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Category : Traffic Updates
Birmingham Ring Road Closed After Crash
The A4540 Lawley Middleway northbound is closed after a crash causing major disruption. Traffic is diverted. Allow extra time.
Hour-Long Delays After West Midlands Motorway Crash
A crash on the West Midlands motorway caused hour-long delays. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect significant disruption.
M6 Southbound Crash Closes Two Lanes in Rush Hour
Two lanes are closed on the M6 southbound between junctions 7 and 6 due to a rush hour crash, causing significant delays for Birmingham commuters.
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M6 Crash Causes Rush Hour Delays Near Coventry
A multi-vehicle crash on the M6 southbound near Coventry has closed two lanes, causing 40-minute tailbacks and 4 miles of congestion during Tuesday morning rush hour.
M42 Tamworth crash: Multi-vehicle collision closes motorway
A multi-vehicle crash on the M42 south near Tamworth has closed the road between J10 and J9, with police, paramedics and fire crews at the scene. Motorists advised to avoid area.
M5 Hard Shoulder Abuse: 20 Drivers Prosecuted
Gloucestershire Police will prosecute 20 drivers who used the M5 hard shoulder to bypass traffic after a motorhome overturned, delaying emergency services.
Wolverhampton Fire: Eight Crews Battle Blaze, Avoid Area
West Midlands Fire Service has eight crews at the scene of a fire on Cross Street, Wolverhampton, issuing an 'avoid the area' warning for residents.
7,000 Fined Between Two Roundabouts in Birmingham
Nearly 7,000 speeding fines were issued on the stretch between Haden Circus and Fiveways in Birmingham since the start of 2026, making it the city's top speed camera hotspot.
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M6 Christmas Day Speeder Fined £700
Slawomir Marciszewski, 40, was caught driving his Audi A6 at 110mph on the M6 near junction 12 on Christmas Day 2024. He was fined £461, ordered to pay costs and a surcharge totalling £304, and received six penalty points.
Weather Rule May Delay England World Cup Match
Thunderstorms in Mexico City could delay England's World Cup last-16 match against Mexico, potentially pushing the finish time past 3:55am UK time due to lightning rules.
Birmingham 31mph speed camera warning for drivers
Birmingham drivers face 'secret' speed cameras on roads recently cut to 30mph. Vans have caught hundreds speeding, including 311 on A34 Walsall Road.
West Midlands speed camera hotspots 2026 list revealed
Thousands of drivers caught by speed cameras in West Midlands. Lee Bank Middleway tops Birmingham list with 6,939 offences. Full data from police FOI.
Birmingham’s Worst Speeding Road: 7,000 Drivers Caught
Nearly 7,000 speeding offences were recorded on Lee Bank Middleway in the first half of 2026, making it Birmingham’s worst speeding hotspot, according to West Midlands Police data.
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Brentwood Road Closures July 2026: Full Diversion List
Essex County Council announces temporary road closures across Brentwood from July 6, 2026, with diversions for works including drainage, culvert repair, and pole replacement.
Birmingham Bus Crash Blocks Kingstanding Street
A National Express bus collided with a Volkswagen Golf and another car on Kingstanding Road, blocking the street for two hours. No injuries were reported.
Six Dudley pubs denied licence for 1am England match
Six Dudley pubs were refused a licence to host England's 1am World Cup match after West Midlands Police raised crime and disorder concerns.
Speed Camera Vans Target Birmingham's New 30mph Roads
Mobile speed camera vans are regularly patrolling Birmingham's newly reduced 30mph roads, with thousands of drivers caught speeding this year, including 311 offences on the A34 Walsall Road alone.
West Midlands Road Closed 18 Hours After Incident
A West Midlands road was closed for more than 18 hours following a serious incident, causing major disruption for motorists and residents in the area.
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Two Men Injured in Car Crash Into Tree in Birmingham
Two men were injured when their car crashed into a tree in Birmingham. Emergency services responded to the incident on Wednesday night. The men were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Drunk HGV driver caught on M6 twice legal limit
A drunk HGV driver was stopped on the M6 in Staffordshire after a roadside test showed he was twice the legal drink drive limit. Police praised the public for reporting him.
Bartley Green Fire: Avoid Area Warning Issued
Six fire crews are tackling a blaze at a row of shops in Bartley Green. West Midlands Fire Service urges the public to avoid Illeybrook Square as they respond to a fire in a disused shop.
Northfield crash: two left with life-threatening injuries
A man and a woman are potentially fighting for their lives after a two-car crash in Northfield on Bristol Road South near Frankley Beeches Road on June 30, 2026.
Northfield Crash: Two Fight for Life After Serious Collision
A man and a woman have potentially life-threatening injuries after a two-car crash in Northfield. Bristol Road South and Frankley Beeches Road are closed as emergency services work at the scene.
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Birmingham Residents Face £60 Fine Over Bin Rule
Birmingham residents risk a £60 fine for putting bins out early. New council rules target waste collection violations to improve street cleanliness.
M6 Lanes Closed After Lorry Breakdown in West Midlands
Multiple lanes were closed on the M6 in the West Midlands after a lorry broke down, causing significant delays for motorists.
£1,000 pollen bomb driving alert for all drivers
Drivers warned of £1,000 fines and penalty points for pollen-covered windscreens, even if they don't suffer hayfever. High pollen levels across England this week.
UK Heatwave: July 6-11 with 41C Peak in Birmingham
Weather maps confirm UK heatwave from July 6 to July 11, with temperatures reaching 41C in Birmingham, breaking the 2022 record.
M5 Reopens After Serious Crash Injures Woman
The M5 has reopened after a car hit the central reservation between J1 and J2, leaving a woman seriously injured. Delays of 20 minutes remain.
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New car washing rule: £1,000 fines for hosepipe ban breach
Households in Kent face £1,000 fines for washing cars with hosepipes from July 3 as South East Water imposes a hosepipe ban in nine regions due to extreme temperatures and high demand.
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