Drivers stopping on double yellow lines outside schools to escort children will face new fines under a North Lincolnshire Council crackdown aimed at keeping entrances clear and improving safety.
Drivers ignoring the red X on smart motorways risk a £100 fine and three penalty points, with warnings from National Highways and the AA that it endangers lives and emergency workers.
DVLA figures reveal 7,381 number plate thefts in the UK last year, up 30% from 2023. Drivers advised to fit anti-tamper screws as cloning cases also rise 53%.
Firefighters tackled a large blaze at Perry Common Meadows in Birmingham on Thursday evening, scorching 2,000 square metres of parkland amid scorching conditions.
Thousands of drivers are being fined for speeding at under 30mph as 20mph zones become more common, with 32,548 motorists caught exceeding the limit last year, RAC data shows.
At least 65 Penalty Charge Notices were issued in 10 days on three Birmingham roads where right turns are banned, with Newhall Street and Bristol Road as hotspots.
A man in his 30s suffered potentially serious injuries after an e-scooter crash on Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Solihull at 3.30am on July 9. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Police appeal for information.
Four fire crews are tackling a blaze on Coppice View Way in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield. The cause is unknown, and residents are urged to avoid the area near Sutton Park Primary School.
A lorry crashed into a bus shelter in Bridgnorth on Wednesday, closing the road and causing significant damage. No injuries were reported, but the shelter was destroyed.
A man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Delph Road in Brierley Hill. The driver remained at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Opening your loft hatch can cool upstairs bedrooms during a heatwave by releasing trapped hot air, creating a natural chimney effect when combined with open windows.
The A4540 Lawley Middleway northbound is closed after a crash causing major disruption. Traffic is diverted. Allow extra time.
A crash on the West Midlands motorway caused hour-long delays. Motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect significant disruption.
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.
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.
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.
Gloucestershire Police will prosecute 20 drivers who used the M5 hard shoulder to bypass traffic after a motorhome overturned, delaying emergency services.
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.
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.
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.
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 drivers face 'secret' speed cameras on roads recently cut to 30mph. Vans have caught hundreds speeding, including 311 on A34 Walsall Road.
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.
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.
Essex County Council announces temporary road closures across Brentwood from July 6, 2026, with diversions for works including drainage, culvert repair, and pole replacement.
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 were refused a licence to host England's 1am World Cup match after West Midlands Police raised crime and disorder concerns.
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.
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.
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.