The incident happened at around 1pm today(Thursday) on the A449 northbound carriageway just beyond Dunhampton, near Ombersley.
All emergency services attended the site of the crash that involved a pick-up truck and a lorry.
Part of the carriageway was …
Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group discovered the driver of the crashed Toyota half a mile down the live lane of the M5.
They were arrested on suspicion of drink driving after blowing 73mcg – over double the drink drive limit of 35mcg.
The…
As flood water rises across Worcestershire, a Kidderminster truck driver launched his own mission to rescue motorists from danger. Locals have heaped praise on plucky 23-year-old Luis Freeman for his selfless and “rare” acts of kindness that helped sav…
A charming village on Birmingham outskirts is so quaint that it looks like something from a model train set my uncle once had. There’s a lovely old signal box by the railway lines and even a level crossing for trains[1] passing through this leafy haven…
Brits face travel chaos on Christmas Eve as 70mph winds[1] will batter large parts of the country – and likely shut bridges and roads, and delay trains.
Yellow weather[2] warnings are in place for both today and tomorrow – Christmas[3] Eve – and the la…
He’s a self-made billionaire, but Chris Dawson – who recently re-opened the Plymouth and Exeter Wilko stores after launching a rescue deal for the beleagured chain – began his entrepreneurial life trading from the back of a lorry in Truro.
The Plymouth…
Trailer filled with precious dairy cargo was taken from Strensham servicesBy Iwan Stone[1] Published: 01:24, 8 December 2023 | Updated: 01:25, 8 December 2023
Lorry drivers have been warned to be on their guards after £5…
Police have issued a warning following a number of cargo theft incidents – including one where a trailer full of cheeses worth £50k was reportedly stolen. According to West Mercia Police[1], cargo thefts peak at this time of year and 140 such crimes ha…
West Midlands Railway has cancelled scores of its services today and over the weekend due to industrial action. Passengers should also expect alterations to some trains in and out of Birmingham New Street station[1] over the next nine days.
There will …
Ambulances and firefighters rushed to Kidderminster Hospital[1] this morning following unconfirmed reports of a “chemical leak”.
Part of the hospital was evacuated but the incident was resolved in less than three hours. Witnesses said officers had been…
TWO RAILWAY WORKERS who died in an accident are set to be remembered on the anniversary of their deaths, by the visit of a project which aims to gain a greater understanding of the consequences of railway worker accidents, writes Neil Gordon.
Joseph Ru…
Stourport resident and Severn Valley Railway[1] volunteer[2] Nick Wright is raising money for the Railway by putting on a Halloween light show at his house.
The show takes place every night between 5pm and 9pm until Tuesday 31 October, and involves a s…
Station Road, Hartlebury
Proposed Order: To close that part of C2030 Station Road from its junction with C2030 Old Worcester Road to its junction with C2030 Walton Road.
Reason: Level crossing railway maintenance by Network Rail.
Exemptions: To permit …
The rules of the road are there to keep us safe but those who disregard them sometimes end up in court. Deadly collisions have occurred on our streets due to the careless or inconsiderate driving of some.
They’ve claimed the lives of others and in at l…