£68m funding boost for Essex bus services
Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.
Essex County Council has secured over £68 million in government funding to improve bus reliability, connections, and accessibility across the county. Discover the plans.
Three high school pupils suffered potentially serious injuries after falling from a bus window on Bolton Road. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed to the scene.
American Express unveils limited-time Platinum and Gold Card sign-up offers worth up to £600 in points and travel credit for UK customers. Apply by January 13, 2026.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 Jan 2026 for a crane lift. Key National Express bus routes diverted. Full diversion details here.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 January for a crane lift. National Express West Midlands services 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 52, 74, 101, 126, X8 & X10 diverted. Full diversion details here.
American Express has launched new limited-time offers on Platinum and Gold Cards, allowing customers to earn up to £600 in points and travel credit. Find out if you're eligible before the January 2026 deadline.
A National Express bus driver suffered potentially serious injuries in a crash with a van at a Birmingham roundabout. Two passengers were also hospitalised. Read the latest traffic and safety update.
A National Express bus and a van collided at Heybarnes Circus in Small Heath during Monday's rush hour, causing significant traffic disruption. Read the latest traffic update.
MPs debate extending free bus travel to all over-60s in England today. A 100,000-signature petition demands change. Will England align with Scotland, Wales & NI?
Snowfall in Birmingham forces Uplands Manor Primary School to shut and disrupts transport across the West Midlands. Get the latest travel updates and weather warnings here.
National Express West Midlands bus services face major disruptions in Birmingham and the Black Country on 5 January 2026 due to severe ice. Check routes before you travel.
Multiple National Express bus services in Birmingham, West Bromwich and Dudley are diverted due to icy conditions. A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice starts Sunday. Check your route.
Bus services across Birmingham face major disruptions due to icy conditions after snow. National Express urges passengers to stay safe. Follow the latest weather and travel updates.
A double-decker bus ploughed into a crowded stop outside a major Birmingham hospital, causing multiple injuries. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
A double-decker bus crashed into a stop in Perry Barr amid treacherous icy conditions. No injuries reported as gritters are deployed across the city.
A 997 bus collided with a bus stop outside One Stop Shopping Centre in Birmingham after hitting black ice. No one was injured, but the incident highlights widespread travel chaos.
Shoppers are discovering a Tesco Express scheme where items marked 'CS' are free after 9:30pm. Learn how the initiative cuts food waste and benefits customers.
National Express West Midlands reports major disruption with over 15 bus services diverted or cancelled due to icy roads. Check the latest list of affected routes and live updates here.
Eight National Express West Midlands bus routes are diverted due to ice and snow on Friday, January 2. Check the full list of affected services and diversions here.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow and ice is causing major travel disruption across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Check your journey before you travel.
New bus lane cameras on Birmingham's Broad Street have issued 25,000 fines in their first year. Discover the enforcement details and how a camera adjustment led to a surge in penalties.
UK drivers have just hours left to use Asda Express's 3p-per-litre fuel discount. The deal ends at midnight on New Year's Eve. Act now to save on fuel and party supplies.
Shocking dashcam footage shows an elderly woman driving the wrong way on the M6 near Corley, Warwickshire. HGV drivers formed a blockade. Read the full story.
A major petition calls for free all-day bus passes for over-60s in England, mirroring schemes in Scotland and Wales. The government responds citing costs and local authority powers.
Tesco has replaced real bottles of Malibu and gin with empty display boxes in a bid to thwart thieves. Shoppers now face longer waits as staff fetch items from secure storage.
Motorists in parts of England have been hit with £2.1 million in bus lane fines. Newcastle, Gateshead, and Sunderland issued the most penalties. Discover the reasons and your rights.
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
Erewash Borough Council invests £50,000 to upgrade bus shelters across the borough, including in Sandiacre and Long Eaton. Report issues via the council website.
Asda urges drivers to spend £15 in Express stores before New Year's Eve to claim a 3p per litre fuel discount. The offer helps cut costs while stocking up on essentials.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.