Two-Inch Snowfall Blankets Birmingham in Just 40 Minutes Amid Storm Goretti Disruptions Thursday, January 8, 2026 snow birmingham stormgoretti westmidlands travel disruption weather metoffice transport safety On the evening of January 8, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands were hit by a surprising and swift snowfall, transforming the region into a winter landscape within less than an hour. Snow began to fall around 7 pm, … Read More
Full list of bus services diverted across Birmingham and Midlands due to heavy snow Thursday, January 8, 2026 snow buses midlandstravel nationalexpress railway weather disruption safety transport stormgoretti Storm Goretti has brought heavy snowfall across the Midlands this evening, leading to significant travel disruptions. The challenging conditions have caused vehicles to become stranded on roads, trains to operate on limited … Read More
Future of Solihull’s Aging Barston Bridge Uncertain as Council Seeks Community Input Thursday, January 8, 2026 solihull barston bridge infrastructure safety consultation council transport flooding maintenance Solihull Council has opened a public consultation regarding the future of Barston Bridge, a vital crossing used by over a thousand vehicles daily. Built in 1859, this historic bridge carries Barston Lane over the River … Read More
Schools Announce Extensive Closures Across UK as Snow Disrupts Wednesday Wednesday, January 7, 2026 schools closures snow weather scotland northernireland england education transport disruption As the UK grapples with its third day of severe snow disruptions, numerous schools across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and parts of England have announced closures for Wednesday. The harsh weather conditions have resulted in … Read More
Exact Timing for Snowfall in Birmingham This Friday Revealed by Met Office Friday, January 2, 2026 snow birmingham metoffice weather forecast winter temperature roadsafety transport warning The Met Office has pinpointed the exact hours when snowfall is expected to blanket Birmingham this Friday. A yellow weather warning for snow remains active until midday on January 2, signaling residents to prepare for icy … Read More
New Bus Lane Cameras on Birmingham’s Broad Street Catch 25,000 Drivers in First Year Friday, January 2, 2026 birmingham buslane enforcement traffic cameras broadstreet fines publictransport transport citycouncil sport New bus lane cameras installed along Birmingham’s famous Broad Street have caught an impressive 24,743 drivers in just their first year of operation. Enforcement began at the end of 2024 with the aim of ensuring smoother … Read More