All West Midlands roads closed as snow storm batters region
Significant travel disruption across the West Midlands as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Key road closures and 'just passable' routes listed. Drivers urged to avoid travel.
Significant travel disruption across the West Midlands as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Key road closures and 'just passable' routes listed. Drivers urged to avoid travel.
Storm Gertrude has caused significant disruption across the Black Country, forcing road closures and leaving drivers stranded. Get the latest travel updates and safety advice here.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces widespread school closures across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Get the latest list of affected schools and travel updates.
Down Lane in Frant will close to through traffic for up to 18 months for South East Water works from January 13, 2026. Access for residents maintained. Plan alternative routes.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Multiple schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed Friday due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Get the latest list of closures and safety updates here.
Emergency services rushed to Bordesley Green East after a collision between a JCB digger and a private hire taxi. No injuries reported. Get 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.
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.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
East Sussex County Council announces short-term road closures in Ticehurst and Wadhurst for South East Water, BT Openreach, and Network Rail works in January 2026. Check dates and diversion routes.
Cornwall Council announces temporary road closures for utility works and an event in St Ives, Ludgvan, Leedstown and Pendeen from January 12-30, 2026. Full details on diversions and contacts here.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Birmingham wakes up to more snow and freezing temperatures on Tuesday 6 January, leading to school closures and travel disruption. Get the latest updates and send in your reports.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
Santander's £2.65bn acquisition of TSB could see the familiar bank name disappear, triggering substantial branch closures and job losses. Find out what this means for millions of UK customers.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty during a New Year's Day swim near Brighton Palace Pier. Emergency services were unable to save him.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
The government and police are intensifying enforcement against drink and drug driving this Christmas. Ministers warn the message is simple: never drive under the influence.
New figures reveal 366 pubs in England and Wales were lost for good in 2025. Industry leaders warn of a 'drastic' situation and call for urgent government action to save community hubs.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Identical twin sisters from Sussex share joy after unexpectedly giving birth to their baby boys on the same day, just hours apart. Read their incredible story.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Diagrama Foundation reintroduces working ponies to its 100-acre West Sussex care farm, blending historical practices with modern support for adults with learning disabilities and autism.
Halifax announces eight more branch closures in early 2026, part of Lloyds Banking Group's ongoing shift towards digital services. See the full list of affected locations.
Poundland, WH Smith, and Pizza Hut among major brands shutting shops in a tough year for UK retail. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the crisis.