£22.5m Birmingham A38 Cycle Route Approved
Birmingham City Council approves a major £22.5m cycle route extension from Selly Oak to Longbridge, aiming to create a safer, connected corridor for cyclists and cut car dependency.
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New funding deal to save West Midlands bus services
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.
Call for cheaper West Midlands bus fares
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
West Midlands Bus Services Saved with £50m Funding
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
20mph limit planned for Birmingham accident blackspot
Birmingham Council proposes 20mph limits and bus gates for Vauxhall and Duddeston after 58 crashes in three years. Public consultation now open.
Free Bus Travel for a Week in Birmingham Areas
Residents in Moseley, Kings Heath, and other Birmingham wards can claim a week's free bus travel. Apply online by December 1. Leave the car at home this winter!
Cost crisis forces UK drivers to abandon cars
New research exposes how soaring motoring expenses are pushing British drivers to reconsider car ownership, with insurance costs becoming the final straw for many.
Teen girl punched 126 times in brutal Dudley bus attack
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
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.
Temple Meads multi-storey car park plans advance
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.
HS2's final tunnel to Euston starting soon
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.
Interim Boss to Lead West Midlands Transport Transformation
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 Swindon-Birmingham trains return in December
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.
New Manchester Metrolink Stop Set to Transform Trafford Wharf
A major transport upgrade is coming to Greater Manchester as plans for a new Metrolink stop at Trafford Wharf receive the green light, promising to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity for businesses and residents alike.
Birmingham Moor Street Station: February Platform Closures
Network Rail announces significant improvement works at Birmingham Moor Street station, affecting multiple platforms throughout February. Essential travel information for passengers.
Bridge Closure Backlash: Historic Crossing Shutdown Extended
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.
Rail Chaos: Empty Trains Amid Service Cuts Anger Passengers
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.
Birmingham Clean Air Zone fee may rise to £10
Exclusive: The new Labour government is reviewing plans to significantly increase the fee motorists pay for driving into Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, potentially raising it from £8 to £10 per day.
Birmingham New Street Evacuated in Bomb Scare
West Midlands Police sealed off Birmingham New Street station after discovering a suspicious package, triggering mass evacuation and transport chaos during Monday morning rush hour.
Macquarie invests in Birmingham and Bristol Airports
Global investment giant Macquarie Group acquires significant stakes in Birmingham and Bristol Airports, signalling strong confidence in UK regional aviation growth and economic recovery.
Birmingham train cancellations after £200m safety cordon
Commuters face travel nightmare with multiple train cancellations after emergency safety measures implemented around Birmingham's £200m development zone.
Rail worker hailed hero after confronting knife attacker
Birmingham New Street rail worker Ryan Bate becomes local hero after confronting armed assailant to protect commuters during terrifying rush-hour incident.
New 2p Per Mile Road Tax Proposed for UK Drivers
Major road tax overhaul proposed: Drivers could pay 2p per mile under new 'pay-as-you-drive' scheme to replace traditional fuel duty and VED, with electric vehicles included.
Fire extinguisher chaos on Birmingham bus sparks police hunt
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK
New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.
Solihull cycle route plan to transform travel
Solihull Council unveils ambitious plans for a new strategic cycle route connecting key locations across the borough, aiming to reduce congestion and promote active travel.
SUV drivers face new premium parking charges nationwide
Major UK councils are implementing higher parking fees for SUVs and other large vehicles in a controversial environmental move that could cost drivers hundreds more annually.
Aston Villa vs Maccabi Haifa: Major Transport Disruption
Villa Park faces travel chaos as key roads and rail services face closures ahead of crucial European clash. Essential travel advice for Thursday's match.
Special needs transport crisis strands Sandwell children
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Firework Attack on Birmingham Bus - Police Hunt
West Midlands Police are hunting suspects after a firework was launched at a bus in Birmingham, forcing emergency evacuation and raising serious safety concerns about public transport security.
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