Diesel prices surge to highest since August 2024, with petrol also climbing. RAC warns of further increases as Middle East conflict disrupts oil supplies, impacting household budgets.
A new temporary £5 congestion charge in Oxford has led to a significant 33% increase in park and ride usage, with drivers opting for buses to save money and reduce traffic.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new pay-per-mile tax targeting electric vehicle owners, with charges starting at 3p per mile and set to begin in April 2028.
Samaritans, Network Rail, and British Transport Police relaunch the Small Talk Saves Lives campaign after a significant increase in lifesaving interactions at West Midlands stations.
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Warwickshire's highways director explains why temporary pothole repairs are essential despite high failure rates, citing extreme weather and safety concerns.
A UK rule charging 5% VAT for home EV charging versus 20% for public charging disproportionately burdens lower-income households without driveways, amid proposed pay-per-mile levies.
Walsall Council is consulting on major safety improvements for Rushall Junction, where over 30 police incidents occurred from 2021 to 2024, including a serious crash that hospitalized a resident.
A Ferrari supercar driver reached a dangerous 127mph on the M6 in the West Midlands, only to be caught by speed cameras. This was among the fastest speeds recorded by police in over a year.
Birmingham drivers will face new restrictions as the city council gains powers to ban pavement parking on designated roads to improve pedestrian safety.
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Transport for London warns of major disruption as the Hammersmith & City line closes entirely for weekend engineering works, impacting multiple other lines and thousands of commuters.
A cyclist and a Ford Fiesta driver sustained serious injuries in a collision at the New Town Row and New John Street junction. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A lorry overturned near Junction 9 of the M6 in Wednesbury, closing roads and causing significant traffic delays. Paramedics assessed one man at the scene.
Manston Airport in Kent, closed since 2014, is advancing toward reopening as an air freight facility, with a public consultation launching this month. The site may later add passenger services.
Drivers face significant delays on the M6 and A461 Wood Green Road in Wednesbury after a lorry overturned, causing closures and queueing traffic. Authorities advise using alternative routes.
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The People Connective, based in Sandycroft, Deeside, has been appointed by Arts Council England to provide accessible support services for the groundbreaking All In disability arts access programme.
A 91-year-old man with Alzheimer's has been convicted after his car was uninsured for just 11 days while being sold. The DVLA prosecuted despite his son explaining the circumstances.
Fuel prices are rising across the West Midlands due to the Middle East conflict, prompting warnings of record-breaking costs. Experts advise filling up this weekend while prices remain relatively low.
Network Rail confirms a six-day shutdown on the West Coast Main Line during Easter, disrupting thousands of journeys with no intercity services between London Euston and Milton Keynes.
Drivers across the West Midlands are facing climbing fuel prices at major supermarkets like Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Asda due to the Middle East crisis, with warnings of further increases ahead.
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Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket chain to install stoma-friendly facilities in all accessible bathrooms nationwide, following collaboration with Colostomy UK and customer feedback.
UK streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ must now provide subtitles, audio-description, and signed content under new Ofcom rules, benefiting millions with hearing or sight disabilities.
The UK Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for Belgium, warning of severe disruption from railway strikes starting March 8 and a national strike on March 12 affecting flights and public transport.
Electric car owners can save big with a discounted Type-2 charging cable on Amazon, priced at just £69.96 for a limited time, offering durability and compatibility with most modern EVs.
UK motorists driving 8,000 miles annually could pay up to £320 extra for petrol as Iran-US tensions threaten to push prices to 170p per litre, warns new analysis.
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E.ON Next has repriced its electric vehicle tariffs, maintaining long off-peak windows for at-home charging. Customers can save up to £117 annually compared to standard energy price cap rates, with flexible terms and added perks.
Millions of motorists will face increased vehicle excise duty charges from April, with standard rates rising to £200 and new rules affecting electric vehicles.
Multiple flights from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled on Friday, March 6, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, affecting airlines like Emirates and Etihad.
A truck stop owner on the M6 warns petrol stations could run out of fuel due to Middle East conflict, causing supply chain issues and higher prices.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated travel advice for Azerbaijan following confirmed drone strikes at Nakhchivan International Airport amid Middle East tensions.
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The West Midlands Bus On-Demand service experienced a 2.6% decline in journeys due to driver shortages and congestion, with new operators now appointed to improve reliability and efficiency.
