West Midlands On-Demand Bus Service Faces Decline Amid Driver Shortages and Congestion Friday, March 6, 2026 westmidlands busservice ondemand publictransport drivershortages congestion ringandride transportation accessibility mobility sport The West Midlands Bus On-Demand service, including the Ring and Ride and Coventry On Demand networks, has experienced a noticeable decline in passenger journeys between October and December 2025. During this period, 54,500 … Read More
When Can Cars Stop Inside Yellow Boxes? New Fines at Midlands M5 Junction Sunday, February 22, 2026 yellowbox trafficrules driving enforcement m5 westbromwich sandwell congestion fines motorists Yellow box junctions are among the most misunderstood road markings on UK roads. Many drivers are unsure about when it is legal to stop inside these painted boxes, leading to frequent traffic blockages and, soon, fines. At … Read More
Life on Cranford Street: The Parking Crisis Outside Midlands' New Super Hospital Saturday, February 7, 2026 parking cranfordstreet hospital smethwick pavement residents sandwellcouncil safety midlands congestion Just off the busy A457 Soho Way in Smethwick lies Cranford Street, a small road transformed from a former industrial hub into a residential area adjacent to a £998 million super hospital and housing estate. Since the Midland … Read More
Appeal Filed After Rejection of Plan to Convert Club into Prayer Facility Tuesday, February 3, 2026 appeal prayer tyseley traffic parking scanlons congestion highway planning safety An appeal has been lodged following the rejection of a proposal to convert the former Scanlon’s Club on Spring Road, Tyseley, into a prayer facility. The plan was denied last November amid concerns that the development would … Read More
M6 Castle Bromwich Traffic Jam After Lorry Breakdown Near Planned Roadworks Thursday, January 29, 2026 m6 castlebromwich traffic queues lorrybreakdown roadworks delays transportation commuters congestion sport Traffic on the M6 near Castle Bromwich has come to a standstill after a lorry broke down close to upcoming roadworks. Drivers are currently facing significant queues as the incident disrupts normal traffic flow. The … Read More
Bus and Van Collision Near Asda Roundabout Causes Evening Traffic Delays in Birmingham Monday, January 5, 2026 collision birmingham smallheath asda bus van traffic nationalexpress heybarnescircus congestion A bus and a van collided at a busy roundabout near the Asda store in Small Heath, Birmingham, resulting in significant traffic delays during the Monday evening rush hour. The accident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. on … Read More