New Street Construction Noise Disturbs Residents Until 4 AM Saturday, May 16, 2026 construction noise residents cpc civils newstreet apology disruption nightwork community Residents near New Street have been kept awake until the early hours due to ongoing construction noise. The disruption, primarily caused by breaking-out activities at the site, has sparked complaints from the community about … Read More
Man Jailed After Racist Incident Closes M42 Near Solihull Saturday, May 9, 2026 m42 solihull incident arrest racism motorway disruption jail police emergency Geoffrey Brewer, 53, from Brierley Hill, was jailed following a disturbing incident on the M42 near Solihull. Brewer climbed over the railings on a motorway bridge near junction five, causing alarm and forcing a complete … Read More
Birmingham Airport Faces Multiple Flight Cancellations Amid Lufthansa Strikes on April 17 Friday, April 17, 2026 birmingham airport lufthansa strike cancellations flights cityline germany aviation disruption Birmingham Airport is experiencing significant disruptions today, Friday, April 17, as ongoing strikes by Lufthansa pilots and cabin crew continue to impact operations. A total of seven flights have been either cancelled or … Read More
Birmingham Airport Cancels Seven Flights Amid Lufthansa Strikes on April 14 Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham lufthansa strikes flights cancellations germany aviation union travel disruption On Tuesday, April 14, seven flights from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled due to continued strikes by Lufthansa pilots. The action comes as the German airline faces a union dispute over pension reforms, significantly … Read More
Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for Nine Countries Including Popular European Destination Wednesday, April 8, 2026 travel fcdo advice countries cyclone conflict security disruption restrictions elections The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has revised its travel advice for nine countries, including a well-known European destination, amid ongoing global uncertainties. Updated guidance now applies to the … Read More
Police Board Hundreds of Flights at Birmingham Airport Due to Disruptive Passengers Thursday, April 2, 2026 birmingham airport police disruption passengers alcohol arrests flights westmidlands travel Over the past decade, disruptive passengers at Birmingham Airport have prompted West Midlands Police to board hundreds of flights. Since early 2016, officers have intervened in 255 incidents involving unruly travellers, … Read More