Storm Claudia floods Birmingham, shuts schools
Storm Claudia causes major disruption across the West Midlands with flooded roads, fallen trees, and school closures. Get the latest updates and travel warnings.
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Storm Claudia's 3-Hour Deluge Hits Midlands
West Midlands faces amber weather alert as Storm Claudia brings 3-hour heavy rainfall deluge, with 13.3mm per hour predicted. Flooding and travel disruption expected.
Storm Claudia's 24-Hour Rain Warning Hits West Midlands
Storm Claudia batters the West Midlands with a 24-hour yellow rain warning. Expect flooding, travel chaos, and potential danger to life. Stay safe and informed.
Drivers risk £5k fine for winter coats in Storm Claudia
Motorists warned bulky winter clothing could lead to fines up to £5,000 for distracted driving. Stay safe on the roads as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and strong winds.
Storm Claudia: 16 Counties Under Amber Warning
An Amber warning for Storm Claudia is in force across 16 counties. The AA advises drivers to pack two warning triangles and adjust their driving for heavy rain and strong winds.
Storm Claudia brings amber flood warning to Birmingham
Storm Claudia batters Birmingham with a 12-hour amber rain warning. Risk of flooding and severe travel disruption. Stay informed and avoid travel.
Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning for Storm Claudia
The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning as Storm Claudia approaches, bringing a month's rain in 24 hours and a danger to life from flooding.
Driving examiners offered £5,000 to stay in role
The DVSA is offering £5,000 retention payments to driving examiners and banning bots from bookings in a major shake-up to clear the record driving test backlog.
Amber warning as Storm Claudia brings flooding risk
The Met Office has issued a rare amber weather warning as Storm Claudia threatens a month's rain in 24 hours, causing potential flooding and disruption across central and southern UK.
Birmingham yellow weather warning for heavy rain
A 24-hour Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain is in place for Birmingham from Friday 6am, bringing flooding risks and travel disruption. Stay informed.
20-year minimum sentence proposed for dangerous driving
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.
Salt in car could prevent £2,500 fine this winter
UK motorists warned that failing to clear car condensation could breach Highway Code rule 229, leading to a £2,500 fine. Experts reveal a simple salt hack to solve the problem.
New driving test rules to cut 6-month waiting lists
New UK driving test rules aim to slash average 21.8-week waiting times by stopping bot bookings and deploying military examiners. Learn how these changes affect learner drivers.
Birmingham Floods: New 24-Hour Rain Alert Issued
A new Met Office yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for Birmingham and the Midlands, following severe flooding that caused major transport disruption.
24-Hour Yellow Weather Warning for West Midlands
The Met Office has issued a 24-hour yellow weather warning for the West Midlands, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds from Friday. Potential flooding and travel disruption expected. Stay informed.
EU Green Lights New Digital Driving Licence Rules
The EU has approved new driving licence rules, including digital licences and stricter penalties, aiming for zero road deaths by 2050. Discover the changes.
Keep Sunglasses in Car for November Sun Glare
AA warns of 11% crash rise after clock change. Low sun on wet roads creates blinding glare. Experts advise sunglasses and a four-second gap for safety.
Birmingham floods cause rush hour chaos after heavy rain
Heavy overnight rain has triggered severe flooding across Birmingham, closing multiple roads and causing major rush hour disruption. Share your flooding photos with us.
Rare freezing rain predicted to hit UK this month
Weather maps reveal rare freezing rain phenomenon set to strike Scotland on November 21, with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Stay informed about potential travel disruption.
DVSA Warning: Don't Let Your Theory Test Be Cancelled
The DVSA warns learner drivers their theory test will be cancelled without a valid provisional licence. New data reveals a surge in automatic tests as the 2030 EV deadline nears.
DVLA scraps paper driving licence counterpart
Millions of UK drivers can now bin their paper counterpart as DVLA embraces digital revolution. Find out how this affects you and what you need to know about the new system.
66-Hour Weather Warning for England This Weekend
The Met Office has issued a severe yellow weather warning for rain covering much of England this weekend, with potential flooding and travel disruption expected from Friday evening through Monday morning.
UK drivers face £59 daily clean air charges
Millions of motorists could be hit with daily fees up to £59 as multiple councils roll out Clean Air Zones targeting older vehicles in city centres. Find out if your vehicle is affected.
3cm Per Hour Rain to Batter UK - Met Office Alert
Met Office issues severe weather warnings as torrential rain threatens widespread flooding and travel chaos across the UK with some areas facing up to 3cm of rainfall every hour.
6M UK drivers face £250 fines in MOT rule change
Millions of British motorists could be hit with £250 penalties and invalid insurance under proposed MOT changes. Discover how this affects you and when these rules might take effect.
Drivers face £1,000 fines over hidden number plate rule
UK motorists face hefty £1,000 penalties for obscured number plates during autumn months. Essential reading for every driver to avoid unexpected fines.
M6 driver's wrong lane blunder sparks police chase
A reckless driver caused major disruption on the M6 after using the wrong lane to overtake police cars, leading to a dramatic chase and hours of traffic chaos in the West Midlands.
£100 Parking Fines Warning for UK Drivers
Millions of motorists across Britain could be hit with hefty penalties for parking too close to pedestrian crossings under updated traffic regulations. Here's what you need to know to avoid fines.
Motorhome owners risk £1000 fines under new driving laws
UK motorhome and campervan drivers face new legal requirements that could result in £1,000 fines and penalty points. Discover the crucial rule changes affecting vehicle categories and driving licences.
New Highway Code Rules: Pedestrian Priority From November 1st
Major Highway Code changes coming November 1st give pedestrians new rights at junctions. Discover how this affects your driving and could impact insurance claims.
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