, continuing a snowy January for the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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RecommendedWeather 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.
New weather maps predict significant snowfall across the Midlands, including Birmingham, with up to 20cm possible over three consecutive days from late January.
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.
New weather data indicates the Midlands could face a prolonged 66-hour snow event next week, with accumulations potentially reaching up to 19cm in some areas.
Tesla Financial Services has been convicted at least 18 times in UK courts, accumulating nearly £21,000 in fines for not identifying speeding drivers when requested by police forces across England and Wales.
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RecommendedMotorists across the UK are facing a postcode lottery as petrol stations charge wildly different prices, with experts warning about the difficulty of comparing costs in real time.
Van owners across the UK are being warned they could face unlimited fines for driving without proper insurance coverage, as many mistakenly believe car policies extend to van use.
The RAC urges drivers to turn off lights, heater, fan, heated rear windscreen, and radio after journeys to prevent flat batteries during cold January weather.
A new survey reveals 60% of UK drivers are unaware of mandatory eye tests for over-70s under Labour's Road Safety Strategy, with potential fines up to £1,000.
Innovative speed cameras on the A38 through Devon and Cornwall have reduced fatal and serious collisions by 45% over five years, transforming road safety on this notorious stretch.
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RecommendedMPs push to change Highway Code guidance from 'should' to 'must' when passing horses at 10mph, aiming to reduce accidents and protect riders.
Weather maps reveal a significant snow system is heading for the UK, with Birmingham and the West Midlands forecast to see snowfall from Tuesday. Heavier snow could bring up to seven inches by Wednesday.
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A morning collision on Millfields Road in Bilston caused major disruption during rush hour, with the road blocked and one person treated by ambulance crews before reopening.
Weather maps show Birmingham facing its third major snowfall this January, with up to 6.4cm predicted to blanket the city next Tuesday as a huge snow band sweeps across England and Wales.
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RecommendedAA data reveals a sharp rise in car breakdowns during winter cold snaps, with flat batteries being the leading cause. Experts urge drivers to perform essential seasonal checks.
The Department for Transport has formally responded to a petition signed by over 11,000 drivers, rejecting calls for a grace period and size restrictions on yellow box junctions.
Birmingham faces a prolonged snow event as Atlantic storms threaten up to 8cm across the Midlands, with maps predicting widespread UK disruption from late January.
Over twenty English counties are preparing for significant snowfall and sub-zero temperatures from Thursday, with weather experts warning of widespread disruption.
Weather maps indicate Birmingham could receive 5cm of snow on January 28, marking the city's third significant snowfall this month, with further wintry conditions possible.
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RecommendedWeather maps predict substantial snowfall across West Midlands towns from January 28, with up to 5cm accumulation expected in Birmingham and surrounding areas.