Birmingham experiences bursts of snow and hail, with temperatures dropping to freezing overnight. The city council has announced gritting trucks will be on roads from 12.30am to combat icy conditions.
National Car Parks (NCP) will shut 22 locations across the United Kingdom on March 27, 2026, citing commercial unviability. Administrators confirm shifting commuting patterns and inflexible leases led to ongoing losses.
A serious collision on the M6 southbound near Spaghetti Junction has led to traffic being held, with emergency services on scene and significant delays reported.
Train passengers at Birmingham New Street are experiencing major disruption after strong winds brought down a tree onto tracks in Penkridge, blocking the West Coast Main Line between Wolverhampton and Stafford. Services are cancelled, revised, or diverted
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The DVLA has issued a warning about a new £10,000 threshold change for Vehicle Excise Duty on expensive electric cars, effective from April 1, 2026, affecting vehicles registered from April 2025.
Birmingham Airport has revealed a new Icons Wall celebrating West Midlands legends including Ozzy Osbourne, UB40, Peaky Blinders, and Jasper Carrott to create a sense of place for travelers.
Jet2 announces a new holiday destination from Birmingham Airport to the Greek island of Thassos, available for booking from Summer 2027. Known as the 'Emerald Isle of the Aegean', it offers pine forests, olive groves, and pristine beaches.
UK drivers face sharp fuel price increases overnight, with diesel reaching 175p per litre and petrol at 149p, according to RAC figures from March 25, 2026.
Strong winds overnight in Birmingham uprooted trees in Moseley and Handsworth Wood, blocking roads and disrupting rail services, but no injuries were reported.
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A Staffordshire woman was stopped from boarding a Ryanair flight to Dublin despite having a passport with a 2026 expiry date, sparking online debate about post-Brexit travel rules.
Academic research finds that worn tyres increase braking distances more than mobile phone distraction, with Halfords highlighting safety concerns over legal tread limits.
Vehicle Excise Duty rates are increasing for cars emitting over 255g/km, with 59 models affected. The change takes effect from 1 April under new government bands.
A complete guide to the 13 new car tax bands and charges taking effect next week, including rates for vehicles registered after April 2017 and higher fees for non-compliant diesel cars.
On this day in 1807, the first fee-paying passenger railway, later known as Mumbles Railway, began operations in Wales, becoming the longest-running locomotive line globally.
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A cyclist has tragically died after a crash with a car in Stratford-upon-Avon. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded but could not save the man.
Labour announces a £1 billion fund to help businesses switch to electric vehicles, offering discounts up to £81,000 on trucks and £5,000 on vans, plus depot charging support.
Birmingham Airport has grounded multiple flights to the Middle East as the Gulf conflict disrupts airspace, with cancellations affecting Emirates and Qatar Airways routes.
Councillors argue that the £15.5 million Cross City Bus Package 6 West scheme between Birmingham City Centre and West Bromwich must address parking issues on Soho Road before implementation to ensure effectiveness.
A new one-way traffic system in Birmingham's Digbeth/Highgate area, intended to reduce congestion, is causing daily gridlock, confusion, and business losses according to local entrepreneur Anthony Harfield.
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Passengers were evacuated from a London Northwestern Railway train and walked along tracks after it collided with a fallen tree near Penkridge, Staffordshire, causing widespread cancellations and delays expected to persist into Wednesday morning.
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Norway declared a mid-air emergency, transmitting the international Squawk 7700 code, before safely returning to its departure airport due to a technical issue.
EasyJet's CEO Kenton Jarvis advises holidaymakers to book early as aviation fuel costs surge due to Middle East conflict, while announcing new Newcastle base.
Emirates warns passengers departing Dubai International Airport between March 23-27 to allow extra time due to severe weather causing flooding and disruptions.
Brisbane-based electric vehicle manufacturer BossCap, which worked with Tesla, has been placed into receivership, suspending all operations since its 2012 founding.
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A Met Office snow map indicates flurries across England, Wales, and Scotland on Wednesday, with colder, unsettled weather replacing last week's spring warmth. Temperatures drop, bringing wintry showers and frost risks.
Roads Policing Unit officers intercepted a dangerously loaded lorry during Operation Tramline, which addressed over 100 offences on Midlands motorways, highlighting serious safety risks.
EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis cautions that volatile aviation fuel prices due to the Iran conflict could push up ticket fares, urging holidaymakers to book early to secure deals.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed confirms no immediate petrol rationing is required despite monitoring Middle East conflict, while energy ministers urge normal fuel purchases.
Former West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has welcomed new Birmingham-Manchester rail plans while condemning Reform UK's policy to scrap HS2 as 'utter nonsense'.
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Two drivers escaped almost unscathed after a dramatic crash on the M6 near Birmingham left a car overturned and a lorry severely damaged, causing major traffic disruptions overnight.
