M6 Motorway Closures Announced for Bridge Work
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
A major Birmingham road was closed for hours after a building fire required 20 firefighters. Read about the disruption and bus diversions.
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
Dover and Deal MP Mike Tapp reviews his first full year, highlighting £20m funding, school investments, and restored hospital services. Read his community update.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
The M27 motorway will close for 10 days from Christmas Eve, causing major disruption. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and consider alternative routes.
Kent Police is trialling voluntary GPS ankle tags, dubbed 'chav nav', to help young offenders break the cycle of crime. The scheme aims to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
A boy and three adults were injured in a two-car collision at a Handsworth junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest Birmingham traffic news.
Drivers on the M5, M6, M25, M4 and M60 face severe delays as the festive getaway begins. The AA warns of 24 million cars on roads this Friday. Plan ahead now.
Birmingham's M5/M6 interchange is among the UK's worst traffic hotspots as the Christmas getaway peaks today. Drivers face severe jams with 24.4 million cars expected on roads.
Martha Trust provides lifetime care for adults with profound disabilities in Kent and Sussex. The charity must raise over £255,000 annually for essential extras beyond basic state-funded care.
Severe 40-minute delays on M6 southbound near Birmingham after police-led incident. Six-mile queues and lane closure cause major disruption. Latest traffic updates.
Motorists fined for reversing on hard shoulder to avoid A2 crash delays. Police warn of £100 penalty and points. Learn the law to stay safe.
The EU's new Entry/Exit System for UK drivers is postponed to 2026. Get the latest on the delay, potential Dover gridlock fears, and official plans to minimise disruption.
New data reveals Birmingham drivers wasted 57 hours in traffic this year, a 6% rise. The city ranks in the UK's top five for congestion. Discover the worst routes and the national cost.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Edinburgh Airport has suspended all operations due to a major IT issue with its air traffic control provider. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for updates.
National Highways plans to close M6 Junction 38 near Tebay for up to three years for bridge replacements, imposing 30mph limits. A petition with 1,700+ signatures opposes the closure.
The M6 motorway is closed southbound in Warwickshire after a pedestrian was seriously hurt. Follow our live blog for diversion routes and updates.
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life for murdering family friend Nina Denisova in Kent. Read the full details of this shocking case and the police investigation.
British Transport Police release CCTV images after a violent fight on a Kent train left one man with a fractured nose and another in a headlock. Can you help identify these people?
Met Office issues 18-hour yellow warning for heavy rain across West Midlands this Saturday, expecting significant travel disruption and flood risk. Plan your journey.
The Met Office has issued an 18-hour yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Birmingham this weekend, bringing potential flooding and travel disruption. Stay informed.
RMT strike action will cause significant disruption to CrossCountry rail services on four Saturdays in December. Check your journey before travelling.
The Met Office has issued a warning for extensive hill snow across the UK this weekend, with five English counties most at risk. Stay informed on the latest forecasts.
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
CrossCountry warns of major rail disruption across the Midlands on four Saturdays in December due to RMT strikes. Plan your Christmas travel now to avoid significant delays and cancellations.
Plan your journeys as National Highways announces overnight closures on the M6, M5, and M42 this week for essential maintenance. Check the full schedule here.