The TUI flight flying to Birmingham Airport was forced to make an emergency diversion to East Midlands Airport 15:46, 28 Jul 2025Updated 09:26, 29 Jul 2025 A TUI plane which departed from Birmingham Airport was forced to divert to East Midlands Airport after an emergency was declared (file image)(Image: Peter …
Read More »Drivers aged 17 to 24 ‘most likely’ to have car taken thanks to glaring error
It is revealed that Gen Z are the generation most at risk, with 17–24-year olds’ cars being stolen 36 times more than over 55s’ cars (18 per cent versus 0.5 per cent). Drivers aged 17 to 24 ‘most likely’ to have car taken thanks to glaring error Gen Z drivers …
Read More »Two injured after driver suffers ‘medical episode’ and ploughs into tree
The driver, a man in his 70s and two others were taken to hospital News birminghammail.co.uk 17:03, 25 Apr 2025 A general view of Garretts Green Lane A car ploughed into a tree after the driver suffered a ‘medical episode’ behind the wheel. Police and paramedics were called to Garretts …
Read More »Drivers warned ‘soft’ approach to UK rule moves to ‘enforcement’ this week
North Lanarkshire Council has started enforcing pavement parking laws across the region – as it follows similar moves elsewhere in Scotland as well as capital city London. Drivers warned ‘soft’ approach to UK rule moves to ‘enforcement’ this week New parking rules launch today with thousands facing £100 penalties. North …
Read More »New parking rules for drivers who pay and display kick in from Monday
From today, parking at Southeastern stations will be quicker and easier as customers will no longer need to ‘pay and display’ their parking ticket. From today, parking at Southeastern stations will be quicker and easier as customers will no longer need to ‘pay and display’ their parking ticket. New parking …
Read More »Drivers urged to legally get car tax reduced from £190 to £0
Drivers may see car taxes slashed by half under DVLA incentives. According to official documents, drivers can receive up to 50 per cent off car taxes if they receive certain benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ). The DWP will give drivers who are eligible support …
Read More »Royal Mail working with police over M5 lorry smash which left motorway closed for hours
Royal Mail has said it is working with police after one of their lorries jackknifed on the M5 this morning, closing the motorway for hours. The M5 northbound between Junctions 4 for Bromsgrove and 3 for Quinton was closed for hours this morning after the lorry crashed, damaging a lamppost …
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