Serious collision closes A41 Soho Road in Handsworth
A serious collision has led to the closure of the A41 Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. Police are investigating and bus diversions are in place. Follow for live updates.
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UK Bank Closures: Full List of Branches Shutting in 2025
Dozens of UK bank branches are set to close in early 2025, impacting NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers. See the full list of affected locations.
Lloyds Bank closes 17 branches in November
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
Birmingham cuts speed limits on 27 main roads to 30mph
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
New 30mph speed limits on 27 Birmingham roads
Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
Poundland Closing 68 Stores, 1,000 Jobs Impacted
Discount retailer Poundland announces 68 store closures across December and early 2026, affecting around 1,000 staff. Full list of locations and reasons behind the restructuring revealed.
New Average Speed Cameras Installed on Birmingham's A45
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
M6 Crash Causes Major Rush Hour Disruption
A serious crash involving an overturned car has closed three lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing severe delays of nearly an hour for morning commuters. Get the latest traffic updates.
New Average Speed Cameras Installed on Birmingham's A45
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Poundland store closures: Full list for Dec & Jan
Poundland is shutting around 30 branches as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations closing in December and January, including Melton Mowbray and Bexhill.
500+ UK bank branches close in 2025
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
Boxing Day 2025: Full List of UK Shop Closures
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
M6 drivers face 30mph limit and 3-year junction closure
Major M6 bridge repairs in Cumbria will impose a 30mph speed limit and close Junction 38 at Tebay for three years, sparking local outcry. Learn the details and timeline.
Fatal crash in Bearwood: Police appeal for witnesses
West Midlands Police are investigating a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Officers urge witnesses or dashcam holders to come forward.
M6 faces 30mph limit for three years in bridge works
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.
Lloyds and Halifax to close 44 UK bank branches in 2026
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
Leon warns of closures after £8 million loss
Fast food chain Leon faces potential site closures following an £8 million pre-tax loss. Founder John Vincent outlines a major overhaul to return to its core values and become 'Earth's favourite fast food'.
Lloyds Bank Closing 40 UK Branches in 2026
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.
Halifax confirms 14 more bank branch closures for 2026
Halifax announces 14 bank branch closures across the UK in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Birmingham's Bearwood branch among those shutting. Full list inside.
NatWest Confirms Six December Bank Branch Closures
NatWest is closing six high street branches on December 31, 2025, citing a shift to digital banking. Community pop-ups and mobile services will support affected customers. See the full list.
Man dies after being hit by car in Bearwood, Birmingham
West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Call 101 with information.
Five Poundland Stores to Close in December
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
Drink-drive arrest after car overturns in Birmingham
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car flipped onto its roof on Farren Road, Northfield. The road was closed for hours.
Birmingham road changes: 30mph limits and new cameras
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
Sinkhole Causes Gridlock in Kings Heath, Birmingham
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
Midlands Motorway Closures: M6, M5, M42 Disruption
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.
Octogenarian Cyclist Hurt in Birmingham Car Crash
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
Woman dies in Harborne hit-and-run, man arrested
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
New £17m Sainsbury's for Sutton Coldfield
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.
Woman injured in three-vehicle Soho Road crash
A woman was injured and taken to hospital following a three-vehicle collision at the Soho Road and Murdock Road junction in Birmingham. Bus diversions are in place.
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