Hour-long M5 delays after crash closes lanes near M6
Severe delays on M5 northbound after HGV and car collision near West Bromwich. Lanes closed, recovery ongoing. Get live traffic updates.
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A45 Small Heath speed cameras: activation date set
New 30mph speed cameras on A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement will begin within a week. Full list of Birmingham's new camera sites revealed.
£2.1m in bus lane fines issued by seven councils
Motorists in parts of England have been hit with £2.1 million in bus lane fines. Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland issued the most penalties. Discover the reasons and your rights.
Child seriously hurt after bus collision in Bedworth
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
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Momentary Lapses Cause 40% of Road Crashes, AA Finds
New AA analysis of 67,000 claims reveals momentary loss of concentration is a key factor in 40% of collisions. Experts urge drivers to slow down and allow more space.
Essential Winter Driving Safety Tips for UK Motorists
Drivers are urged to drastically increase stopping distances as frost and ice make roads treacherous. Experts warn accidents are six times more likely in winter. Learn how to stay safe.
Winter Driving Warning: Increase Stopping Distances 10x
UK motorists are warned to increase stopping distances up to tenfold in icy conditions to prevent collisions. Get 10 essential winter driving safety tips from experts.
M42 crash victim details miraculous escape from lorry smash
Kimberley Ryder, 21, survived a major M42 pile-up. She details the terrifying crash, the hour-long rescue, and her remarkable recovery. Read her safety warning.
Snow Map Shows Wintry Showers Hitting West Midlands
A new Met Office snow map reveals when sub-zero temperatures and wintry showers will strike the West Midlands. Get the full forecast for Birmingham and beyond.
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Trafford Centre car park chaos traps shoppers for hours
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Trafford Centre car park chaos strands shoppers for hours
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Couple's plea for dashcam footage after M42 crash
A couple say they are lucky to be alive after a lorry smashed into their car on the M42, writing it off. They are appealing for dashcam footage of the collision.
Car overturns in Kings Heath crash, two assessed
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street in Birmingham on Monday morning. Two people were assessed for minor injuries and discharged at the scene. Read the latest traffic and emergency service updates.
Car Flips on Roof in Kings Heath, Birmingham
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
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A459 Dudley Street closed after crash, drivers face delays
A collision has forced the closure of A459 Dudley Street in Sedgley, Dudley, in both directions. Drivers are warned of significant congestion. Avoid the area.
A459 closed both ways after Sedgley crash
A major Black Country route is shut in both directions following a collision on Dudley Street in Sedgley. Drivers are warned to expect significant delays.
NYE Driving Warning: Insurance Claims Jump 40%
Motorists warned of a 40% surge in car insurance claims on New Year's Eve. Experts urge caution and vehicle checks to stay safe and avoid soaring premiums.
Birmingham set for heavy snow in early January
Forecasters predict significant snowfall for Birmingham and the West Midlands from January 7, with rates of 3.3cm per hour. Get the latest weather warnings and details.
NI drivers face total mobile phone ban under new law
Northern Ireland plans to outlaw all hand-held mobile phone use while driving, the first major legal update since 2004. The move targets dangerous behaviours like taking photos or scrolling.
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37 English counties face January snow bomb
WX Charts maps show 37 counties in England braced for heavy snow on January 8. The Met Office forecasts cold northerly winds bringing widespread wintry showers. Full list of affected areas inside.
45,000 drivers fined in Birmingham bus lane hotspots
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined for using bus lanes on Moor Street Queensway in Birmingham this year. Discover the city's most notorious traffic hotspots and how to avoid penalties.
Two die in Shropshire crash days after Christmas
A man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene of a collision on the B4380 near Much Wenlock. Police appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Warning over dangerous windscreen de-icing hack
Motorists are urged to avoid a risky boiling water trick to defrost cars. Experts recommend a safer, cheaper household item method and explain proper defrost settings.
Major Birmingham road shut after building fire
A major Birmingham road was closed for hours after a building fire required 20 firefighters. Read about the disruption and bus diversions.
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Traffic calming planned for Birmingham's Cranes Park Road
Birmingham Council plans new traffic calming on Cranes Park Road in Sheldon. The scheme, part of a wider plan to prioritise people over cars, includes a refuge island and mini-roundabout. Have your say in the consultation.
M6 crash sparks hour delays and six-mile queues
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
Birmingham's 28 Dec Forecast: Overcast, Light Showers, 11C
The last Sunday of 2025 in Birmingham will be mild but damp, with overcast skies and light showers. Here's your essential weather guide for 28 December.
UK Snow Bomb Widens to 746 Miles, 36 Counties Hit
A massive 'snow bomb' stretching 746 miles from Scotland to Kent is set to batter 36 English counties in early January. Get the full forecast and see if your area is affected.
Record Christmas getaway sparks UK traffic warnings
The AA warns of a record-breaking Christmas getaway with 24.4 million car trips today. Birmingham's M5/M6 interchange is a key hotspot. Read the full traffic alert.
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Boxing Day Traffic Chaos: 20 Million Car Journeys Forecast
Drivers across the UK are urged to avoid the roads until 7pm on Boxing Day as the AA forecasts 19.7 million car journeys. Discover the worst congestion hotspots and travel times.
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