TRAINS: NEWCASTLE - BIRMINGHAM
There are current delays of up to one hour on trains between Newcastle and Birmingham New Street due to signalling problem at Thirsk. There is no estimated time for when a normal service will resume.
Major tunnels in Birmingham to close for six weeks
Two major tunnels that feed traffic into Birmingham city centre will close for six weeks to allow for maintenance work to be carried out.
Turning cooler for the weekend
Temperatures will take a tumble as we move towards the Bank Holiday weekend with cooler air moving in from the north.