A34

Stratfordroad

Birmingham’s Stratford Road Emerges as New Parking Fine Hotspot with Nearly 8,000 Penalties Issued in 2026

Stratford Road in Birmingham has become the city’s leading hotspot for parking fines, with nearly 8,000 tickets issued in just the first five months of 2026. Exclusive data obtained by BirminghamLive reveals that traffic …

By Abbie Brown · Sunday 7 June 2026 · 2 min read

Solihull

Solihull Council Reverses Decision After Incorrect Road Markings Confuse Drivers

Solihull Council has had to backtrack after erroneous road markings on a key roundabout caused widespread confusion among drivers. Earlier this month, contractors mistakenly painted misleading lane lines on the Poppy Island …

By Rebecca Duffy · Thursday 26 March 2026 · 2 min read

Sprint

New 'Tram-Style' Electric Buses Approved for A34 and A45 'Priority Routes' to Reduce Journey Times

The West Midlands Combined Authority has taken a significant step forward in the long-planned Sprint bus project by approving the purchase of 24 tram-style electric buses. This investment aims to revolutionize travel along …

By Rebecca Duffy · Wednesday 25 February 2026 · 2 min read