Gas leak closes Coventry Road - major disruption until weekend
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
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Shed Stories: Rochdale's Community Theatre
Discover how a groundbreaking theatre production is spotlighting Rochdale's unsung community champions through powerful storytelling in an unexpected venue.
M6 chaos: Serious crash closes motorway
Severe collision on M6 between J3 and J4 brings traffic to standstill with emergency services on scene. Motorists face lengthy delays during Tuesday morning commute.
Arctic Blast: -10C Freeze Date Revealed
Britain braces for a brutal polar vortex as weather maps reveal the precise date temperatures will plummet to -10C, bringing widespread snow and travel disruption.
UK manufacturing output rises for first time in over year
Britain's manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery as output grows for the first time since February 2023, driven by consumer goods and food production, though challenges remain.
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.
Armed Police Storm Birmingham New Street in Terror Op
Birmingham's main railway station was plunged into chaos as armed counter-terrorism officers conducted a major security operation, leading to multiple arrests and significant disruption for travellers.
A45 Gas Leak Closure Causes Birmingham Traffic Chaos
Emergency services rush to fix dangerous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing major traffic disruption and road closures throughout Thursday.
Gas Leak Closes A45 - Major Birmingham Route Shut
Critical incident as emergency services respond to hazardous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing widespread travel disruption and evacuations
Freight train derails near Birmingham - major disruption
A freight train derailment near Birmingham International has caused widespread rail chaos, with multiple services suspended and major delays expected throughout the day. Emergency services are on scene assessing the situation.
Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k
Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.
Car Theft Alert: Thieves Target Popular Vehicles
Motorists across the UK are being warned about a sophisticated theft method targeting popular car models. Criminals are using relay attacks to steal vehicles without keys, with certain brands particularly vulnerable.
Met Office Snow Warning: Midlands Braced for Arctic Blast
The Met Office has issued a stark warning as snow and ice threaten to grip the Midlands this week, with temperatures set to plunge below freezing and widespread disruption expected.
Millions of UK drivers want modern car safety tech
Exclusive research reveals millions of British motorists are questioning why their vehicles lack advanced safety technology already available on newer models. Discover the features drivers want most and why the adoption gap exists.
UK Snow Bomb: 10cm Blanket to Paralyse Parts
Britain faces travel chaos and school closures as Met Office warns of significant snowfalls reaching up to 10cm in coming days. Get the latest weather warnings and regional breakdown.
BBC The One Show filming interrupted by police incident
Exclusive behind-the-scenes look as BBC presenters Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas are unexpectedly interrupted by breaking police incident during live broadcast preparations in Birmingham.
BBC pauses comedy series amid production investigation
The BBC has temporarily pulled a brand new husband-and-wife comedy show from its schedule following serious concerns raised about production behaviour, with industry watchdog Becta now involved.
769-Mile Snow Bomb to Blanket UK - Travel Chaos
Britain braces for severe disruption as a massive 769-mile snow system sweeps across the country, with meteorologists warning of potential travel chaos and plunging temperatures.
UK fashion brand brings manufacturing back to Britain
Discover how a major UK fashion retailer is bucking the trend by relocating production from China to the Midlands, creating local jobs and reshaping British manufacturing.
Labour's EV plan faces charging infrastructure crisis
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
Warburtons £10m Burnley Bakery Expansion Creates 80 Jobs
Britain's beloved bakery giant Warburtons is investing millions in its Lancashire facility, boosting production capacity and bringing significant employment opportunities to Burnley.
Baking Soda Car Cleaning Hack Saves Drivers Money
Motorists are ditching expensive car cleaning products for a surprising kitchen staple that removes stubborn stains and odours with remarkable effectiveness.
New LED Headlight Rules Transform UK Night Driving
Major changes to UK headlight regulations could make dazzling glare a thing of the past while introducing cutting-edge lighting technology to British roads. Discover how these updates will affect every driver.
Wicked's Dorothy Mystery: Why Her Face Is Never Shown
Discover the fascinating creative decision behind why Dorothy's face remains hidden throughout the entire Wicked musical production in London's West End.
Labour urged to scrap outdated MOT rules in safety overhaul
Industry leaders demand urgent reform of Britain's MOT system as Labour faces pressure to deliver on road safety promises and modernise vehicle testing standards.
80mph Storm Warning: Power Cuts and Travel Chaos Ahead
The Met Office has issued urgent weather warnings as a powerful storm packing 80mph winds threatens widespread disruption across Britain this week.
Minecraft servers down in global Azure outage
Microsoft's Azure cloud outage causes worldwide Minecraft server collapse, leaving frustrated gamers unable to connect. Technical issues persist for hours across multiple regions.
Birmingham climate activist sentenced for M6 protest
A Birmingham climate activist has been sentenced after scaling a motorway gantry and causing major traffic disruption during a Just Stop Oil protest on the M6.
Amazon and Microsoft Networks Crash in Major Outage
Massive internet disruption hits thousands as tech giants Amazon and Microsoft suffer simultaneous network failures, bringing down popular services across the UK and beyond.
80mph Winds to Batter UK in Severe Storm
A powerful storm system is forecast to unleash 80mph winds across the UK, with the Met Office warning of potential travel chaos, power cuts and dangerous conditions.
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