Plan to Raise UK Motorway Speed Limit to 80mph Gains Momentum Tuesday, April 14, 2026 speedlimit motorways restorebritain elonmusk road safety ukroads transport car technology traffic speed A movement to increase the UK motorway speed limit to 80mph is gaining traction, with Restore Britain leading the charge to update what they call “outdated” road regulations. The current 70mph limit, established decades ago, … Read More
New Flats Planned to Replace Eyesore Car Wash Near Wolverhampton's Molineux Stadium Monday, April 13, 2026 wolverhampton molineux flats development residential waterlooroad planning regeneration housing transport Plans are underway to transform an unsightly car wash and adjacent storage facilities opposite Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium into modern residential accommodation. The site on Waterloo Road, currently occupied by a car … Read More
I Tried Birmingham’s New Lime Bikes – Here’s Why They Could Change My Life Saturday, April 11, 2026 lime birmingham ebikes electric bikes transport mobility cycling city transportation sport If you’ve been in Birmingham city centre lately, you’ve probably noticed those bright green bikes popping up all over the place. Don’t worry, it’s not an alien invasion—it’s the arrival of Lime’s e-bikes, the latest transport … Read More
Birmingham Pub Landlord Hails New Railway Station as a Game-Changer for Local Hospitality Friday, April 10, 2026 moseley railway hospitality birmingham pubs transport accessibility economy localbusiness revitalization After decades of anticipation, the reopening of Moseley Village railway station is being celebrated as a significant boost to the local community and hospitality industry. The station, which resumed service on Tuesday, April … Read More
Drivers Face New Environmental Taxes on Larger Vehicles Thursday, April 9, 2026 hgv vehicletax ved levy environment emissions transport roadcharges eurostandards heavygoods Starting this April, drivers of larger vehicles, particularly heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), will encounter new environmental taxes through higher Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates and increased HGV road user levies. These … Read More
Birmingham Trails Behind French Twin City in Tram Network Size Thursday, April 9, 2026 birmingham westmidlands transport metro lyon infrastructure devolution mayors publictransit urbanplanning A recent analysis by the campaign group Britain Remade highlights how Birmingham and the West Midlands are falling behind their French twin city, Lyon, in public transport infrastructure. The group is urging the UK government … Read More