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More than 50 vehicles were checked during the operation. Photo: Stafford Borough Police

Police op targets crimes around abnormal loads in Staffordshire

The road closure is in place on the A457 between Tipton and Roway Lane in Oldbury. Photo: Google Street Map

Diversions in place as Sandwell road closed for bus improvement works

The load is 96 metres long, 5.8 metres wide and weighs 508 tonnes. Photo: Staffs Road Harm Prevention Team

Residents and motorists in Stafford warned of abnormal load transport

An American flag flaps in the wind generated by the effects of Isaias on an empty beach

Hundreds of thousands without power after Isaias hits Florida and Alabama

Passengers using the number 9 bus service have been warned that journeys may take longer than usual

M5 incident delays Halesowen buses as traffic diverts through town

Cllr Kash Khan on the road after the repairs

'The work of cowboys': Councillor criticises 'shocking' resurfacing

E-scooters and electric bikes

Warning issued to parents after illegal scooters seized from children

Deer, rabbits and wild birds on Cannock Chase are targeted by poachers

Important notice issued on Cannock Chase deers

Highways officers on Barnhurst Lane

Crews praised for work after HGV fires damage two Staffordshire roads

The scene of a lorry fire on the A460, Shareshill which was carrying toilet rolls.
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Clean-up begins after lorryload of loo roll goes up in smoke on A-road

Dudley High Street will close for 12 nights

Dudley High Street to close for 12 days for resurfacing work

Portsmouth anti-migrant protest

Hundreds of protesters in standoff with police after migrant boat arrives

Protest at Portsmouth as small boat lands

Hundreds of protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival

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Roads reopen after huge fire sends thick smoke over Birmingham

The roundabout has a new look and fresh tarmac. Photo: Wolverhampton Council

New images show difference made from work to repair city roundabout

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Wolves fans warned of 'busier' roads ahead of match against Stoke City
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DPD Parcel delivery van wades through water on the Queslett Road roundabout

28 photos show a day of complete chaos as locals confront floodwaters

A flooded street in Birmingham as heavy rain arrives in the UK after a prolonged drought.

Watch: Heavy downpours cause havoc as roads become treacherous

Trescott Ford, off the Bridgnorth Road, some cars risk it some don't, as a recovery vehicle sits and waits. The side of the ford you dont see, the ford is quite smooth on the surface but the other side you can really see the force of the water.

In pictures: Drivers face dilemma after night of heavy rain

The Perry Barr area of Birmingham wakes up to flash flooding after a prolonged drought.

Watch: Residents grapple with floods in residential Birmingham suburb

Exploring the weeds at the side of Wolverhampton Road East in Goldthorn Park

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Once complete, the line will run underneath the A38 to the east of Streethay

HS2 urged to provide support as A38 slip road closure extended

Jesse Aulakh and Pram Aulakh outside Darlington Street Post Office in Wolverhampton.

Roadworks 'making paths dangerous and confusing pedestrians' in city

Racecourse Lane will remain closed until September. Photo: Phil Blagg Photography

Roads around Stourbridge fire site set to remain closed due to repairs

Traffic operation sees more than 30 vehicles seized in Sandwell

Four arrests made and 31 vehicles seized in West Bromwich

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Oldbury man jailed after Birmingham hit and run

The burnt out remains of homes on Quarry Park Road on August 17, 2026 in Stourbridge

Five days on: New images show devastation after Stourbridge fire
New images taken on Monday reveal the devastating aftermath of the major fire
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Heathrow Airport

Roads to Heathrow Airport reopen after burst main caused flooding

Smoke rises as fire breaks out on Penn Road

Watch: Horror as house fire breaks out in Wolverhampton

Torrential rain floods a road, causing a car to stall, in Ichikawa, Chiba prefecture, Japan,

Heavy rain causes deadly flooding near Tokyo and strands travellers

Police are keen for those who may have witnessed the attack in Little Bowden Recreation Ground, Scotland Road, to come forward.

Roads closed near Smethwick railway station amid police incident

Land west of Wrottesley Park Road, Perton

180 new homes approved despite residents' traffic worries

Rettendon industrial blaze

Residents evacuated as fertiliser explodes during industrial units blaze

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Woodthorne Road South, Wolverhampton

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Congestion after crash near iconic Great Barr pub

M6 driver clocked at ‘chilling’ 161mph was joint-fastest in the UK

Sutton Road, near to where the incident took place

Road partially blocked and buses diverted following two car crash

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Sandwell Council confirms gritters 'on standby' as temperatures soar

Bridgnorth Rd in Birmingham has the highest number of recorded offences within a mile radius over the last 12 months (57). The highest recorded offence in this area was violent and sexual offences with 30 recorded - but this was below the national average (57) for this offence.

We compare five roads with the same name - here is the safest

Mohammad Khan has been jailed after leading officers on a high speed pusuit

Moment banned motorist ploughs into garden during high speed chase

The cleaner has been cleaning road signs for around two years

Wolverhampton man's mission leaves grubby road signs sparking clean

Dudley Council carry out a pothole fixing blitz along Peartree Lane, Dudley.

Council shells out £80k on pothole compensation - despite repairs work

A train broke down near Coseley Railway Station

'Large spillage' limits access to railway station and closes road

The approach to Burnt Tree junction has been a congestion hotspot for some weeks

One of Dudley's busiest roads will close overnight for resurfacing

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Resurfacing works on major Wolverhampton roads next month - see dates

The works will take place in stages over two weeks

Night-time resurfacing to start on sections of road in Wolverhampton

Multiple roads in Wolverhampton will be closed off for surface improvements this weekend.

Roads in Wolverhampton to be closed off for surface improvements

Wellington Rd, Dudley was joint highest with 84 offences recorded within a mile radius over the last 12 months. The highest recorded offence for this area was violent/sexual with 33, however, this is below the national average. This area was above the national average for vehicle crime (18, NA: 9) and drugs (8, NA: 7).

We compare five roads with the same name - here is the safest

Birmingham Rd, Dudley, had the highest number of crimes recorded within a mile radius over the last 12 months with 400 offences. The highest recorded offences were violent/sexual offences (110, NA: 63) and shoplifting (103, NA: 15) - which were above the national averages. It was above the national average in the majority of offences.

We compare seven roads with the same name - here is the safest

Cordon in place on Dudley Street, Sedgley

Breaking Cordon in place after 'person hit by car' on Sedgley road

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Default speed limit in built-up areas should be 20mph, Government advisers say

Police cordon stock editorial image. Photo: Archive

96 homes evacuated in West Midlands city after WW2 bomb find

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Sarah Coombes said the camera was part of efforts to stop street racing

New speed camera installed to catch speeders in West Bromwich

Mobile speed cameras will be in the Birmingham area this month

105 mobile speed cameras to watch out for on Black Country roads

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