Five dead in Dundalk road crash investigation
Five young people killed in two-car collision outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night.
Five young people killed in two-car collision outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night.
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A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
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A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following two separate assaults in Birmingham where women were kicked. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for witnesses.
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A major shake-up for the West Midlands Ring and Ride service is underway, with new fares, a smaller fleet, and a shorter booking window to improve efficiency and fairness for vulnerable residents.
A 'crucial' congestion-cutting scheme for Wolverhampton's busy Willenhall Road junction has been approved. The project promises improved traffic flow and new cycle routes, with work starting 2031.
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
Shocking data reveals 84% of UK motorists regularly exceed 20mph limits, sparking major road safety concerns. Discover the findings and expert analysis.
Motoring experts reveal a simple 20-second mirror adjustment that can dramatically improve rearward vision and help prevent serious collisions on UK roads.
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
Birmingham Council proposes 20mph limits and bus gates for Vauxhall and Duddeston after 58 crashes in three years. Public consultation now open.
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Bristol's iconic Temple Meads station is poised for a significant upgrade as plans for a modern multi-storey car park move forward, promising improved accessibility and sustainable transport links.
The monumental final phase of HS2 tunnelling from Old Oak Common to Euston is imminent, marking a crucial milestone for Britain's high-speed rail revolution that will transform London travel.
Exclusive: Transport for West Midlands appoints interim managing director to spearhead massive transport overhaul including bus reform, cycling infrastructure and rail improvements across the region.
Direct rail services between Swindon and Birmingham are set to resume this December, reconnecting two major economic hubs and offering passengers faster, more convenient travel options without changes at Bristol Parkway.
Exclusive analysis of Labour's potential pay-per-mile road tax system that could replace fuel duty and VED, creating a fairer charging model for the EV era.
The UK government is considering a radical overhaul of vehicle taxation that would charge drivers based on miles travelled rather than vehicle ownership. This major policy shift could replace traditional road tax and fuel duty with a new digital tracking
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Frustration mounts in a UK community as vital bridge repairs face significant delays, forcing lengthy detours and disrupting daily life while vinyl record sales hit remarkable highs.
Furious commuters across the West Midlands are questioning the logic behind drastic rail service reductions as trains continue to run virtually empty while passengers face overcrowding and cancellations.
A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Stratford Road in Shirley. West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the collision that occurred near the Robin Hood roundabout.
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
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