Dramatic footage shows a massive tree destroying a children's bedroom in Trecarne, Cornwall, during Storm Goretti. The youngsters escaped unharmed after hearing the tree crack. Read the full story.
Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Severe snow from Storm Goretti has closed the A42 southbound, leaving motorists stranded for up to four hours. National Highways reports hour-long delays and multiple vehicles needing assistance.
Major disruption on the M5 near Birmingham as heavy snow forces lane closures, causing hour-long delays. National Highways issues urgent update. Read more for travel advice.
The M6 motorway will be fully closed between Junctions 39 and 40 from Friday night for vital bridge installation work. Drivers are urged to postpone journeys or follow official diversions.
National Highways issues an amber severe weather alert for snow across the Midlands from Thursday evening. Drivers urged to plan for significant travel disruption.
National Highways issues an amber alert as Storm Goretti threatens 15cm of snow on M6, M5, M40 & M42 from Thursday night. Check the full list of affected junctions and travel advice.
National Highways issues severe weather alert for M6, M40, M42, M5. Up to 15cm of snow expected from Thursday evening, causing significant delays. Drivers urged to avoid travel.
Cornwall Council announces extensive roadworks from January 2026 affecting Penzance, St Ives, Hayle and more. Check dates, diversions and travel advice here.
Cornwall Council announces temporary road closures for utility works and an event in St Ives, Ludgvan, Leedstown and Pendeen from January 12-30, 2026. Full details on diversions and contacts here.
All lay-bys on the A21 near Tonbridge will shut 24/7 for around four weeks from January 12, 2026, for carriageway repairs. Plan your rest breaks in advance.
The UK braces for a major snowstorm, with forecasts predicting up to 79cm in Scotland. Maps show only Cornwall in England will escape the wintry onslaught. Read the latest Met Office warnings.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
The A38M Aston Expressway is closed in both directions between Park Circus and Dartmouth Circus. National Highways warns drivers to allow extra time for journeys.
Nearly 180,000 drivers in England are being visited by bailiffs for unpaid Dartford Crossing charges. Learn the fees involved and how to avoid enforcement action.
UK households will see energy bills drop by £138 a year from April as the price cap falls 8%. Find out what this means for your budget and the shift to net zero.
Shocking dashcam footage shows an elderly woman driving the wrong way on the M6 near Corley, Warwickshire. HGV drivers formed a blockade. Read the full story.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Severe delays on M5 northbound after HGV and car collision near West Bromwich. Lanes closed, recovery ongoing. Get live traffic updates.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
The A1 at Wentbridge Viaduct in West Yorkshire has returned to its national speed limit of 70mph for the first time in two years following complex repairs. Read more about the project's completion ahead of the festive period.
A teenager was stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre on December 22. Police are treating it as an isolated incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Future Birmingham council leaders elected in 2026 will lack full autonomy, bound by a government-imposed action plan to ensure financial stability. Discover the binding roadmap for recovery.
Government commissioners will oversee Birmingham City Council after the 2026 elections, restricting new leaders' autonomy with a strict action plan. Discover the roadmap for recovery.
A 75-year-old man feared for his life after a cow attack left him with a severed artery. The farmer has been fined over £12,000 for health and safety breaches. Read the full story.
Blue Wilson, hiking the UK coastline, returns to Cornwall's coast path over Christmas to complete a missed section. She's raised £7k for marine charities. Follow her journey.
Drivers in Birmingham face five National Highways road closures over the festive fortnight, with moderate delays expected on a major route. Plan your journeys.