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Labour urged to change motorway speed limit to 80mph

Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.

Man, 18, dies after leaving ambulance on M5

An 18-year-old man has died after being struck by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance on the northbound carriageway. Read the full report.

New M5 Mini Service Station Approved in West Bromwich

Sandwell Council greenlights a 'mini service station' near the M5 in West Bromwich, featuring rapid EV charging points and four commercial units. Discover the key details of this transport infrastructure project.

Person dies after being hit by train at Sileby Station

A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.

Solihull station locked, trains unable to stop

Solihull railway station was unexpectedly locked on December 1, forcing trains to skip the stop. Passengers faced disruption during the morning commute. Read for details and alternative travel advice.

30,000 drivers caught by M6 speed cameras

Exclusive data reveals nearly 30,000 speeding offences on the M6 in the West Midlands. Discover the motorway's busiest camera hotspots and how to avoid fines.

18-Hour Weather Warning for West Midlands

The Met Office has issued an 18-hour yellow weather warning for rain across Birmingham and the West Midlands this Saturday, bringing potential travel disruption and flooding.

M5 crash: Van overturn causes 90-minute delays

A driver suffered potentially serious injuries after a collision caused a van to overturn on the M5 in Worcestershire. The incident led to 90-minute delays and 7-mile tailbacks during rush hour.

M5 closed for 4 hours after serious crash

The M5 northbound was shut for nearly four hours between J14 and J13 following a serious single-vehicle collision. Drivers faced major delays on Sunday morning.

UK Motorways Get Major Connectivity Upgrade

Virgin Media O2 has enhanced mobile coverage on over 40 UK motorways, including the M1 and M25, to boost EV adoption and improve driver safety. #EV #Connectivity

Signal fault disrupts Midlands train services

Rail passengers face major disruption with delays up to 25 minutes due to a signalling fault between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley. Check before you travel and allow extra time.

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