A fresh application to convert a large family house in Olton into a children's home has been lodged with Solihull Council. The plan follows a previous refusal and seeks lawful development approval.
New data reveals pothole claims fell for the first time in five years, but 62% of motorists fear long-term car damage. Discover the full story and expert advice.
Hundreds mourn three teenagers and a taxi driver killed in a head-on crash on Wigan Road, Bolton. Police appeal for witnesses and warn against sharing footage.
Cornwall Council has announced temporary road closures across west Cornwall for utility and repair works in January and February 2026. Find key dates, locations, and diversion details here.
Residents near Cannon Hill Park claim to have found the West Midlands' worst pothole. Drivers warn it's a major hazard and demand action. Have you seen worse?
A devoted father-of-four from Blackburn has been named as the victim of a fatal head-on crash in Bolton. Tributes pour in for Masrob Ali, 54, after his taxi was hit by a car on the wrong side of the road. Read the full story.
A serious crash has blocked the A456 Hagley Road West in Birmingham, causing major disruption. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys.
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.
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.
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.
Sandwell Council approves plans to replace a Bearwood shop destroyed by a major fire with a new building containing nine flats and a ground-floor retail unit. The blaze involved over 70 firefighters.