DVLA £1,000 Fine Alert for Medical Condition Reporting
UK motorists face £1,000 fines for not informing DVLA about medical conditions affecting driving ability, including eye issues and other notifiable health problems.
Category : Transport
Bearwood High Street Closed, Bus Routes Diverted
West Midlands Police have closed Bearwood High Street in both directions due to an incident, causing major traffic disruption and bus diversions for routes 82 and 87.
Snowstorm to Hit Birmingham and Five Other UK Cities This Weekend
A significant snowstorm is predicted to impact six major UK cities, including Birmingham, starting on Valentine's Day. Weather maps show widespread snowfall across England, Wales, and Scotland, with intense rates in hilly areas.
UK Snow Alert: 55 Areas Including Midlands on Warning
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across 55 UK areas, with Staffordshire in the Midlands specifically named. Snow showers are forecast for Thursday, with further wintry conditions expected later in February.
Camp Hill Line Timetable: 30-Minute Trains Revealed
The first timetable for Birmingham's new Camp Hill Line shows trains running every 30 minutes between Kings Norton and New Street, serving three new stations.
Birmingham Forecast: 6.7cm Snow and Heavy Rain Next Week
Birmingham faces significant winter disruption with 6.7cm of snow and 15.5mm of rain forecast across multiple days next week, according to latest weather charts and Met Office warnings.
HS2 Delta Junction Viaduct Decks Completed Near Birmingham
Engineers have finished constructing four parallel viaduct decks at HS2's Delta junction near Coleshill, a key step in the high-speed rail project that will transform travel in the region.
Cardiff Parkway Station to Receive Major UK Government Funding
The planned £180m Cardiff Parkway train station at St Mellons is expected to secure significant UK Government funding, boosting a business park project that could create thousands of jobs and serve deprived communities across Wales.
M6 Crash: Three HGVs Collide, Causing Severe Delays
A serious collision involving three heavy goods vehicles has closed multiple lanes on the M6 southbound, leading to severe delays and miles of congestion in the West Midlands.
Stafford Woman Admits Dangerous Driving After Crash
Paige Brookes, 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and failing to stop for police after a high-speed incident in Stafford that ended with her car colliding with pedestrian railings.
MOT Alert: 1.2M UK Cars Unroadworthy, Gen Z Drivers High Risk
New data reveals over 1.2 million vehicles are driving without valid MOTs, with Gen Z motorists four times more likely to skip tests. Financial pressures and forgetfulness are key factors.
New 'Two-Strike' Driving Test Rules Start March 31
Learner drivers face a two-change limit on test bookings from March 31, with restrictions preventing moves between geographical areas, aiming to reduce system backlog.
Grealish Fined £1,000 Over Lamborghini Red Light
Footballer Jack Grealish has been convicted and fined after his £210,000 Lamborghini was caught running a red light in Liverpool, with the case focusing on his failure to identify the driver.
Weekend Snow Forecast for West Midlands
Snow is predicted to fall in parts of the West Midlands this weekend, with Netweather indicating a high risk early Sunday morning and the Met Office warning of wintry conditions from Friday.
Grealish Fined £1,000 for Lamborghini Red Light Run
England footballer Jack Grealish has been convicted and fined over £1,000 after his £210,000 Lamborghini was caught running a red light in Liverpool last September.
Heathrow Warns of Losing European Crown Without Expansion
Heathrow Airport celebrates record January passenger numbers but issues urgent warning about losing its status as Europe's busiest airport without crucial expansion plans.
Midlands Snow Warning: Up to 4 Inches Forecast This Weekend
Weather maps indicate widespread snow across the Midlands on Sunday, with cities including Birmingham and Nottingham preparing for wintry conditions and potential travel disruption.
Council Loses Income as Travellers Take Over Car Park
Birmingham City Council reports financial losses after travellers occupy Herbert Austin pay-and-display car park in Northfield, disrupting businesses and shoppers.
Birmingham's CrossCountry Trains Get £75m Revamp
CrossCountry launches a £75 million refurbishment of its Voyager fleet, promising Birmingham passengers increased legroom, upgraded seating, better CCTV and improved lighting for a more comfortable journey experience.
Blizzard Forecast for Birmingham and West Midlands
New weather maps predict a 662-mile blizzard system hitting Birmingham and the West Midlands, with snow and rain expected across the UK until Friday morning.
Snow Forecast for Birmingham and West Midlands This Week
Netweather predicts a 95% chance of snowfall in Birmingham on Saturday, February 14, between 6am and 9am. The Met Office forecasts a colder, drier weekend ahead.
Alstom Unveils Refurbished CrossCountry Voyager Train
Alstom has revealed the first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train at its historic Derby factory, marking the start of a £60 million upgrade programme to modernise the fleet.
Councils to Fine Oversized Cars in Public Car Parks
Local authorities in England clarify that vehicles over five metres long risk penalty charge notices in public car parks due to standard bay sizes, listing 20 affected models.
Headlight Glare Crisis: Calls for New Road Laws
New RAC survey reveals over half of UK drivers report worsening headlight glare, with millions affected and younger motorists reducing night-time travel.
Dashcam Reports Hit Record High in 2025
Police received over 60,000 dashcam submissions last year, with the West Midlands leading the UK. The system saves officer time and sees 70% action rate.
New Driveway Rules and EV Tax Announced by Rachel Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles alongside reforms to make home charging cheaper and fairer for all households.
UK Faces 600-Mile Snow Wall, Four Counties Spared
New weather data reveals a 600-mile snow wall will blanket most of the UK, with only Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and parts of Wales and Northern Ireland escaping significant snowfall.
New £455 Charge Announced for EV Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms new pay-per-mile tax and vehicle excise duty for electric and plug-in hybrid car owners, set to take effect from 2028.
Six Counties Escape Snow as West Midlands Prepares for Winter
A major snow event is forecast to blanket 42 English counties this weekend, with six southeastern counties set to escape the worst of the winter weather.
Travellers Occupy Birmingham Council Car Park
A large convoy of travellers has taken over Herbert Austin Car Park in Northfield, occupying all 50 spaces including disabled bays costing up to £5.50 daily.
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