M6 crash near Wednesbury causes severe delays
A multi-vehicle crash on the M6 near Wednesbury is causing severe delays for drivers, with multiple lanes closed on the busy motorway this morning.
Category : Traffic Updates
DVLA urges drivers to set up free car tax reminders
Drivers can avoid costly penalties by signing up for a free DVLA online account, which takes just five minutes and sends vehicle tax reminders by text or email.
Alum Rock Road: 27,000 parking fines in 3 years
Over 27,000 parking fines were issued on Alum Rock Road in three years. Our visit found drivers ignoring rules daily, with penalties rising each year.
Motorists Warned of Delays on Two West Midlands Motorways
Motorists are being warned of major delays on the M6 and M5 in the West Midlands this morning after two separate incidents, according to National Highways.
Red Light Breaks: 3 Points and £100 Fine as Offences Rise
More than 351,000 red-light offences were recorded in three years, up 37.5%. Drivers now risk 3 points and a £100 fine, data shows.
Motorcyclist dies after hitting kerb near Wolverhampton pub
A motorcyclist in his 20s has died after his Yamaha hit a kerb near the Red Lion pub on Bilston Road in Wolverhampton. Police appeal for witnesses.
Learner drivers face £924 test costs, £7,707 first year
Learner drivers pay at least £924 to pass, with first-year costs reaching £7,707. Confused.com expert Matt Crole-Rees reveals eight money mistakes.
Great Barr Road Crash Blocks Road and Diverts Buses
A crash on Great Barr Road in Birmingham has left the road partially blocked during rush hour, with bus services diverted and motorists warned to avoid the area.
Woman, toddler hurt in Cradley Heath crash
A woman and a toddler were injured in a two-car crash on Foxoak Street in Cradley Heath. A man was assessed and discharged at the scene, West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
A38 Aston Expressway Car Fire Causes Major Delays
A car fire on the A38 Aston Expressway near Spaghetti Junction caused long delays, with one lane closed and traffic stopped for 25 minutes. Congestion reached city centre tunnels.
Drivers Take Scenic Detours, Adding 20% to Travel Time
Nearly two-thirds of West Midlands drivers admit to taking longer routes for scenic views, adding an average of 20% to their journey time, a new survey reveals.
Two-car crash near Walsall: paramedics attend, man uninjured
A man was assessed and discharged by paramedics after a two-car crash on Littlewood Lane, Cheslyn Hay near Walsall on Monday July 27.
New DVLA 3 Point Rule for Seatbelt Offenders Under Burnham
Drivers could face 3 penalty points for not wearing a seatbelt under a proposed DVLA rule change now under consideration by Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
25,000 Speeding Fines on Birmingham's Worst Road
Over 25,000 motorists have been fined on Birmingham's A4540 New John Street West since 2025, with average speed cameras catching 18,500 in 2025 alone, as enforcement intensifies.
Kings Norton Crash: Police Cordon on Masshouse Lane
A road traffic collision has closed Masshouse Lane in Kings Norton, with police cordoning off the area near Shannon Road junction. Motorists are advised to avoid the route and seek alternatives.
M6 delays: 70-minute queues after oil spillage closes lanes
Drivers faced up to 70-minute delays on the M6 after an oil and fuel spillage near Spaghetti Junction closed all lanes, causing 7-mile tailbacks.
Trucker Asleep at Wheel Causes Motorway Crash
A trucker fell asleep at the wheel on a West Midlands motorway, causing a serious crash that blocked all lanes for several hours. Police urge drivers to take breaks.
Diesel tops 175p per litre, Burnham warns of 'grim' rise
Unleaded petrol rose 0.6p to 157.81p per litre while diesel hit 175.71p. RAC predicts 160p petrol and 180p diesel by end of week. New PM Andy Burnham comments on fuel crisis.
Hammond Convicted of Speeding in Bentley and Porsche
Richard Hammond, former Top Gear host, has been convicted of speeding in a Bentley and a Porsche. He was fined £2,000 and banned from driving for six months.
Richard Hammond speeding fines total £1,771
Former Top Gear star Richard Hammond has been fined £1,771 and handed seven penalty points after West Mercia Police caught him speeding in a Porsche and Bentley in December 2025.
M6 traffic builds after lorry spill near Spaghetti Junction
M6 southbound closed between J6 and J5 near Birmingham after a lorry overturned and shed steel rods. Diversion route via A5127, B4137, A47, A452. No reopening time given.
Four Gambian nationals killed in A38 crash near Derby
A seven-month-old baby girl and three adults from Birmingham died when their car left the A38 and hit trees near Derby on Saturday. The driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Fire Near Villa Park Triggers Road Closures in Aston
A fire on Witton Road near Villa Park has forced road closures in Aston, Birmingham. Drivers are advised to avoid the area as congestion builds on surrounding routes.
M6 Delays Near Birmingham After Lorry Sheds Load
A lorry shed its load on the M6 near Birmingham causing miles of congestion. Motorists faced delays of over two hours as emergency services cleared the debris.
Shed Load on M6 Near Birmingham Causes Major Delays
A shed load on the M6 near Birmingham has closed the motorway southbound, causing delays of up to 90 minutes. Police advise diversions.
Tyburn Road Closed for Hours After Serious Collision
The A38 Tyburn Road near Salford Circus remains closed in both directions after a serious crash early July 27. West Midlands Police warns drivers to avoid.
Birmingham Route Closed After Serious Incident
A key Birmingham road remains shut as police investigate a serious incident. Diversions are in place for the A38 Aston Expressway, with no reopening time confirmed.
Four dead in A38 crash; driver arrested
Four people, including a baby girl, have died and one man is injured after a car crashed into trees on the A38 near Derby. The driver, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
M6 motorists hit by four hours of delays following collision
Motorists faced up to four hours of delays on the M6 southbound near Cannock after a collision involving a black Ford closed lanes between junctions 13 and 12 on Sunday morning.
HS2 Works Cause Major M42 Closures in Birmingham
Drivers warned of weekend closures on M42, M6toll from July to September as HS2 engineers build Water Orton viaducts and twin box structure simultaneously to minimize long-term disruption.
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