Birmingham roads flooded after snow and heavy rain
Parts of South Birmingham are impassable after flooding, with Boleyn Road closed. A car was left semi-submerged. Councillors criticise the council's response. Read the latest updates.
Parts of South Birmingham are impassable after flooding, with Boleyn Road closed. A car was left semi-submerged. Councillors criticise the council's response. Read the latest updates.
The Met Office warns heavy rain could cause surface water flooding in 26 UK regions. Households are urged to prepare an emergency kit with torches, batteries, and power packs before Thursday.
The Met Office warns of flooding risk across Herefordshire and Worcestershire from Thursday, January 15. Check your flood risk and prepare an emergency kit now.
The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts and warnings to 73 areas across the UK. Learn the full list and how to prepare your home and family for potential flooding.
The Environment Agency has issued 11 flood alerts and one warning across the Midlands following last week's snowfall. Areas in Birmingham, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire are urged to be prepared.
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
Work begins to end the 'constant source of misery' as Wharf Road in Kings Norton closes for three days to tackle severe, long-term flooding issues. Find out the repair schedule.
Eight flood alerts are active across the Midlands as rising temperatures trigger rapid snow melt. The Met Office warns of flooding concerns. Read the latest updates.
A 600-mile 'snow bomb' is forecast to hammer the UK from January 23, potentially rivalling 2018's Beast from the East. Get the latest Met Office warnings and flood risk advice.
A devastating collision between a car and a taxi in Bolton has claimed four lives, including three teenagers. Five others are in hospital. Police investigation ongoing.
The UK faces a severe weather battleground with freezing rain, flood risk, and potential snowfall. Get the latest Met Office warnings and travel advice.
A 62-year-old man has died after being struck by a car on the A449 Stafford Road in Wolverhampton. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses.
A 62-year-old man died after being hit by a car on the A449 in Wolverhampton. A 30-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A serious collision has closed the southbound A449 Stafford Road in Wolverhampton's Bushbury area. Police advise avoiding the area and seeking alternative routes.
Emergency services raced to a residential street in Wolverhampton after a building partially collapsed. One man was helped from the scene but no casualties were found. Read the latest updates.
Part of a building collapsed on Napier Road, Wolverhampton. One man was helped out but no injuries are reported. Road closed and nearby properties evacuated.
Professor Harry Matlay, 73, of Birmingham City Business School, has died after being hit by a car in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
A red vehicle hit a National Express West Midlands bus shelter on Walmley Road. No injuries were reported but the shelter was damaged. Read the latest traffic updates.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
Plymouth City Council issues a traffic order for gas mains works in Ford & Keyham. Major road closures and parking bans will be in force from 5 Jan 2026. Plan your journeys.
The government's new national road safety plan, the first in ten years, targets a 65% cut in road deaths by 2035. West Midlands leaders welcome the 'long overdue' strategy.
A key route into Birmingham city centre will be closed from Friday night for Sprint bus works. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and use diversions.
The UK government reveals a bold new road safety strategy targeting a 70% reduction in child deaths by 2035. Key measures include tackling drink driving and improving young driver training.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 key routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all. Discover the full story and official statements.
West Midlands Police's Road Harm Prevention Team reported 767 drivers for over 1,000 offences in a year. Officers stress the goal is saving lives, not catching people out. Learn about the results and how to report unsafe driving.
Birmingham City Council has completed a major project reducing speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all.
Birmingham launches a major road safety crackdown with new average speed cameras at six locations and widespread 30mph limits. Find out where and why.
Birmingham launches six new average speed camera zones to enforce 30mph limits. See the full list of locations and the council's road safety warning.