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Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways

Thousands of people are expected to hit the roads on Christmas Day as they visit loved ones and take special Christmas Getaways.

News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Congestion warning for M6 as thousands prepare to travel for the festive getaways
Supporting image for story: Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured
Hundreds of suspected West Midlands drink driving arrests were made last Christmas - with 26 incidents that left people injured
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News|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands
'I didn't even have time to put my teeth in!' Boater tells of dash to safety after catastrophic canal collapse in the Midlands
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News|Dec 23
Supporting image for story: Residents and taxi trade invited to have their say on updated taxi licensing policy
Residents and taxi trade invited to have their say on updated taxi licensing policy
Your World|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Delays possible as emergency Severn Trent Water works lead to temporary Wolverhampton lane closure
Delays possible as emergency Severn Trent Water works lead to temporary Wolverhampton lane closure
News|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: 'Delays likely' as Wolverhampton Severn Trent Water works due to get underway
'Delays likely' as Wolverhampton Severn Trent Water works due to get underway
Wolverhampton|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Weight restriction is temporarily imposed on Wolverhampton road bridge in need of repairs
Weight restriction is temporarily imposed on Wolverhampton road bridge in need of repairs
Wolverhampton|Dec 22

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Supporting image for story: Calls for Dudley Council to reverse ‘foolish’ grit bin policy
Calls for Dudley Council to reverse ‘foolish’ grit bin policy
Dudley|Dec 22
Supporting image for story: Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country finally complete
Construction work on long-awaited new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country finally complete
Walsall|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 20mph limits proposed for seven Birmingham roads to improve safety around school - here's where
20mph limits proposed for seven Birmingham roads to improve safety around school - here's where
Transport|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward
Huge developments set to transform five 'forgotten' Birmingham neighbourhoods as schemes take huge step forward
Property|Dec 21
Supporting image for story: 'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
'Our region deserves top class links' - West Midlands MPs back transport improvement proposals
Transport|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: 'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
'I took my son to see the REAL Santa in Lapland and it was a magical experience'
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Travel|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Reform-led Staffordshire council approves environmental strategy that doesn't mention climate change
Environment|Dec 20
Supporting image for story: Here's where motorists can take advantage of a festive parking freebie in the West Midlands
Here's where motorists can take advantage of a festive parking freebie in the West Midlands
Transport|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Willenhall businessman calls for £260,000 compensation for railway works disruption
Willenhall businessman calls for £260,000 compensation for railway works disruption
Transport|Dec 19
Supporting image for story: Trams, buses and town centre plans dominate Dudley Council’s 2026 agenda - here's the council's plan for the new year
Trams, buses and town centre plans dominate Dudley Council’s 2026 agenda - here's the council's plan for the new year
Transport|Dec 19

UK News

Supporting image for story: More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases
More shoppers hit high streets and retail parks for late Christmas purchases
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Flu hospital admissions fall as health officials warn virus ‘still with us’
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The UK's luckiest postcodes in the Postcode Lottery revealed - which includes part of Staffordshire
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Supporting image for story: Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway
Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity
Hundreds brave the cold to make a splash for charity
UK News|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’
Bob Vylan hope police decision on Glastonbury set ‘inspires others to speak up’
UK News|3 hours ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza
Thousands celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem after two years of war in Gaza
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US and Ukraine have reached consensus on key issues in peace plan – Zelensky
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Two police officers killed in Moscow blast
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Supporting image for story: Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
Ukraine’s Dancing With The Stars returns for special episode with wartime heroes
World News|Dec 23
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